
Your Johnston Real Estate Connection
Get a positive, helpful partner for buying or selling a home:
- Trusted resource for answers about the process
- Innovative marketing strategies
- Expertise about neighborhood features
- Ability to target home searches
- Strong negotiation skills
- Support through the closing and beyondI feel that my educational background and prior work experience contribute to my success in Real Estate.
- EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Music-Coe College
Master of Arts in Educational Counseling-University of Iowa
Post Graduate studies in Educational Administration-University of Northern Iowa - EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATIONAL--Teacher and Counselor for 34 years
MILITARY:--Veteran of U.S. Army Signal Corps
BUSINESS:Rental property owner and manager-Owner of construction company-Interior and exterior paint contractor
I look forward to meeting you and working with you. - You may call or email me at any time.
Communities Served
Recent Sales

$435,000
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Urbandale, IA
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$295,000
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Knoxville, IA
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$289,000
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Pleasantville, IA
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$310,000
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Clive, IA
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3 Tips for a Higher Home Appraisal
It may seem that homebuyers and sellers don't agree on much, but they share one important concern: that the transaction is successful. This comradery is never more evident than during the appraisal process. It's only natural, since the results of the appraisal can send the deal spiraling out of control.
Appraisers take into account many factors when determining the worth of a home. While some of these, such as location, can't be helped, there are things a homeowner can do to ensure that the home is appraised for maximum value.
1. Information is King
Appraisers don't spend a lot of time in the home. In fact, Brian Coes…