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" We used Rick Ketchum as our realtor at the recommendation of my parents, who had used him years prior to buy their home and had an excellent experience. We were very glad that we did. We had tried to find a house on our own and were not having much luck. Rick helped us immediately. We told him exactly what we were looking for and gave him a list of specifics. Rick was always available to talk when we reached out to him, when we wanted to see homes, and he was always available at the times we chose. He arranged showings for homes we found, as well as homes he found that fit our criteria. One day, we looked at a home we wanted to see, and then a home he found with all our specifications, and that ended up being our dream home. We put in an offer that day. He handled all the calls and questions with the seller, made completing the paperwork easy, and we closed on our home in less than a month. We really enjoyed working with Rick and his team to help us find our forever dream home! "

- Casey Levie

" Thank you for an excellent experience! Traci is highly recommended! Her patience and down-to-earth nature made the home search much easier, especially after a year of looking! She is honest, never pushy, and genuinely puts her clients first. Highly recommended to all future home buyers! "

- Tiffany Willenberg (Home buyer)

" Mrs. Burroughs did an AMAZING job helping me through the process of purchasing my first home. She was great to work with and I highly recommend working with her! "

- Cheyenne Kuhn

" This donation went to Bubbadog Rescue. Thanks Tim and Rhiannon for trusting me to sell your first home! "

- Anonymous

" Clara helped my husband and I find our first home and we absolutely love the house and she was amazing to work with! We gave her a list of our wants and needs, as well as our budget and she found the perfect home for us that checked every box on both lists! "

- Haley Ritchey

" April did an amazing job taking care of all the details and keeping us informed on every aspect of our new home purchase. She was professional and efficient making the entire process easy. Would highly recommend. "

- Rod Bowen

" Traci was very great professional with excellent communication skills. "

- Elonda

" Traci came highly recommended to me by a mutual friend of mine as a realtor. As a first-time home buyer it was important to me to have someone who looked like me to represent me in finding my perfect home. I like that Traci was very knowledgeable about the areas that we chose to look at houses in because I am from a small town over 60 miles away with very limited knowledge of the neighborhoods. Her expertise in not only the houses but also knowledge about the cities that we went to house showings in really helped me to make a great final decision on my house. We started the process over 3 months ago and I like that she was very kind and patient with me during the process because it was a lot of times that I was indecisive about things. There were even times that I told her I wanted to give up due to moments of frustration with the process but she always gave me words of encouragement and the motivation I needed to keep looking. With her help, I was able to find the perfect house for me and I'm excited to now move into my first new home and be a homeowner! I'd definitely choose her as my realtor again when purchasing or selling more property in the future. "

- Amanda Jones (First-time home buyer)

" Rick did an exceptional job with helping us sell our house and purchase a new one. We will recommend him to everyone! He pays attention to every detail and carefully explains each and every step of the selling & buying. He is a very knowledgeable real estate agent and we appreciate him so much! "

- Karen Estell

" The first day I met Traci and told her of my horror story of trying to buy my forever home, she listened and got to work immediately. She stayed in contact with me weekly. She had no problem driving from Conway to Little Rock to show me properties that I thought I was in love with. I lost a few battles but she kept me encouraged. She was always positive throughout this whole process. Always a smile on her face to that reminded me I had the right realtor. Ww finally found my forever home and I can honestly say that without her fighting for me I would have given up. I appreciate her tenacity and willingness to go all the way for me and with me. I have found a forever home and I’ve found a forever friend in Ms. Traci !!!!!? "

- Danyell Phillips

" Rick did and does a great job when it comes to selling or buying a home. He knows all of the ins & outs of the process and makes it go as smoothly as possible. He works hard for his clients and will go above and beyond his job to get it done. "

- Roy Estell (Store Manager)

" She is the best and did everything she possibly could to keep me calm during this process. Clara deserves to be recognized for all her hard work. She made a lot of sacrifices to help me. I am forever grateful. "

- Kristen Tennison

" Clara did absolutely amazing walking us through the process of buying our first home!! She was very informative of the whole process, fast with responses, and helped us get a beautiful home for a great price. I would HIGHLY recommend Clara to anyone looking for a realtor. "

- Austin Ritchey (First Time Buyer)

" Traci went above and beyond my expectations as a realtor! I was able to work with her as a seller and a buyer, and I couldn't be more pleased. She consistently sent listings, communicated effectively, and assisted in closing on my new house in record time....14 days! "

- Karnesia Kelly

" Mike was amazing to work with! He made the whole process super easy for us. He answered every question we had, and he was always easy to get ahold of! He made the home buying/selling process a breeze, and we would definitely use him again! "

- Rhiannon Kelly

" Rick is great to work with in all aspects. He is kind, honest, thorough, and timely in his follow-through. Highly recommend working him of you need to buy or sell a home. "

- Liddy Achter

" Clara is an important person in our lives. This is our second home that we bought with her, as she is our trusted realtor. Her work is impeccable. She is the first Realtor I know who gets involved in every part of the process. She never rests. She is with you until the end and helps you with absolutely everything. This is her passion. We are happy to have her as a Realtor because I believe that she is the best option in this highly competitive market to buy the house you truly desire. Thank you for everything, you are the best! "

- Rajith Guerrero

" I would highly recommend using Rick Ketchum as your realtor if you are moving to Arkansas! As you know, moving from one state to another and then buying a home in that new state can be very challenging. The requirements and process can vary widely. However, Rick was very patient and was always there to answer my questions. In addition, he went above and beyond the call of duty in doing those special little things to make it easier. He made sure all the “I’s” were dotted and the “T’s” were crossed throughout the entire process. On the weekends that my wife and I were able to make it to Hot Springs to look at various homes, he was always more than willing to show us around the community and to make us feel very welcomed. If you’re looking for a realtor who will go the extra mile, be an advocate for you, and make the distance home buying process much easier, then Rick is your man! He didn’t stop until he found us the home of our dreams at a price we could afford. "

- Mark Kremer

" April was fantastic throughout the entire process. Didn’t skip any details and made sure we got the best deal possible! "

- Abigail Woodfin

" Rick did such a great job with communication and doing what I asked of him. He is great at what he does, thanks! "

- Matthew McAlister (CEO )

" Mrs. LaTraci was a dream to work with! She made it easy for us (my husband and I) to schedule viewings and was readily available within a day or two notice! She was extremely knowledgeable and able to answer any and all questions which was very helpful as we are first time homebuyers. She kept us updated on new listings as they came which was a blessing with how quickly houses are going in our area. Would definitely recommend her for anyone looking to buy a home in Central Arkansas! "

- Faith Brown

" April is a fantastic realtor who did a wonderful job. She gave good advice and extensive knowledge which made the process stress-free. I would definitely recommend her as a realtor. "

- Grant Freeman

" I give infinity stars to Traci. No other realtor could have done what she has for me. Traci has been kind and patient since the beginning. Before we signed a contract she was willing to meet with me and go through the home buying process. My goal was to find a rural home and Traci understood the assignment. She drove all over the wilds of Arkansas to find me my perfect home. Once we found my home the closing process was lengthy and Traci sustained me throughout. If you are looking for your Next Home Traci will ensure that you find it. "

- Chelbra Washington

" My wife and I were first time home buyers, and Traci was terrific to work with. She walked us through each step so that we always knew what was going on and could stay one step ahead of the process. She was quick to answer any questions no matter the time or day and was patient with us through the several months it took us to find our perfect home. "

- Ethan Hesselbein

" April is amazing. She went Waaay above and beyond to help us find a house. When we purchased a home, she even helped us out more. April is great to work with and will work hard for you! We highly recommend her and would use her again when we need to either buy or sell our home...Thank you April for all you've done for us! "

- Ricky and Karyn Johnson

" Latraci was my realtor in the recent search and purchase of my first home. Through the entire process she was helpful, friendly, and supportive in every detail. Our process together went very smooth and it felt very comforting and family oriented working with her! I thank God for people like Latraci who work with their clients with the same attitude as they would like to receive in return. In closing, I would recommend Latraci to anyone wanting top notch customer service with purchasing a home. Thank you Traci, you were a blessing to me! "

- Jaylan Haskin (First Time Home Buyer )

" Latraci was absolutely great! I am a first time home buyer and I knew nothing about the process and she was very helpful. She explained the process in great detail and was available to assist me with any question or concern I had. We found a home that I absolutely love and it checked off on everything that I wanted in a home to be able to call it home. If you need a reliable and passionate realtor, Latraci is your person! "

- Aquia Orsby

" If I had to purchase any type property, I'd use Traci every time. I reached out to her and expressed my desires to purchase a home spacious enough for me t raise my daughter and care for my Grandmother. In my home buying process, I learned firsthand the importance of having a realtor who is not just selling a house, but has a desire that her client reaches their dream of home ownership. She literally wants for you what you want for you. There was not a time in the process that she allowed what we faced to deter her from "the end goal". While my Grandmother did not get to witness my dream for us on this side, I know that she'd be equally as happy about the outcome. I can now raise my daughter comfortably in our new home, thanks to Traci! "

- Derrick Mullins

" Just wanted to give a shout out to Rick Ketchum of the NextHome Local Realty group. Rick was always easy to reach and his expertise made the transaction smooth and simple. I would highly recommend Rick to anyone looking for a seasoned real estate professional who can walk you through whatever your situation requires. "

- Cindy Curiel

" April did a great job in being available during the whole process.She is willing to meet in or outside of office and around your schedule. She will also meet with you when you decide to go look at the houses and show you the house. She also makes sure that everything goes smoothly all the through closing and keeps in contact after the process. I really enjoyed working with Apral and appreciate her help. "

- Hunter Heston

" Rick Ketchum was absolutely amazing to work with during our home-buying process. I can be pretty picky when it comes to properties, but Rick was patient, understanding, and always willing to go the extra mile. He answered every question I had—no matter how small—and took the time to thoroughly investigate any potential property we were interested in. Rick’s knowledge of the VA home-buying process was a huge advantage for us. He guided us through every step with confidence and clarity, making the process feel smooth and stress-free. He also worked exceptionally well with the lender we chose, communicating seamlessly and keeping everything on track. His dedication, professionalism, and genuine care made our experience truly outstanding. I highly recommend Rick to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dependable, and VA-savvy real estate agent! "

- Erin Champion

" Traci is wonderful!!! It felt so weird leaving her after closing, working with Traci was like we known each other forever. She goes above and beyond for her clients that extra mile!!! She was patient with me and I can trust her opinion because she has so much knowledge. "

- Latierra Slater

" Libby is an incredible agent who is thorough, compassionate, and determined to work hard for her clients. Highly Recommend! "

- Wendy Ferguson (Principal Broker)

" My wife and I were introduced to Rick during our first visit to Hot Springs Village. Rick and his wife were the first people that we met in HSV and they immediately made us feel welcome. We worked with Rick to find and purchase a lot for a future home. Rick is extremely knowledgeable about HSV and was super helpful in finding the perfect lot for us. He really helped us figure out what areas and lot type we really wanted. I highly recommend working with Rick. "

- Kirk Norblom (IT Director)

" Rick was with me every step of the way. Any “problem” that came up, he already had a solution for it! Both Rick and Debbie were simply amazing! "

- Kiara Kinney

" Mike was great explaining the process to us with selling and buying our houses. We toured like 12 houses and went to plenty of open houses together before we settled on the one we did. He was very quick to update us and made sure paperwork was done in a timely manner. The selling and buying process was smooth with Mike. "

- Timothy Kelly

" LaTraci is an amazing realtor! She exceeded my expectations. She was very patient, determined, and informative during my entire home buying process. Although it felt like I would never find my dream home, she sent me listings daily and was very nice during the process (even though I was a slightly picky and difficult client). She answered all of my questions in a timely manner & was able to assist me in closing on my new home in record time. I would definitely recommend her! "

- Karnesia Kelly

" This donation went to ArkanPaws Animal Rescue. Thanks to Jack and Hallie for choosing me to sell you your new home! "

- Anonymous

" Mike did a great job for our daughter in searching for and buying her first home! She had a very limited budget but Mike was very helpful in finding properties in her price range. Could not be happier with our experience and highly recommend Mike! "

- Jan Davis

" LaTraci Spotwood was very caring and professional throughout the sale of our home! She knows her profession and her interactions proved just that. We didn’t have to worry about any details left undone. Mrs. Spotwood took care of all our needs in a prompt manner! If you need assistance in buying or selling your home you can be confident that LaTraci Spotwood would take care of you as if you were family! "

- Marilyn Conley (Seller)

" Mike did a great job and found us our dream home. He showed us at least 8 houses and also went to a few open houses. But we found the one loved and he was very good at communicating in a timely manner with not just the agent of the house we were buying but also the sellers agent for us selling our home. The photos he took were great and had us an offer with in 48 hours of being listed. "

- Timothy kelly

" hard working , one of the best agents i have work with always keep you inform of what is going on with you listing "

- marvin harrington

" April went above and beyond to make sure that we were able to sell our home and buy our dream home. Even with the unavoidable bumps along the way, she never waivered in always being on top of everything and proactive with tasks. She was also practically available 24/7 for any questions we had. "

- Morgan Wyrick

" April was prompt in providing us documents and information that we needed. She helped the process go smoothly and quickly as we closed in a short amount of time. She explained things to me when I didn’t understand since it was my first home buying experience. "

- F. English

" This donation went to Community Connections. Thanks Tim, Rhiannon, and Davey for letting me help you buy your dream home! "

- Anonymous

" We love Tracie and would highly recommend her to help you find and execute your house buying experience. Professional yet personable from start to finish. "

- Sherry Rocke

" From the beginning April was straight forward and acted quickly with finding exactly what we were looking in an house. She was extremely thorough with all documents which you can take for granted when you are buying a house for the first time. Everything was handled and explained really well. Very good realtor! "

- Evan Woodfin

" Thanks Emma, for entrusting me to help you buy your first home! "

- Anonymous

" Mike did a great job helping me find my perfect place for my dog and I! He was very patient with my timeline and was great at checking off my pros and cons for specific houses we checked out! Overall Mike Waters is a great realtor and very helpful when it came to choosing my first future house! "

- Emma Davis

" I would recommend April Burroughs to anyone! She went above and beyond and worked hard for us from the beginning. She stayed in constant contact with us as if we were her only clients. "

- Lori Baker

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