Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Iowa City Real Estate Partner
Urban Acres is a member-owned real estate firm serving the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Corridor. Founded in 2015, we prioritize client needs through a community-focused approach, combining local expertise with a team-oriented methodology. Our agents, many of whom are Iowa natives or long-term residents, leverage deep market knowledge to assist with residential and commercial real estate transactions.We emphasize transparency, personalized service, and reinvesting in local communities through partnerships and volunteer efforts. With over 60 agents and support staff, we maintain a proven track record as the region's top real estate agency.
Services
Home buying
Home selling
Commercial real estate
Property management
New construction sales
Land transactions
Investment properties
Relocation services
Market analysis
Transaction coordination
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We are Iowa's first and only member-owned real estate firm
- Our agents have decades of combined local market expertise
- We reinvest in communities through local partnerships and volunteerism
- Proven track record as #1 real estate agency in the region
- 60+ agents provide comprehensive support for all real estate needs
Services
Home Buying
Urban Acres simplifies home buying with personalized guidance through every step. Our agents leverage local market expertise to help clients find properties matching their lifestyle needs in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Corridor. We provide comprehensive support from initial search to closing.
Home Selling
Maximize your home's value with our strategic marketing approach. Urban Acres agents utilize extensive networks and digital tools to attract qualified buyers while providing expert negotiation and transaction management services for Iowa homeowners.
Commercial Real Estate
Our commercial specialists handle property transactions for businesses and investors. We offer market analysis, site selection, and negotiation services for commercial properties across the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Corridor with personalized attention to business needs.
New Construction Sales
Specializing in new construction and development projects, our team connects buyers with premier builders and guides them through the custom home-building process. We provide expert representation for both developers and homebuyers in new construction transactions.
Community Involvement
As community-minded agents, we reinvest in local areas through volunteer work and partnerships. Our team actively participates in community events and supports local organizations, maintaining strong connections that benefit both residents and real estate clients.
People
Haley Van Erdewyk
Manager of Office Operations
Haley coordinates office operations with over 10 years of real estate experience, ensuring smooth transactions and efficient support for agents and clients across the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Corridor.
Cari Kaut
Closing Director
Cari oversees closing operations with extensive knowledge of real estate transactions, managing the closing process for hundreds of properties annually while maintaining high client satisfaction standards.
Jenn Lee
Closing Coordinator
Jenn provides expert closing coordination, leveraging her decade of real estate experience to ensure timely and accurate transaction completions for Urban Acres clients in eastern Iowa markets.
Steff Agnew
Closing & Office Support Coordinator
Steff supports both office operations and closing processes, bringing organizational expertise to facilitate seamless real estate transactions for Urban Acres' growing client base.
Claire King
Office Administrative Assistant
Claire manages administrative operations with a focus on client service, supporting Urban Acres' team through efficient office management and customer communication coordination.
Questions
What real estate services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial real estate services including home buying/selling, new construction sales, land transactions, investment property management, and commercial property solutions.
Do you work outside the Iowa City area?
Yes, we serve the entire Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Corridor including Coralville, North Liberty, Cedar Rapids, Solon, and surrounding communities across eastern Iowa.
Are your agents local experts?
Our team includes Iowa natives and long-term residents with deep market knowledge, many having lived in the area for decades and actively participating in local communities.
How do you market properties?
We use MLS listings, 40+ real estate websites, social media marketing, virtual tours, and our extensive local network to maximize property exposure for sellers.
What makes you different from other agencies?
As Iowa's first member-owned real estate firm, we combine local expertise with community investment, offering personalized service through our team of 60+ agents and support staff.
Do you offer online tools for home buyers?
Yes, we provide a home search app, property comparison tools, and online account access for tracking listings and transaction progress in real time.
