Listing Contest Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:Laura Roussel
Regional Owner
EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma
(800) 509-3948
laura@exitarok.com

Listing Contest Winners Announced

Local Agent a Winner in Regional Listing Contest

Searcy, Arkansas (Grassroots Newswire) July 15, 2013 -- EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma is pleased to announce the winners of a Spring Listing Contest held among all EXIT brokerage offices and real estate agents in their two state region.

The top individual listing agent winners were:  1^st Place – Amber Gill of EXIT Realty Paragould in Paragould, Arkansas; 2^nd Place – Linda Castle of EXIT Natural State Realty in Searcy, Arkansas; and 3^rd Place – Wade Gay of EXIT Realty Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

The brokerage bringing in the most listings for the contest period was 2012 Regional Brokerage of the Year EXIT Realty Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

EXIT Realty is revolutionizing the real estate industry with their three dimensional concept of taking listings, making sales and sponsoring.  More information about EXIT and contact information for the agents and offices listed above can be found at www.exitrealty.com and/or www.exitarok.com.

For more information about EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma, Regional Office, please call (800) 509-3948. EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma, Regional Office is located at Searcy, Arkansas.
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Amber Gill, 1st Place Listing Winner, EXIT Realty Paragould, Paragould, Arkansas
Linda Castle, 2nd Place Listing Winner, EXIT Natural State Realty, Searcy, Arkansas
Wade Gay, 3rd Place Listing Winner, EXIT Realty Center, Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Searcy Realtor Receives Top Regional Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:Laura Roussel
Regional Owner
EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma
(501) 279-9929
laura@exitarok.com

Searcy Realtor Receives Top Regional Award

Linda Castle Honored as Agent of the Year

Searcy, Arkansas (Grassroots Newswire) 05/28/2013 -- EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma recently held its annual Regional Meeting and Awards Ceremony at the Lodge at Mt. Magazine, in Paris, Arkansas. Linda Castle of EXIT Natural State Realty in Searcy, Arkansas, was one of two agents that received the Agent of the Year award for 2012.

“This is the top award given in our region to an agent,” stated Laura Roussel, regional owner of EXIT Realty Arkansas and Oklahoma. “The recipient of this award is selected based on a points system which includes production, recruiting, and participation in trainings and conventions.”

Linda, who is an executive broker at EXIT Natural State Realty, is a veteran producer that has more than 23 years in the business. She serves on several committees with the Searcy Board of REALTORS® and is a past president of that organization. In addition, Linda has been selected as the REALTOR® of the Year by her local board 3 times.

“Linda is a true team player,” says Cindy Shands, Franchisee of EXIT Natural State Realty. “She glows EXIT teal every day. You can see teal in the EXIT shirts that she wears, the car that she drives and through the support that she gives to our office. She is available and willing to train, give advice, make recommendations, and fill in as “broker” whenever needed. She checks in at the office daily, attends all the sales meetings and is the “queen” of our local weekly realtor house tours. Linda, herself, has built a real estate business that makes you ask the question, “How did she do that?” Well, she has done it through hard work and professionalism. She is dedicated to the field of real estate and its continued success.”

EXIT Realty is a proven real estate business model that provides multiple streams of income as well as retirement benefits for its agents.

Linda Castle can be reached at EXIT Natural State Realty at the number below, or you can call her at (501) 230-9721.

For more information about EXIT Natural State Realty, please call (501) 279-9929. EXIT Natural State Realty is located at 904 East Race in Searcy, Arkansas.
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Scott Roussel and Linda Castle
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Local Real Estate Awarded Top Brokerage Award

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Contact:Laura Roussel
Regional Owner
EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma
(501)279-9929 or go to www.exitnaturalstaterealty.com
laura@exitarok.com

Local Real Estate Awarded Top Brokerage Award

EXIT Natural State Realty Earns Top Sales Volume Award

Searcy, Arkansas (Grassroots Newswire) May 28, 2013 -- EXIT Natural State Realty of Searcy, Arkansas, was recently awarded the Top Brokerage Award in Sales Volume for 2012 in the two-state region of Arkansas and Oklahoma. 

“This Sales Volume award is one of five Top Brokerage awards awarded this year,” stated Laura Roussel, regional owner of EXIT Realty Arkansas and Oklahoma. “EXIT Natural State Realty, who’s 2012 sales volume was up over 20% compared to the previous year, has consistently ranked in the top three among all of our offices in the last several years.  Their agents consistently and diligently work hard to get the most value out of the homes and property they sell for their clients.”

EXIT Natural State Realty is owned by broker Steve Shands and his wife, Cindy, and Jim Barnhart.  The Shands are a husband and wife Realtor® team, who, together with Barnhart and the rest of their team of Realtors®, bring a wealth of knowledge and realty experience to their office.  Several of their team members also brought home major regional awards and, according to Roussel, are consistently in the top rankings overall with EXIT on a regional and even an international level.

“Our team members focus on personal service,” said Cindy Shands. “That, along with the knowledge and experience they bring to the table, seems to bring about satisfaction on all sides of a real estate transaction.” 

For more information about EXIT Natural State Realty, please call (501) 279-9929 or go to www.exitnaturalstaterealty.com. EXIT Natural State Realty is located at 904 East Race in Searcy, Arkansas.
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L-R: Steve & Cindy Shands, Scott Roussel (Regional Owner), and Jim Barnhart
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Searcy Realtor Named in EXIT Realty's Top 100 Agents List

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Contact:
Laura Roussel
Regional Owner
EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma
(501)279-9929
Contact David Lorton directly at (501)230-1613
laura@exitarok.com

Searcy Realtor Named in EXIT Realty's Top 100 Agents List

David Lorton Named Top 100 in Closed Ends

Searcy, Arkansas (Grassroots Newswire) March 18, 2013 -- EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma is very pleased to announce that David Lorton of EXIT Natural State Realty in Searcy, Arkansas, has been named in EXIT Realty Corp International's 2012 Top 100 Agents in Closed Ends.  

A native of Searcy, Lorton knows the area well and loves to sell real estate and help buyers find their dream home. "I love working with people and I am confident I can help people buy or sell their property by listening to their needs, suggesting options, and working with them to find the right buyer or seller," stated Lorton. David, who is an executive broker, has worked for EXIT Natural State Realty since 2008.

David graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a BBA in Marketing. Before entering the real estate profession, he worked 15 years for Walmart as an Assistant Manager, Co-Manager and then District Manager. He then spent 8 years with Big Lots Stores, Inc. as a Store Manager. He also has several years experience with property management.

"David's being named to EXIT Realty's Top 100 Agents list, which is comprised of EXIT's agents in both the U.S. and Canada, is a testimony to his dedication to serving his clients' needs in real estate," said Laura Roussel, regional owner of EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma. "If you are looking to buy or sell a home or property in the Searcy/White County, Arkansas area, David will go out of his way to help you."

For more information about EXIT Natural State Realty, please call (501)279-9929. Contact David Lorton directly at (501)230-1613. EXIT Natural State Realty is located at 904 East Race in Searcy.

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Searcy Realtor Named in EXIT Realty Corp International's Top 100 Agents for 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:Laura Roussel
Regional Owner
EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma
(501)279-9929 or go to their website at www.exitnaturalstate.com
laura@exitarok.com

Searcy Realtor Named in EXIT Realty Corp International's Top 100 Agents for 2012

Searcy, Arkansas (Grassroots Newswire) February 25, 2013 -- EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma is very pleased to announce that David Lorton of EXIT Natural State Realty in Searcy has been named in EXIT Realty Corp International's Top 100 Agents for 2012.

"David's being named to EXIT's Top 100 agent list, which is pulled from EXIT's agents in both the U.S. and Canada, is a testimony to his dedication to serving his clients' needs in real estate," said Laura Roussel, regional owner of EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma.  "If you are looking to buy or sell a home or property in the Searcy/White County area, David will work diligently to help you succeed."

A native of Searcy, Lorton loves to sell real estate and help buyers find their dream home.  He has worked for EXIT Natural State Realty since 2008.

EXIT Realty is a proven real estate business model that supplies single-level residual income - for agents, security, stability and direction; for agents' families, security in the form of beneficiary and retirement residuals.  EXIT's MIND-SET Training Systems offer the industry's best hands-on, interactive sales training.  State-of-the-art technology, including the Digital Marketing Strategy, gives EXIT Realty agents the edge in a competitive marketplace.  EXIT is a by-invitation-only company focusing on the business of real estate.  A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund.  To-date, over $2 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity.

For more information about EXIT Natural State Realty, please call (501)279-9929 or go to their website at www.exitnaturalstate.com. EXIT Natural State Realty is located at 904 East Race in Searcy.
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LOCAL REALTOR® ACHIEVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:Laura Roussel
Regional Owner
EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma
(501)279-9929 or visit www.exitnaturalstaterealty.com
laura@exitarok.com

LOCAL REALTOR® ACHIEVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Searcy, AR (Grassroots Newswire) 8/30/2012 -- Shari Fitzpatrick with EXIT Natural State Realty in Searcy has been awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designation by the Seniors Real Estate Council of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR).

Shari joins more than 16,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES® designation.  All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older.

SRES Council, founded in 2007, is the world’s largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing senior clients in real estate transactions.  There are more than 16,000 active members of the organization world-wide.  The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

You may contact the Seniors Real Estate Council member Shari Fitzpatrick by telephone, (501)278-0722 or (501)279-9929; by email, sharifitzpatrick@exitnaturalstate.com; or visit the SRES web site, www.sres.org.

About EXIT Realty:  EXIT is a proven real estate business model that supplies single-level residual income – for agents, security, stability and direction; for agents’ families, security in the form of beneficiary and retirement residuals.  EXIT’s MIND-SET Training Systems offer the industry’s best hands-on, interactive sales training.  State-of-the-art technology, including the Digital Marketing Strategy, gives EXIT Realty agents the edge in a competitive marketplace.  EXIT is a by-invitation-only company focusing on the business of real estate.  A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund.  To-date, over $2 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity.  For more information, please visit www.exitrealty.com.

For more information about EXIT Natural State Realty, please call (501)279-9929 or visit www.exitnaturalstaterealty.com. EXIT Natural State Realty is located at 904 East Race Avenue in Searcy, Arkansas.
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Shari Fitzpatrick, SRES® of EXIT Natural State Realty
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Central Arkansas Realtor Receives Certification

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Contact:Laura Roussel
Regional Owner
EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma
800-509-3948 or 501-279-9929
laura@exitarok.com

Central Arkansas Realtor Receives Certification

Blake Roussel Is Short Sale/Foreclosure Certified

Conway, Arkansas (Grassroots Newswire) 04/19/2012 -- BLAKE ROUSSEL, an agent with EXIT Natural State Realty, has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosures Resource Certification.  The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) offers the SFR certification to REALTORS® interested in helping both buyers and sellers to navigate these complicated transactions, as the demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows.

REALTORS® who have earned the SFR certification are well-equipped with the knowledge to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales, as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities.

The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers and limit risk.  It also provides resources to help REALTORS® stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for these distressed properties evolves.

What is a short sale?  A short sale is a transaction in which the lender agrees to accept less than the mortgage amount owed by the current homeowner. In some cases, the difference is forgiven by the lender, and in others the homeowner must make arrangements with the lender to settle the remainder of the debt.  According to NAR, “Since a short sale generally costs the lender less than a foreclosure, it can be a viable way for a lender to minimize its losses.  A short sale can also be the best option for homeowners who are ‘upside down’ on mortgages because a short sale may not hurt their credit history as much as a foreclosure.  As a result, homeowners may qualify for another mortgage sooner, once they get back on their feet financially.”

Foreclosures and short sales can offer opportunities for both home buyers and sellers; however it is extremely important in both circumstances to have the help of a real estate professional who has earned the SFR certification, giving him the tools and knowledge needed to maneuver the complexities of these types of sales.

Blake Roussel, a native of Searcy, has been selling real estate in the Central Arkansas area since 2004.  He and his wife, Amanda, have two daughters and reside in Conway. Blake can be contacted directly at 501-230-6082 or email

blake.exitrealty@gmail.com.

For more information about EXIT Natural State Realty, please call 800-509-3948 or 501-279-9929. EXIT Natural State Realty is located at 904 E. Race Ave. in Searcy, Arkansas.
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Blake Roussel of EXIT Natural State Realty
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