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As a first time homeowner, the prospect of buying a new home in a new state is quite intimidating. I am from Maryland, and moved to Arkansas for work, and wanted to have a stake in my new town by purchasing a home. While doing home research, I came up on Steven’s website. He was initially very helpful and appeared to be knowledgeable about the area. Turns out he was. Plus, Steven was very quick to action and respected the short deadline that I had for the entire home-buying turnaround period. I only had one and a half weeks to find and buy a home!
 
I flew down to Fayetteville. Before we began looking, he noted “We’ll start at the best houses and work our way down.” He understood what I was looking for, and could even rank what he thought I would like the best. He was right. I ended up buying that first home.
 
When it came to signing on the house, he was very helpful. When an unexpected expense came up, he offered to cover it for me (out of his own pocket!). He also negotiated w/ the realtor to allow me to move into the home before signing. As I mentioned, the turn-around period for the move was extremely short, so I needed somewhere to live. And, since my furniture wasn’t set to arrive for a couple days before the move-in, he even offered to let me use his air mattress!
 
My experience with Steven was more than just a realtor. He was more driven by my satisfaction in the home I would be living in for years than just getting a check. I value the personal customer service that I received. Even the selling agent noted that Steven was one of the best realtors that she has the pleasure to work with. I agree- he is one of the very best realtors in the area!
 
-Nicole P. West

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We had a wonderful experience with buying and selling with Steve!  Steve far exceeded our expectations and was there whenever we needed!!! His professionalism, knowledge and work ethic are commendable.  In fact, Steve is the BEST realtor that we  have ever worked with! We will highly recommend  Steve to anyone who is buying or selling.   We will be using Steve's services again when we purchase our lake home.  Thanks,  Steve!!!!
 
Brad and Michelle Jeffrey
Rogers, AR

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 My wife Debbie and I were looking to move to Northwest Arkansas and checked the Internet for realtors and homes for sale.  We emailed a number of agents with questions about the homes listed.  Some did not answer and some were very short answers – we thought perhaps it was because we were from California and a long distance for any agent to hope for a sale.  Mr. Atwell emailed again and followed up with a number of homes for us to peruse and just kept us very informed and aware of what we needed to know.  We liked what we saw and how Mr. Atwell presented himself so, we decided to fly to the area and check things out.  We stayed four days and Mr. Atwell took us to every home on our list and then some more.  He was with us all four days but we did not find a home we liked.  After returning to California we kept in touch and continued to receive listings from Mr. Atwell through the internet.  Six weeks later with our new list of homes to view we returned to Northwest Arkansas and Mr. Atwell. This time we were successful and Mr. Atwell found a home for us.

 It was at this stage of our home buying that we realized we not only had an agent but also a friend.  He arranged everything – loan, inspection, utilities, survey, EVERYTHING.  We had to return to California and what a blessing it was to have a friend like Steven to watch and handle things that would come up. 

 After the loan closed and the house was ours he continued to be a friend.  While we were in California Steven had our new deck water proofed, the carpets cleaned, the roof checked, the air conditioning repaired and other items too numerous to mention fixed or replaced. 

 We managed to spend a week in the new place with no furniture but Steven loaned us his inflatable bed and other things we might need then.  We purchased a few items of furniture and soon returned his bed –“Thanks Steven”. 

 My wife and I cannot express the feelings we felt when Steven offered to help us as he did.  He is truly more than a Real estate agent and certainly a good friend.

  Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Smith

Redondo Beach , California

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"Working with Steven was a wonderful experience. His patience and persistence helped us find the home we were looking for. I would recommend Steven without reservation." - James Kolb  918-458-2528  vrscb@cox.net 

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Am considering using Mr. Atwell as my buyer's agent and he suggested I contact you regarding your thoughts on his service. Thank you. Nancy Brown

The following was a reply from a client who asked the above question


I can't say enough about Steve Atwell. My wife and I moved here from Philadelphia approximately a year ago, and thought of finding our dream home in NWA in matter of months. We had a realtor through Lindsey for almost 6 months, but she did absolutely no work. We had to identify the houses that we wanted to see and call her and have her set up appointments. When it came to buy a house that was owned by yet another agent, she was of no help and the contract fell though.

Just when we had given up our hope of finding a house, we saw one that was listed by Steve. It was late one evening and we just called him up from outside the house. We were apologetic for calling so late but he reassured us that it was ok. We wanted to set up an appointment to see the house and once he found out that we were right outside the house, he told us to wait and he came right over to show us the house. He offered to show us some other houses in the neighborhood once he knew what we were looking for. The very same night, he set up a few appointments for us the next day. After looking at a few houses with him, we found our dream home and Steve help us negotiate a price that was below the appraised value.

As any house buyer knows, the story doesn't end there. Steve was instrumental in coordinating home inspection, being on top of all the doccuments (he scans every piece of paper and e-mails you pdf file for your records), and negotiating with the sellers about the repairs. He contacted different companies and obtained quotes for us for different jobs. He found us a nice contractor who will be doing some work for us in the house. He even took care of my 15 months old when she was getting annoyed throughout a lot of these things. With his help and diligence, we closed on this house, and it took only 45 minutes at closing!

My wife and I can't say enough about Steve. We credit him for being the one to finally let us settle down in NWA. He truly is a buyer's agent. We are so impressed with him that I have recommended him to my other co-worker and we are looking for yet another house with him as our agent.

We have bought and sold houses before and have had two different ones in NWA. Believe me, Steve is not what you expect from a realtor. He is genuine, caring, hardworking, and honest. His ethics and loyalty to his clients is impeccable. You will not go wrong working with Steve Atwell.
I hope this e-mail is of some help. If I can be of any further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kuntal M. Thaker, MD
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Thank you Steve for all your help with our out of state closing. It was very helpful to have someone in the area who was able to refer out for inspectors and other necessary people. We really appreciate all that you did that allowed us to not have to come to Arkansas to buy our beautiful house.


Sincerely,

The Popes

pope@bradleypope.com

 

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Peter Bouchard 603-643-1620
 
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Steve Atwell is an excellent Real Estate agent and a great person to work with.  In selling our Manors house in Rogers, AR, we chose Steve at Buyers First Realty and could not have been happier.  He understands what it takes to sell a house and he is attentive to every detail.  Since we were relocating out of the Northwest Arkansas area Steve went the extra mile to ensure our home was safe while we were out of town.  Our home sold much faster than other homes in the neighborhood due to Steve's expertise.  Additionally due to Buyers First Realty's lower commissions we saved money!
 
Thank you Steve and Buyers First Realty!
 
Peter & Kimberli Bouchard

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As first-time homebuyers/investors, we faced many challenges in finding the right property.  We were living overseas and needed a trustworthy, patient, and diligent individual to assist us.  Steve not only met this criteria, he exceeded our expectations. 
 
Sensing a great opportunity, Steve contacted my wife and I about a house that we needed to act on immediately.  Following his advice, we purchased the property, finding out a short time later that the $120k property was, in fact, appraised at close to $180k.  A great find indeed.  Without Steve's professional guidance and know-how, we never would've been able to find such a deal.
 
Because we were out of the country, he acted as our representative in every sense of the word; meeting with inspectors, property managers, and assuming power of attorney status for us during closing.  All the while, he kept us 'in the loop', guiding us through every step of the process. 
 
We tried other real estate services and no one came close.  Steve's no-nonsense approach helped us find what we were looking for.  Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions about Steve or his services.
 
Jamie and Kimberly 
678-749-7299

 

 


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Hi Steve:
 
   Sandy & I really want to THANK YOU for a wonderful job well done... we could not have asked for a better  BUYERS AGENT to work with and have help us.   I will certainly try and return the favors and send when ever possible clients your way!
 
   You always do what we ask of you and even more and so prompt.
 
  We know you will do a top notch job for us in our absence.
 
  There is not a better BUYERS AGENT anywhere. Period.
 
          Thanks  Doug & Sandy

stdole45@yahoo.com

 

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When my husband and I decided to move to Arkansas from across the country I started wondering, how in the world I would ever find a trustworthy real estate agent in a place where I knew no one. I searched the web and found an agent and tried working with her for a couple weeks but, she was just not willing to take any time with me. So, my search started again. Then I found Steve. I called him several times even before leaving the other state and quickly became relaxed with the idea that “He was the right man for the job.” I know we were probably asking a lot of questions and may have been annoying at times but, we had never owned a home before. I was very nervous about everything. Steve never showed any reservation about answering our questions and making the process as easy as possible. I would definitely recommend Steve to anyone considering buying, or selling.

Karen Williamson icedpeachs@yahoo.com .


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Steve Atwell helped us sell our home in Rogers and because of his knowledge and professionalism we immedately thought of him when it came time to sell our home in Centerton. Steve knows the real estate business in depth and always keeps his clients best interest in the fore front. During the sale of our last home my husband had surgery and was hospitalized for an extended period of time. Steve went the extra mile and made trips to the hospital not only to take care of real estate matters, but also to check on my husbands well fare. Steve also helped us find the perfect townhouse to fulfill our changed live style and looked out for our best interests during the purchasing and loan process. I would highly recommend Steve Atwell to anyone who needs a realtor. He is knowledgeable, concientious and professional.

Sincerely,

Frank and Daveine Burgess

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My husband and I have nothing but good things to say
about Steve. We were not sure where we wanted to plant
our seeds, the only thing we were sure about was that
we couldn't agree for the longest. So you can just
imagine how hard that made Steves job. Steve never
gave up on helping us find the right home though and
we couldn't be happier. The thing that impressed me
most about Steve was the fact that he never minded
taking us anywhere or showing us anything at the drop
of a hat. It was always at our convience. We had very
buisy scgedules between work and baseball, but that
never bothered Steve. Feel free to give us a call at
anytime for a reference. Our number is 479-824-3366. I
also must mention the 1/2% that he gave us back at
closing. That came in very handy.

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Steve recently helped me find my first home. Steve was extremely flexible and helped work around my busy schedule. Throughout the process he kept in touch with me on the different listings that came available and researched neighborhoods I was interested in. During the offer and closing process he worked closely with the seller, mortgage company, and title agency to make sure everything was timely and the closing went smoothly. I highly recommend his services.
Amy Bohme
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Steve, I often think of the house I have recently purchased, and the part you played in it, and I just makes me smile.
When I decided to "look" at the idea of buying a house in the Rogers area, I really didn't think I would find someone, that has become a friend, who would be so helpful in my "kinda" house search.
As you probably remember, I was on, then off, then on again, and thru it all, you never "flinched". You were there every time I called, and still are. I just want you to know how much I appreciate the efforts you went to, to help me, during the purchase and after as well.
To anyone who is looking for a dedicated agent working to help you find a house, or sell your house for that matter, I cannot recommend him
to highly....He is great, and very dependable..
Ron Papworth


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Over the past two years, I've worked with Steve on the purchase or sale of 9 properties. Steve's attention to detail has been great through each transaction. Unlike experiences I have had with other agents, Steve does not allow anything to fall through the cracks and is a advocate for his customer. I recommend his services.
Thanks,     Kerry Laman  laman5@cox-internet.com
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We thought we could save money by finding a new home on our own when we decided to move to Arkansas from out of state, but when we met Steve at a home he was showing his sincere desire to make sure the house was the perfect fit for us really impressed us.  As our agent, Steve went to great lengths to research each property we were interested in and uncover anything that might be of concern. He paid close attention to what we were looking for and didn't waste our time trying to convince us to look at properties that weren't what we wanted. We are extremely pleased with the home he helped us purchase and we won't hesitate to call him again if we buy or sell in the future. Rose and Fred Diaz 2petunia@earthlink.net
 
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Dear Mr. Atwell, I would like to thank you for all your help during the purchase of my first home. You have been with me every step of the way during the location of my home and all through the process with the bank and the mortgage company. I have already highly recommend you to numerous people because I know they will be pleased with your wonderful services. My E-mail address is :  Kstyers@hotmail.com for any future recommendations. Kathleen Styers 

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Steve Atwell is a person whom you can trust to go all out for his clients. He knows the market, has years of experience and is competent in every way. Steve will anticipate any problems that might arise and will take action before trouble materializes. He is honorable and is a man of his word. You can not do better if you need help to buy/sell any real property.  (signed) Barbara Dow bmorbdow@cox-internet.com

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