KAIT8 HOME HUNTERS WEEKEND

Make plans to attend KAIT8's "Home Hunters Weekend".  Friday, Sept. 24th, Saturday, Sept. 25th, and Sunday, Sept. 26th.   I will be holding open the following:

Amesley Manor - Jonesboro's Only Gated Community
DATE:  Fri-Sun, Sept. 24th-26th
TIME:   1:30 - 4:30
Hwy 351 past Sage Meadows on the left.  Turn into the grand entrance of Amesley Manor.

3100 Southern Hill Lane - The Estates Section of Sage Meadows
DATE:  Fri-Sun, Sept. 24th-26th
TIME:     2:00 - 4:00
Hwy 351 to Sage Meadows, turn right on Sage Meadows Blvd., right on Clubhouse, right on Southern Hills.



See you there!

Sheila

AMESLEY MANOR...

I know I recently posted about Amesley Manor, but wanted to update all the exciting things going on recently in this prestigious gated community.

There are 13 three acre lots with only 6 left.  These lots are selling fast due to the security amenities, the exclusiveness,  location, beauty, and the style and caliber of homes being offered in Amesley Manor.  Once the remaining six lots are gone, there are no additional phases planned.  You don't want to miss out on this wonderful opportunity for the few who will enjoy living at Amesley Manor.

Amesley Manor - Jonesboro's First and Only Gated Community



Amesley Manor Boasts An Impressive and Grand  Entrance

Adorned With Beautiful Landscaping and Stately Brick Columned Walls

Secure Entry Options with Intercom Capabilities From Home To Gate Key Pad

14 Ft High Iron Entry Gates, Video Security System at Guard Shack & Paved Streets

Amesley Manor at night...absolutely stunning!

To see what all this fabulous gated community has to offer and to view the available homes click here.

You won't be disappointed!

Sheila



Why Does Sheila Conkling Use Social Networking?

There is a fundamental shift taking place in the way people communicate and I work diligently to stay abreast of the changes.

10 years ago were you on Myspace?
5 years ago were you on Facebook?
2 years ago were you on Twitter?

Think back over your lifetime at the changes that have occured in electronics, medical advancements, and communication. Change is scary...BUT necessary, and that is the reason I constantly work to be ahead of the pack in real estate.

When it comes to change, there are 3 kinds of people:
1. People that make it happen.
2. People that watch it happen.
3. People that say "when did that happen?"




Here are just a handful of the ways I promote my client's homes through social media:

•Facebook profiles
•Facebook fanpages
•Targeted Facebook ads
•Twitter - coming soon
•Blogging
•Custom designed website of each listing & linked to all the above

Of course I do all the "normal" things too like MLS, flyers, yard signs, website tours, open houses, realtor tours, and more. These marketing systems for social media are just a few ways I will market your property differently from most agents, to the widest possible audience.

For more information on how I can market your home and get you the highest price in the shortest amount of time, call me today at 870-219-0652.

Sheila

QUICK STATS FOR JULY 2010

Quick stats from the Jonesboro MLS for July, 2010
Average Days on Market:
July 2009: 115
July 2010: 126
Average Price of Active Listings:
July 2009: $155,674
July 2010: $126,745
Number of Active Listings:
July 2009: 866
July 2010: 975
Number of Listings Sold:
July 2009: 151
July 2010: 121
Average Price of Sold Listings:
July 2009: $135,647
July 2010: $135,613
MLS Sold Volume (YTD):
January 1, 2009—July 31, 2009
$117,136,686
January 1, 2010—July 31, 2010
$135,038,569


Top 5 MLS Producers (July 2010):
Sheila Conkling, Fred Dacus Assoc.
Brenda Dacus, Fred Dacus Assoc.
Kent Arnold, Arnold Group
Rick McKenzie, Crye-Leike
Kevin Kercheval, Coldwell Banker

Sheila

JONESBORO OCCASIONS "READERS' CHOICE AWARD 2010"

Fred Dacus Associates was winner again of the Jonesboro Occasions "Readers' Choice Award 2010".

Readers vote for their favorite business in different catagories.  Fred Dacus Assoc. was voted overall winner for Real Estate Companies in Jonesboro.

Congratulations Fred Dacus Associates!

Sheila

Quick Stats June 2010

QUICK STATS FOR JUNE FROM THE JONESBORO MLS

Average DOM:

June 2009: 115
June 2010: 164
My Average DOM:  42

 Average Price of Active Listings:
June 2009: $120,725
June 2010: $126,232
Average Price of My Listings:  $482,687.


Number of Active Listings:
June 2009: 866
June 2010: 915
My Listings: 16


Number of Listings Sold:
June 2009: 139
June 2010: 156
Number of My Listings: 12


Average Price of Sold Listings:
June 2009: $124,452
June 2010: $137,421
Average Price of My Sold Listings:  $449,667.


MLS Sold Volume (YTD):
January 1, 2009—June 30, 2009
$96,150,832
January 1, 2010—June 30, 2010
$118,354,336
My MLS Sold Volume for the month of July
$2,313,900.

I limit the listings I take.  Why?  To give each listing it's own unique marketing campaign and my attention.  That's why my average days on market are so much less than the average listing.  Curious how much your home would sell for in todays market?  Give me a call and let's talk Real Estate!

Sheila

Cool Summer Dessert!

Just made a dessert that's perfect for these hot summer days.

1 Angel Food Cake
1 Tub of Cool Whip
Strawberries
Strawberry Glaze

Break up pieces (about 2 inch chunks) of cake into large bowl.  Slice strawberries and dip into strawberry glaze.  Place tub of cool whip into bowl with cake, then add glazed, sliced strawberries.  Mix together.  Can eat immediately or after refrigerated.  Enjoy!!!

Sheila