Whether she’s running a marathon or climbing a mountain, Daphne is always moving. Her ‘never sit down, never give up’ attitude as an endurance athlete is what inspires her to work tirelessly for buyers and sellers. Her track record as a collegiate athlete, University of Iowa Rowing Team letter winner, retired downhill ski racer, and high school soccer player complement a nearly two decade career in real estate. Attentive and outgoing, Daphne understands what it’s like to be driven by a goal—whether that goal is to break a personal record or purchase your first home. Daphne was born in Rome, Italy and raised in Chicago. She’s run a total of seve...

Mark Paterno’s entrepreneurial fingerprints are all over Iowa City, from local eateries to real estate ventures. After moving to Iowa City for college at the University of Iowa, he fell in love with the community and decided to make it his permanent home. Since Mark became a REALTOR® in 2001, he’s built a reputation as a versatile agent with expertise spanning residential, investment, and commercial properties. He also has experience in land development, acreages, and new construction. Ask Mark about his resume and he’ll...

One day Phil had an epiphany. He wondered to himself, “What if every project is different and every client is unique?” And so this clever shower thought became his mantra. Phil made it official by writing the saying on a Post-it note and sticking it to his bathroom mirror. All joking aside, Phil is one of the most humble, modest people you’ll ever meet. He really does live by the mantra that every client’s situation is unique. It’s one of the things he loves most about being a REALTOR®. After graduating from the University of Iowa, Phil earned his real estate license and began developing extensive knowledge of residential and commercial real est...

Whether he’s behind a blueprint, on a job site, or showing a farmhouse to a potential buyer, this top-producing REALTOR® is an all-around professional.As a proud 6th generation Iowa City native, Ross started his real estate career in 2009. Since that time, he has been involved in the development of 11 subdivisions, many speculative housing projects and a mid-rise mixed use building located in Iowa City\'s historic Northside District, where he currently lives with his wife and his two children. Ross is a founding partner of Urban Acres Real Estate and has earned multiple designations including Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and his broker license. Ross leverages a variety of real estate tools, metrics and practices to pro...

After spending five years as a nurse, Hope knows the key to making people comfortable is listening. Now as a licensed REALTOR®, she is attuned to her clients’ needs and ensures they are always being heard. Raised in Burlington, IA, Hope is a true Eastern Iowa native and brings her knowledge of the area to her clients. She now calls the Northside of Iowa City home with her husband, two step children, and cat. She specializes in residential real estate and property management....

Whether she’s providing encouragement to a client navigating the buying or selling process or cheering her daughter on from the bleachers, Karen is a true fan and supporter. She prides herself on her good communication, timely responses, active listening, attention to detail, and overall customer service. Karen is a lifelong Iowa City area resident who earned her sociology degree from the University of Iowa. After earning her real estate license in 1997, she dedicated herself to becoming a go-to source of knowledge for Iowa City and surrounding real estate markets, including Kalona, Coralville, and North Liberty. 

Alicia spent a decade working in administration in the Department of Internal Medicine at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Now as a licensed REALTOR®, Alicia specializes in helping medical professionals find a place to call home. Alicia grew up in Iowa City and loves helping people plant roots in the community. She’s spent the past five years working with all types of buyers and sellers, sharing her extensive knowledge of Iowa City and the surrounding Corridor—she’s lived in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty and Oxford! When you work with Alicia, you can expect a no-pressure, personalize...

For years, you may have met Sean through recreational league softball as a coach and player for the Flying Monkeys or through his management of multiple rental properties around the community. He’s also the proud father of Preston, whom he enjoys sharing his hobbies and interests with—their faith, volunteering, fishing, playing baseball and tennis, and listening to Christian rock music....

Some say he has super-human abilities. With his creativity, diligence, experience, and professionalism, Mike can transform a real estate transaction into a stress-free experience. Since becoming a REALTOR® in 2004, Mike has been recognized multiple times for his work; twice receiving the Gold Star Award for Outstanding Professional Cooperation from the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR). From the beginning of his career, Mike has built his business one client at a time with a focus on repeat clients and referrals. His pledge is simple: to make buying and selling residential real estate stress-free, to offer excellent and efficient service, and...

Buying or selling a home can be an energizing experience. Maria is known for her savvy negotiations, cutting-edge marketing techniques, extremely positive outlook, and uncompromising integrity and honesty. She puts her clients at ease by walking them through the process from start to finish. Maria is deeply involved in her children’s schools and social and professional associations, including Johnson County I-Club and the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR)...

Although you might see him clowning around from time to time, this REALTOR® knows how to put his nose to the grindstone. Rob grew up in a small town in Iowa, where he had the privilege of taking on jobs that prepared him for real estate. His father was a drywaller, and Rob spent many hours on job sites hauling materials and cleaning up. In high school, Rob helped local farmers with planting, harvesting, and feeding livestock. Then in college, he worked in Hills building and installing custom cabinets. Around this same time, Rob also began performing as Duder the Clown—a gig that helped him pay his way through college and served as the foundation for many business partnerships. Before going into real estate, Rob was the co-owne...

As an Iowa native who’s spent 30 years in the Corridor, 13 of those years as a licensed REALTOR®, Kimberly practically has all the area’s zip codes memorized. But that’s just one small feat for this agent, who’s hiked Pikes Peak, survived off-grid primitive kayaking adventures, and continues to explore and expand on her permaculture gardens when she’s not out in the wilderness somewhere.Not even the toughest negotiations intimidate her. Complex deals that would send other agents running? Kimberly nurtures them from contract to closing with the same calm confidence she brings to navigating wilderness trails. Kimberly’s clients quickly learn that...