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

$1,950,000

Status: Pending
2612 Manhattan Boulevard, Wahpeton, IA 51351

  230987

 2

 2

  1,396


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Pending

$1,375,000

Status: Active
16392 255th Street #A, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  231121

 5

 5

  3,690


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Built in 2024 New Listing

$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 (712.320.9442)
Price Decreased

$674,900

Status: Active
2606 Center Lake Drive, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  230823

 4

 4

  2,576


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Price Decreased

$644,900

Status: Pending
179 Highway 71 #3, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  230992

 3

 3

  2,060


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Pending

Area Insights

Cheap vs high end quality. A buyer's perspective.

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Here's the scenario. You are building a house or remodeling your house. Material costs are up. Labor costs are up. You ask yourself, where can I save a buck? Before answering this question, you must be careful, especially if your home is located in an area where other quality homes are built, whether on the lake, off the lake, or in higher valued developments such as golf course developments, etc. Growing up in construction and with a plethora of new construction and remodels under my belt, let me share with you some of the easy things that your future buyers will recognize when they are looking for quality.
1. One of the first things buyers of higher end homes will look for is to determine if the owner used hollow core doors. It's an immediate sign that the seller was looking for ways to save money (where else then did they cut back that I can't see???)
2. The second most obvious is the counter tops. Did the sellers spend for a quality granite, quartz, or other hard surface, or was formica used?
3. The third item that might stick out is the cabinetry. Do the drawers have dovetail construction with hardwoods? Did they use "soft close" drawers? Are there pull outs for the pots and pans?
4. Flooring is an easy one also. Was laminate used, or is it engineered or hardwoods? Does the carpet convey a quality feel and plushness? Is there a nice thick pad underneath the carpet?
5. Though there are many other items to look at, cheap vs quality lighting and plumbing fixtures are probably the next major focus.

There is nothing wrong with with using lower cost materials, especially when trying to keep a project within budget, especially when trying to build more house for less money. Just be aware that most buyers looking to spend in excess of $300k for off lake homes and $500+ for East Lake chain homes, and $1M+ for West and Big Spirit will expect the very best materials and finishes.

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Boulders Inn

Boulders Inn and Suites promises to make your Okoboji vacation comfortable and relaxing. This new hotel just south of Emerald Hills golf course between Milford and Arnolds Park offers 40 rooms with suites to meet your individual needs. One of the best things about Boulders Inn is that it is within walking distance of the Taco House. For some of you, I know that can be a big deal!

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Miller's Bay

Miller's Bay in West Lake Okoboji

Miller's Bay, on the west side of West Lake is a popular spot for boaters in the summer to just go chill out, throw an anchor, and relax. On the weekends, this bay is filled with boats tied up to each other offering families the opportunity to have the kids swim, or you might find a bunch of party animals chugging beers and enjoying the summer sun. Either way, everyone is having a great time, and so if you are out and about, just know that Millers Bay is where boaters go in the summer to be where the party is at.

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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 Bay by car, one would drive the east side of the lake on Lakeshore Dr.

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WEST Algona

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WEST Algona

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The Three Sons

The Three Sons in Milford

Founded in 1960, the Three Sons has been a staple of Milford, IA retail. From Herman and Emil Richter, owners, was born the University of Okoboji, a ficticious university that calls the entire Iowa Great Lakes the campus of the U of O. Part of the experience of shopping the three sons, if walking the old battered floors, and taking a trip upstairs for half price, plus a buck. Brands you would expect in Milford Iowa are abundant, such as Patagonia, Oakley, Under Armour, Tommy Bahama, and more. There are currently 2 other stores; one at the amusement park, and another near the Regal Beagle called the bridge store. No self-respecting visitor to Okoboji leaves without visiting one of their stores.

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"The Tressle"

"The Tressle" bridge used to carry the old railroad that traversed the area. Now the tressle is home to some of the areas best fishing. Served as a hot spot for fisherman, and a trail for walkers and bikers, the tressle is a classic structure of the Okobojis. We spent days jumping off of the tressle doing cannonballs, preachers, flips and the like. I know in my life my friends and I have caught literally tens of thousands of crappie and blue gill off the tressle bridge.

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"The Harbor"

The harbor is a man made inlet located on the north end of West Lake. A board walk surrounds the harbor and this is one of the most tranquil parts of the lake. Homeowners in the harbor have a more affordable way to have access to West Lake, and still get to enjoy the clean waters West Lake has to offer. Homes in the Harbor typically range from about $350k to as much as $700k.

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SUNNYVILLE

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Testimonials

Market expertise and patience with us were the biggest selling point for us. Aaron worked with us, pointing out pluses and minuses to each property, providing us with addition details that helped us make a wise purchase, he is the only realtor you need in the lakes area.

Deanna R.

11 Sep, 2018 10:41 AM CDT

Aaron is very well connected and extremely knowledgeable of the lakes area real estate market. As a result we were able to quickly establish a listing price which both seller and buyer could agree. Accordingly, our property sold the day after it was listed at full asking price.

Todd O.

24 Sep, 2018 08:56 AM CDT

Aaron is an extremely knowledgeable realtor and is easy to work with. He was very helpful in guiding us through a process that was new to us and helping us make informed and wise decisions along the way. I would highly recommend working with Aaron as a realtor, he puts his clients first and is there every step of the way.

Katie N.

26 Sep, 2018 09:12 AM CDT

Aaron was very professional and friendly from start to finish. He was able to answer questions and provide guidance when needed. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Todd N.

26 Sep, 2018 11:49 AM CDT

I am a first time home buyer. Aaron helped me through the process and made it simple to follow along and get it all done. He was able to work with my odd work schedule. It was an enjoyable process in the end.

Shane L.

16 Oct, 2018 01:38 PM CDT

We were extremely satisfied with Aaron as a realtor. Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. He did a great job of selling our condo promptly while meeting our financial goals. Would definitely recommend Aaron.

Deanna C.

18 Oct, 2018 01:09 PM CDT

Aaron worked so fast and efficiently to close on the house for us. His office staff, (Beth you are the best) is also amazing and they went above and beyond to answer questions and do some legwork since we are out of state buyers. I will not hesitate to use Aaron and his team for future transactions in the Lakes area. Thank you!

Amber L.

08 Nov, 2018 11:41 AM CST

Aaron was very helpful and patient throughout the entire process. He answered every question, and responded very quickly to messages. He was proactive in finding homes which met my search criteria. Aaron always gave me candid feedback... and went above and beyond to assist... whether it was showings, returning calls, obtaining information or facilitating the sale. Great experience. Thanks, Aaron!

Maria C.

07 Dec, 2018 01:35 PM CST