01 Jun 2025 Men of the Moment 2025: Wes Freeman
Wes Freeman decided to change careers when his four-year-old son made it clear that Freeman was needed at home.
“When my son was four years old, I was traveling for work, often out of state, for five to six months of the year. One time, while commuting between job sites, I had just one night to be with my family, so I met my wife and son in Little Rock. After dinner, he said, “Dad, I don’t want you to go back on the airplane. I miss you!”
Freeman decided to switch careers and find a profession that would allow him more time at home. “I choose to be a realtor, and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
Freeman is the 2025 president of the Arkansas REALTORS® Association, a 100-year-old organization representing more than 11,000 members across the state. Other career highlights include serving terms as president of the Arkansas Valley Board of REALTORS® (AVBOR) and being recognized three times as AVBOR’s REALTOR® of the Year. He also supports Hearts & Homes of Arkansas, a nonprofit organization that gives back to neighbors in need, whether due to natural disasters or catastrophic illnesses, by assisting with housing-related expenses. The organization recently distributed nearly $300,000 in grants to help those affected by tornadoes in Northeast Arkansas.
If he needed to give advice to a younger man, Freeman said it would be “Never take anyone for granted, and strive to be a strong leader, because you never know when someone is watching you or looking to you as a role model.” In his downtime, Freeman enjoys playing golf with his son and friends. “While relaxing, it’s also a challenging sport that keeps me humble,” he said.
The Arkansas REALTORS® Association describes itself as the “voice of real estate.” “That’s more than a tagline for us,” Freeman said. “It embodies our efforts to help Arkansans achieve the American dream of homeownership, foster economic development and advocate for property ownership rights.”
Contact Wes today by phone at the office at 479.968.8800, or on his cell at 479.264.7472, or email him at [email protected].
