Aaron Jones - RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement

Aaron Jones

RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement

About Aaron Jones

Thank you for checking out my profile.  My name is Aaron Jones and I am the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Lakes Realty.  I specialize in lakeshore home sales on West Lake Okoboji, East Lake Okoboji, Big Spirit, Lake Minnewashta, Lower Gar Lake, and Upper Gar Lake.   Below you will find over 150 testimonials on Zillow.
I have been selling real estate since 2012. I am a lifelong resident of Lake Okoboji and my family has been in construction for about 60 years. I grew up in construction and understand construction costs, and this has helped me immensely in adding value for my clients. Prior to selling real estate, I managed a furniture manufacturing facility in Milford, IA. I learned a lot about lean manufacturing and have brought many of those concepts into our business here, mainly focused on efficient technologies in real estate. I have a great team of 24 agents that work together to find buyers for our clients. I have 2 incredible employees, and also have a technology business partner in India, and we have been developing real estate management and paperless transaction management solutions, along with our own proprietary electronic signature service (www.signfast.com and www.leadcity.com) and we use these solutions daily in our office. I have built 5 homes since I was 26, 4 of them being lake homes, and I invest everything I have in real estate. 
 
I’m very proud of our agents in so many ways, but the success is partially defined by the numbers. In 2020, our office closed more Dickinson county transactions than any other office, and in Dickinson county, we beat all other offices in Sales volume by over $20,000,000. We know how to market; we know how to treat people, and we know how to do the right thing, regardless of dollar signs. Lastly, since 2015, I have closed more transactions than any other agent in the MLS in Dickinson county, and I’m proud to say that I was #1 in sales volume in 2020 for the entire MLS. When you hire me to sell, you will get ethical, professional service with expertise in online marketing, social media marketing, and web lead generation, which will produce a buyer for your home.  When you hire me to buy, you will have someone in your corner that will find you that perfect home, even if that means sending out mailers or contacting owners through facebook to find you that special place.
 

 

Aaron's Listings (2)

$474,900

Status: Pending
290 240Th Avenue #106, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (123.475.4564)
Pending

$13

Status: Active
712 4th St. #Suite 700, Sioux City, IA 51001

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Listed by : , JEFF CARLSON (123.475.4564)
New Listing

Area Insights

The Three Sons

The Three Sons in Milford

Founded in 1960, the Three Sons has been a staple of Milford, IA retail. From Herman and Emil Richter, owners, was born the University of Okoboji, a ficticious university that calls the entire Iowa Great Lakes the campus of the U of O. Part of the experience of shopping the three sons, if walking the old battered floors, and taking a trip upstairs for half price, plus a buck. Brands you would expect in Milford Iowa are abundant, such as Patagonia, Oakley, Under Armour, Tommy Bahama, and more. There are currently 2 other stores; one at the amusement park, and another near the Regal Beagle called the bridge store. No self-respecting visitor to Okoboji leaves without visiting one of their stores.

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Milford

Pike's Point State Park

Pike's Point State Park in West Lake Okoboji

Pike's Point is located at 15973 213th Ave, Spirit Lake, IA on beautiful West Lake Okoboji. It is one of the largest parks in the Iowa Great Lakes, and provides for all kinds of activities including fishing, swimming, bird watching etc. This park also has a rest room, and a beach. If coming by boat, one wants to be careful as the point extends far into the lake, and there is a warning buoy roughly 300 feet from the point of shore. In 2010, many trees here were uprooted because of some severe straight line winds during the storm that reaked havoc through the Iowa Great Lakes.

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in West Lake Okoboji

Taco House

One of a kind Authentic Mexican Cuisine right here in West Okoboji! A local favorite and rated five stars by visitors young and old. Be sure to put this as a favorite on your list of places to not miss when you are vacationing in the Lakes area. Close to Terrace Park so if you are feeling up for a small walk you may walk from Terrace Park to the Taco House.

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in West Okoboji

SUNNYVILLE

Info on SunnyVille and then insights in the City of Sunnyville category. Here provide insights on all things Sunnyville. Allow agents to Score points for their online profile by encouraging them to add content here which in turns adds content to the website.

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Algona

Cheap vs high end quality. A buyer's perspective.

Cheap vs high end quality.  A buyer's perspective. in The

Here's the scenario. You are building a house or remodeling your house. Material costs are up. Labor costs are up. You ask yourself, where can I save a buck? Before answering this question, you must be careful, especially if your home is located in an area where other quality homes are built, whether on the lake, off the lake, or in higher valued developments such as golf course developments, etc. Growing up in construction and with a plethora of new construction and remodels under my belt, let me share with you some of the easy things that your future buyers will recognize when they are looking for quality.
1. One of the first things buyers of higher end homes will look for is to determine if the owner used hollow core doors. It's an immediate sign that the seller was looking for ways to save money (where else then did they cut back that I can't see???)
2. The second most obvious is the counter tops. Did the sellers spend for a quality granite, quartz, or other hard surface, or was formica used?
3. The third item that might stick out is the cabinetry. Do the drawers have dovetail construction with hardwoods? Did they use "soft close" drawers? Are there pull outs for the pots and pans?
4. Flooring is an easy one also. Was laminate used, or is it engineered or hardwoods? Does the carpet convey a quality feel and plushness? Is there a nice thick pad underneath the carpet?
5. Though there are many other items to look at, cheap vs quality lighting and plumbing fixtures are probably the next major focus.

There is nothing wrong with with using lower cost materials, especially when trying to keep a project within budget, especially when trying to build more house for less money. Just be aware that most buyers looking to spend in excess of $300k for off lake homes and $500+ for East Lake chain homes, and $1M+ for West and Big Spirit will expect the very best materials and finishes.

SUNNYVILLE BAKERY

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in SunnyvilleAgent Insight on the Sunnyville Bakery in Sunnyville City

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Arnolds Park

Dry Dock

Dry Dock in Restaurants of the Iowa Great Lakes

The Dry Dock, connected to Four Season's Resort offers a simplified menu, but consistent delicious food. One of the few restaurants on West Lake Okoboji, the Dry Dock offers up legendary breakfasts, great lunches and dinners, and the local favorite Friday Night Fish Fry. Sit inside or out after arriving by foot, car, or boat.

WEST Algona

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Lakes Agent Insight Description of West Lake Rush Lake in the Lake Section of the Area Category

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Algona

EAST Algona

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Lakes Agent Insight Description of East Lake Rush Lake in the Lake Section of the Area Category.

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Algona

WEST Algona

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Lakes Agent Insight Description of West Lake Rush Lake in the Lake Section of the Area Category

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Algona

Other Team Members

Janie Eick - Real Estate Professional 65

Janie Eick

Real Estate Professional

 712.339.0574

 janie@sellboji.com

 S66795000

Licensed in Iowa.

Testimonials

Aaron was a great help for my husband and I, we were able to look at a few houses and put in aggressive offers with his help. We looked at 5 or 6 houses with him, and he had a pretty good idea of what we wanted. We had some issues with the bank on the first house we had an accepted offer on, and thankfully for the clause in our offer about financing we were able to back out of the house, due to the amount of money we needed to put down. Thanks to Aaron showing us a few houses, we determined one of the earlier houses we saw was perfect for us. Thanks again Aaron! We love it!

Derek and Jen

09 Oct, 2014 03:51 AM IST

Solid, honest, timely advice as to market, price and deal opportunities. I would recommend Aaron to anyone interested in buying or selling residential or commercial property in the Iowa Great Lakes area.

Ned S.

24 May, 2017 12:06 AM IST

Aaron was very professional and was willing to be available for us at odd times given we do not live in the area to see open houses. He also was very involved after the offer was accepted and until the sale was final on every step in the process to ensure it was a smooth transaction.

Ryan

03 Feb, 2017 11:29 PM IST

Aaron really listened to our wants and needs in our search for a lake home. He communicated in every step of the way. We always knew if we called him he would get back to us immediately. We felt that he was always looking out for our best interest. We would not hesitate to use Aaron again.

Jim and Pat

13 Feb, 2017 11:23 PM IST

Aaron Jones was a great introduction to this town and community. I was a first time home buyer so I had a TON of questions and he was very patient and answered them all for me. I would recommend Aaron to anyone new to the area!

Tommy

14 Feb, 2017 11:35 PM IST

Aaron made the normally stressful process of selling and buying a house very easy and straightforward. He was very knowledgeable and ALWAYS available to answer any of our questions. The electronic signature system in place made things very efficient. Our experience with RE/MAX was amazing and customer service was impeccable. I would highly recommend choosing Aaron Jones and RE/MAX for your real state needs in the Iowa Great Lakes.

Katie

14 Feb, 2017 11:37 PM IST

I have purchased a number of homes in my Lifetime, Aaron by far was the most up front and straight forward Real Estate Professional that I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. He responded quickly to any questions I had during the whole purchase process!

Mark

14 Feb, 2017 11:38 PM IST

Aaron was very easy to work with. He went above and beyond to make sure the deal on our new house went smoothly. We will definitely hire him as our Realtor again if ever the need should arise. We love our new house! Thanks Aaron for making the process go so smoothly.

Troy and Karina

14 Feb, 2017 11:38 PM IST

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(29 reviews on Zillow)
29 Recent Sales on Zillow

Herman is the best in the business I have been buying and selling houses in DFW for over 20 years and I have never had someone so detailed, informative, professional and results driven. He got more then I was asking for my house and sold it within a week. I will never use another realtor.

melissahaworth7

29 Oct, 2016

After another realtor failed to sell my home, Herman sold it in one weekend! He is extremely knowledgeable and strategic. I definitely recommend using Herman.

Kyndle Reiter

31 May, 2017

Herman is a hands on and easily accessible agent. He sold our house before it hit the market and above asking. Would highly recommend working with Herman.

allison aring

29 Nov, 2016

Herman possesses a knowledge of the local market second to none. After discussing the market and housing trends we were able to list and sell within a weekend. I believe that was entirely due to Herman’s recommendations in staging the house, excellent photographer, and spot in pricing. My wife and I enjoyed Herman’s honest and accurate advice throughout the process. If we ever need to buy or sell a home I would definitely use Herman again!

quinn pedigo

06 Nov, 2017

As first time home buyers, my husband and I lucked out when we found Herman Holt during our search for a real estate agent. We combed through various websites for reviews before finding Herman. Our goal was to ensure that we found someone that would help us find the home of our dreams and provide us the honest feedback we would need to make a sound financial decision for the biggest purchase of our lives. Other satisfied home buyers highly recommended Herman as a 380 corridor expert and trusted confidant. Herman not only lived up to this description but he went above and beyond to help us buy our home. Herman helped us though every step of the process and he was willing to work with us 7 days a week if needed to make sure we secured our home. Thanks to Herman, buying a home was a smooth and relatively easy process. Although we have already closed on our home, Herman remains a resource and trusted adviser to us.

Rebecca Corona

03 Oct, 2017

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, look no further than Herman Holt! Herman is an impeccable realtor who is well-versed in realty, is GREAT with communication, has tremendous marketing techniques, and best of all, knows how to get the job done! We could not have had a better experience with Herman. He made a very stressful situation, stress-free, which is quite hard to believe. For all your realty needs, contact Herman Holt! Thank you, Herman, for everything!

chelsea farrell89

23 Jun, 2016

When we contacted Herman, he came to our house ready to answer our questions about staying at our house or move to another one. He helped us sale the house and also found our new home, he was there when we needed him and helped us through out the transition. If you are planning of buying or selling your house he is the person to contact. You will not only find a Realtor but a friendship.

esmeraldaangulo

01 Feb, 2017

Mr. Holt is a great realtor! He is very knowledgeable, and takes the time to educate his clients. He keeps his clients best interests at heart during each phase of the process. Mr. Holt helped to make the transaction of both buying and selling a home extremely smooth. I don't plan on moving anytime soon, but if I needed a realtor again, he would definitely be the first person I call!

anume8507

21 Aug, 2017

If you need a professional, upfront and a person who will represent you and be on your side throughout the process wether you are buying or selling, Herman Holt is your guy.Highly recommended!

danay5

10 Jan, 2017

Herman made selling our home easy and profitable! We had family emergencies that came up during our selling process and Herman made sure all the details were taken care of.

busymom972

28 Nov, 2016