Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Century 21 Dunaway & Hart in Conway, Arkansas!

Customer Appreciation Day

Come have lunch with us on Thursday, September 25th from 11:00am to 1:00pm  as we celebrate 39 years of serving our friends in Faulkner County.  We hope you can join us at our Century 21 Dunaway & Hart office located at 575 Harkrider in Conway, Arkansas.  The Teal Grill from Frist Security bank will be grilling burgers and we invite you to come be a part of the Century 21 Team as we serve up a lunch of burgers, brats and more.

Now is the Time to Get Started

 Let us take you along the path to buying or selling your new home.


To get started on the journey, contact a Real Estate Agent at Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. today. Affordability and Mortgage Calculators can be found at our website so you can determine your price range. To look at homes for sale in your neighborhood check out all the property listings in central Arkansas. You may also call our office at 501-327-2121 or 800-490-0021 to set up a private home or land showing with one of our award winning Real Estate agents today.

Five Mistakes That Could Decrease the Value of Your Home

Today's Blog post comes courtesy of the Century 21 Blog.

Renovating or improving something too much sounds like an oxymoron, however when it comes to attracting a buyer and generating a return on investment, it is possible. The decisions you make may be best for you and your family, but it is crucial to consider the mindset of potential buyers.

Here are five common renovation mistakes that may decrease your home value:

1. Over improvement: Your home should be similar to other homes in the neighborhood. If your home costs much more than other homes in the neighborhood, potential buyers may choose that the updates you made do not outweigh the increased cost.

2. Over personalization: You may love bright paint, built-ins, and elaborate tiles but the potential buyer may see changing it as too much of a hassle. You want buyers to be able to picture themselves living in the home so it is helpful to have a neutral design aesthetic when you show your home.

3. Inconsistency: It is better to spend smaller amounts on many projects than spend a large amount of money on one project while neglecting other parts of the home. Instead of spending upwards of $30,000 installing a pool while keeping old and outdated appliances, it is a wiser decision to update the appliances.

4. Removing a wall: It may seem as though knocking down a wall between two small rooms to make one larger room is a no brainer but having more rooms is almost always better when it comes to increasing the value of your home. Your family may be smaller than the potential buyers and, for them, it may be better to have more rooms regardless of their size. Removing bedrooms can also decrease the value of your home. Turn an extra bedroom into an office or gym while you are living there, but switch it back to a bedroom when you are getting ready to sell.

5. Functional Obsolescence: Make sure that your renovations make sense. For example, potential buyers will probably not want to have the only way to enter one bedroom be to go through another bedroom. Another example would be turning a garage into a guest house. Although having a guest house might be better for your family, many families would prioritize having a garage. Remember these mistakes when you are choosing renovation projects around your home. What seems like a good idea might not actually lead to a return on investment or, worse, may detract someone from buying your home.


To get started on the journey of selling your home, contact a Real Estate Agent at Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. today. Affordability and Mortgage Calculators can be found at our website so you can determine your price range. To look at homes for sale in your neighborhood check out all the property listings in central Arkansas. You may also call our office at 501-327-2121 or 800-490-0021 to set up a private home or land showing with one of our award winning Real Estate agents today.

Thank You!

We at Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. offer our sincere appreciation to the entire community of Conway and Faulkner County for voting us as One of the Best Real Estate Offices in Faulkner Country.  For 39 years, the agents at Dunaway & Hart has worked tirelessly to achieve a high ethical standard in Real Estate and to offer our customers excellent service.  As we approach our 40th anniversary in 2015, we will continue to strive in our efforts to connect people and homes in Faulkner County.

Do This, Not That: Tips for Staging Your Home

Today's blog entry comes courtesy of the CENTURY 21 System: 

You never get a second chance at a first impression. It is important that potential buyers get a great first impression when they come to your home for an open house or see your listing online. Factors like cleanliness, brightness, and furniture placement all make a big impact on the home’s overall appearance. Making buyers feel comfortable in a new space is key to selling a home. We asked our Facebook friends for their best tips for staging a home to sell.

Here are five tips for staging your home:

• “Make sure all furniture is about one and a half inches from the wall, this creates the illusion of more space. Clear all personal pictures. If the front door is worn, paint it an interesting color that is inviting and make sure the path to the home is welcoming.” – Michael L.

• “You hope that you will have a lot of people in short period of time, freedom of movement is essential.” - CENTURY 21 Ilford

• “Good photos get action. Make sure the lights are on and that you are using a good camera. Don’t use your cell phone!” – Kristy W.

• “Everything off the counters! Toilet seats down. Blinds all the way up to show off recently cleaned windows.” – Wayne F.

• “Stage with smaller furniture to make rooms bigger and go with light colored furnishings unless the area dictates darker classy designs.” – Peter C. 

To get started on the journey of selling your home, contact a Real Estate Agent at Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. today. Affordability and Mortgage Calculators can be found at our website so you can determine your price range. To look at homes for sale in your neighborhood check out all the property listings in central Arkansas. You may also call our office at 501-327-2121 or 800-490-0021 to set up a private home or land showing with one of our award winning Real Estate agents today.

5 Tips for First Time Homebuyers

Today's blog entry comes courtesy of the CENTURY 21 System:

Congratulations! You are ready to buy a home. Purchasing a home is an exciting life milestone and is a huge decision with so many factors to consider. Finding the right property can be a challenge for growing families. What may seem like a good fit now may not be the best choice for your family in the long run.

Here are our 5 best tips when buying a home for your growing family:

Neighborhood - Do your research before looking at homes in neighborhoods that aren’t convenient for young families. Look into school districts, local parks, neighbors and proximity to doctors and hospitals. Consider the length of your commute to work so that you can maximize the amount of time you have to spend with your family.

Space – How many kids do you want to have? Simple things like sharing a bathroom or closet space can become a hassle in the long run. Families with small children might want to look into an open-concept floor plan for safety reasons. A designated playroom might be a smart idea for your family, or maybe you’d prefer two levels instead of three. List out what your priorities before making the move.

Affordability - Now that you know what you’re looking for, the next step is figuring out what type of home you can afford. A review of your income, savings, monthly expenses and debt will be necessary. Use our Affordability Calculator!

Offer - Once you’ve found your ideal house, it’s time to get started with the financial and contractual side of the purchase. Let your CENTURY 21® real estate professional guide you through this process. Purchase contracts vary in length and terms from state to state, and sometimes within a state. Multiple offers on the same home are not uncommon, so you may only get one chance to make an offer that the seller will consider. That’s why it’s important to think carefully about your strategy. In most cases it is better to have your real estate professional present the offer. Learn more here!

Inspection – Once you’ve made an offer, hire a professional home inspector to give the house a standard inspection and make sure that it is a safe home for your family. Agents affiliated with the CENTURY 21 System are ready to make a commitment to help you capitalize on current market opportunities and assist you in making an informed decision. A CENTURY 21 Agent can help ensure you make the right choice for the long term, get a better understanding of different neighborhoods, schools, and market conditions, find a mortgage specialist, and more.

To get started on the journey to find you perfect home, contact a Real Estate Agent at Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. today. Affordability and Mortgage Calculators can be found at our website so you can determine your price range. To look at homes for sale in your neighborhood check out all the property listings in central Arkansas. You may also call our office at 501-327-2121 or 800-490-0021 to set up a private home or land showing with one of our award winning Real Estate agents today.

Taleda McKee Earns Topaz Award For 2013 Sales Production

CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. is pleased to announce that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized Taleda McKee with the CENTURY 21 Topaz Award. Topaz level status is awarded to an agent who has achieved sales production levels between 36,000 and $59,000 or 15 – 19 transactions. "Taleda is a valued and trusted real estate resource for the Conway community and a major contributor to the overall success of CENTURY 21 Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. and the CENTURY 21 System as a whole." Taleda has been serving our community as a Realtor for the past 20 years. In 2008, she was Realtor of the Year and she has been a multi-million dollar producer since 2000. CENTURY 21 Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. is a full-service brokerage located at 575 Harkrider, Conway and specializing in Residential & Commercial properties. It. has been a locally owned and operated real estate company for almost four decades.

Joyce Patterson Earns Masters Award for 2014 Sales Production

CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. is pleased to announce that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized Joyce Patterson, sales associate with the office, as one of the System’s top-producers nationwide when it honored her with the coveted Masters level CENTURY 21 Masters Award. Emerald level status is awarded to an agent who has met minimum sales production of $135,000 or 38 closed transaction sides within a calendar year. A gold-plated lapel pin with emerald accent is awarded to the agent during the Awards Ceremony, in addition to a trophy and a personal invitation to attend a CENTURY 21 Top Agent Retreat. Additionally, Joyce was recognized among the Top 21 Realtors in the CENTURY 21 System’s Greater Arkansas Region ranking #8 by units and #4 by commissions. “It is with great dedication, knowledge and commitment to quality service that Joyce has so duly earned this recognition. She is a leader and innovator in the real estate industry and an asset to homebuyers and sellers in the Conway community,” said Mitch Hart, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. "It is truly an honor to receive the Masters Emerald Award and be recognized among such talented and dedicated group of real estate sales professionals," said Patterson who has served the Conway Community as a Realtor since 2000. CENTURY 21 Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. is a full-service brokerage located at 575 Harkrider, Conway and specializing in Residential & Commercial properties. Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. has been a locally owned and operated real estate company for almost four decades.

Donna Marie Cason is Awarded with 2013 Sapphire Award

Donna Marie Cason, a sales associate with CENTURY 21 Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, was recently awarded the Sapphire Award by the CENTURY 21 System. Sapphire level status is awarded to an agent who has met minimum sales production of $60,000 or 20-27 closed transaction sides within a calendar year. “It is with great dedication, knowledge and commitment to quality service that Donna Marie has so duly earned this recognition. Donna Marie is a leader and innovator in the real estate industry and an asset to homebuyers and sellers in the Conway community,” said broker/owner Mitch Hart. Cason has eight years in the real estate industry and has been with the CENTURY 21 System for almost three years. Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. has been a locally owned and operated real estate company for almost four decades.

Kathy Nickles Earns CENTURY 21® Quality Service Producer Award

Realizing that customer service is an integral part of its commitment to professional excellence, Century 21 Real Estate LLC has recognized Kathy Nickles of CENTURY 21 Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. with the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Producer award. This national award is presented annually to those CENTURY 21 System members who receive a minimum return rate of 30 percent on their post-transaction client satisfaction surveys sent between January 1 and October 31, with a minimum satisfaction index of 85 percent. Surveys are e-mailed to all customers immediately after the purchase or sale of a home through a CENTURY 21 System office. "The Quality Service Producer Award is an integral part of the CENTURY 21 System’s commitment to excellence and recognizes Kathy’s dedication to continuously exceeding the service expectations of his/her clients," said Mitch Hart, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. Additionally, Kathy earned Emerald level status with a minimum sales production of $135,000 or 38 closed transaction sides within a calendar year. She is also ranked 7th among the top CENTURY 21 agents in the region by both units and commission. "Kathy places her real estate wisdom and passion for life into her everyday business, helping to make clients more comfortable with the real estate transaction as they make what may be the most significant purchase of their lives," said Mitch Hart, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart. "I am honored to receive these awards and to be recognized among such talented and dedicated group of real estate sales professionals," said Nickels. CENTURY 21 Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. is a full-service brokerage located at 575 Harkrider, Conway and specializing in Residential & Commercial properties.

Michelle Nabholz Earns the 2013 Masters Emerald Award

CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. announced today that Michelle Nabholz, sales associate with the office, was honored with the CENTURY 21 Masters Emerald Award. Emerald level status is awarded to an agent who has met minimum sales production of $135,000 or 38 closed transaction sides within a calendar year. A gold-plated lapel pin with emerald accent is awarded to the agent during the Awards Ceremony, in addition to a trophy and a personal invitation to attend a CENTURY 21 Top Agent Retreat. Additionally, Michelle was recognized among the Top 21 Realtors in the CENTURY 21 System’s Greater Arkansas Region. Nabholz was ranked #2 among the region’s top producers by unites and #5 by commissions. Nabholz has served as a Realtor with Dunaway & Hart for about a decade. "These awards further reinforce to my clients that my commitment and dedication to their satisfaction and peace of mind during the real estate transaction is real and taken very seriously," said Nabholz. CENTURY 21 Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. is a full-service brokerage located at 575 Harkrider, Conway, specializing in Residential & Commercial properties. Dunaway & Hart, Inc. has been a locally owned and operated real estate company for almost four decades.

Paul Nahlen Earns Masters Award for 2013 Sales Production

CENTURY 21 Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. is pleased to announce that Century 21 Real Estate, LLC recently recognized Paul Nahlen, sales associate with the office, as one of the System’s top-producers nationwide when it honored him with the coveted ruby level CENTURY 21 Masters Award. Ruby level status is awarded to an agent who has met minimum sales production of $98,000 or 28 closed transaction sides within a calendar year. A gold-plated lapel pin with ruby accent is awarded to the agent during the Awards Ceremony, in addition to a trophy and a personal invitation to a CENTURY 21 Top Agent Retreat. Additionally, Paul was recognized among the Top 21 Realtors in the CENTURY 21 System’s Greater Arkansas Region. Nahlen was ranked #13 among the region’s top producers. “Paul is quite dedicated to his clients, and works tirelessly to make every real estate transaction run as smoothly as possible. He is a leader and innovator in delivering powerful home buying and selling choices to his clients because he knows the community," said Mitch Hart, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. Paul has been serving our community as a Realtor for about a decade. "It is an honor to receive the Masters Award and be recognized among such talented and dedicated group of real estate sales professionals," said Paul. CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. is a full-service brokerage located at 575 Harkrider, Conway and specializing in Residential & Commercial properties. It has been a locally owned and operated real estate company for almost four decades.

The CENTURY 21 System Recognizes CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. among Top Offices of The Year

The CENTURY 21 System recently recognized Century 21 Dunaway & Hart with multiple honors at the Greater Arkansas Broker Council ceremony on March 1st. Most notably, Century 21 Dunaway and Hart was recognized as the #3 Century 21 Office in the Greater Arkansas region and was named as fourth among all Century 21 Companies in the region. The designation among the top CENTURY 21 offices recognizes Dunaway & Hart’s outstanding commitment to professionalism and performance within the local real estate community. The CENTURY 21 System recently presented the awards during a special ceremony in Hot Springs, Arkansas. “ The agents at Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. possess a tireless dedication to helping home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions and that is what this honor is all about,” said Mitch Hart, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. “They truly understand what it means to be a real estate professional and they are examples within our community. It is a great honor to be among such a talented and dedicated group of real estate professionals.” CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. was also honored among the Top Easter Seals fundraisers in the CENTURY 21 System’s Greater Arkansas Region. "CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart is proud of its affiliation with Easter Seals and takes great pride in helping so many deserving people with disabilities gain greater independence," said Mitch Hart, broker/owner, CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart. In addition to receiving a personalized trophy during the annual regional year-end awards banquet, Century 21 Real Estate LLC recognized CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart before its peers at the CENTURY 21 International Convention in March. The CENTURY 21 System has been affiliated with Easter Seals since 1979 and raised more than $100 million to help children and adults with disabilities lead fuller, more independent lives. CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart offers full-service real estate capabilities, specializing in Residential, Commercial and property sales in Faulkner County and the surrounding area.

Casino Night

Come join us at the 22nd Annual Pete Hart Memorial Casino Night benefitting Easter Seals Arkansas. The fun kicks off at 7 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall here in Conway. If you buy your ticket in advance, $20 buys you an entire evening of fun including your food, drinks and casino chips. We'll have blackjack, a craps table, roulette and more. At the end of the night, you can trade in your "winnings" for a voucher you can use to bid on fun prize packages donated from local businesses and individuals. Tickets are $25 at the door and you must be 21 to attend. Come join our event page on Facebook. You can come by our Century 21 Dunaway & Hart office at 575 Harkrider Street to buy tickets in advance. We hope to see you there!

Casino Night

It is once again time for the Pete Hart Memorial Casino Night benefiting Easter Seals Arkansas.  This year we are celebrating as we hold our 22^nd Annual Casino Night for Easter Seals!    During this time, we have donated approximately $200,000 to Easter Seals Arkansas.

The event will be held Friday, February 21, 2014, at the Knights of Columbus Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. with a Corporate Sponsor Reception from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

 Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and can be purchased at Century 21 Dunaway & Hart by calling 501-327-2121 (must be 21 to enter).  Included in the price of admission are food, drinks, and casino chips.  “Earnings” from the Casino Tables can be used at the live auction following the event for fabulous prizes donated from local businesses.  

 Local businesses also support this event with Corporate Sponsorships including Platinum Tier, Gold Tier and Silver Tier Sponsorships are available for $600, $400, and $250 respectively.  Please contact us if your business is interested in becoming a sponsor

 

The CENTURY 21 System is a National Corporate Sponsor of Easter Seals.  Last year’s Casino Night Raised $6,621 for children and adults with disabilities.  Century 21 Dunaway & Hart raises more money for Easter Seals than any other CENTURY 21 office statewide.  In 2013, 21,837  people in Arkansas were helped by Easter Seals Arkansas. In 2013, many people from Faulkner County were helped by Easter Seals Arkansas. All proceeds from the annual event remain in the state to provide program services for people with disabilities.  Easter Seals’ mission is to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.