moving to jonesboro arkansas: DRESS YOUR HOUSE FOR SUCCESS JONESBORO ARKANSAS - 03/19/13 05:17 AM
Spring is here and lot of homeowners   are thinking, it is time to put their home on the market. Now that the decision has been made to sell your home, you'll want to look at it differently. It's now a house "for sale"  and you have to look at it through a "buyers" eyes. Dressing your house for success doesn't have to be expensive or time consuming. First, lets start with outdoors....spruce up all around the house outside, trim shrubs, weed garden beds, clean off your outdoor furniture, fix doorbells and door knobs, and any broken windows need to be replaced. Let's … (2 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: HOUSING MARKET FOR 2013 - 01/24/13 01:41 AM
The housing recovery is continuing to be strong going  into 2013. The interest rates being the lowest in over 40 years, has been a huge factor. I know our market in Jonesboro, Arkansas has not been affected as much as other places. Jonesboro Real Estate continues to be strong. We have a great manufacturing industry that is food related, which is going strong. I am looking forward to working with both buyers and sellers in 2013. I hope all my fellow Realtors  have a booming year.
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moving to jonesboro arkansas: LIFES 7 SECRETS OF SUCCESS JONESBORO ARKANSAS - 08/01/12 05:09 AM
I have a wonderful book on my desk at the office "SUCCESS"... One day at a time.. By John C. Maxwell. It is such a I GET IT book. Meaning, you ever just read something so simple and you say..Oh yea I GET IT!!!  This book is one of those, nothing fancy, just simple word of wisdom. Some days I just need that.
 One of my favorites is the 7 secrets of success.
1. There is no secret of success, success is for everyone. This is so true, think about that. Success has no bearing on how much we make, our … (4 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: HELPING NORTHEAST ARKANSAS FOOD BANK JONESBORO ARKANSAS - 09/27/11 09:47 AM
On Friday, September 23 the Jonesboro Board of Realtors had a food fight. Sounds bad, does'nt it!! It was a fundraiser for our local Food Bank. Did you guys know that 25% of the people served are children under 18, 89% of the people served are below the official poverty level.  In 2010, the Food Bank distributed 2.6 MILLON pounds of food, yep,  you heard right...2.6 MILLON pounds!!!  So, the Realtors Food Fight was putting agency up against agency, and you guys know how COMPETITIVE us Realtors are!! We each had our own way of raising money and canned goods for our … (2 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: WORKING WITH GENERATION X OR Y JONESBORO ARKANSAS - 02/02/11 10:18 AM
Who are today's buyers? As an agent,  do you ever ask yourself that question. As many of you know I am from the baby boomers generation. So whats the difference in each generation.....first let me say of course everyone is unique, doesnt matter what generation we belong in. There is a big difference as to how we work with each generation. For instant, I have a buyer generation Y, was born after 1981. As you well know this generation is on the cutting-edge of technology and internet use. As their Realtor I do not call them but text them, which is … (2 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: JOBS JOBS JOBS!! JONESBORO ARKANSAS - 01/10/11 03:18 AM
Jonesboro is known all over the south for is quality workforce and job choices. We are close to Memphis, which is a major hub for trucking. This is very important to our manufacturing. In fact, in 2010 Jonesboro was one of only 14 regions in the  country to experience job growth. So, whatever your expertise, you will be amazed at the opportunities that are available here. If you are looking for a job change or just looking for a job, please come check out our jobs here. Come grow with us!!
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moving to jonesboro arkansas: LOOK WHAT JONESBORO ARKANSAS HAS TO OFFER - 01/08/11 07:09 AM
Jonesboro is a great place to live, raise a family and play. As a Realtor you often get ask "What makes Jonesboro unique?"  To me it is "The People" Jonesboro is filled with people who truly give back to the community. It does not matter if it's the pack the bus with school supplies in August for  children or if it is to help send Christmas gifts to our WONDERFUL  service Men and Woman that are in service to this great Country. The folks in Jonesboro and Craighead County,  always amaze me at their eagerness to dig deep in their pockets for the community. 
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moving to jonesboro arkansas: SPEAKING OF REAL ESTATE - 10/15/10 05:54 AM
What does it take to be a winner? In Real Estate the situation is never going to be "perfect". It is never exactly as we expect it. So, we have to start being more creative in a down market. More creative in getting buyers and sellers educated about Real Estate and more creative in our marketing. Never, ever give up. Show people you do  believe in yourself. Motivated people see opportunities,  and opportunities are often what motivate people. So, as a Realtor are you motivated and creative enough to be a winner? Something to think about...Abandoned opportunities are never lost..they are … (8 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: NEW LISTING JONESBORO ARKANSAS 105 HUNTER LANE $173,500 - 03/26/10 02:35 PM
This is a new listing in Jonesboro, Ar. close to ASU. This home is 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, fenced back yard, lots of storage. Check it out go to www.105hunterlane.com   MLS# 10037316
 
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moving to jonesboro arkansas: THE POWER OF ACTIVE RAIN, JONESBORO, ARKANSAS - 01/31/10 12:13 PM
It started off as an active rain contact via-email. I always get a little excited when I see those, since I have had several closed deals through active rain contacts. This buyer is from Arizona and was wanting to move to the natural state. She said to rid herself of the heat, those of us who live here chuckle at that one. Anyway, I called her  to see how I could help in her home search and to begin the house hunting process. She decided to fly in along with her daughter to begin the search. I was able to find … (14 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: CENTURY 21 INDIAN REALTY JONESBORO ARKANSAS SANTA GOES TO THE NURSING HOME!!! - 12/13/09 11:20 AM
Century 21 Indian realty is at it again. On Sat. Dec. 12th. we loaded up our little elves, along with Santa and headed to our local nursing home. The residents there always enjoy our trip. We give them all teddy bears. It is so nice to see our past bears over the years sitting on their bed or sitting on the shelves. Many of them said "you made my day" what they dont know is they just made my day. It is so good to give. So during this season, please just give, it can be in any form. You can … (4 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: MY ACTIVE RAIN SUCCESS STORY!!! JONESBORO ARKANSAS - 07/18/09 02:39 PM
Are you ready for this....Here is the power of Active Rain. I have made alot of friends, learned so much from all my fellow real estate agents, lenders, and all who have written such great post. I have also made some great connections and have several referrals from Active rain. In June I had my first closing from a Active rain contact. So yes, Active rain does work. My clients are on the internet looking for a real estate agent in Jonesboro, Arkansas. They contacted me, they drove to Jonesboro from another state on Monday and on Friday we had an … (11 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: CORNING, ARKANSAS LISTING - 05/24/09 08:18 AM
I have a listing at 500 Arnold Road in Corning Arkansas. This is a large home at 2870 square feet. It has 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths,has a large family room with wood burning fireplace, garage is large and all this is sitting on a tree covered 3 acres of land in town. You are getting a country feeling, but you are in town. It is listed at $147,500 Call me for more information or you can go to realtor.com or century21.com
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moving to jonesboro arkansas: INFO BOX OR NOT? - 05/24/09 07:24 AM
I would like to know how other real estate agents feel about information boxes on yard signs. In our office some of our agents use them and others dont. I do use them, in fact several of my sellers have requested them. My idea for using a info box, is that the more information the buyers have before they call you the better. If they already know how many bedrooms, baths, square feet, and price then the buyer is informed and serious about looking. So what do you think info box or not? And what are the reasons you choose them … (10 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: JOBS IN JONESBORO ARKANSAS - 03/22/09 01:41 PM
 Jonesboro is home to several  manufacturs to list a few we have Nestle, Frito-lay, Thomas-Betts, and our new Nice-pak is calling Jonesboro home. I know the economy has a bit of a slow down and the news media is always reporting about job loss, but Jonesboro has several places that are hiring. The new  AT& T customer service company Startek is hiring in April along with Nice-pak. So if you are making a move to a new town to look for a job, you may want to consider Jonesboro. We do have jobs available, our housing is affordable, our schools are … (7 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: WELCOME TO JONESBORO ARKANSAS....NICE-PAK - 02/28/09 08:00 AM
Nice-pak has chosen Jonesboro as the site for their new plant and production should begin sometime this year. Nice-pak makes pre-moistened wipes, baby wipes and sani-wipes. If you have been in or around a hospital or dr. office I am sure you have used one of their products. Even the grocery stores and discount stores are now offering sani-wipes to wipe the cart handle off before you push it.
I would like to extend some good southern hospitality and say welcome to Jonesboro and thanks for selecting Jonesboro as the site for your new  production facility. Nice-pak will create several jobs … (3 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: HAPPY VALENTINE DAY!! - 02/12/09 01:05 PM
I have had so many emails from active rain members wanting to know how my English Bulldog, Bruno is doing. I have'nt blogged about him in a while. Bruno is happy as ever just  look at these pictures...lol. Just give him food,water and a good boy  treat and in that order and you have made his day. So today Bruno and I would like to wish everone "Happy Valentine Day".
  Valentine day is the day mostly associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of "Valentines". The U.S. greeting card associations estimates one billion Valentines are sent each … (11 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: THANK YOU FIRST COMMUNITY BANK!! - 02/08/09 08:19 AM
I would like to thank First Community Bank in Searcy for being the sponser of a free continuing education class. In Arkansas as a real estate agent you must complete 6 hours of CE to renew your license each year. Ron and Cheryl Kelton teach several classes a year in CE and I always try to go to the one they teach in Searcy. Being from Searcy it gives me some time with family and friends. This year our class was on changes in 2009 ARA forms. We do have several changes so it was great to listen to why the … (6 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: SANTA GOES TO JONESBORO ARKANSAS NURSING HOME - 12/18/08 01:21 PM
Last Saturday our Century 21 Indian Realty loaded up Santa Claus and our little elf Laney Gardner and headed to our local nursing home. Once we got there the staff directed us around to all the rooms. Santa and our little elf passed out teddy bears all the residents loved getting the bears and a big bear hug from Santa. Some of the rooms we visited would not let you leave they just wanted an ear to listen to them and a friendly smile. I thought of all the wisdom and great stories these folks could tell us all. Some of … (7 comments)

moving to jonesboro arkansas: GAS PRICES IN JONESBORO ARKANSAS!! - 11/11/08 10:35 AM
 
All  summer gas prices in Jonesboro topped almost $4.00 gal. Today as I was getting gas it was so nice to see it at $1.88 gal. It is getting close to the holidays and if you have to travel far you will appreciate the price going down. I drive a yukon so anyone who drives a suv understands we are real proud to have gas prices go down. I also think as gas prices drop we all will have a little more money to spend on other things instead of putting it in our tanks. This will hopefully  help spur … (8 comments)