Welcome to Northwest Arkansas with Gerik Goncalves

04/22/2026

11/17/2025

When you walk into a home that checks every box on your list, but then you see the price tag and remember your coffee budget. Let’s find your dream home together!

11/07/2025

Look, I’ll go to bat for you, negotiate like a pro, and guide you through every step of buying or selling a home…
but I’m not bringing a mop unless it's not possible for you. 🧽

Before you list, let’s talk about what really helps your home sell — and what you can expect from your agent (hint: it’s not scrubbing baseboards).

Read more: You Can Expect a Lot of Things From Your Agent, but Cleaning Your House Shouldn’t Be One of Them.

11/06/2025

It’s , and I’m nacho average Realtor — I’m the one who knows all the best homes and the best nachos in Northwest Arkansas.

Here are a few of my go-to spots when I need to refuel between showings:
🌮 El Pueblito - (in most cities in Benton County)
🧀 Table Mesa – Bentonville (their brisket nachos = game changer)
🌶️ Casa Alejo – Rogers
🥑 Tacos 4 Life – Bentonville (because balance matters)
If you can't find a nacho place, head to rogers and just drive North 8th Street towards Springdale.

Now that you’re hungry and thinking about moving closer to better nachos, let’s talk houses.

11/05/2025

Real talk. Stress hits hard, especially when you’re juggling work, family, and house hunting (or selling).
Since it’s , here are a few local ways to hit pause and breathe a little easier in Northwest Arkansas:

🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness:
Yoga Story in Rogers
Trailside Yoga & Beyond in Fayetteville

🌳 Get Outside:
Walk or bike the Razorback Greenway
Hike Tanyard Creek in Bella Vista
Catch a sunset at Lake Atalanta

🐾 Furry Therapy:
Volunteer or visit with pets at the Humane Society for Animals in Rogers

Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your stress is just get out and enjoy where you live.

11/04/2025

Yesterday I smacked you with a PB&J sandwich lesson. 🍞
Today, let’s talk about why I did it.
Because just like peanut butter and jelly belong together, so do house hunting and a mortgage pre-approval.
Let’s break down what that pre-approval letter actually is — and why skipping it makes about as much sense as my sandwich post.

If you’ve never purchased a home before, you probably have some questions—including questions about mortgage pre-approval letters. So what, ex

11/03/2025

This is controversial and I do get push back. Look, I get it — touring homes is fun. But doing it without a pre-approval?
That’s like making a PB&J without putting the bread together.
Don’t get sticky. Get pre-approved first.

11/02/2025

Time change = more daylight... and apparently, more time for me to help you find your next home. 😎
So, who’s ready to use my extra hour?

10/30/2025

We have a new request from the CarePortal.
A family in need!

This is a single mother with two children. She needs cargo pants and work boots to effectively do her job. She has worked her DHS case to the best of her ability and just needs a little support.

What we are looking for:
Work boots,cargo pants

If you can help with the items or donate funds for us to buy the item click the link below:

https://system.careportal.org/requests/263354

CarePortal connects vetted needs from local families with people in the community who can help—every request is verified by child welfare professionals.

Help Reunify a Bio Family

10/29/2025

We have a new request from the CarePortal.
A family in need!

The family has 2 boys. Both boys are bright, curious, and full of energy. The younger boy experiences some extreme behaviors at times, which can make day-to-day life unpredictable and challenging. Despite these difficulties, this family is deeply committed to understanding their child's needs, learning new strategies, and creating a home filled with Love, structure, and hope.

They are seeking to grow their circle of support and connection by becoming part of a caring church family- a place where they can build friendships, find encouragement, and share in faith and community. The parents are open hearted and eager to learn from others who have walked through similar experiences. They believe that with patience, prayer, and supportive relationships their family can continue to grow stronger together.

The family is only asking for a ring camera to watch their boys play in the yard, to give them peace of mind, as well as ensuring the safety of the children and pets.

What we are looking for:

If you can help with the items or donate funds for us to buy the item click the link below:

https://system.careportal.org/requests/263212

CarePortal connects vetted needs from local families with people in the community who can help—every request is verified by child welfare professionals.

Help Strengthen a Bio Family