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

$1,985,000

Status: Active
24610 140th Street, Orleans, IA 51360

  230286

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 5

  3,951


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (123.456.7890)
Built in 2023 Price Decreased

$1,298,000

Status: Pending
24282 182Nd Street, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  230627

 3

 2

  1,954


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (123.456.7890)
Pending

$975,000

Status: Active
13155 253rd Avenue, Orleans, IA 51360

  230757

 3

 3

  2,037


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (123.456.7890) & RE/MAX CONCEPTS, TAMMY HECKART (123.456.7890)
New Listing

$875,000

Status: Active
86 HWY 9, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  220125

 N/A

 N/A

  367,210


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (123.456.7890)

$818,500

Status: Pending
1605 Chalstroms Beach Road #204, Okoboji, IA 51355

  230587

 3

 2

  1,773


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (123.456.7890)
Pending

Area Insights

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

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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 Find more about 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 Alton Find more about Alton

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.

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AmericInn

AmericInn in Okoboji

AmericInn Lodge & Suites is centrally located in Okoboji on beautiful Brooks National Golf Course. This hotel offers 61 guest rooms all with 32' flat screen televisions and plush top beds. There are a variety of different room types are available.....fireplace, whirlpool tub, patio or balcony. They offer a free hot home-style breakfast such as waffles, sausage, eggs or biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit, yogurt and more! Enjoy the heated swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna or soak up the sun on one of the three patios. AmericInn offers an affordable option to tourists, especially in the summer. It is also conveniently located just off the trail system in Okoboji.

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Okoboji Find more about Okoboji Learn More Here

Bridges Bay Resort

Bridges Bay Resort in East Lake Okoboji

Bridges Bay Resort is built on the land purchased a few years prior which used to be owned by the Nielsen family of Arnolds Park. This huge complex consists of a hotel, 3 condo buildings (a 4th is under construction), and over 100 vacation cabins. A popular part of the resort is the indoor waterpark that cabin and condo owners have access to, but also, so does the public for a fee. Braccos is a fantastic summertime restaurant and bar which is frequented by boat, by car, and by foot, especially from the owners of the condos and cabins. All of the units at Bridges Bay have an opportunity for a boat hoist, and it is an extremely popular destination for out of towners looking for a vacation spot in Okoboji. Because Bridges Bay is not within the city limits, many owners utilize property management companies to help them rent their units by the day, week, and month. I've personally sold and shown many condo and cabin units and would be delighted to help.

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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 Alton Find more about Alton

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 Find more about Algona

Testimonials

Aaron was very accommodating on the weekend we wanted to look at properties. He was very, very helpful is helping us with storage of our belongings before moving date. I will definitely recommend Aaron.

Karen

14 Feb, 2017 12:29 PM CST

Aaron was very responsive to our needs. we made a very serious offer and we wanted it expedited for a 24 hour turnaround and accepted offer. Friendly and professional mannerisms. we would definitely use him again.

Janine

14 Feb, 2017 12:31 PM CST

We looked at a couple of places and Aaron was very quick to respond to both parties. The condos were always within my price range and the real estate company. Helped contact the owner about a broken garbage disposal. Aaron is a super friendly guy and was a pleasure to work with I would recommend him to anyone.

Kyle

14 Feb, 2017 12:31 PM CST

We purchased our life long dream Lake Home with Aaron Jones and we couldn't have been happier with the job he did. Aaron was always available to us and throughout the entire process he was professional, knowledgeable of the area and history, and trustworthy. He took the time to understand our needs and really get to know us. We both felt so comfortable with Aaron after our first meeting. He took the time to understand what we were looking for in a lake home and did not try to sell us something we did not want. Aaron followed up with us and kept us on track. No matter what happens in the future, Aaron is on go to person and we can't be any happier.

Dick

14 Feb, 2017 12:32 PM CST

Aaron was very knowledgeable and helpful. He was willing to work around our schedule and answered all communication promptly! He was an asset in our purchase.

Theresa

14 Feb, 2017 12:33 PM CST

Aaron and Kymm were an incredible asset to selling our home. They came and did a thorough walk-through and provided us with realistic tips to stage and prep the house, as well as an honest value and listing price. They were upfront about their commissions (which were very reasonable) and answered every question we had about the process. They provided us with ample time to prepare for showings, and kept us in the loop about comments potential buyers made so we could adjust staging and consider offers seriously. When it came time to negotiate with a buyer, they provided clear, easy to understand explanations of the legal details and were genuinely interested in facilitating the sale with us in mind first

Trish

14 Feb, 2017 12:38 PM CST

We have had great success over the years with Aaron on helping us not only sell our house but purchasing a new house as well. He has been a long time resident in the Okoboji area and really has the knowledge to help you find what you are really looking for. Our last house we purchased with him it was a great experience we totally put 100 percent of our trust in him and we couldn't be any happier with the results! Aaron is a very hard worker and 100 percent committed to his clients.. So in the future when you are looking for a realtor and want things to go smooth please call Aaron Jones with RE/MAX you wont be disappointed.

Keith

14 Feb, 2017 12:39 PM CST

Aaron was very helpful in our pursuit of a new home. He went the extra mile finding us a home that was not even listed on the market. He also was able to sell our existing home in a week.

Jason

14 Feb, 2017 12:40 PM CST