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Why Now is the Best Time to Buy a Home

Today's Blog Post is from the National Association of Realtor's and tell us why the next three months are the best time to buy a home: http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2015/10/06/next-three-months-best-time-buy

Low mortgage rates, declining home prices, and homes that are lingering on the market longer are three main reasons why the next three months could be the best time to buy so far this year, says Jonathan Smoke, Realtor.com®’s chief economist.
“The spring and summer home-buying seasons were especially tough on potential buyers this year with increasing prices and limited supply,” Smoke says. “Buyers who are open to a fall or winter purchase should find some relief with lower prices and less competition from other buyers.”

The biggest challenge buyers will likely face buying in the next three months is the limited number of choices. There are fewer homes for-sale this fall than last year and housing inventory has already peaked for 2015, Smoke says.

In many markets, real estate is making its seasonal transition and is tilting in favor of home buyers lately.

Also, buyers are locking in low mortgage rates as the Federal Reserve continues to delay raising rates. For the past 10 weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has averaged below 4 percent, according to Freddie Mac.

Here are some more factors pointing to a slowdown in the overall housing market:

• Median home prices dropped 1 percent month-over-month in August (however, prices are still up 6 percent year-over-year).
• Homes are staying on the market longer: The median age of home inventory is 80 days, up nearly 7 percent from August.
• Mortgage applications dropped 6.7 percent week-to-week.

Source: “Mortgage Rates: Three Reasons to Buy in the Next Three Months,” Nerdwallet (Oct. 2, 2015)

Embark Upon Your Home Buying Journey Today

Whether you're shopping for your very first home or your tenth, choose the only Real Estate Company in Conway that is part of the CENTURY 21 System.  It was announced last month that, for the second year in a row, the CENTURY 21 system is the 2015 recipient of the 2015 J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Study in all four Real Estate Categories:

1. First-Time Home-Buyer Satisfaction Ranking
2. Repeat Home-Buyer Satisfaction Ranking
3. First-Time Home-Seller Satisfaction Ranking
4. Repeat Home-Seller Satisfaction Ranking

 No other Real Estate Company has ever matched this accomplishment for two consecutive years!

So if you're ready to shop for a home, a Real Estate Professional at Century 21 Dunaway & Hart can help you along your journey to a new home.  Start your home search today! If schools are important to you, a tool on the Century21.com website allows you to search by school.  Use this tool to find homes for sale searching by school.  Please keep in mind school zoning is subject to change and always call the School District before purchasing your home, but this tool is a great start in your home buying search.

To find an agent that can help you in your 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 to set up a private home or land showing with one of our award winning Real Estate agents today.

Happy National Dog Day!

From the Century 21 Blog


In honor of National Dog Day, we’ve asked the cutest (or at least the furriest) members of your family what they really want in their home. Your dog may really dig these paws-itively great updates.
Invest in a fetch robot: Is fetch getting a little too repetitive for you? It never gets old to a dog! Save up for a robot that can keep up with your pup’s non-stop energy and love for the game.
Deck out the outdoor dog house: A stylish dog house would not only look great in your yard, but it can also provide much-needed shade for a tuckered out pup.
Upgrade your reward system: Did someone say “treat”? With an automatic treat dispenser, you won’t even have to say the word. Instead, dogs will get a rewarding snack whenever they want one!
Install a crate surround sound system: Dogs shouldn’t miss out on movie night just because they’re in their crates. Set them up with perfectly crafted doggie speakers, so they can really experience the show.
Add a video conferencing unit: You know how excited your dog gets when you get home from a long day at work? It may be because they miss you. Let them call and chat you all day long. Who knows, Fido may share some good advice at your next team meeting. He’s always working like a dog.
Unlimited closet access: Your closet is a wonderland for dogs filled with tasty shoes and handbags. What your dog really wants is permission to chew! Open up your doors and let your dog have free reign, because your dog’s “I’m sorry” eyes are cuter than any new trend.
So throw your dog a bone and indulge in one, or all, of these home improvements. Your pet may just sit, speak, and jump for joy!
For entertainment purposes only. It’s ruff, but some of these things may not exist.

Century 21 sweeps the JP Power Awards...Again!

 The CENTURY 21 brand is the only real estate firm in the history of the J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Study to rank highest in all four segments for two consecutive years. What an incredible achievement! The entire press release can be read here.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTURY 21 ranks highest in customer satisfaction among real estate brokerages across all home buyer/seller segments, according to the J.D. Power 2015 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study^SM released today.

The study, now in its eighth year, measures customer satisfaction with the nation's largest real estate companies among customers in four segments: first-time buyers, repeat buyers, first-time sellers and repeat sellers. Overall satisfaction is measured across four factors of the home-buying experience: agent/salesperson; real estate office; closing process; and variety of additional services. In the home-selling experience, the same four factors are evaluated plus a fifth factor, marketing. Satisfaction is measured on a 1,000-point scale.

According to the study, satisfaction is significantly higher when real estate companies meet four key performance measures related to communication. These include receiving a timely response to questions and concerns; being informed at all important contact points; receiving follow-up communications after the close of the home; and being shown sales information for comparable properties. Gaps in satisfaction are substantial across all customer segments when these measures are met vs. when they are not met.

Among first-time buyers and sellers, satisfaction is 125 points higher among buyers and 107 points higher among sellers when they are kept informed vs. when they are not (850 vs. 725 and 839 vs. 732, respectively). Among repeat buyers and sellers, satisfaction is 130 points higher among buyers and 217 points higher among sellers when they receive a timely response to questions and concerns vs. when they do not (851 vs. 721 and 835 vs. 618, respectively).

"Knowing how and when to communicate with customers is essential for real estate companies," said Christina Cooley, director in the diversified services industries practice at J.D. Power. "To satisfy first-time customers, it is really about holding their hand by keeping them informed at key points throughout the purchase or selling process to ease their anxiety. For repeat customers, satisfaction hinges more on the timeliness of the response by their real estate agent when questions or concerns arise with the process."

First-Time Home-Buyer Satisfaction Ranking

• CENTURY 21 (832) ranks highest for a second consecutive year and performs particularly well in the agent/salesperson and closing process factors.
• RE/MAX (827) ranks second, on par with industry average.
• Overall satisfaction among first-time home buyers is 827.

Repeat Home-Buyer Satisfaction Ranking

• CENTURY 21 (853) ranks highest for a second consecutive year and performs particularly well in all four factors.
• Coldwell Banker (841) ranks second, on par with industry average.
• Overall satisfaction among repeat home buyers is 841.

First-Time Home-Seller Satisfaction Ranking

• CENTURY 21 (841) ranks highest for a second consecutive year and performs particularly well in all five factors.
• Overall satisfaction among first-time home sellers is 827.

Repeat Home-Seller Satisfaction Ranking

• CENTURY 21 (835) ranks highest for a second consecutive year and performs particularly well in all five factors.
• Coldwell Banker (810) ranks second.
• Overall satisfaction among repeat home sellers is 814.

The 2015 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study includes 6,059 evaluations from 5,066 customers who bought and/or sold a home between March 2014 and April 2015. The study was fielded in February through April 2015. For more information about J.D. Power solutions for the home improvement industry, visit http://www.jdpower.com/industry/home-improvement

Overall Customer Satisfaction Index Scores		J.D. Power.com Power Circle Ratings™
(Based on a 1,000-point scale)		For Consumers
First-Time Home Buyers
Century 21	832		5
RE/MAX	827		3
First-Time Home Buyers Average	827		3
Keller Williams	826		3
Coldwell Banker	822		2
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
(formerly Prudential Real Estate)	814		2
Repeat Home Buyers
Century 21	853		5
Coldwell Banker	841		3
Repeat Home Buyers Average	841		3
RE/MAX	840		3
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
(formerly Prudential Real Estate)	833		2
Keller Williams	828		2
First-Time Home Sellers
Century 21	841		5
First-Time Home Sellers Average	827		3
Coldwell Banker	824		3
RE/MAX	819		2
Keller Williams	816		2
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
(formerly Prudential Real Estate)	809		2
Repeat Home Sellers
Century 21	835		5
Repeat Home Sellers Average	814		3
Coldwell Banker	810		3
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
(formerly Prudential Real Estate)	807		2
RE/MAX	805		2
Keller Williams	800		2

 

Power Circle Ratings Legend5 – Among the best4 – Better than most3 – About average2 – The rest

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6 Remodeling Projects That Can Add to Your Resale Value

6 Remodeling Projects That Can Add to Your Resale Value

Home remodeling has become more popular than ever to attract buyers, thanks to an improving economy, strong job growth, higher disposable income, more home sales, low interest rates, and a more competitive housing market. Home owners looking to sell their home this year may want to complete a few upgrades and renovations that will help make their home get noticed among the competition.
The following are the remodeling trends recommended by both PJ & Company Staging and Interior Decorating as well as Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report:
1. Curb appeal. According to Remodeling Magazine’s report, the key improvements with the highest ROI include the front door and garage door replacements, manufactured stone veneer front steps or foundations, vinyl siding, and replacing windows. Each of these upgrades will boost both buyer interest as well as the value of a home.

2. Deck addition. At a fraction of the price of an indoor addition, a new deck both enhances the landscaping of a yard as well as offers additional living space for al fresco dining, relaxing and entertaining. Most people use their decks for at least six months out of the year so it’s a worthwhile investment.

3. Kitchen remodel. Without having to completely gut the kitchen, replacing cabinet doors and drawer fronts, new appliances, countertops and flooring continues to rank as one of the top renovations for the last 10 years.

4. Bathroom remodel. Buyers are looking for a bathroom that doesn’t feel outdated. Even the smallest bathrooms can look more attractive with the right finishing touches. The key features that will sell a bathroom are updated vanities, wall color, tile, sink, faucets, toilet, and lighting fixtures.

5. Reinventing an existing room. Buyers and home owners want as much space as they can get. Remodeling an attic into a master or guest bedroom or converting a basement into a playroom, home theater, or exercise room are popular and profitable ways to add usable space to an older home as opposed to the bigger expense of an addition.

6. Painting and removing outdated wallpaper. Finally, if you don’t have time or money to invest in a remodel, one of the simplest and most affordable solutions is to remove dated wallpaper and add a trendy wall color. Don’t go too bold, though. Painting walls a neutral color will also bring out the home’s best features. This simple update provides a boost with instant universal appeal to buyers who want to envision living in the space.

7 Eco-Friendly Updates for Your Home

From the Century 21 Blog: http://www.century21.com/real-estate-blog/7-eco-friendly-updates-for-your-home/#

Sorry Kermit, it CAN be easy being green. There are dozens of ways that you can live a greener lifestyle at home. These changes may decrease your carbon footprint and they may even decrease your energy bill!
Here are seven eco-friendly updates for your home.
Adjust your temperature accordingly: Turn down your heat and air conditioning when you aren’t home. Close your blinds or curtains to keep cool air from coming in during the winter and hot air and sunlight from coming in during the summer. You may also choose to purchase a programmable thermostat and eco-friendly curtains. Although these updates will cost money, they are likely to decrease your energy use and, as a result, your energy bill!
Unplug electronics: Take some cues from the scandalous Olivia Pope and, “Shut it down.” Plug electronics that don’t have to be turned on during the day into a power extension and turn them all off quickly and easily when you leave the house. Turn off all electronics when you’re not using them to save energy and money.
Save water: There are a lot of simple ways to save water. For example: install shut-off valves and water-savers, run your laundry machine on cold, only use your dishwasher when it’s full, take shorter showers, and collect rainwater for watering your plants. These tips may lower your water bill.
Use eco-friendly cleaning products: Purchase eco-friendly cleaning products or make your own natural cleaning products. Keep your home clean with chemical-free products.
Start composting: Composting is good for the environment and your garden. Skip fertilizers and use your natural compost instead. Turn banana peels into a backyard full of beautiful flowers!
Have a “lightbulb” moment: Switch to energy-efficient light bulbs. Light bulbs with an Energy Star certification may cost more money initially but it is likely that they will save you money on your energy bill. Don’t forget to turn off the lights when you leave a room!
After you make these simple switches call and schedule an energy audit. Someone can evaluate your home to let you know about any additional changes you can make to be energy-efficient. Start saving the environment and possibly some money!

13 Tips for Selling your Home

Some Home Selling tips from Reader's Digest: http://www.rd.com/home/improvement/13-tips-for-selling-your-home/#ixzz3XZS3r01B

We’ve all heard about how “bad” the real estate market is. But what’s bad for sellers can be good for buyers, and these days, savvy buyers are out in spades trying to take advantage of the buyer’s market. Here are 13 thing you can do to help sell your house.

1. Audit your agent’s online marketing. 92% of homebuyers start their house hunt online, and they will never even get in the car to come see your home if the online listings aren’t compelling. In real estate, compelling means pictures! A study by Trulia.com shows that listings with more than 6 pictures are twice as likely to be viewed by buyers as listings that had fewer than 6 pictures.
2. Post a video love letter about your home on YouTube. Get a $125 FlipCam and walk through your home AND your neighborhood, telling prospective buyers about the best bits – what your family loved about the house, your favorite bakery or coffee shop that you frequented on Saturday mornings, etc. Buyers like to know that a home was well-loved, and it helps them visualize living a great life there, too.

3. Let your neighbors choose their neighbors. If you belong to neighborhood online message boards or email lists, send a link to your home’s online listing to your neighbors. Also, invite your neighbors to your open house – turn it into a block party. That creates opportunities for your neighbors to sell the neighborhood to prospective buyers and for your neighbors to invite house hunters they know who have always wanted to live in the area.

 

4. Facebook your home’s listing. Facebook is the great connector of people these days. If you have 200 friends and they each have 200 friends, imagine the power of that network in getting the word out about your house!

 

       

5. Leave some good stuff behind. We’ve all heard about closing cost credits, but those are almost so common now that buyers expect them – they don’t really distinguish your house from any of the other homes on the market anymore. What can distinguish your home is leaving behind some of your personal property, ideally items that are above and beyond what the average homebuyer in your home’s price range would be able to afford. That may be stainless steel kitchen appliances or a plasma screen TV, or it might be a golf cart if your home is on a golf course.

6. Beat the competition with condition. In many markets, much of the competition is low-priced foreclosures and short sales. As an individual homeowner, the way you can compete is on condition. Consider having a termite inspection in advance of listing your home, and get as many of the repairs done as you can – it’s a major selling point to be able to advertise a very low or non-existent pest repair bill. Also, make sure that the little nicks and scratches, doorknobs that don’t work, and wonky handles are all repaired before you start showing your home.

7. Stage the exterior of your home too. Stage the exterior with fresh paint, immaculate landscaping and even outdoor furniture to set up a Sunday brunch on the deck vignette. Buyers often fantasize about enjoying their backyards by entertaining and spending time outside.

8. Access is essential. Homes that don’t get shown don’t get sold. And many foreclosures and short sale listings are vacant, so they can be shown anytime. Don’t make it difficult for agents to get their clients into your home – if they have to make appointments way in advance, or can only show it during a very restrictive time frame, they will likely just cross your place off the list and go show the places that are easy to get into.

9. Get real about pricing. Today’s buyers are very educated about the comparable sales in the area, which heavily influence the fair market value of your home. And they also know that they’re in the driver’s seat. To make your home competitive, have your broker or agent get you the sales prices of the three most similar homes that have sold in your area in the last month or so, then try to go 10-15% below that when you set your home’s list price. The homes that look like a great deal are the ones that get the most visits from buyers and, on occasion even receive multiple offers. (Bidding wars do still exist!)

10. Get clued into your competition. Work with your broker or agent to get educated about the price, type of sale and condition of the other homes your home is up against. Attend some open houses in your area and do a real estate reality check: know that buyers that see your home will see those homes, too – make sure the real-time comparison will come out in your home’s favor by ensuring the condition of your home is up to par.

11. De-personalize. Do this – pretend you’re moving out. Take all the things that make your home “your” personal sanctuary (e.g., family photos, religious décor and kitschy memorabilia), pack them up and put them in storage. Buyers want to visualize your house being their house – and it’s difficult for them to do that with all your personal items marking the territory as yours.

12. De-clutter. Keep the faux-moving in motion. Pack up all your tchotchkes, anything that is sitting on top of a countertop, table or other flat surfaces. Anything that you haven’t used in at least a year? That goes, too. Give away what you can, throw away as much as possible of what remains, and then pack the rest to get it ready to move.

13. Listen to your agent. If you find an experienced real estate agent to list your home, who has a successful track record of selling homes in your area, listen to their recommendations! Find an agent you trust and follow their advice as often as you can.

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.

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.

Merry Christmas

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas this Holiday Season from Century 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc.

Market Information

We recently compiled local stats to examine our local Real Estate Market in Conway and Faulkner County, Arkansas as well as interest rates.  Take a look at our condensed version of the facts and see why now is the time to consider buying or selling your home. 

To learn more about the Real Estate market in Conway and Faulkner County, 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 or watch our television show. 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.

Century 21 Dunaway & Hart TV Show

Check out some of our homes and properties for sale in Conway and Faulkner County on this month's Century 21 Dunaway & Hart's Homes Show: TV Show

To get more information about any of these listings, call 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.