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Welcome to Mountain Home,

Gateway to the

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The Mountain Home area is a great place to relax and enjoy the “Natural State”


Top 10 Reasons to Move to Arkansasexcerpt from Arkansas Retirement & Relocation Guide

1. Arkansas has the friendliest people. … known for its “Southern Hospitality”

2. Arkansas is affordable. ..compared to other states, Arkansas is one of the most inexpensive places to live

3. Arkansas has natural beauty. …crystal clear streams, glistening lakes, mountain ranges, rich green valleys….

4. Arkansas has a comfortable climate. ....mild and enjoyable climate with long fall and spring seasons

5. Arkansas is in the center of it all. …located in mid-america, you won’t be too far from your out-of-state family & friends

6. Arkansas abounds in outdoor activities. ….fishing, hunting, canoeing, hiking, caving, rock climbing, just to name a few

7. Arkansas has a spirit of volunteerism. …many retirees and others enjoy donating their time to organizations & worthy causes

8. Arkansas is a safe place to live. ….there just isn’t much crime in the Arkansas communities where people retire or relocate

9. Arkansas is a land of opportunity. …many retirees and others find Arkansas full of opportunities to work and continue learning

10. Arkansas has great health care facilities. …top-notch medical care with over 100 hospitals, & more than 4,000 physicians


Demographics - Retirees in Arkansas

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Arkansas ranks 9th in the United States for the net number of relocating retirees. There are 10 Arkansas counties with the greatest percentages of residents over 60. Most of the counties contain retirement villages or cities highly saturated with retirees.

Arkansas Total Population: 2,673,400 60+ Population: 491,409 (19.4%)


Demographics

Population

Baxter County…….41,513Mountain Home……….12,488Gassville…………….......2,078Cotter………………..……..970Lakeview……………..……741Norfork……………..….…..511Salesville…………..….…...437Big Flat………………...…...105

Marion County…...16,140Bull Shoals……………..2,000Flippin……………...…...1,357Yellville………………….1,312Summit……………………586Pyatt………………………253

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DemographicsMountain Home Climate

Elevation………………800 ft.

Relative Humidity…......55%

Wind Speed……….11 MPH

Precipitation Days……….68

Annual Snowfall……..7.6 in.

Annual Rainfall……….42 in.

Zero Degree Days………..0

Freezing Days…………...88

90 Degree Days…………69


Demographics Temperature & Rainfall

30 Year Avg. Min. Max Mean Rainfall

January 24.0° 46.0° 24.0° 2.35

February 28.2° 51.4° 39.8° 2.86

March 36.1° 59.9° 48.0° 4.09

April 47.0° 71.9° 59.4° 4.40

May 55.3° 78.8° 67.1° 4.90

June 63.0° 86.3° 74.7° 4.16

July 67.4° 91.2° 79.3° 3.09

August 65.5° 90.2° 77.9° 2.62

September 58.8° 83.5° 71.1° 3.68

October 47.0° 74.0° 60.5° 2.88

November 36.4° 59.9° 48.2° 3.85

December 25.8° 50.2° 39.5° 3.19

Yearly Average 46.5° 70.3° 58.4° 42.07


How to Find Us

Arkansas, Little Rock……..150

California, Los Angeles…1,847

Illinois, Chicago………..…..577

Iowa, Des Moines…………510

Florida, Orlando…….……..955

Louisiana, New Orleans…..576

Minnesota, Minneapolis.….825

Missouri, Branson……..….. 87

Missouri, Springfield……….110

Nebraska, Omaha………....533

Ohio, Cincinnati…...…651

Oklahoma, Tulsa….…237

Oklahoma, Ok.City.....372

Tennessee, Memphis.195

Texas, Dallas…….…..545

Miles to Mountain Home from…

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The Sunrises and Sunsets are Gorgeous……

And there are Four Spectacular Seasons

PLUS a Mild Climate so you can enjoy the Outdoors ALL YEAR LONG


Nearby Bull Shoals Lake offers a paradise for fishermen and water sports enthusiasts

of all kinds. The outstanding fishing on Bull Shoals Lake has included 5 state record bass catches and lots of trophy-size walleyes !


Bull Shoals Lake & Dam, Facts & FiguresInformation courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Bull Shoals Dam is on the White River 7 miles north of Cotter, Arkansas. There are 6,036 square miles of drainage area above the dam. The lake is one of 4 multiple-purpose projects constructed in the upper White River Basin for flood control and power generation. It also offers many excellent recreational opportunities.

The dam was started in 1947 and completed in 1951. The powerhouse and switchyard were completed in 1953. Commercial generation began in 1952. With installation of the final 2 generating units in December 1963, construction was completed at a cost of about $86 million.

Lake Elevations, feet above MSL: Top of flood control pool….…695 Top of conservation pool…....654

Surface area of lake, acres: At top of flood contral pool….71,240 At top of conservation pool…..45,440

Storage capacities, acre ft: Flood control 2.36 million Power drawdown & dead 3.4 million Total…5.76 million

Shoreline length, miles: At top of flood control pool……1,050 At top of conservation pool……740

Dam Length, ft….2,256 Max. height above streambed, ft…256 Concrete, cubic yards…..2.1 million

Spillway length, ft..808 Spillway gates (17), size in feet…40x29 Outlet conduits (16), size in feet…4x9

Elevations, feet above MSL: Top of dam…708 Spillway crest…..667

Power Development Number of Generating units…….8

Rated capacity, each unit, kilowatts:4 units at 42,750 4 units at 47,500 Installed capacity, kilowatts 361,000


Lake Norfork best known for its lunker striped bass

fishing, offers clear, beautiful water and is a major recreation center, with many

parks managed by the Corps of Engineers. Most of these parks offer camping, picnic areas, electricity,

easy-access boat launching ramps, and nature trails.


Lake Norfork & Dam, Facts & Figures Information courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Norfork Dam is located on North Fork River, at river mile 4.8, four miles northeast of Norfork, Arkansas. There are 1,806 square miles of drainage above the dam. Norfork is another one of 4 multiple-purpose projects constructed in the upper White River Basin for control of floods and generation of hydroelectric power. The project offers excellent recreational opportunities.

Construction of the dam was initiated in 1941 and was completed 3 years later, while con-struction of the powerhouse and switchyard was completed in 1949. Commercial generation began in 1944. Overall construction cost of dam and powerhouse was approximately $28,600,000.

Lake elevation, feet above Mean Sea Level:

Top of flood-control pool 580 Top of conservation pool (Sept-April) 550 (April-Sept) 554

Shoreline length, miles: At top of flood-control pool 510 At top of conservation pool 380

Surface area of lake, acres: At top of flood-control pool 30,700 At top of conservation pool 22,000

Storage capacities, acre ft: Flood control 732,000 Power drawdown & dead 1,251,000 Lake Total 1,983,000

Dam: Length,ft 2,624 Max. height above streambed, ft: 216 Concrete in dam, cu. yards 1.5 million

Length of spillway, gross ft 568 Spillway crest gates (12), size in ft 40x28 Outlet conduits (11) size in ft 4x6

Elevations, ft above MSL: Top of dam 590 Spillway crest 552

Power development: Number of generating units installed 2 Generating units to be installed in future 2

Rated capacity: each unit, kilowats 35,000 station installed capacity, kilowatts 70,000


Norfork National Fish Hatchery

The Norfork National Fish Hatchery, located below Norfork Dam, produces approximately 961,500 Rainbow, Brown, and Cutthroat trout annually.

The NFNFH distributes trout to Bull Shoals, Norfork, Greers Ferry and Beaver Tailwaters (TW), plus the Spring River and Blanchard Spring.

Local (approximate) distribution for 2004:

LOCATION BROWN TROUT BROOK TROUT CUTTHROAT TROUT

RAINBOW TROUT

TOTAL TROUT

White River 100,000 12,000 75,000 1,032,475 1,219,475

North Fork River 10,000 12,000 25,000 92,295 139,295

Bull Shoals Lake 30,000 30,000

Above Photos Courtesy of AGFC

Distribution chart includes trout produced at the Spring River State Fish Hatchery.


Dry Run Creek

• Only youths under the age of 16 and mobility impaired anglers may fish Dry Run Creek (the Norfork National Fish Hatchery outflow in Baxter County) from sunrise to sunset. Mobility-impaired anglers are restricted to the pier when fishing Dry Run Creek.

• One barbless treble hook may be used within the Bull Shoals seasonal brown trout catch-and-release area.


The White River boasts crystal

clear water, magnificent vistas and unequaled rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout fishing for both fly fishing enthusiasts as well as spin casters, both young and old.


The North Fork River also offers anglers some memorable

catches of rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout and “brookies”. Public access areas include a variety of amenities such as full-service trout

docks, camping, picnic areas, and boat launching ramps.


The Awesome Buffalo National River

Outstanding Scenery

Natural Beauty

Great Hiking Trails

Canoeing

Spectacular Waterfalls

And ELK !


Arkansas Game & Fish CommissionResident Fishing License Information

Resident Combination Sportsman’s License entitles the holder to hunt all game species using modern gun, muzzleloader or archery; to take a total bag limit of deer; and to fish the waters of the state with non-commercial tackle. A resident trout permit must be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. Valid one year from date of purchase. $35.50

Resident Fisheries Conservation License entitles a resident to fish the waters of the state with non-commercial tackle. A resident trout permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. $10.50

Resident 3-Day Trip Fishing License entitles a resident to fish the waters of the state with non-commercial tackle for the 3 day period specified. A resident trout permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. $6.50

Resident Trout Permit is required to retain trout or to fish in certain waters in addition to a Resident Fisheries Conservation License, a Resident Trip License, a Resident Combination Sportsman's License or a Lifetime Fishing License. Not required for holders of the non-expiring $1000 Lifetime Resident Hunting and Fishing Sportsman's Permit. No stamp will be issued. $5.00

Resident Fishing Guide License is required of any person who guides, aids or assists another person, for pay or other consideration, in the taking of fish. This license does not include fishing privileges.

$25.00

White River Border Lakes License entitles Arkansas resident fishing license holders to fish in Missouri waters of Bull Shoals, Norfork and Table Rock Lakes without having to purchase a nonresident fishing license from Missouri. $10.00

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO www.agfc.com


There are lots of area activities

throughout the year

Farmers Market every Wednesday & Saturday on the Square

PLUS:

Norfork Pioneer Days

Cotter Arts & Antiques Festival

Arkansas State Hillbilly Chili Cookoff

Bass Cat Boats Fishing Tournament

Twin Lakes Playhouse Community Theater

Ozark Choral Society Concerts

….and MORE !

Over 10,000 area residents enjoy

the Annual Fireworks Display

on Lake Norfork


Area Clubs & OrganizationsThere are over 200 clubs and organizations on record in Baxter County. The following list is just a small sampling. Call me to see if there’s a club or organization that matches your “area of interest”. Clubs include:

Area Art Club 424-7187Arts & Crafts Association 492-5634Bass Club, Norfork 425-6848Bicycle Club, Twin Lakes 425-9400Bridge Club, Duplicate 424-3197Camera Club 424-9298Coin Club 424-3935Computer Users Group 492-6861Dance Club, Sociables 424-4541English Club 425-7174Fishing Club, Rod & Reel 425-1755Garden Club, Glad Garden 426-2698Genealogical Society 424-4477Good Sam Club 492-5367Gun Club, Twin Lakes 425-7640

Ladies Golf Club 481-6426Lake Norfork Boat Club 424-6658Muzzleloaders, Foothills 425-7640Our Kids 425-3130Quilters, Hill & Hollow Guild 491-5298Radio Control Flyers, Ozark 425-6070Razorback Club, Baxter County 425-2610Retired Railroad Club, Twin Lakes 425-8308Rod & Custom Car Club 453-1368Scrabble Players Club 425-7729Singles Club, Twin Lakes 425-1371Stamp Club, Mountain Home 492-6495Women's Club, Pinochle 424-2561Woodcarvers, Northern AR 431-7726Writers Guild, Twin Lakes 492-6252

Organizations include: AARP, American Legion, DAV, Eastern Star, Elks, Fraternal Order of Police, Kiwanis, Lions, Moose, NARFE, PEO, Salvation Army, 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Shriners, TOPS, Toastmasters, Weight Watchers, VFW and more!


There are 3 Area 18-hole Golf Courses for the Avid Golfer

5

Course

www.bigcreekgolf.com

www.tlga.org

www.rivercliffgolf.com


The Mountain Home area is ranked one of the

Safest Places in America . City Police, Sheriff’s Department and State Police

PLUS City Fire Department ready to respond for any emergency

Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Police Dept.


Baxter Regional Medical Centerlocated in Mountain Home and served by over 100 highly skilled physicians, is rated in the

top 1% of the nation for customer satisfaction

Photo courtesy of Baxter Regional Medical Center


Baxter Regional Medical Center

• Baxter General Hospital opened in 1963

• 14th largest hospital in Arkansas

• Private, not-for-profit hospital governed by an uncompensated board of directors

• Largest employer in Baxter & Marion Counties – 1,300 employees

• 268 beds/Private rooms

• Over 100 physicians on staff, representing 23 specialties

• Subsidiaries include The Imaging Center, Hospice of the Ozarks, Ahrens Clinic, Baxter Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Clinic, Baxter Rheumatology Clinic, and Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation

• Only hospital in north-central Arkansas with a complete cardiac program

• Largest and oldest Hospice in Arkansas

• Auxiliary has 350 active members and donates over $200,000 to hospital

• Free valet parking

For more information go to www.baxterregional.org


Mountain Home Public Schools

The Mountain Home School District encompasses 330 square miles, and serves over 3,800 children from kindergarten through the twelfth grade.

There are 6 campuses in the system, including a separate kindergarten building, a high school, junior high, middle school, and 2 elementary sites.

Each school is full accredited by the North Central Association as well as the state accrediting agency. Students here continu-ally score above state and national averages on standardized achievement tests, as well as Advanced Placement tests, the ACT and the state ‘benchmark’ examinations.

A newly expanded website http://bombers.k12.ar.us is full of information about the Mountain Home School District.


Mountain Home Campus of Arkansas State University

•2-Year Branch Campus

•7 Associate Degrees & 4 Certificates

•29 full-time faculty, 40% hold a doctoral degree

•25 part-time faculty

•Enrollment of 1100+

•Student/teacher Ratio of 19:1


More Arkansas State University Information

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

•Associate of Arts

•Business Technology with emphasis in Computer Applications & Management/Marketing

•Criminal Justice

•Funeral Science

•Office Administration

•Paramedic Technology

•Registered Nursing

•Technology with emphasis in Electronics & Manufacturing

CERTIFICATES

•Business Information Systems with Computer Applications

•Office Administration

•Paramedic Technology

•Practical Nursing

Continuing Education classes are offered throughout the year. These classes are organized to serve the comprehensive needs of the community.

The Norma Wood Library is located in the Administration Building.

Gaston Lecture Series, endowed by Jim & Jill Gaston, are open to the public, free of charge.

The Mountain Home Concert Series, endowed by the Bank of Yellville, is also open to the public, free of charge.

Students 60 years of age or older are not required to pay tuition to regular semester credit courses.

Website: www.asumh.edu


Baxter County Libraryprovides

over 75,000 books, programs, services and information

including:

Reference MaterialsClassic FilmsGreat LiteratureLarge Print SectionAudio TapesFree Public Internet AccessSpecial Educational Programs for Children


The Van Matre Senior Center

provides

•Meals •Transportation•Adult Day Care•Scheduled Programs•And MORE…..


County Senior Centers In addition to the Van Matre Senior Activity Center, there are 2 additional Senior Centers in Baxter County – one at Big Flat and another at Norfork. All centers are a project of the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas. An agency office is housed at the Van Matre center in Mountain Home. The local office provides nurse caseworkers and aides who offer personal care for the elderly.

The agency also helps seniors better understand and/or secure such benefits as electricity sales tax exemption, homestead property tax refunds, Social Security, Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), home energy assistance, food commodities distribution and Medicaid. The agency also provides the Elder Choices program, a Medicaid program of community and home-based services as an alternative to nursing home care.


Mountain Home & Baxter County EconomyInformation courtesy of First Security Bank

Year City County

1980 7,447 27,409

1990 9,027 31,186

2000 11,012 38,386

Population Trends for Mountain Home and Baxter County

Employer Employees

Tourism Industry 2,105

Baxter Healthcare Corp 846

Baxter Regional Medical Center 1,396

Assisted Health Care 604

Mountain Home Public Schools 664

Wal-Mart 490

Eaton/Aeroquip 437

Lowes 93

Year Deposits

2000 624,056,000

2003 692,365,000

2011 938,570,000

Major Employers in Baxter County

Deposits for 9 banks in Mountain Home: First Security, 1st National Bank &Trust, Liberty Bank, Arvest

Bank, First Federal Bank, US Bank, Community First National Bank, Bank of America, Bank of the Ozarks

The current city budget for Mountain Home is $16 million.


Area ParksMountain Home has 4 City Parks which cover more than 150 acres: Old Hickory Park, Twin Lakes Park, Cooper Park and Keller Complex. Park facilities include a senior center, a youth center, pavilions, swimming pool, 5 softball and 5 baseball fields, 5 tennis courts, 3 soccer fields, 3 basketball areas and a sand volleyball court. Within Cooper Park is historic Rapps Barren Settlement, complete with log cabins and a schoolhouse!

There are 3 State Parks and 29 National Parks within a 1-hour drive of Mountain Home. These parks include camping facilities and playground equipment. Bull Shoals White River State Park has river access and hiking trails and is very popular for its Eagle Awareness Week in January.

What’s Your Favorite Restaurant?

Mountain Home Continues to Grow

What’s Your Style?


Churches

Churches in the Mountain Home area include:

4 Independent Baptist 6 Southern Baptist

4 Bible Churches 2 Catholic Churches

1 Christian Church 3 Disciples of Christ

1 Christian Science 3 Church of Christ

1 Church of God 1 Church of Latter Day Saints

1 Church of the Nazarene 1 Episcopal Church

2 Jehovah’s Witness 3 Lutheran

2 Pentecostal 2 Presbyterian

4 Methodist 1 Seventh Day Adventist


Ozark Regional Airport

is conveniently located 6 miles northwest of Mountain Home near the town of Midway. The airport features a paved, lighted 5,000 foot runway and a 6,800 square foot terminal, completed in 1994. Many of the area resorts and hotels will provide free courtesy shuttle service to and from the airport


Area Motels

Best Western Carriage Inn 877-425-6001

Comfort Inn 800-924-9449

Days Inn 870-425-1010

Holiday Inn Express 870-425-6200

Ramada Inn 800-272-6232

Hampton Inn 870-425-0344

Special rates are offered by some motels to individuals looking at real estate in the area. Please call me for details.


Mountain Home is the County Seat for Baxter County

across from Veterans’ Square, marks the center of the old town, home to a variety of shops & services including the Farmers Market

Baxter County Courthouse,


Helpful Internet Links

The Baxter Bulletin is our local newspaper: www.baxterbulletin.com

Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce: www.enjoymountainhome.com

City of Mountain Home: www.cityofmountainhome.com

Our local school systems: Mountain Home: http://bombers.k12.ar.us

Cotter: www.cotterweb.com/schools.htm

Flippin: www.flippinweb.com/schools.htm

Norfork: www.norfork.net/schools.htm

Yellville: www.yellvilleweb.com/schools.htm

Arkansas State University of Mountain Home: www.asumh.edu

Baxter Regional Medical Center: www.baxterregional.org

Good Samaritan Village (retirement community): www.good-sam.com

A directory of local churches: www.churchangel.com/WEBAR/mountainhome.htm

State and National Parks in the area: www.arkansas.com


Helpful Phone NumbersBaxter Regional Airport 870-481-5418 Baxter Bulletin: 870-508-8000

State Revenue Office: 870-425-2571 Baxter County Courthouse: 870-425-3475

Sheriff’s Office: 870-425-7551 Baxter County Library: 870-425-3598

Arkansas Western Gas: 800-773-2113 CenturyTel: 800-201-4099

Entergy (Electric): 800-368-3749 North AR Electric Coop: 870-425-2141

MH Water Department: 870-425-5115 SuddenLink (cable): 870-425-3161

Arvest Bank: 870-424-3355 Bank of the Ozarks: 870-492-2163

First Federal Bank: 870-425-6061 Baxter County Tax Assessor: 870-425-3453

1st National Bank & Trust: 870-425-2101 Air Evac LifeTeam 12: 870-508-2611

RV & Campsites: Norfork Lake (open May – Sept) Bull Shoals Lake (open May-Sept)

Bidwell Point: 870-467-5375 Henderson: 870-488-5282Lakeview: 870-431-8116 Robinson Point: 870-492-6853Bull Shoals-white River State Park 870-431-5521 (open year-round)

For more camping & fishing info, call the Corps of Engineers Office: 870-425-2700


The Cliff Dwellers and Mound Builders inhabited this area when the Spanish explorers settled on what is now the site of Cotter Spring and worked mines near the mouth of Bruce Creek. After finding no gold or silver, the area was left to France from 1699 – 1768. French trappers worked along the streams and rivers, and established trading rights with the Indians. The Indians called the biggest river “Unica” and “Nika”. The French translated it “La Rivere An Blanc: The White River”.

Then on April 30, 1803, the completion of the Louisiana Purchase brought it under the protection canopy of the United States. In 1809 Major Jacob Wolf was appointed as Indian Agent to the Cherokee who were living in Arkansas. His home and the village of Liberty (now known as Norfork) which grew around it became well known as the jumping off” place to the wilderness for the pioneers.

This area saw no major battles during the Civil War, bit it was at the mercy of the Jayhawkers and Bushwhackers. By the end of the war, the area was devastated.

Mountain Home, the county seat, was incorporated in 1888.

The Twin Lakes Area’s economic surge was ushered in by the construction of the massive Norfork and Bull Shoals dams in the 1940’s.

Just a Bit of Baxter County History


Just a Bit of Mountain Home Historycourtesy of Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce

State Bird: Mockingbird State Flower: Apple Blossom State Tree: Pine

Largest City: Little Rock Constitution: 25th State

About Arkansas

In 1973, Mountain Home celebrated its 100th birthday. Pre-dating Baxter County by 2 decades, the town has always been a leading, active part of the area history.

Col. Orin L. Dodd has been called “the father of Mountain Home”, with Col. R.D. Casey coming in a close second. Col. Dodd built a southern style plantation at “Rapp’s Barren” in the early 1850s. He called it his “Sweet Mountain Home”. Col. Casey built his home and general store there in 1855. Col. Dodd’s slaves would brag that their “Sweet Mountain Home” was cooled by the mountain breezes that always seemed to be blowing.

The town began its growth around the Male and Female Academy which opened in 1853 by Professor J.S. Howard of Wisconsin. It was built on land donated by Col. Dodd. Today it is considered one of Mountain Home’s historic landmarks. In 1857, the Mountain Home post office was established, and as the town began to grow, the name “Rapps Barren” was dropped from the Arkansas map, and the name “Mountain Home” took its place. In the early 1950s, Mountain Home began to grow and update many of its older buildings. Commercial activity began to escalate. Since then, the phenomenal growth of Mountain Home has surpassed the surrounding towns at an ever increasing rate.


Just kidding !

Mountain Home boasts Great Neighborhoods with Homes

to suit YOUR Lifestyle !

Maintaining its small town atmosphere, Mountain Home continues to grow.


I hope you enjoyed the brief tour

of my Home Town and surrounding area,

and I’d like to invite you to come and see for

yourself.I’d like to help you find

Your "Dream Home"

Your "Dream Home"

Let’s make it Your Home Town, too!

Clyde PackerExecutive Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative


Why ME ?

Choosing an agentis probably the MOST IMPORTANT

home-buying decision you will make.

Today, home buying and selling is faster and more complex in every way. My goal is to make the process a little easier for you. As a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), I have an advanced education in related areas such as finance and technology. I have a proven track record in the real estate business, and I abide by a strict code of ethics.


Who Do Real Estate Agents Represent?Arkansas law requires real estate agents to clearly disclose to all parties in a real estate transaction which party(s) he or she is representing. Real Estate Agents typically represent Sellers, but can also represent Buyers as well as both Buyers and Sellers.

Agent for the Seller A real estate agent who enters into an agreement to sell property for an owner is known as the “Listing Agent” or “Agent for the Seller”. The Listing or Seller’s Agent’s primary duty is to protect and promote the interests of the Seller.

Agent for the Buyer A real estate agent who enters into an agreement to only represent the Buyer in a real estate transaction is known as the “Buyer’s Agent”. The Buyer’s Agents primary duty is to protect and promote the interests of the Buyer.

Dual Agent A Real Estate Agent who enters into an agreement to represent the Seller and also enters into an agreement to represent the Buyer in the same transaction is known as a “Dual Agent”. A Dual Agency most frequently occurs when a Real Estate Agent or Agents within the same real estate firm represent both Seller and Buyer in the same transaction. This can limit the duties described above. Call me for details and an informative brochure.


I am an Accredited Buyer’s Representative.

Inspections. Surveys. Negotiations. Contracts……More goes into buying a home than you may think.

A REALTORwho is an ABR

knows what it takes.

As your Buyer Representative, I promise that I will:

1. Listen to your wants and needs.

2. Show you property that YOU want to see.

3. Upon finding a property, conduct a CMA to determine if the property is priced correctly.

4. Prepare all of the necessary documents and fully explain each.

5. Manage the many items involved with the closing.

6. Keep you informed along the way.

7. Utilize my experience and training as an “Accredited Buyer Representative” (ABR) to insure that your relocation/retirement is as smooth as possible.

Together, you and I can turn real estate into a Happy home!

Clyde E. Packer, Executive Broker

ABR, CRS, CDPE, GRI, SFR

870.321.2231www.ClydePacker.com

1326 Hwy. 62 EastMountain Home, AR 72653


Clyde E. Packer, Executive Broker ABR, CRS, CDPE, GRI, SFR

Put an experienced Buyer Representativeto work for you…

870.321.2231www.ClydePacker.com

Professional Qualifications:Executive BrokerArkansas & Missouri Real Estate Sales LicenseAward For Excellence – 2005-2011Member: ARKANSAS REALTORS ASSOCIATION

COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTSREAL ESTATE BUYER’S AGENT COUNCIL NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSSEC NORTH CENTRAL BOARD of REALTORSMULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE (MLS)

Education:

MBA – Arkansas State University – 1981 BBA – Industrial Management, Southern Arkansas University – 1979 HS Graduate – Savannah, MO

Career Background:

• Current Full-Time Realtor since 2002

• 20+ years in Manufacturing Plant Management

• Captain – U.S. Army

•Vietnam Vet-Purple Heart


Who Pays What?

It is common for the SELLER to pay the following Closing Costs:

• Real Estate Commission

•Owner’s Title Insurance

•Repair Costs

•Transfer of Termite Policy & Inspection

•Taxes due to date of closing

It is common for the BUYER to pay the following Closing Costs:

•Inspection Fees

•Costs Related to Loans

The following is usual and customary in the state of Arkansas, however, all are negotiable:

BUYER and SELLER typically split these fees 50/50:

•Revenue Stamps

•Escrow Closing Company Fees

A survey is a negotiable item and can be paid for by SELLER, BUYER, or split.

Call me at 870-321-2231 if you have questions.


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