Maria banks, your nwa realtor
Guiding buyers & sellers with experience, integrity, and personal care - from start to finish and beyond.
Guiding buyers & sellers with experience, integrity, and personal care - from start to finish and beyond.
- a Northwest Arkansas REALTOR® who combines global perspective, local expertise, and strong negotiation and communication skills to help my clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and fluent in Spanish, I've also lived in Palo Alto, Denver, and Albuquerque, and have been a proud NWA resident since 1986. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation for community, resilience, and the courage it takes to start a new chapter — values I share with many of the clients I serve.
Before entering real estate, I worked in patient care and served as the office manager for my husband’s eye clinic and optical shop, as well as in customer service with Envoy/American Airlines. Those roles strengthened the qualities I bring to my clients today — attention to detail, compassion, professionalism, problem-solving under pressure, and the ability to communicate clearly and advocate for people during important moments in their lives.
I began my real estate career in 2016 and have been honored to serve clients who are hardworking, family-oriented, and goal-driven — from first-time buyers to families relocating, to homeowners navigating transitions such as downsizing or moving closer to loved ones.
My role is to lead the process so you don’t have to carry the stress. While you stay focused on work, family, and everyday life, I stay focused on what needs to happen — coordinating details, navigating negotiations, anticipating challenges, and advocating for your best interests. I keep you informed and updated as necessary throughout the process, so you always know where things stand without feeling overwhelmed.
I believe in giving 110%, valuing quality over quantity, and building real relationships founded on honesty, integrity, and genuine care for your goals. If you’re looking for a REALTOR® who will guide, protect, and confidently manage the process on your behalf, I’d be honored to work with you.
I am proud to leverage my multicultural perspective and bilingual communication skills to guide clients smoothly through every step of the real estate process. Furthermore, I'm an active member of the Rogers Rotary Club -making a commitment to service, ethical leadership, and giving back to the Northwest Arkansas community.
This very buildable 0.34-acre lot offers the perfect setting for your second home or weekend retreat! Nestled in the quiet beauty of Holiday Island and just 4 miles from the eclectic charm and nightlife of Eureka Springs, this property provides easy access to adventure and relaxation. Enjoy a morning on the nearby golf course—just 3 miles from Holiday Island Country Club—followed by lunch and an afternoon of boating or swimming at the full-service marina. All utilities are at the street, including water, sewer, and electricity, making it an easy build. Whether you're drawn to the tranquility of the Ozarks or the attractions of Branson, MO (just over an hour away), this property puts you close to it all—only 1 hour to Bentonville, under an hour to Rogers, and just 1 hour 15 minutes to Fayetteville. Privacy, convenience, and recreation all in one scenic location!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Easy to work with and explains everything very well. Great to work with. She went out of her way to make sure that I felt comfortable throughout the entire process.
- Christian M
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Maria is a saint. She cared about us in a way that made us feel like family. She helped us move into our first home and I would recommend her 1,000%. Beautiful soul and so great to work with. She handled EVERYTHING. I had no idea what to do as a first time home buyer and she walked us right into our first home very quickly and made it as simple and easy as possible. We love Maria Banks!!!
- Melody E
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ We adore Maria. We are older, 1st time home buyers and had no clue. Maria was with us every step of the way. She often would call us when we were just beginning to think about calling her to ask a question. She was there 100% throughout the entire home buying, moving, process. We felt like the three of us bought the home together. We did almost everything over the phone and online. Being in another state and buying a 1st home is a little scary. With Maria on our team we never worried. She is wonderful and helped us with a million things. We feel very lucky to have had her expertise and the great pleasure of working with her. We learned a lot and truly appreciate her taking such good care of us.
- zuser
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Maria helped us find our land and was very helpful throughout the entire process. She walked the property with me in the rain and tromped through the brush right along my side. She was always very prompt when it came to communicating and was a pleasure to work with.
- Jamey B
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ It was an excellent experience. She is very responsive and knows the area well. The actual viewing process consited of ...viewing the property and any questions that I had, answered.
- Cody B
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Maria Banks went above and beyond to help us find our home. We did everything online, through texts, and phone calls. She would go and look at places for me and take pictures and texts them to me. We were able to get moved from California to our place in the country and she made working with her such a pleasure. My forever realtor!
- Sharon R
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Maria was wonderful to do a deal with. She's always on top of the transaction and will work to find out an answer for anything! Her loyalty and kindness are wonderful. If you get the opportunity to work with her, you are in for a treat!
- Leah H
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Jon and I both appreciate your diligence, focus and attention to detail in everything. Crossing all the t’s and dotting all the i’s. Jon’s words “she has gone above and beyond”
- Casey P
Office Hours by Appointment
Collier and Associates, Glory Drive, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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