This agent is always on the move, whether she’s running, hiking, or skiing. Known for her friendly, outgoing personality, Laura’s specialty is customer service and making her clients feel at ease. Laura has been an optometrist for the past 23 years. She worked in and owned a practice in Coralville for 14 years. Laura’s experience as a business owner taught her the finer points of customer service and professionalism—traits she brings to her career as a REALTOR®.Laura and her husband have three children: one at the University of Iowa and two at Liberty High School. Though the family’s love of the ou...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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, Emilia, Adelaide 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....

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 ...

Buying or selling a home with this REALTOR® is an enjoyable ride. Straightforward, colorful, and knowledgeable, working with Whit is the most fun you’ll ever have in real estate. Time, perspective, and experience have given him an edge in the market—he’s had the pleasure of being an expert in many niches, including residential, commercial, home remodeling, and rental properties.  Born and raised in Iowa City, Whit has established deep roots and grown with the city and surrounding area. He, his wife, Lia, and their sons, Nick and Alex, have lived in many homes and neighborhoods throughout the city. Whit is proud to have been involved in Cub Scouts a...

Even though this REALTOR® has deep Iowa roots and knows Iowa City and surrounding areas like the back of her hand, she’s a traveler and explorer at heart. After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa with an elementary education degree, Briley’s interest in real estate led her to explore becoming a REALTOR®—and she hasn’t looked back yet. Briley’s passion for real estate is fueled by the excitement of the home buying and selling process. Her goal as a REALTOR® is to shake up the industry. Briley strives to make her clients feel as welcome and supported as she felt when she took the leap into real estate and joined

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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. 

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. Specializing in buyer and seller representation with an emphasis on development, new construction, investment properties, and farms, Ross is known for his loyalty and honesty. In 2009, Ross became a Realtor® and in 2014, Ross joined the Nusser Paterno Real Estate Team. Since then, he’s earned multiple designations including Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), and has earned his broker license. In 2010, he was named Newcomer of the Year by the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR).

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...

Did you know this ambitious REALTOR® has never made a résumé? After starting his first business at 23 and owning several other successful businesses through the years, he’s never needed one. Mark focuses on residential, investment, and commercial real estate. In 2014, he teamed up with fellow REALTOR® Ross Nusser to create the Nusser Paterno Real Estate Team. Since then, the team has grown to three agents and expanded its services to include building custom, new construction homes. Marco’s Grilled Cheese and George’s Gyros in the Ped Mall are both businesses Mark started. When he’s not overseeing ...

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...

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...

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....

If you ask this upbeat, hardworking REALTOR®, each new day and transaction is an adventure. Karen welcomes opportunities to meet people from around the world, encounter new situations, and go above and beyond to help her clients. Karen’s son Jason is her partner in real estate, and together, they’ll help you find the community and the connections to make your home buying or selling experience successful. Karen grew up seven miles west of Iowa City. Now she lives in northeast Iowa City with her husband Al. Karen has two grown sons, Jason and Jeff, and five grandchildren. Traveling, cooking, reading, yard work, camping, boating, golf, and spending time ...

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 business.Mi...

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...

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. ...

She got her first taste of real estate working as an assistant and office manager for a local developer and real estate team. Now Chelsey is a licensed REALTOR® with a development company and real estate team of her own (The Bails Team). As a lifelong Iowa City resident, Chelsey is familiar with the local market. While developing relationships and building trust with her clients, she puts her insider knowledge to work to find buyers that special property and make the experience of selling a home more enjoyable. Chelsey enjoys traveling and attending Chicago...

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....

This former banker-turned-REALTOR® spent nearly a decade specializing in commercial and business lending and underwriting. Now Ben is here to lend a hand and help you crunch the numbers to make your dream home or space a reality. His specialties include residential, new construction, commercial and industrial spaces, and multi-family homes.  After arriving in Iowa City from South Korea when he was just three months old, Ben became a true community champion. He loves watching Iowa City grow with events like Jazz Fest and Arts Fest. He’s also active in the community through the Iowa City Parks and Recreation commission, Iowa City Hospice, and other local...

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....

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....

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 ...

If you’re looking for a real estate agent who loves the thrill of finding you the home that fits all your needs and navigating the process of selling your home, Cayla is your agent. This Gold Star award-winning REALTOR® and three-time skydiver takes great pride in helping her clients buy and sell homes, making the process easy and enjoyable along the way. She began her real estate career in 2008 after falling in love with Iowa City. Since then, she has guided homebuyers through every stage of the process, whether they’re buying their first home or their forever home. Cayla lives on the banks of the Iowa River ...

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...

With more than 25 years of experience in real estate, two children, and a busy volunteer schedule, it’s no surprise she’s a social butterfly. Tricia’s clients (many now friends) say her energy, friendly personality, commitment to service, and experience are what make her an outstanding REALTOR®. Tricia graduated from Iowa State University, then moved to Iowa City to raise her family. She and her husband Eric, an engineer with Procter and Gamble, have built three new construction homes and remodeled a home together—experiences that have given Tricia unique insights into homeownership and area neighborhoods. ...

Grit. Determination. Consistency. The skills that made this former Hawkeye wide receiver successful on the gridiron now drive his mindset as a REALTOR®. Matt found his way to Iowa in 2013 when he was blessed with the opportunity to play football for the Hawkeyes for five years. After stints with the New York Jets and the Chicago Bears, Matt decided to jump into real estate and help determined home buyers and sellers achieve their goals. The University of Iowa is where Matt met his wife, Laura, in 2015. Matt and Laura reside in Coralville with their miniature schnauzer, Tuddie (short for touchdown). In the f...

This Iowa City native’s passion for introducing new residents to the community and its incredible restaurants, venues, and organizations is unsurpassed—except maybe by her passion for whipping up meringue. Easy going, friendly, and curious by nature, Natasha loves interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and takes great care to give the people in her life (friends, family, and clients) her absolute best. If you want an experienced, personable agent with a deep, local knowledge of the market, Natasha is the smart choice for your real estate needs....

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...

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. ...