West USA Realty opens office in Wickenburg

By Janet DelTufo, Staff Writer

West USA Realty, with more than 2000 agents statewide, has opened a franchise in Wickenburg and is owned and operated by Bill Bouwhuis and Anya Alberts. The married couple from Holland, who have been in Wickenburg since 1999, decided to take the challenge when an opportunity to open the agency presented itself last year.

"West USA Realty was looking to expand in Arizona & other Western States and we were looking for something different," said. Anya Alberts. "Already they are in Phoenix, Kingman, Prescott, Cottonwood, Surprise and elsewhere. It is the largest real estate agency in the state, headquartered in Phoenix."

The new Wickenburg franchise opened the first of the year, though the couple has not had its official grand opening yet. Last week they had an "industry" grand opening, which included a ribbon cutting by Mayor Lon McDermott. The couple said they plan to have a public grand opening for clients and friends at a later time.

Alberts, the franchise's licensed broker, said the Wickenburg office specializes in all real estate needs, and employs 18 additional agents. Bill Bouwhuis is co-owner and manager.

The couple's focus is the "greater Wickenburg area" including Wickenburg Yarnell, Peeples Valley, Congress, Aguila, Morristown and Circle City. Alberts said she would not exclude Wenden, although that is where their coverage area ends.

The office is located at 579 W. Wickenburg Way, across from Stockmen's Bank. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

"We know there are a lot of real estate offices in Wickenburg, but we go the extra mile for our customers," Anya Alberts said. "And we have the backing of Clay Fouts, the original and current owner/president, and the entire company. He said he was going to make West USA Realty the best and most successful real estate company in Arizona and it's a tribute to him to say he has done just that."

Anya Alberts said the support system that goes along with West USA Realty is exceptional and that computer technology has taken the business to a higher level.

Each agency has a Web page through the company's main site, www.WESTUSA.com and each agent can have his or her own Web page through the local agency's site.

"Check us out on the Web and stop by the office and see what we can do for you," Anya Alberts said. "We're here seven days a week to serve your needs, providing extensive customer service."

For more information, call 928-684-3306 or visit www.AnyaAlberts.com on the Web.

Wickenburg Sun 3-5-2003