Buying a home in Ames or Story County isn’t one process — it’s different whether you’re a first-time buyer in town, a family relocating for Iowa State, or someone looking at acreage outside the city limits. I’ve worked all three, and I tailor how I help you accordingly.
Here’s what that looks like in practice: we talk through what you actually need and what you’re willing to trade off — school district, commute, land, garage space, whatever matters to you. I’ll help you see past the listing photos to what a property will really cost you to live in; I framed houses through college, so I can usually spot what a fixer-upper is actually going to take. If land or acreage is part of the picture, I know what to ask about access, water, septic, and zoning before you’re under contract, not after. And once we find the right property, I walk you through the offer, negotiation, inspection, and closing — telling you the truth about a house even when it’s not what you want to hear.
Working with me, you get a REALTOR® who’s honest about tradeoffs, knows Story County outside the city limits as well as inside them, and won’t waste your time touring houses that don’t fit what you actually asked for.
When you work with me, you will:
Be more likely to find the home that meets all your criteria
Lessen the amount of time it will take to find your home
Understand all the terms, processes and documents used when buying your home
Have up-to-date market information that will allow you to make informed decisions
Have a skilled negotiator working on your behalf, one who is committed to looking after your best interests
Enjoy peace of mind, knowing that all the details of your purchase are being taken care of by an experienced and knowledgeable professional
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How I Can Help You Sell a Home
Selling a home is about more than putting a sign in the yard. My job is to get your property priced right, presented well, and in front of the right buyers — and to manage everything in between so you’re not doing this alone.
Here’s how I approach it: a real pricing conversation backed by an actual comparative market analysis, not a number pulled off a home-value website. Honest advice on what’s worth fixing before you list, and what isn’t. A marketing plan built around your specific property, including video — a big part of how my team markets listings today. Clear, regular updates so you always know where things stand, from listing to closing. And if your property includes land, outbuildings, or ag use, I know how to market and negotiate that piece specifically — it’s a different conversation than a standard in-town sale, and most agents don’t have real experience with it.
Working with me, you get someone who tells you the truth about your home’s value, negotiates hard on your behalf, and treats a family farm or acreage listing with the same seriousness as a $2 million property in town.
By working with me, you will:
Be more likely to realize the highest return on the sale of your home
Reduce the number of days your home is on the market
Become familiar with all the terms, processes and paperwork involved in selling your home
Have confidence that your home will enjoy exposure to more buyers and agents with qualified buyers
Receive regularly updated market information that will enable you to make informed decisions
Have a skilled negotiator working on your behalf
Have peace of mind knowing that all the details of your sale are being handled properly by a licensed and trained professional
Buying a home in Ames or Story County isn’t one process — it’s different whether you’re a first-time buyer in town, a family relocating for Iowa State, or someone looking at acreage outside the city limits. I’ve worked all three, and I tailor how I help you accordingly.
Here’s what that looks like in practice: we talk through what you actually need and what you’re willing to trade off — school district, commute, land, garage space, whatever matters to you. I’ll help you see past the listing photos to what a property will really cost you to live in; I framed houses through college, so I can usually spot what a fixer-upper is actually going to take. If land or acreage is part of the picture, I know what to ask about access, water, septic, and zoning before you’re under contract, not after. And once we find the right property, I walk you through the offer, negotiation, inspection, and closing — telling you the truth about a house even when it’s not what you want to hear.
Working with me, you get a REALTOR® who’s honest about tradeoffs, knows Story County outside the city limits as well as inside them, and won’t waste your time touring houses that don’t fit what you actually asked for.
When you work with me, you will:
Selling a home is about more than putting a sign in the yard. My job is to get your property priced right, presented well, and in front of the right buyers — and to manage everything in between so you’re not doing this alone.
Here’s how I approach it: a real pricing conversation backed by an actual comparative market analysis, not a number pulled off a home-value website. Honest advice on what’s worth fixing before you list, and what isn’t. A marketing plan built around your specific property, including video — a big part of how my team markets listings today. Clear, regular updates so you always know where things stand, from listing to closing. And if your property includes land, outbuildings, or ag use, I know how to market and negotiate that piece specifically — it’s a different conversation than a standard in-town sale, and most agents don’t have real experience with it.
Working with me, you get someone who tells you the truth about your home’s value, negotiates hard on your behalf, and treats a family farm or acreage listing with the same seriousness as a $2 million property in town.
By working with me, you will:
