Serving Greater Central Iowa
20+
Years of
Excellence
Who We Are
Built on a Foundation of Knowledge
Before Jon and Amy ever showed a home, they were building them. Their careers began in residential construction, where they gained an intimate understanding of what goes into every wall, roof, and foundation of a home.
When they transitioned to real estate, they brought that builder's perspective with them. Suddenly, home inspections weren't just formalities they were opportunities to truly evaluate a property's quality, longevity, and value.
Today, Build Smart Iowa stands as a unique brokerage where construction expertise meets real estate excellence. Whether you're buying an existing home or navigating the complexities of new construction, we provide guidance that goes far deeper than the average Realtor.
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Our Values
What Drives Us
Build Smart Iowa was born from the belief that great real estate professionals need to truly understand what makes a great home from the foundation up.
Integrity
We believe in transparent communication and honest guidance throughout every transaction.
Expertise
Our dual background in real estate and construction gives us unmatched industry knowledge.
Client-First
Your goals are our priority. We tailor every strategy to your unique situation and timeline.
Construction Knowledge
We inspect with a builder's eye, ensuring quality and value in every property we represent.
What Central Iowa Families Are Saying
Don't take our word for it. Here's what real families across Waukee, Des Moines, and Central Iowa say about working with us.
5.0 — All 5-star reviews
"Jon was absolutely invaluable when we built our custom home. His background as a builder meant he caught things during construction that we never would have noticed. We felt truly protected."
"As empty nesters, we wanted to downsize into a beautiful new home without the stress. Jon and Amy made the entire experience seamless. They knew every detail and answered every question we had."
"We were buying with another builder and a friend recommended we use Jon as our Realtor. Best decision we made. He reviewed our contract and negotiated upgrades we didn't even know to ask for."
"From lot selection to final walkthrough, Jon and Amy held our hand through every step. The quality of our home is exceptional and we couldn't be happier. Jon and Amy are the real deal."
"We looked at resale homes for months before a friend said call Jon and Amy. Within weeks we were under contract on a spec home that checked every single box. We wish we'd called sooner!"
"The expertise Jon brings as both a builder and a Realtor is truly unique. He knew exactly what to look for during our walkthrough and made sure the builder addressed every item. Highly recommend."
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Our Promise to You
We respond to every inquiry within 24 hours. Your new construction journey deserves attentive, expert guidance and that starts from the very first contact.
— Build Smart Iowa
Our Promise to You
We respond to every inquiry within 24 hours. Your new construction journey deserves attentive, expert guidance — and that starts from the very first contact.
— Build Smart Iowa
Central Iowa's trusted husband and wife team for new construction, home building, and full service real estate. We're Realtors. We're builders. We're in your corner.
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