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CHANGING TRENDS IN HOMES! - 03/31/08 02:58 PM

Homes are like clothing, styles change continually! Homes used to be built with lots of petitions and very small rooms. Now everything is very open, where the family can watch TV from the kitchen. Most families eat meals in shifts. Formal dining rooms are not as important. The baby boomers remember going to grandma's for Sunday dinner and the … (10 comments)

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THESE CRAZY PEOPLE ARE DOING? - 03/26/08 03:31 PM

They are swimming with the stingrays!! Several years ago we went on a cruise and the Cayman Islands was one of our ports! There were about 25 people in our group and some of them, (not me, I consider myself an intelligent person) wanted to swim with the stingrays!
So, we scheduled … (6 comments)

I WOULD PUT YOUR HOME ON MY LIST TO SHOW, IF I HAD MORE INFORMATION! - 03/25/08 07:01 PM

Why is it so hard for some Realtors to put information in the MLS about their listing? Does it have a new roof? New Heat and Air? Is it a split bedroom plan? Has the kitchen been remodeled? Why don't you put the answer to these questions in the listing detail? … (10 comments)

HAS THE INTERNET REPLACED NEWSPAPER AND REAL ESTATE GUIDES ADVERTISING?? - 03/25/08 08:39 AM

Advertising takes a big bite out of our real estate budgets! I have several internet sites where I advertise, and they are expensive! Realtor.com, Homes.com and RE/MAX.com are among those where I advertise my listings. I think that at least 90%, maybe more, of the public uses the web sites to look for … (26 comments)

REALTORS, MAKE SURE YOU LOCK THE DOORS! - 03/21/08 01:08 PM

I don't know how many times this has happened to me! Seller calls to let me know that the Realtor who showed the home did not lock the back door! Folks, we need to be responsible here! We have liability when we do not lock doors!
Our lockbox will record who … (16 comments)

REALTORS, HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ASKED UNUSUAL QUESTIONS FROM CLIENTS? - 03/20/08 10:48 AM

I had a house listed in the country and I got this phone call from a potential buyer from Louisiana. She inquired about the home and the ammenities it had. She inquired if it was close to a cemetary and if I knew the sellers. Then she said, "Would it be possible if I could … (12 comments)

WORKING WITH BUILDING CONTRACTORS! - 03/19/08 03:34 PM

My husband is a building contractor, and I work with several other builders. In Arkansas builders are licensed with the state and they are required to have Workmen's Compensation.
If you are working with builders you need to be knowledgable about construction. My builders bring me their plans before construction. I … (5 comments)

TWO ACRE BUILDING SITE, READY TO BUILD ON! - 03/19/08 02:32 PM

GET YOUR PLANS READY, THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO BUILD! Minutes from Searcy, close to interstate, city water, city sewer, on paved road, and mineral rights do convey! Do you golf? This property in less than a mile from the Bald Knob Country Club. Bald Knob is a rural community … (2 comments)

SIX ACRES COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! - 03/17/08 03:52 PM

LOOKING FOR COMMERCIAL PROPRTY IN SEARCY,ARKANSAS? I have listed, 6.5 acres on busy Benton Street, good exposure, zoned C-4. I AM CO-OWNER OF THIS PROPERTY! LAND IS LEVEL AND CLEARED! A GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!
THIS PROPERTY IS BEING OFFERED BY :
                     http://maryjpaul.com
Mary J. Paul, ABR,CRS,GRI
PHONE: 501-278-7328                                                   1400 Benton Street, Searcy, Arkansas              … (2 comments)

BUILDING A HOME? I HAVE A GREAT BUILDING SITE LISTED! - 03/17/08 03:18 PM

A RARE FIND! Three acres, city water, city sewer, paved street, close to interstate and mineral rights do convey!! This property is close to town, but has a country feel! Great School District! Don't Miss This ONE!
LOCATED AT:
525 CRAIG STREET, BALD KNOB, ARKANSAS
OFFERED BY MARY J. PAUL, ABR,CRS.GRI $37,700
PHONE: 501-278-7328 … (2 comments)

GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD! UNDER $100,000! - 03/14/08 03:08 PM

Located in West Searcy, three bedrooms, 2 baths, two living areas, approx. 1676 sq. ft., roof 2006, two covered porches, fenced yard, wood cabinetry. Seller has refinished sheetrock and it has a new stomp finish on ceiling. There is a $2,000 carpet allowance and a $500.00 countertop allowance with accepted offer. … (4 comments)

SUBDIVISION FOR SALE! NINE REMAINING LOTS SOLD TOGETHER! - 03/13/08 03:40 PM

Investors or builders, this is a great opportunity! Seven remaining lots in subdivision being sold all together, lots average $18,333. There is city water, city sewer, great location, close to interstate, mineral rights convey and we have lots of gas exploration in our county, paved road, lots are level and cleared. MLS#10183916, … (0 comments)

RENAMING INTERSTATE 67 TO " ROCK AND ROLL" OR" ROCKABILLY" HIGHWAY! - 03/13/08 03:05 PM

Accordingto the Searcy Sun/White County Record, a group of old rock and rollers from the 50's are trying to get a name change for Highway 67 in Arkansas. This stretch of highway runs from the edge of White County at Bald Knob and Bradford on through Newport, Tuckerman, Swifton, Walnut Ridge, … (2 comments)

WHEN YOU ARE COMPASSIONATE TO OTHERS, IT DOESN'T GO UNNOTICED! - 03/12/08 01:23 PM

While on tour this morning I was riding with some Realtor friends and we started talking about giving to others. My friend, Beverly, said, "Mary, I know you are giving, Perrin told me." I replied, "Yes, I am and I raised Mitzi, my daughter, to be giving. Then I told them … (8 comments)

LITTLE DANCING GENTLEMAN, I KNOW YOUR SECRET!! - 03/10/08 12:53 PM

Have you ever met someone that you just couldn't forget? I don't even know his name, but I can see him clearly in my mind!
Last July we flew to San Juan, PR, to spend a few days before boarding the Carnival cruise ship, Destiny. We try to take a vacation each year … (6 comments)

HOME THEATER ROOMS, THE NEWEST TREND IN UPSCALE HOMES! - 03/09/08 04:02 PM

Pass the popcorn! Home theater rooms are the newest trend in upscale homes. No need to get dressed, you can watch the movie in your pajamas! What a great way to relax!
My husband builds upscale homes and theater rooms are a great selling feature. The rooms must be painted a dark … (15 comments)

IT'S TAX TIME AGAIN, DO YOU USE QUICKEN? - 03/08/08 03:27 PM

I could not do without Quicken! I use it in my business, my builder husband's business, my storage units, my investment property and my personal business. At year's end I can click on last year, and instantly have a printout of my expenses and income. How convenient!
I can also view, … (19 comments)

WORKING ON MY E-PRO! - 03/08/08 11:18 AM

Dick Betts, a national speaker and trainer, came to Searcy a few weeks ago. He is a great instructor, funny and charming. He is an e-Pro instructor, and I signed up for the course.
One of the things Dick said to do was blog! He didn't disclose that it was addictive! However, … (19 comments)

REALTORS, DOES YOUR ADVERTISEMENT REALLY REPRESENT THE SELLER? - 03/08/08 09:36 AM

Arkansas is a dual agency state, meaning we can represent both buyer and seller, with full disclosure.
Sometime clients ask me, when they call about an advertised property another agent has listed, "Why is there no price or address listed in the ad?" I wonder, why is that?
The only thing I can figure is … (6 comments)

BARKING DOGS IN A RETAIL STORE? - 03/07/08 10:22 AM

My daughter, Mitzi, and I were shopping in Lowe's a few weeks ago. All of a sudden I heard dogs barking and barking and barking. You could hardly hear yourself think! I turned to Mitzi and asked, "Does Lowe's allow dogs in the store?" She replies, "I guess so, but don't … (23 comments)

DO YOU HAVE A POT FILLER! I DON'T MEAN A POT FULL OF MARAJUANA! - 03/07/08 09:33 AM

Realtors! If you are building, remodeling, or just working with builders, consider installing a pot filler in the kitchen! They will save you many steps!
I have one in my home, and my builder husband has started installing them in spec homes. They come in oil rubbed bronze, brass, copper, stainless, what ever … (8 comments)

HEY, LOOK! GRANDMA IS PARASAILING!! - 03/06/08 01:39 PM

Fear is something we all face, at one time or another! Well, thanks to my grandchildren, Gabby and Adrian, I have conquered my fear of flying and heights!!
In the early 70's I had a very bad experience on my first plane ride! I did not fly again until Thanksgiving week 2006. … (12 comments)

I JUST CLOSED WITH BUYERS WHO BOUGHT A FSBO FIVE YEARS AGO! - 03/03/08 08:30 PM

Five years ago I showed property to buyers, very nice couple, but they ended up buying a FSBO. Did I get mad? No, I told them I enjoyed showing them property, enjoyed their company, and if I could ever help again, please call me. They did and I closed with them … (2 comments)

REALTORS DO YOU HAVE AN ATTITUDE???? - 03/02/08 03:01 PM

When we represent buyers and sellers it is so important that we have a good working relationship with other Realtors. If you are arrogrant, hard to get along with, hateful, rude, it has to be my way person, guess what? You are hurting your buyers and sellers. How?
If you have a … (90 comments)

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