It’s not hard to see why this REALTOR® is the master of his craft. Mike leads the Corridor in sales for new construction, development, and income and investment properties. Since 1999, he’s been selling real estate and is a long-time member of the Board of Directors for the Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA). He is also a part of The Bails Team. Mike met his wife Angie while attending the University of Iowa, and they’re a match made in real estate heaven—Angie owns a rental property management company, Brotherton Investments. Mike and Angie have two children, Mariah and Caden, a...

Give her a peaceful view, the sounds of nature, and her two dogs. It doesn’t take much to make this Iowa City native happy. You could say Ainsley got her start in real estate at birth. Growing up in a household of real estate professionals, she quickly learned what it takes to help someone find the perfect home. Now a third-generation REALTOR®, Ainsley works with her mom, Lou Kessler (as part of the Lou & Ainsley team), to put their clients first and deliver the experience every buyer and seller deserves. Lou & Ainsley serve more than 30 communities up and down the Creative Corridor....

This easygoing, cookie-loving REALTOR® has done it all. From building houses and commercial buildings as E.G. Construction to serving as the broker of record for an area real estate company, Ernie has extensive experience in the field. In addition to his real estate sales and brokers licenses, he has various designations and specializations for representing buyers and sellers.Ernie currently serves on the Iowa City Board of Review and the Johnson County Compensation Commission. He and his wife Heidi, a retired German teacher at West High School, have four children and eight grandchildren. ...

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...

For this local business champion, every business opportunity is a new, exciting experience. Peggy considers herself lucky to work with the people who want to invest in our community and take risks to open their businesses, whether they’re well-established companies or startups. Clients describe her as patient and tenacious, someone with an ability to see the big picture. Community investors, community developers, and corporate owners value her creative, entrepreneurial approach to real estate development....

You’ve heard of the six degrees of separation. With this connected REALTOR®, even fewer contacts stand between you and your goals. Robin is a lifelong Iowa City resident with strong community ties in the town where she’s practiced real estate for 20+ years. Honest, loyal, and direct with a great sense of humor, Robin’s deep knowledge of the market led to her appointment to the board of the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR). When she’s not helping buyers and sellers navigate the local real estate market, Robin can be found spending time with her son Bram, her dog Chloe, and her extended ...

She has a green thumb for gardening and a passion for all things real estate. After seeing her husband Jerad, a REALTOR® at Urban Acres, help people going through one of the most exciting times of their life, Mollie decided to earn her real estate license and join the fun. She works with Jerad, providing support and ideas to help make the buying and selling experience one of the best possible experiences. Nothing gets her excited like home trends and new construction. Mollie is an active mom of four kids and loves living in Iowa. She enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, watching baseball, and any reason to soak up the sun. She also loves spending t...

Is this your card? Taylor is the king of customer service who prides himself on earning clients’ trust for life. With his knowledge, resources, enthusiasm, and integrity, Taylor can help you through every step of the buying and selling process to achieve your short-term and long-term real estate goals. Born in southwest Iowa, Taylor moved to Iowa City to attend college and now can’t imagine a better place to be. He’s a foodie at heart and loves that the restaurant scene in Iowa City is comparable to any big city. He also appreciates the lifestyle, culture, and people in the Corridor. Taylor enjoys spending time with friends, attending shows and music...

Buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be a hair-raising 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)...

From the very beginning, this agent’s career has always been destined for real estate. As a child, one of Brandie’s favorite pastimes was attending open houses and walking through new construction homes with her parents. Brandie also loved hair styling, and immediately after high school, she got her cosmetology license and practiced as a hairstylist for 12 years. Ready for the challenge of a new career, Brandie decided to earn her real estate license. But soon after obtaining her license, an opportunity to work for Infinity Skin Care, a cosmetic dermatology office, came along. Brandie shifted her focus to patient relations and helping clients impr...

You’ll find him with a hammer in his hand and a look of determination in his eye. Jerad isn’t afraid of old-fashioned hard work. This grit and fortitude is what propelled him to become one of the area’s top custom builders. Jerad is a partner at Urban Acres and owner of High Craft Homes, a full-service custom home construction, remodeling, roofing, and siding company. He’s also a certified Broker and Energy Star Builder. When he’s not working on a project, Jerad serves as a member of the Solon Athletic Boosters and stays active coaching Solon Parks and Recreation youth sports....

Determination, hard work, and strong community connections make it possible for this top-producing agent to bring her A-game every day. Buyers and sellers appreciate Cindy’s wealth of knowledge in and around her hometown of Iowa City. Ask Cindy and she’ll tell you that relationships and communication are the keys to a successful business. She prides herself on having fun while helping her clients understand the process of buying and selling real estate. Her biggest joy comes from the friendships she makes helping people achieve their dreams of home ownership. The referrals, repeat calls, and housewarming invites that follow are just a bonus. 

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...

On stage as lead singer for the band, The Recliners, or out in the community representing buyers and sellers, Kevin brings a unique set of talents to his job as a REALTOR®. A longtime Iowa City real estate agent, Kevin was a partner at a local firm for more than 25 years. He’s also a deeply involved member of the community. Kevin served on the board of directors for United Action for Youth, The Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, United Way Allocations, and the Iowa City Arts Festival. From 1999-2000, he served as president of the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR) and as a member of the board of directors. Currently he’s an active membe...

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 letterwinner, retired downhill ski racer, and high school soccer player complement a 14-year 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 six marathons i...

Though real estate is her passion, this agent prefers to think of herself as a counselor or teacher rather than a salesperson. Jan is in tune with her clients’ needs and lends her knowledge to making the buying and selling experience positive. Jan grew up in central Missouri, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA. She started her career in healthcare and was involved in product development and project management. In the late 80s, Jan moved to Kansas City, where she met her husband Greg. Jan and Greg moved to Iowa City in 2002 as part of a corporate relocation process, and they decided to stay and plant their roots to rai...

When you work with Marcy, what you see is what you get. Simple and straightforward is the way this Iowa City born-and-raised REALTOR® does business. After graduating from the University of Iowa, she decided to stay in the Iowa City area and has lived in surrounding communities ever since. She is also a member of The Bails Team. Marcy has a passion for helping veterans. It’s taken her all the way to Washington D.C. on two Honor Flight trips as a guardian, allowed her to serve as a local American Legion Auxiliary President, and given her the honor of serving as a board member for the Coralville Lak...

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. 

Who says buying or selling a home can’t be fun? Not this social butterfly and well-connected agent. Clients say working with Whitney is their favorite part of the experience. When she’s not using her connections to take the stress out of buying and selling, Whitney is an active community member. You’ll find this animal lover volunteering for the Friends of the Animal Center Foundation or lending her talents to the City Circle Acting Company of Coralville.She also enjoys spending time with her husband, Ben, her son, Ford, and two rescue dogs, Jim and Chi Chi....

There’s a reason they call her the counselor. As a former national customer service director, Pam knows how to listen—and then listen some more—to understand her clients’ real estate needs and provide the best buying and selling experience. Originally from southern Illinois, Pam is passionate about mentoring tomorrow’s leaders and homeowners. She also has a daring side. When she’s not assisting buyers and sellers, Pam is always looking for her next adventure. She’s an accomplished sky diver and white water rafter. And she can’t wait for her first shark cage dive! Reading, learning, and spending time with her grandkids are at the top of her ...

She started working as a REALTOR® soon after graduating from college. Since then, Tia has known that helping clients find homes and transition through life is her true calling. A strong-minded, compassionate agent who loves to listen, Tia is a trained negotiator and cares deeply about every person and outcome. She’s proud to offer negotiation advice and certified staging services to every client as part of the Tia + Jane team.Whether she’s volunteering her time or supporting local charities, Tia has a heart for giving back to her community. Outside of real...

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...

He grew up loving superheroes. Now this agent uses his powers of hard work and professionalism to conquer the local real estate market and protect the interests of buyers and sellers. Sean was born in upstate New York and raised in Omaha. He moved to Iowa City to attend the University of Iowa, and shortly after, earned his real estate license. In 2011, he went on to earn his broker license. Today he calls North Liberty home and loves working in the Iowa City market. For years, Sean was the coach of the Flying Monkeys softball team. He’s also the proud father of a son, Preston, and enjoys sharing his hobbies and in...

She’s been all over the world. Born in Israel and raised in Venezuela, Kineret moved to Iowa City with her husband and has been here for more than 25 years. Thanks to her international exposure, she’s fluent in three languages: Hebrew, Spanish, and English. Before retiring, Kineret was involved in the local community for 13 years as a board member of Habitat for Humanity, an advisory board member for University Art Museum, and a board member of Agudas Achim Congregation. After retiring, Kineret decided to combine her passion for houses with her passion for people. ...

Sports fan, coach, and dedicated REALTOR®, Andrea is the hardworking team player you want by your side when buying or selling a home. Whether you’re building a new construction home, buying your first home, or selling the house you’ve called home for years, Andrea will go to bat to help you achieve your goals. Andrea grew up in Swisher, Iowa and attended the University of Iowa, where she earned her elementary education degree. After teaching junior high and coaching for three years in the Highland Community School District, she decided to earn her real estate license. Coaching her daughter’s softball ...

Looking for a down-to-earth agent to help you navigate the real estate market? Mitch is your guy. Listening and advising are his innate talents. Mitch is an Iowa City native who graduated from City High and went on to the University of Iowa, where he pitched for the Hawkeye baseball team. His love and passion for the Iowa City area led him straight into real estate. Whether you’re buying or selling, this all-around gamer will put a positive spin on your experience. His steady involvement in investment projects and background as a franchisee for Pancheros Mexican Grill also give him diverse knowledge of businessMit...

Polly grew up to the soundtrack of circular saws, air nailers, and concrete mixers. Her father, Bill Halvorsen, now retired, was a general contractor of residential building who worked in Iowa City, Coralville, and surrounding areas. For the past 28 years, Polly has been involved in new construction home builds and land development for several residential neighborhoods. She’s a residential real estate sales agent, a project manager for Mike Roberts Construction, and a builder herself. ...

If you have a goal in mind, he’ll help you reach it. Tom has been in the real estate business for more than 25 years and specializes in residential, commercial and multi-family development, income properties, new construction, relocation, and first-time homebuyers. Over the past two decades, he’s been involved with many local developments including Washington Plaza Phases 1 and 2, Eastbrook Flats, Northside Commons, Willow Ridge, and Augusta Place. He also owns more than 300 rental units.Tom grew up in Des Moines and played Division 1 soccer for Drake University before earning his economics degree from the Unive...

Since earning his real estate license in 2003, this REALTOR® has applied himself to learning the business and developing his skills so he can help his clients make good calls. With 10 years of prior experience in construction, Eric has extensive knowledge of home building and remodeling. Eric and his wife Deborah relocated to the Iowa City area from central Iowa in 2001. Outside of real estate, you’ll find him playing golf, refereeing high school football, and tackling his ‘honey do’ list. He loves watching Hawkeye football and always makes time to attend his daughter Olivia’s dance events and take the occasional father-daughter fishing trip.

This self-taught handyman is a man of many talents. Before getting his start in property management and earning his real estate license, Jerad was a master certified automotive technician. A lifelong Iowa City resident and Hawkeye, Jerad still lives in Iowa City with his wife Madelynn, their daughters Lilliana and Emilia, and a yellow lab Stella. Jerad enjoys spending time outdoors, cycling, traveling, completing home improvement projects, and working on classic cars. He’s also a longtime supporter of Iowa City Run for the Schools and the Iowa Children’s Museum....

Lauren’s life is all about coordination. She’s a licensed REALTOR® and team coordinator for the Nusser Paterno Real Estate Team, and she’s also a dance teacher at Nicole Rook’s School of Dance in West Liberty. As a real estate agent, she focuses on buyer and seller representation, as well as development and new construction. After moving to Iowa City in 2011, she became a licensed agent in 2013. Her favorite thing in life is being a mother to her beautiful daughter Paisley. ...

Remember that guy you knew in Cub Scouts and baseball as a kid? That was probably Jason. Growing up in Iowa City with a mother who worked in real estate, it’s no surprise he earned his real estate license in 2002 after going to school for architectural drafting and construction management and technology. Jason now works with his mother Karen, also a real estate agent at Urban Acres. He owns Stillwater Homes, one of the few true design and building firms in the area that specializes in residential and light commercial design and construction....

From a young age, Jane knew homes were more than lumber and screws. She was determined to save vacant, poorly maintained homes from their slide into history and to restore dignity and joy to the home and those who lived there. As a REALTOR® with 20+ years of experience in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Corridor, Jane finds great satisfaction in matching people to their perfect homes and sharing the excitement of home ownership. As part of the Tia + Jane team, she loves guiding buyers and sellers through the process and educa...

You won’t find her just standing around as clients make important life decisions. Cathy is the savvy negotiator clients trust to handle contracts and guide them through their real estate investments. After attending law school, Cathy practiced law in Chicago before moving to Iowa City. As her family grew, she limited her law practice to mediation and focused on keeping the home fires burning while her husband established one of the region’s best law firms, Pugh Hagan Prahm, LLP. Along the way, Cathy discovered that her experience as a lawyer made her uniquely qualified to negotiate real estate contracts and provide buyers and sellers the information th...

In her more than 30 years in real estate, this second-generation REALTOR® has discovered the secret to providing the best service: putting her clients first. Lou’s hallmark client-first philosophy, combined with her outstanding human relations skills and keen eye for detail, have helped her build an extensive client base through referrals. She also partners with her daughter, Ainsley, as part of the Lou & Ainsley team.As a lifetime Iowa City resident, Lou possesses in-depth community and market knowledge. Through the years, she’s fine-tuned her abilities in client counseling, negotiations...