Benton, AR Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Benton, AR

Olde Salem Township brings beautiful homes to Benton with a wonderful outlook on what a subdivision should be. The subdivision is so new that it is fairly hard to find since it has not been added to most maps. The homes here have pale colored (blue, yellow, gray) siding. This gives the neighborhood a unique French country style feeling and you will likely see residents taking in the views on their large front porches. Most of the homes are three or four bedrooms cottages with new modern designs inside despite the French country neighborhood. The homes are built with energy efficiency and have tankless water heaters, foam insulation, E-glass windows, etc. There was nothing overlooked from walk in showers and soaker tubs to granite counters, walk-in pantries, and soft close cabinets. The outside of the homes have low maintenance landscaping and large front and side porches that look like they are straight out of a magazine. Sizes of the Cottages range from 1800 - 2500 square feet, but most of them are over 2000 square feet. Prices start at $130 a square foot, which makes homes in this neighborhood higher than normal for the Benton area. There is also a yearly HOA fee that is $400+ and has a pool, picnic area, and bike trail that makes this fee worth while. The homes are zoned for Salem Elementary, Bethel Middle School, and Bryant High School. These homes feel like a great escape from the normal brick subdivisions around this area. The community here feels secluded, but still has attention to so many details inside the home. I am hopeful that more subdivisions will look to Olde Salem Township and replicate some of these attributes that have made it so charming. less

Benton is the county seat of Saline County, and a suburb of Little Rock. It was established in 1837. According to a 2006 Special Census the population was 27,717, ranking it as the state's 16th largest city. Benton has been growing, but still has a small town friendly character that is loved in the south. less

6 REASONS YOUR HOME WON'T SELL Are you ready to sell your home and want it to have a great first impression on the market? Or maybe your home has been listed for a few weeks or months, and you can't figure out why it won't sell, and you know your agent is working hard to market it. We've listed below the top 6 reasons your home may not make a good impression and end up stagnant on the market. 1. IT'S OVERPRICED To be clear, an overpriced home is the #1 reason a home won't sell. We often times want our homes to be worth a lot more than we may see based on the data, but if you put your home on the market for the number you wish it will bring instead of the price it actually needs to be, your home can sit on the market for months without getting a single showing. If you're thinking you need to price high to leave room for negotiations, statistics show that views for your property, for buyers in your price range, can drop a whopping 90% if it's priced too high. Discuss with your agent what the market says the value of your home is, then price it competitively to potentially get a bidding frenzy instead of low offers or having it expire. 2. LOW SHOWING AVAILABILITY Making sure the house is clean and having to leave on a daily basis for buyers to tour the home may get a little overwhelming, but it is crucial to have open availability to have your home shown. You could end up missing out on the perfect buyer if you decline too many showings. The longer it sits on the market, the less value buyers will see in it. Talk with your agent about having a 24 hour notice period if the extra time is needed, but make sure your home is available to be shown as often as possible. 3. CLUTTERED SPACE Buyers want to walk into a house and envision their lives in that home. This is difficult to do if your home is cluttered with personal belongings. They are instantly given the feeling of invading someone else's personal space, instead of the satisfaction of being able to see a future in your home. Make sure your property is clutter free before putting it on the market; and store away any family photos. 4. UNPLEASANT ODORS If you smoke or have pets, it's easy to get used to the smell to the point that you don't even notice it anymore. But it's important to understand that the scent can be picked up by new people visiting your home, and it can really turn them off from making an offer. Before a showing, make sure to dispose of any garbage, don't cook fish or other strong smelling food, and ensure the home is freshened up so there are no pet or smoke odors. 5. UNWILLING TO MAKE REPAIRS Selling your home as-is may sound appealing at first, but being unwilling to make repairs could cost another mortgage payment that far exceeds the cost of repairs if you refuse to work with the buyer on their requests and the home goes back on the market again. It's wise to be open to repair requests, and simply go over with your agent what you can afford to do and make a reasonable counter offer during the repair negotiations. 6. UNWILLING TO NEGOTIATE WITH BUYERS It's important to have an open mind about requests that will come from buyers when it comes to purchasing your home. These requests can come in the form of price negotiations, repair requests, or even requests to cover closing costs or home warranties. With your agent on your side advising you of the best steps to take, it's best to be open to work#ing with the buyer's on some of their requests to ensure a successful closing. less