Allie Verdery, The Blue Haired Broker

09/23/2026

Story time: I lost a listing recently.

And I’ll own my part of it. I let two weeks go by in the blink of an eye without following up, and I should have done better there. But when they told me we weren’t the right fit, I also think they were right.

I walked into that appointment with a lot of trust already built. They knew me. They liked me. But they also wanted to sell fast, and in this market, that requires a harder conversation than people sometimes expect.

If you want to sell quickly, you generally need to do one of two things: make your home one of the most compelling options at its price, or price it aggressively enough that buyers see the value immediately. And if you want top dollar? The expectation for condition, presentation, and preparation gets even higher.

That can be hard to hear, especially when it means changing how you live in your own home while it’s listed. But today’s qualified buyers have choices. They’re comparing your home to everything else they can buy for the same money, and they’re pickier than they’ve been in years.

Could I have told them what they wanted to hear and maybe gotten the listing? Probably.

But I’d rather lose a listing at the kitchen table than win it with a promise I don’t believe I can deliver.

That’s one of the harder parts of this job. I’m not going to win every seller, and I have to be okay with that. My job isn’t to tell you your house is worth whatever number gets my sign in your yard. It’s to give you the information you need to make the best decision you can, even when that information isn’t particularly fun to hear.

If you want an agent who will have the hard conversations with you before the market has them for you, we should talk.

09/22/2026

If you own a home in Centerton, are thinking about buying here, or just want to understand why sewer capacity keeps coming up in conversations about growth, this is probably one of the most important local updates I’ve written this year.

Monday night, City Council and the Utility Commission sat down together for a deep dive into Centerton’s long-term wastewater options. This wasn’t just about fixing the current backlog. The bigger question was how we build enough flexibility into the system that we aren’t having the exact same conversation again a few years from now.

I broke down the four options, the cost differences, what a NACA connection could actually look like, what still has to happen with Decatur and Tulsa, and what all of this could mean for future development.

If you’ve ever wondered why infrastructure matters so much to real estate and growth, this is the one to read:

https://thebluehairedbroker.com/blog/centerton-sewer-study-september-21-2026-naca-decatur-hybrid-option

Centerton leaders reviewed four long-term wastewater options, including Decatur, NACA and a hybrid approach designed to reduce future sewer capacity risk.

09/05/2026

Somewhere along the way, I think we started talking about homes like they’re just numbers.

Square footage. Interest rates. Resale value. Days on market.

And yes, all of that matters. But a home is also the coffee spot you use every morning, the drawer full of things that somehow don’t belong anywhere else, the backyard that slowly becomes your favorite place, the little marks you never quite bring yourself to paint over, and the rooms that collect memories without you even realizing it.

That’s the part of real estate I never want to lose sight of.

I can help you analyze the numbers, negotiate the deal and make the smart financial decision. But I also want to help you find a place that actually feels like yours.

If you’re starting to wonder what your next home could look like, I’d love to help you find it.

09/03/2026

Apparently my real estate love language is the same as my normal one, acts of service with a minor in “I will absolutely show you the same house three times because you need to know.”

In all seriousness, buying or selling a home is a big deal, and I don’t believe you should ever feel rushed just because someone else thinks you should be ready. Need to see it again? Let’s go. Need me to explain something for the fourth time? I will. Need me to fight for the terms that matter to you? That’s kind of my favorite part.

Luxury service has a lot less to do with the price of the house and a lot more to do with how you’re treated along the way.

So... what’s YOUR real estate love language?

09/01/2026

The thing that surprises people most about buying in Centerton? The community.

Yes, Centerton is known for more affordable housing than Bentonville, traffic, and plenty of fast food. But what people don’t always see from the outside is how much of its own identity this city is building, and that identity really is “Community at its Core.”

I’ve been lucky enough to experience that firsthand, from serving on the city branding committee to spending hours in meetings where residents can ask questions, stay informed, and actually get to know the people behind local government.

I heard it again yesterday from someone who recently moved here: “I had no idea this city was so involved and connected to the public.”

That’s a big part of why I love Centerton, why I sell here, and yes, why I’m running for City Council too.

Thinking about buying in Centerton? Let me show you the community behind the listings. 💙

08/29/2026

Everybody has an opinion about the real estate market. Your brother-in-law, your coworker, your neighbor, the guy on TikTok who bought a house once in 2019… 😅

But real estate is hyper-local, constantly changing, and the details matter. I spend my days watching what’s actually selling, what buyers are responding to, where homes are sitting, and how financing, inventory and negotiation are shifting across Northwest Arkansas.

So absolutely listen to the group chat. Then call the person who does this for a living. 😉

Buying or selling in NWA? Let’s talk about what the market is actually doing for your situation.

08/27/2026

I get asked all the time, “Is now a good time to buy or sell?” But I don’t think that’s really the right question. The better question is: what does it take to make a smart move in this market?

This market actually reminds me a lot of 2018, when I first got my real estate license. It’s not a market where everything happens instantly, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It rewards people on both sides who are willing to work hard, stay patient, understand the numbers, and make thoughtful decisions instead of reacting to every headline.

There are absolutely opportunities for buyers right now, and there are opportunities for sellers too. The strategy just matters more. What works for one buyer, seller, neighborhood, or price point may not work for another, and that’s where having the right guidance makes a difference.

If buying or selling has been on your mind, tell me what’s making you hesitate. I’m always happy to talk through what this market actually means for your situation.

08/25/2026

This listing isn’t for everyone in Centerton, but it IS for the person who wants a home that actually works with the way they live.

It’s for the person who wants coffee on the screened-in patio before the day gets busy, a bonus room that can become an office, workout space or hobby room, and a kitchen with enough storage that the counters don’t have to do all the work.

It’s for someone who wants a 3-car garage because cars are only one of the things garages are good for, a flat backyard with room to actually use it, and evenings that move from dinner on the patio to the fire pit when the weather cooperates.

And because it was built in 2024, it’s for the buyer who would rather spend their weekends enjoying the house than immediately starting a renovation list.

That’s the story of 2030 Larry Lane: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,152 SF, bonus space, screened-in patio, oversized 3-car garage and a backyard made to be lived in.

See the full home here:
https://thebluehairedbroker.com/2030-larry-ln

Want to see what your day-to-day could look like here? Message me and I’ll show you around.

08/23/2026

Want to know why it matters who you hire to sell your house?

Since 2030 Larry Lane went live, I’ve held an open house every weekend and tracked the data closely the entire time.

My sellers don’t just hear “the market is challenging.” They get weekly reports showing online views compared with similar homes, where buyer traffic is coming from, which competing properties are getting attention, showing activity, and real buyer feedback.

And that data continues to show Larry Lane is standing out, getting seen, and generating meaningful activity.

That’s the difference between putting a home on the market and actively marketing it.

If you’re thinking about selling, let’s talk about what a real marketing strategy for your home should look like.

08/22/2026

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY | 1–3 PM 🏡

Come see 2030 Larry Lane in Centerton, offered at $459,900.

• 4 bedrooms + flexible bonus room
• 2 full bathrooms | 2,152 sq ft
• Oversized 3-car garage
• Custom screened-in patio + hardscape firepit area
• Built in 2024 and kept in immaculate, like-new condition

What makes this home special is the way the spaces work together. You get a polished interior, private primary suite, abundant storage, and outdoor living that feels just as intentional as the inside.

Stop by tomorrow, Sunday, August 23rd from 1–3 PM and take a look for yourself.

More photos + details:
https://thebluehairedbroker.com/2030-larry-ln

Exclusively listed by Allie Verdery, The Blue Haired Broker with Engel & Völkers Bentonville.