Buying a home is such an exciting time; I love to work with people to find the perfect home for them.  I have worked with first-time buyers, empty nesters, relocations, rental properties; I can assist you with whatever possibilities that you would like to explore.

Selling a home requires its own skill set.  From pricing the home correctly, marketing it creatively and negotiating the sale, there is a lot involved in selling your home.  Please talk to me about how I can help this process move as quickly and smoothly as possible for you.  I will maximize technology to expose your home to the greatest number of buyers.  Let me know if you would you like to receive a free Comparative Market Analysis of your home.

Memberships and Certifications:
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) - Only 4% of all REALTORS have earned the CRS designation. 
Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
Green Designation, National Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Iowa Association of Realtors
Central Iowa Board of Realtors
Multiple Listing Service
Ames Chamber of Commerce

My Family
I have been in Ames for 15 years, plus 4 years previously as a student.  My husband Randy and I feel that Ames has been a good place to raise our three daughters.  We have also lived in Texas and Ohio.


My Interests
My favorite way to spend leisure time is with family and friends.  I enjoy reading and Book Club, gardening, travelling, and ISU football games.  For vacations, I like to explore new places, especially national parks; my favorite is Glacier National Park in Montana.  That is one reason why I have made the decision to be as 'green' as possible.  I drive a Prius and use geothermal heating and cooling in my home.  I do whatever I can to live in a more earth-friendly way.