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 (8)

$849,000

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

  220125

 N/A

 N/A

  367,210


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

$474,900

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

  231382

 3

 3

  1,465


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

$459,000

Status: Active
2221 33rd Street, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  231380

 N/A

 N/A

  4,000


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

$444,900

Status: Active
290 240th Avenue #62, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  240044

 3

 2

  1,155


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

$424,900

Status: Active
290 240th Avenue #126, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  240029

 3

 2

  1,155


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

$399,000

Status: Active Contingent-No Show
1006 Emerald Hills Drive, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  230859

 3

 2

  1,376


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (123.475.4564)
Open House Price Decreased Active Contingent-No Show

$294,900

Status: Pending
22823 Horse Creek Lane, Milford, IA 51351

  231081

 N/A

 N/A

  5,400


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

$214,900

Status: Active Contingent-No Show
411 Okoboji Avenue, Milford, IA 51351

  231361

 4

 2

  2,462


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (123.475.4564)
Active Contingent-No Show

Area Insights

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

"The Bridge"

"The Bridge" has been referred to by the Wharf Bridge, the Kentucky Fried Chicken Bridge, the bridge connecting East and West, among other names. In the good old days, this was actually a draw bridge converted to the current permanent structure. In the 90's when the 3 lane was installed, there was talk about removing the bridge and making some dr... astic changes. All in all, the base of the bridge remained, and the upper structure was improved. I remember as a kid jumping off the bridge, and fishing on and under the bridge. In fact, an unforgettable memory I have is when I was fishing with my cousin and I casted out trying to reach the opposite corner of the bridge with my lure. In mid air, a pigeon flew and the timing was so great that my line wrapped around the pigeon, and the pigeon went into the water. I reeled it up and had caught a pigeon. My cousin then decided to hold this pigeon inside the front of his coat. We went to show people at Okoboji Boats what we had caught. When we got there, he opened his jacket, and the pigeon had pooped all over his white shirt.  Show More

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in West Lake 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

Terrace Park

Terrace Park is located in Brown's Bay on West Lake, Okoboji. It is one of the largest public beaches on West Lake and has entertained beach goers for many years. Next to Terrace Park is Boys Town out of Omaha, Nebraska. I remember as a kid spending entire days at terrace park, either riding bicycle or taking a moped (yes a moped) down to meet w... ith friends and playing king on the dock. In 2010, the morning after "the storm", Terrace Park was carnage. Boat were stacked on top of each other. Trees were uprooted, and hoists were tossed around. Boats and other water craft were found in Terrace Park that belonged to owners on the North end of West Lake.  Show More

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in West Lake Okoboji

"Turn-Over" Thermocline

Referred to locally as the lake turning over the thermocline is a feature of lakes with deep water. The water on the top of the lake changes temperature much more variably during the year. On West Lake, it can reach as much as 75 degrees in July while the water below, greater than 35 or 40 feet deep is relatively stable around 45 degrees. In the ... fall and early winter, the top strata of the lake will cool to below 45 degrees, and then because it becomes denser, it will "sink" below the lower strata, thus, displacing it and making the lake "turn-over". In the deepest part of West Lake (near the 136ft mark), no light is availble, and hence little life is known whether fish or plant. Typically questions are raised as to why the surface water gets dirty for a short period of time in the fall, this this is the standard answer.  Show More

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in West Lake Okoboji

Haywards Bay

Haywards Bay in West Lake Okoboji

Haywards Bay on West Lake Okoboji boasts low approaches and one of the few areas on West Lake to offer sand beaches. Renowned for the "bay of the flags", you will know you are in Haywards bay because of the all the American flags on the end of the docks. Fishing is great in Haywards Bay and the sunsets are one in a million. To get to Haywards Ba... y by car, one would drive the east side of the lake on Lakeshore Dr.  Show More

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in West Lake Okoboji

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 a... s 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.  Show More

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Okoboji

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 f... ar 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.  Show More

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in West Lake Okoboji

Beware the (I'll get your home sold in a week) agent

Beware the (I'll get your home sold in a week) agent in The

I hear this one all the time from prospects looking to list their house. "Well, agent xyz told us that if we listed with her, she'd have it sold in a week." This would fall into the category of "If it sounds too good to be true, the probably is." The majority of agents are not going to make this claim, but rather will give you an honest market an... alysis, inform you as to how weak or strong the market is, especially the market in which your home resides, and present the objective facts. A good agent will then lay out an effective marketing plan, where the majority of the focus should be on "online marketing". Be careful to not get caught up in empty promises, reduced commissions, and being talked in to lowering your price below market value (unless you must have a quick sale). The key to choosing a good listing agent is to objectively determine who is going to provide you the best opportunity to sell your home. Will your listing agent also aggressively work to find buyers, or will they just list your home and wait for another agent to do the work.  Show More

The Family Diner

The Family Diner in Spirit Lake

The Family Diner is Spirit Lake, IA is a local favorite! They offer up a large portion for small money, but whether you come early or late you may be in for a wait. With homemade bread and the largest sausage patty you have seen, The Family Diner is consistently delicious. They are open only for breakfast and lunch and closed two days a week. In...  my former career at Stylecraft, the family diner was definately a favorite when our friends would visit from North Carolina. They were always inpressed with the bread and rolls and corn beef hash.  Show More

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Spirit Lake

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 very patient with us as we looked at lakeside property in the East Okoboji Lake area and then changed our minds to find something off the lake. Always prompt in...  responding to our requests to view properties. He helped us through a roof matter on the house we ended up purchasing. We felt the process went very well from beginning to end.  Show More

Dave and Carol

12 Apr, 2017 10:26 AM CDT

We have bought and sold 4 houses over the years. Buying and Selling a house can be a frustrating experience with many ups/downs along the way. Not to mention the emotiona... l part that can be experienced throughout the process. We found Aaron to be: a good listener and ask questions to understand our needs, did a nice job of helping us put everything into perspective when those unexpected things came up throughout the process which his insight and/or suggestions on how to move forward were very helpful, his understanding of the process and what needs to be done by when helped to make the experience less stressful and completed in a timely manner too.  Show More

Brett and Danelle

12 Apr, 2017 10:27 AM CDT

Aaron was very patient with us as we looked at lakeside property in the East Okoboji Lake area and then changed our minds to find something off the lake. Always prompt in...  responding to our requests to view properties. He helped us through a roof matter on the house we ended up purchasing. We felt the process went very well from beginning to end  Show More

Willy

13 Apr, 2017 09:11 AM CDT

Great representation when purchasing a home especially for first time home buyers. Also, had first hand knowledge of the area which assisted in the initial offer price wh... ich gave us piece of mind knowing we wouldn't be over assessed value.  Show More

Willy W.

19 Apr, 2017 08:40 AM CDT

Aaron Jones (RE/MAX of Okoboji) did an exemplary job of marketing, and promotion. From start to finish he was very responsive, kind, and a constant professional. I look f... orward to the opportunity to work with Aaron and the RE/MAX Team again.  Show More

Tom D.

22 May, 2017 09:17 AM CDT

We had a smooth transaction with Aaron and his crew. We were dealing with a relocation company on the sellers end that caused some issues but everything worked out quickl... y. Would recommend Aaron as your realtor.  Show More

Beth S.

24 May, 2017 12:04 PM CDT

Aaron was honest and professional. Didn't spend a lot of time looking at places we weren't interested in. Also had to deal with a relocation company on the sellers end wh... ich complicated things, but he got the job done.  Show More

Kendall S.

26 May, 2017 11:56 AM CDT

"Karen and I have worked with Aaron on one other occasion and from the first meeting each time he understood our plans and needs. Aaron gives good, timely information and...  advice without any hard sell or pressure and just allows the buying and selling process to happen. I would highly recommend Aaron and his team at RE/MAX to sell your home or to assist you in finding a new home."  Show More

Dave C.

07 Jun, 2017 09:26 AM CDT
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Reviews On Zillow

(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.  Show More

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 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!  Show More

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 review... s 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.  Show More

Rebecca Corona
03 Oct, 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 p... rocess. 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!  Show More

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 g... uy.Highly recommended!  Show More

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 o... f.  Show More

busymom972
28 Nov, 2016

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

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!  Show More

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.  Show More

esmeraldaangulo
01 Feb, 2017