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1 comment • Nicky Dou | Century 21 Exclamation Realty • January 26 2009 03:42PM360 Acres of gorgeous land FOR SALE in Arkansas!
Cattle Farm with 2/3 pasture land; 1/3 timber, 5 Ponds, 4 Springs, 2 Caves and Working Pens. Nice Home on Property and a great 40X70 Shop Building... there is an extra building that could be finished out nicely as well! GREAT DEAL - would be perfect for those looking for a nice farm or just some gorgeous land for horses!!! Only $2850/acre - would even be good for investors seeking land for a 1031 Tax Exchange! Visit www.NickyDou.com/FARM for more info and photos or give Nicky Dou a call at 479.236.3457!
DIRECTIONS:
Easy to get to location from both Washington/Benton Counties... From Springdale - take 412 East out of Springdale towards Huntsville. Turn left on Madison County 8110 to HWY 45; go 6 miles to HWY 12, Turn right and go .60 mile to MC 8409... Call Nicky Dou for a viewing of this beautiful property for sale!
FOR MORE INFO. Contact Nicky Dou with Century 21 Exclamation Realty... 479.236.3457 or email Nicky at Nicky@NickyDou.com
0 comments • Nicky Dou | Century 21 Exclamation Realty • January 20 2009 08:49AMHome staging defined... By Wikipedia...
Home staging is the act of preparing a private residence prior to going up for sale in the real estate marketplace. The goal of staging is to sell a home quickly, and for the most money possible by making a home appealing to the highest number of potential buyers. Staging focuses on improving a property to make it appeal to the largest number of buyers by transforming it into a welcoming, appealing, and attractive product for sale. Many people believe that staging raises the value of a property by way of reducing the home's flaws, depersonalizing, decluttering, cleaning, improving condition items, and landscaping. For vacant homes, staging furniture is used to create a living space the buyer can "see" themselves living in. Properly executed staging leads the eye to attractive features while minimizing flaws.
Is it necessary to "STAGE your home to SELL your home?"
I think it is necessary. (Nicky Dou)
How much you need to stage is the question... Some homes that I am asked to come over and look at during a listing presentation need A LOT of staging, others look great and may only need a few items removed or rearranged. I have checklists that for both interior and exteriors that if a seller will follow most of the items on the checklist - the difference that it makes it tremendous.
In 2008, I listed a handful of homes that had been on the market with another Realtor in Northwest Arkansas for over a year or more... (they were not all with the same Realtor)... I was so surprised when I went through the homes to find... photos and other items on the fridge, clutter throughout the home, so many things that just surprised me that a couple of the homes - after a couple of hours in the house and not much money at all (if any); the house transformed into a HOME - one that now a buyer looking at it - could see it as his/her own home - not the sellers... Taking personal photos down (most of them) is important. I have shown homes before when there are a lot of personal photos - the buyer truly just begins looking to see if they know the people then they get distracted from the TRUE reason they are there. This might be a physchological thing - but truly... the less personal the home THE BETTER! So a couple of the homes that I listed, just after a week or two - we had an offer! Tell me that didn't make the seller happy! I think so many Realtors just tell sellers what they WANT to hear and not what they NEED to hear... or maybe they are just lazy... I don't know but be assured that if you call on me - I will be very honest (like it or not) and make sure your home shows in its very best light!!!
Web Resources on Staging Homes:
About.com talks about tips on staging your home... "Home staging is about illusions. It's how David Copperfield would sell a house. It's beyond decorating and cleaning. It's about perfecting the art of creating moods. Staging makes your house look bigger, brighter, cleaner, warmer, more loving and, best of all, it makes home buyers want to buy it.
30 Can't-Miss Staging Tips... Designed to Sell designer Lisa LaPorta shares some of her best staging tips. From HGTV
13 Home-Staging Secrets... Highlight your home's strengths, downplay its weaknesses and appeal to the greatest possible pool of prospective buyers - or simply your inner designer - with these 13 secrets of home staging from HGTV...
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from Realtor.org - Field Guide to Preparing and Staging a House For Sale... Banish the clutter! Trim the bushes! Hide your Star Wars collection! Take down the family pictures! LOTS OF GREAT TIPS AND RESOURCES ON THIS SITE on staging your home for sale!
If you are selling your home in Northwest Arkansas (or anywhere) be sure to at least read through and take the advice about staging your home... The days of throwing up a sign in the yard are over and the professionals and sellers that are truly serious about selling will out sell the others!!! Nicky Dou is an Accredited Home Staging Specialist in Northwest Arkansas. Along with her marketing & negotiating skills as a TOP Realtor in NWA - Nicky is your key to a successful sale on your home. Give Nicky a call if you are serious about selling your home! visit Nicky Dou's website at www.NickyDou.com for great information about Northwest Arkansas and to search homes for sale on the Northwest Arkansas MLS!
STAGED HOMES SELL FASTER! Check out Nicky's page on the AHS website... Call Nicky Dou with any questions regarding selling your home in the Northwest Arkansas Market! 479.236.3457
Nicky Dou, "Serving Northwest Arkansas and YOU!"
0 comments • Nicky Dou | Century 21 Exclamation Realty • January 18 2009 09:24AM
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1 comment • Nicky Dou | Century 21 Exclamation Realty • January 17 2009 07:18AMWhat is your favorite neighborhood in Northwest Arkansas?
Does anyone have a favorite (UNIQUE) neighborhood? I have a few of course...
In Fayetteville I really like the Mt. Sequoyah area, Historical District and one of my favorite neighborhoods is Savannah (sits off of Crossover/Township - entrance has a large pond with ducks and large mature trees (a lot of Character). Clear Creek (at the Blessings Golf Course) is one of the nicest country clubs around and a beautiful neighborhood. Large lots set in a nice wooded setting. There is a new neighborhood being developed right now - called Oakbrooke (check out my ActiveRain Blog on Oakbrooke - (sorry for the long link)
http://activerain.com/blogsview/685787/Craftsman-Style-homes-in-Fayetteville-AR-Oakbrooke-a-Sustainable-Development-with-Old-Fashioned-Character
In Springdale, Harber Meadows has to be one of the most unique areas... It's one of those "you either love or hate" but honestly I used to not care for it so much but it "grew on me" and now that I have a little one I can appreciate all it has to offer! Other great unique neighborhoods include Woodcliff (older neighborhood used to be named "snob hill" when I was younger!!!) and Southwind Terrace - we used to live in here before we moved to Bentonville. I have always been a fan of Thornbury with all of the nicely done larger homes with lots of trees and character!
Bentonville - obviously I love MY neighborhood (Rolling Acres); it is Unique in that it is not your typical "grid type neighborhood" the lots are mainly 1/4 acre or a little less but take my house for instance - I back up to pasture with cows... I think my absolute favorite neighborhood in Bentonville is Chapel Hill - it is close to where the new Crystal Bridges Art Museum is being built... Other nice neighborhoods are talamore (high end) Stonebriar; Stone Ridge Estates (large lots & lots of trees! Many energy efficient homes here)...
Rogers - My favorite parts of Rogers have to be out on Beaver Lake! The Estates of Lakeway is actually located in Avoca but most still consider this Rogers... We own a lot there so that we could have a boat slip on Beaver. It's a lovely 3 acre lot that someday we might build on (who knows)... Serenity Point is a beautiful area on Beaver Lake as well. In town - Country Clubs (Pinnacle and Shadow Valley); and there are a lot of nice neighborhoods scattered around. Oak Ridge Estates in Rogers off of HWY 12 (take Dream Valley) is a nice area with large lots. I have a super Energy Efficient home listed for sale in here.. Check out my website for more info. on homes for sale in Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville, Springdale and the Beaver Lake area! www.NickyDou.com
What are some of your Favorite areas/neighborhoods in Northwest Arkansas???
What do you like/dislike about certain areas in NWA?
0 comments • Nicky Dou | Century 21 Exclamation Realty • January 12 2009 06:07AMCome home to 1819 El Contento in Bentonville, Arkansas! FOR MORE INFO. visit www.NickyDou.com/1819elcontento
Beautiful 3600 ht.sq.ft. home for sale in wonderful established neighborhood! Four bedrooms + Office, THEATER ROOM, Game Room, Swimming Pool, Walkout Basement, GRANITE & More
Location: Bentonville, AR - El Contento Acres
Location...Location...Location! Beautiful, established neighborhood. Less than a mile from Elm Tree Elementary and less than 5 minutes from Wal Mart Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas. Closed neighborhood with no through traffic!
Bentonville School Zoning: Elm Tree Elementary (year round) or Thomas Jefferson Elementary (traditional), Springhill Middle School, Lincoln Jr. High & Bentonville High School.
Amenities galore in this 3,600 sq ft. 4 bdrm/3.5 bath home! Theater Room, Four Seasons Sunroom, Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, In-ground Swimming Pool w/ Diving Board, Firepit, 3-car garage, Basketball Goal, Walkout Basement, Game Room/Bar, Office and a lot of storage.
Main Level: The master bed & bath are located on the main level. Master bedroom has French Doors that open to deck overlooking the backyard and pool. Master has a walk-in closet and master bath with whirlpool tub, double sink vanity and shower. The Kitchen has granite tops, stainless steel appliances, large pantry and a snack bar that opens to the Great Room and Four Seasons Sunroom. The Great Room has a gas or natual wood Fireplace with tumbled marble tile. The Four Seasons Sunroom overlooks the swimming pool and backyard. It has a Glass Ceiling and is absolutely beautiful to watch the stars at night or the snow fall in the winter. A Formal Living & Dining Room, Powder Room (1/2 bath) and Laundry Room are also located on the main floor.
Lower Level: A Game Room, Bar Area, Theater Room, 3/4 Bath and Office (or 5th bdrm) are located on the lower level. The lower level walks out to the deck and swimming pool area. Office is large with french doors that open to patio. There are three storage rooms in the lower level.
Upstairs Level: has 3 bdrms and a full bath w/ a double sink vanity and a private tub/shower room. This is a nice feature if you have children. Bathroom has a wall of custom built-in cabinets for added storage. Upstairs bedrooms measure approx 11 x 11 or larger and each has a large closet or walk-in closet. The upstairs loft/landing has a built-in (wall-size) bookshelf/computer nook. Home has a New Roof (April 08), a/c unit, Security System, exterior paint, decks were treated and stained and a new pool pump installed (June 08). Best of all...home is on large, rolling lot that backs up to a horse farm. No neighbors in your backyard for added privacy and seclusion. Beautiful oak trees and a small creek provide seclusion on the west side of home. An in-ground firepit and large in-ground pool w/ spa & diving board are fenced in and surrounded by Rose of Sharon that bloom all summer. Sit on the deck and listen to the horse run & birds sing while being in the middle of town. Perfect family home and a great home for entertaining.
Call Nicky Dou to see this home as it will go quickly at this price! Listed for only $349,900! Homes in El Contento usually go for around $130/sq.ft.
1 comment • Nicky Dou | Century 21 Exclamation Realty • January 06 2009 10:42PM3206 Red Fox Ridge in Bentonville, Arkansas FOR SALE!!!
Click here for more info. and photos...
Features of this great home include:
GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING!!! This home was built in 1988 and has been updated very nicely! If you are looking for a great home in an established (non cookie cutter neighborhood) You need to see this home! You will fall in love with 3206 Red Fox Ridge in Bentonville!!! Contact Nicky Dou with Century 21 Exclamation for more details and to set up a viewing of this home. 479.236.3457
0 comments • Nicky Dou | Century 21 Exclamation Realty • January 02 2009 09:32AM