About Rogers' Pinnacle Country Club

Pinnacle is one of the most sought after neighborhoods in all of Northwest Arkansas. 540+/- acres make up the beautiful gated community and amentities include Golf, Tennis, Clubhouse, Restaurants, Pool & more. Luxurious Homes including patio home beginning in the mid $200,000's to Luxury Estates in the several Millions. Lots range from the lower 100K to 500K. 18 Holes of Championship golf brings many to Pinnacle but you do not have to love golf to fit in here. There is truly something for everyone...

The following information & more can all be found at Pinnacle Country Club's website. Click here to go to Pinnacle's website

Membership Categories

Golf

Tennis Membership

Clay courts
Pinnacle Country Club is home to the only clay courts in Northwest Arkansas. Our maintenance staff takes pride in keeping the courts in perfect playing condition. Playing on clay is much easier on the body than the less forgiving hard courts that most players play on. The clay courts stay cooler in the summer and you can continue to play in a light rain or drizzle.

Tennis Shop
The tennis shop is fully-stocked with racquets, demo racquets, shoes, 24 hour turn-around stringing service, clothing and accessories.

Courtside service
Service is the number one goal at Pinnacle Country Club. What can we get you? The shop staff will be coming around to see if they can get you anything to eat or drink or even just a cup of ice. If you would like an appetizer or entrée from the club we can have it delivered directly to you on the court.

Playing opportunities
Full calendar of competitive USTA leagues, in-house leagues, adult and junior tournaments, socials, ball machine, recreational play, as well as private and semi-private lessons and group drills with USPTA-certified staff for both adults and juniors.

Club privileges
As a Tennis Member, Pinnacle gives you the opportunity to play our first rate golf course up to 6 times per year. All Members are also entitled to take advantage of our heated pool and may dine at the clubhouse Tuesday through Sunday. Babysitting is available for all Members.

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Pinnacle Country Club offers one of the best dining experiences in all of Northwest Arkansas.

The Pinnacle Pub is a great place for Members to wind down with drinks and appetizers. Pinnacle offers its Members ample space to relax or entertain with men's and women's card rooms for games and socializing, or the outdoor patio area overlooking the golf course where you can enjoy live entertainment.

The Terrace Bistro is a "country club casual" restaurant. The menu is more elaborate and the atmosphere is a bit more sophisticated, yet still family friendly. The Terrace is open for a buffet lunch Tuesday through Friday and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. It is the perfect place for that important business lunch or a nice family dinner.

The Pinnacle Room is a formal dining room and is open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday. Table-side service along with a private, romantic atmosphere make this the perfect place for those special occasions.

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Swimming Pool at Pinnacle

• Heated for added comfort during Spring and Fall weather
• Certified lifeguards
• Kiddy pool
• Children's play area
• Full snack bar on site
• Lengthy lanes for lap swimming
• Lessons for beginners of all ages by our skilled instructors

Pool Hours:
Monday: Closed Except Holidays (Noon - 8 p.m.)
Tuesday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 8 p.m.

For more information regarding membership at Pinnacle contact:

Jennifer Pape, Director of Membership & Marketing
Phone: 479-418-7415
Cell: 479-586-1400
e-mail: jpape@pinnaclecc.com

For your Real Estate needs in Pinnacle or to find out what is available for sale in Pinnacle contact: Nicky Dou directly at 479.236.3457 email Nicky at nicky@nickydou.com

I was recently showing some very upscale homes in the Pinnacle Hills area to a nice couple relocating to Northwest Arkansas from San Francisco. We looked at a heap of homes over Saturday and Sunday and finally found them the perfect house they could call home. One thing kept bugging me as we viewed home after home in Pinnacle Hills, Shadow Valley, and a number of other upscale neighborhoods in Rogers and Bentonville . . . how the homes showed! I hope no one takes offence, but someone needs to be taught how to stage a home prior to a showing. These are half million to million dollar homes in the nicest neighborhoods in Northwest Arkansas and most of them have major polish problems almost to the point of being ‘cliche’. Out of 18 homes we viewed over the two day home show marathon, only about a third of them were occupied. Most of the unoccupied homes were dusty, dirty, and generally unfit to show to a high end buyer.The occupied homes were definitely cleaner but they had some problems. I’m going to focus on the occupied homes here but just wait unoccupied homes, your time, it is a-comin’.

Here are the problems I saw and how they could easily be rectified . . .

Fragrant smells in the Home.

One home we viewed had 14 (I counted) fragrant candles burning when we arrived. The wall of perfumed air waifed over us like a crashing tsunami. We went ahead and looked at the home. It had a nice split floor plan with an updated kitchen and a rather strange office/study/library/dining room combination. It was tastefully decorated in a sort of New England fashion. It also had terribly dirty carpet. It looked like a cat had a fight with the carpet and won. The only reason I remember anything about it is because I wrote down some key features as we raced through the rooms on our quest to escape the pungent mix of aromas. Of course, I understand why they lit 14 candles. The cat (or some wild beast) probably urinated all over the carpet causing the unpleasant “Cat P*$&” odor. How about Febreeze? Stanley Steemer? Spot Shot? Anything ring a bell? Ultimately, the carpet is going to have to be replaced so why not get it out of the way so the home will show better? Strong smells are a complete no-no when polishing your home for a showing. Bake a batch of cookies. Spray a little air freshener. Make a pie. Don’t burn your house down with aromatic candles.

Pets can be a mixed bag.

I recently listed a property that was home to a small pet deer (one of the little baby ones with the spots). The owners generally let it roam free in the back yard. It’s not like the thing is dangerous or imposing. Actually, it’s adorable. Still, I have had a number of potential buyers list the pet deer as one of the ‘things’ they didn’t like about the house. They do know the deer doesn’t come with the house, right? Other buyers were so in love with the deer I think they forgot what the house even looked like.

Going back to my buyers from San Francisco, they have a dog. They love dogs. Unfortunately, not all dogs love strangers in their home. This happened to us exactly three times on the Saturday and Sunday we were looking at luxury homes. I can even name off the breeds: Bulldog, Yorkshire Terrier, and Bull Mastiff (yeah, I’m serious). These were three unfriendly encounters that made it very difficult to show and focus on the properties we were viewing. I know it’s a pain but put up your animals. It’s hard to focus on the beautiful granite counter-tops when fido is in the laundry room baying like a bloodhound on the scent of a coon(that’s raccoon, yeah, this is Arkansas).

Use common sense.

Polishing a home before a showing is not a grand mystery of real estate. Pick things up, keep the home uncluttered and a little less ‘personalized’, use brighter lights, vacuum and sweep regularly, these are all common sense things that everyone should do to make any home show better. If you’re home has an eyesore or problem area, consider fixing them before they are brought to your attention by today’s well informed and ‘out for blood’ buyers. We know it’s a buyer’s market. Don’t give them an excuse to give you a lowball offer or demand unreasonable concessions. Know what your home is worth and be proud to show off it’s strengths. Downplay any weaknesses without concealing them as that is quite illegal and against the Realtor Code of Ethics. Keep a look out for more ‘polishing tips’ in the future or contact me to get my complete Showing Checklist for Home Sellers. Your wallet will thank you.

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Polishing your Home Before a Showing . . . the Right Way

<!-- END ODIOGO LISTEN BUTTON v2.5.6 (WP) --> Whenever a resident of Northwest Arkansas thinks of a subdivision with the finest luxury homes and amenities, they think of Pinnacle Subdivision and Country Club in Rogers. Pinnacle is Northwest Arkansas’ premier gated golf community providing security, comfort, and entertainment for anyone that is willing to pay the upscale price.

Pinnacle Subdivision

Pinnacle is located just off interstate 540 on Exit 82. Head west through the roundabout and you will find yourself at the main gate of Pinnacle Country Club. The fountains, manicured grounds, and guardhouse should give you an idea of what you can expect inside. There are approximately 600 lots on 540 acres of rolling Arkansas countryside withing the gates at Pinnacle. There are a number of lots and homes available for sale in the subdivision with prices ranging from $102,500 up to $270,000 for lots around an acre in size. Home prices currently range from $233,000 for patio homes and condos up to several million for large estate homes. Prices per square foot range from the high $120’s/ft. up to over $300/ft.

Pinnacle Country Club Amenities

• Full service championship golf coursedesigned by Don Sechrest with full time golf professional. Pinnacle Country Club hosts the P&G Beauty NWA LPGA Championship yearly.
• Full service restaurant and club services including formal and casual dining, locker room, and spa facilities, and major club events.
• Award-winning tennis facility with lighted clay and hard courts, certified teaching professionals, and programs for players of all ages and skill levels.
• Swimming facility with certified lifeguards on duty at all times and a full snack bar. Swimming lessons are available as well.

Security and Membership

• Membership is available to homeowner both inside and outside the Pinnacle gates in the form of Social, Tennis, and Golf membership. Contact me for details and prices regarding club membership.
• Security and Property Owner Association fees add up to $1,096 per year with the POA fee coming to only $232 annually.
• Security provides twenty-four hour monitoring and patrolling of the grounds, security and safety inspections for homeowners, alarm system monitoring, house watch services, as well as emergency and first aid service.

Pinnacle Country Club provides a destination for luxury lifestyle living that is hard to find anywhere else. The people, the events, the facilities, and amenities all combine to create a safe sanctuary. It’s a place you can call home. To find out more about Pinnacle, it’s amenities and home prices, contact me and keep an eye out for additional articles about Pinnacle and it’s residents.

Are you a resident of Pinnacle? Readers would love to hear what life is like for you and your family at Pinnacle. Please take the time to make a comment about your experience.

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Pinnacle Subdivision and Country Club of Rogers is NWA Luxury Gated Golf Community

It's a new year with new joys and challenges in 2009. While many post stories of the year in review, 2009 resolutions, or challenges faced by [insert industry here] in 2009, I just wanted to say, "Happy New Year" to all my readers and share a couple of fun random things to read and watch while you (hopefully) enjoy some time off.

The Dutch believe that eating donuts on New Year's Day will bring good fortune.

Good luck foods consumed on New Year's Day: Black-eyed Peas, Cabbage

"Auld Lang Syne" - literally means ‘old long ago'.

Ancient Egyptians originally celebrated the New Year with the Feast of Opet around the middle of June, which was when the Nile River usually overflowed it's banks. It caused people to be unable to work so it was a good time for festivities.

The original New Year's Eve Ball in New York weighed 700 pounds, was 5 feet in diameter, and was decorated with 100 25-watt light bulbs. The 2008 (or is it 2009) ball is a 12 foot geodesic sphere, double the size of previous balls, and weighs 11,875 pounds. It is (was) covered in 2,668 Waterford Crystals and powered by 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDS. This newest ball is capable of creating more than 16 million colors and billions of color patterns. Quite a change in the last hundred years.

Check out this history channel video about the history of New Year's.

I wish everyone a safe, profitable, and happy new year in 2009.

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New Year's Day Fun and Well Wishes

Today I had the opportunity to meet Kristen Boozman and Grace Lindsey Cash from Portfolio in Rogers, Ar.  These two ladies were sharing some of their unique marketing strategies promoting properties in their market.  Pinnacle Hills is one of the Luxury communities in their market that they were telling some of the leading brokerages from across the world at the Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate conference.

We are looking forward to sharing marketing strageties with these ladies and they will be getting involved in Active Rain in the near future.

If you are interested in learing more Pinnacle Hills and the surrounding communities contact:

Kristen Boozman
(479) 696-7350
Portfolio Real Estate - website