ouachita real estate
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Edwenna Rowland
REALTOR®, Principal Broker / Owner
870-490-1678
I love living in Arkansas. Especially here, in the Ouachita National Forest near the Ouachita River and Lake Ouachita.
My family has deep roots in Arkansas. I am a lifelong Montgomery County, Arkansas resident. I’ve spent countless hours exploring the Ouachitas and can personally attest to the endless beauty and adventure available here for all those who seek it.
Sharing my love of the “Natural State” is rewarding work. Getting out and seeing this beautiful country and helping folks find their next home is a genuine pleasure. I enjoy being among the first to welcome home new neighbors and friends.
In my 15 years working in real estate, I’ve learned a lot. I look forward to sharing my experience and expertise with my clients, both new and old.
Montgomery County, Arkansas is a great place for a vacation home, summer retreat, and to call “HOME”. Whether you’re looking for a summer getaway, starting a family, relocating to maximize your retirement income, upsizing, or downsizing, I can help you find the property you’re looking for.
Buying or Selling? If you’re thinking of buying a home in or near Mount Ida, Arkansas, or looking for a new owner for your special spot in the country, call me!
At Ouachita Real Estate, I’m not just selling property… I’m actively building my community and welcoming home new neighbors and friends. Won’t you be my neighbor?
Tisha Sommerkorn
REALTOR@, Executive Broker
870-490-0791
I’ve lived in Oden, Arkansas since the day I was born. I went to school here and, after I got married, my husband and I raised our three children here on our family farm where we raise poultry and livestock.
I enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities, including fishing, kayaking on the Ouachita River, and hiking area trails like the Womble, LOViT, and Ouachita National Recreation Trails.
For the past several years, I have managed our vacation rental property and enjoyed meeting visitors from all over the country. It’s been fun meeting new people and seeing how excited they are when they learn what the Ouachita Mountains have to offer. The more they see, the more they want to stay!
We really are blessed to live in our own little paradise.
I have enjoyed spreading my wings into the real estate market, and I am looking forward to my 3rd year of helping folks find their own corner of heaven to call home, right here in the Ouachita’s.
Lynna McWilliams
Sales Associate
870-997-7850
Although I wasn’t born and raised in Montgomery County, I got here as fast as I could! Most of my early years were spent in Clark County. My husband, Gary, is a native of Nevada County. We married and moved to West Tennessee for 19 years, where I raised and homeschooled our four daughters. In 2008, Gary and I felt God leading us to return to our home state of Arkansas.
While in Tennessee, I scoured the Internet to find the perfect place to call home. Gary planned to work from home, giving us the freedom to choose any area of southwest Arkansas within an hour’s drive of where we grew up. The gorgeous scenery of Montgomery County kept popping up in all of my searches! Our criteria included a mountain view, a creek, and a good deal of acreage. (We weren’t asking for much!) Finally, in 2009, we located our perfect property and moved our family right here to the beautiful Ouachita Mountains.
I also made another discovery while searching for a place to call home. I really enjoy looking at properties to see what each of them has to offer. You might say I’m “hooked” on seeing what real estate is available in the area, and for me, it became a fun pastime. Occasionally, I would have friends looking for properties, so I would search for and tell them about the properties I had found that fit their desires or needs.
My “pastime” of keeping an eye on the real estate market in the area led to our next adventure. In 2017, I discovered the historic Gap Mercantile in Caddo Gap, Arkansas, was for sale. We now operate the store where we meet many interesting people, many of whom are also searching for property in the area. Customers began to ask if I might know what properties were for sale in the area. Yet another link in the chain that led me to get my real estate license.
After twenty-three years of primarily raising and homeschooling my children, the timing is right. I’m excited to put my fun “pastime” to work, helping others find the perfect place to call home as well as marketing their current home or property. I absolutely love this beautiful area and am in awe of the gorgeous natural splendor of God’s creation that makes up Montgomery County and the surrounding counties. I would genuinely LOVE to help YOU find your dream property right here in the wonderful Ouachita Mountains!
Jennifer Sweeney
REALTOR@, Sales Associate
870-490-9008
I fell in love with Lake Ouachita on my first visit to Arkansas. Three years later, after an extensive property search, I purchased a home less than 1 mile from the lake near Story. My real estate agent, whom I later regarded as a friend, was Edwenna Rowland.
I love living here near the lake, surrounded by abundant natural beauty, wildlife, and quartz crystal deposits, amongst some wonderful people, where I can engage with my local community and still enjoy a quiet country life in the woods.
Opportunities for community engagement in and around the Mount Ida area are extensive. There is something for everyone who wants to get involved, from art to theater, music, history, book club, senior center, food pantry, ministry, community events, and more.
My employment background is in information technology and small business marketing. I’ve also owned several small businesses, including a vintage kitchenware store.
Over the past 13 years, I’ve worked with and for Edwenna on various community projects and supported her real estate business.
I’ve enjoyed learning about real estate from the inside while working at Ouachita Real Estate, providing technical and marketing support to Edwenna and her staff, and managing several vacation rentals.
What I enjoy most is helping people — especially people who share a love of and a desire to embrace the natural beauty of the Ouachitas. If you plan to buy or sell property in or near Montgomery County, I’d love to help! Call or text me to set up a time to discuss your needs!
Some of Our Rave Reviews
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Tracy Collins2023-10-04Edwenna was AMAZING throughout the home buying process, even when challenges arose. She totally goes above and beyond!!
Steven Avalos2023-06-02Edwenna was extremely helpful in finding my dream piece of land. Being from out of state, I needed someone local to be my boots on the ground and she delivered. Highly recommend.
John Ross2023-05-30Worked with Edwena on purchasing a house in Mt Ida, AR. We were working with her on a long distance relocation and she was great to work with on the transaction. In fact, the whole staff was friendly and helpful. She not only helped us with the purchase of the house but spent a great deal of time talking about the community and benefits of living in the area. I recommend anyone moving into the area to contact Quachita Realty!
Stephanie Smith2023-05-30Edwenna was great to work with & I would definitely recommend her! She was a great source of information when we had questions, whether it be on the closing process, the area, or local contractors.
Jim Goleman2022-07-11The ladies that handled our property were super in selling our place. Edwina and Tish were awesome!
Karen2022-05-17Wish I could give them 10 stars! If you need one of the best realtors ever, please try Letita Sommerkorn and Ouachita Real Estate. Pleasant, professional, knowledgeable and just great people. Thank you for helping from start to finish with our purchase !!!
Kathy Woods2022-03-31Fantastic help in finding my new home. Patience and willingness to take me around and show me a variety of places. Kept everything in order. Mattie even walked the property lines with me! Great experience.
Lana Benson2022-03-27We had such a great experience! Tish was as helpful as possible!
Timothy Whipple2022-03-23A+ service from Tisha, very thorough, had our land sold within 2 weeks after the previous realtor did nothing with it for 6 months.
