“I really believe in doing the right thing. Ethics matter. Do the right thing for yourself, your family, your co-workers, your friends, and your clients. Always.”
Cheri has always found real estate intriguing. In fact, even as a young woman living in California, Cheri loved the idea of making someone’s dreams come true by helping them find a home they cherish.
But life had other plans: Cheri and her husband Stan had three children, and being a stay-at-home mom felt like her calling. School beckoned once the kids were older, so Cheri decided to pursue an AA degree through Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. Her determination and hard work paid off early: Cheri was offered a job at Land O’ Lakes before she could even graduate. The position led to several other jobs in the farming industry, but soon Cheri realized that her early morning schedule left her with valuable extra time on her hands. Not one to sit idle, Cheri moved forward with what she’s always wanted to do.
She became a real estate agent.
After 2 years of selling homes with another company, Cheri joined RE/MAX Partners in early 2014. Although she still considers herself a lake property expert and enjoyed selling property in the area — “It’s easy to sell what you love,” she says — Cheri maintains that her introduction to her current team made all the difference in how she felt about the industry as a whole.
“I knew what the real estate industry should look like, how it should be. But it was RE/MAX Partners’ commitment to values and ethics that really made me feel like I was home,” Cheri enthuses. “Matt [Karjalahti] isn’t just my boss. He’s a real leader who offers us guidance, incredible training, and a true team atmosphere. To sum it all up, we’re family.”
When Cheri isn’t enjoying her Holiday Lake home with Stan and their black Lab Molly (as well as doting on her 9 grandchildren), she’s offering Grinnell and its surrounding areas her real estate expertise and loving every second of it.
If your family is looking for a new place to call home and wants an agent who puts them first, call Cheri at 515-210-2668.
Guthrie County, Iowa Online-Only Auction - Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 22nd, 2025! I"m pleased to present 80 acres m/l situated just west of Guthrie Center, Iowa in Section 2 of Baker Township, Guthrie County, Iowa. The farmland tract includes 75.20 FSA cropland acres.
For sale by bids - contact agent for more information. This 25.25-acre residential acreage in Marion County, Iowa offers a blend of country living and income potential. The five-bedroom split-level home, built in 1964, features central air, propane heat, and a finished basement, complemented by a two-car attached garage.
00 County Highway S56 Highway, Russell, Iowa 50238
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Wayne County, Iowa Online Only Auction - Bidding concludes Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 3:00 PM! Presenting 32.70 acres m/l of Wayne County, Iowa land located just one mile south of the Lucas-Wayne County line along the west side of County Highway S56. This combination tract offers a mix of hardwood timber and 17.69 FSA cropland acres carrying a CSR2 of 40.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at 10 AM! I'm pleased to be representing Patricia I. Anderson Estate in the sale of their family farm, located just east of Rippey, Iowa, and northwest of Perry, Iowa. The farm consists of 160 acres m/l and will be offered as two individual 80-acre tracts.
02 County Highway E57 & X Avenue, Rippey, Iowa 50235
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Tract 2 consists of 80 acres m/l with an estimated 76.33 FSA cropland acres and a CSR2 soil rating of 86.1. Prominent soil types include highly productive Clarion loam, Webster clay loam, and Nicollet loam. Access to the farm is from the west off X Avenue. The farm is located just east of Rippey, Iowa in Section 12 of Washington Township, Greene County, Iowa.
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Tract 1 consists of 80 acres m/l that are nearly all tillable with an estimated 78.15 FSA cropland acres and a CSR2 soil rating of 86.3. Prominent soil types include highly productive Canisteo clay loam, Clarion loam, and Nicollet loam. Access to the farm is from the north off paved County Highway E57/290th Street.
Clarke County, Iowa Online Only Auction - Bidding will conclude Thursday, May 29th, 2025, 5:00 P.M. CST!
Representing The Estate of Stanley Comer in the sale of 50.52 acres m/l of prime farmland nestled between Osceola and Murray in Clarke County, Iowa. This high-quality tillable farmland is strategically positioned, offering great potential for farmers looking to expand their operations.
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a picturesque 6.065 m/l acre acreage site featuring a spacious, character-filled 2-story farmhouse, multiple outbuildings, and room to grow—all just minutes from North Liberty, Iowa. The property is being offered through a No-Reserve Online Auction. The online bidding is LIVE and will end at 4:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, May 21st.
Guthrie County, Iowa Online-Only Auction - Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 22nd, 2025! I'm pleased to present 80 acres m/l situated just west of Guthrie Center, Iowa in Section 2 of Baker Township, Guthrie County, Iowa.
The farmland tract includes 75.20 FSA cropland acres.
Now available for lease, this versatile retail commercial space offers prime visibility right on the edge of downtown Des Moines’ south side. Built in 1959 and situated on a 0.224-acre lot, the building features a spacious open layout ideal for a variety of business uses, along with one bathroom and two private office rooms.
We are pleased to represent Rick Williams and Cindy Miller with the auction of their family farm located in the northeast corner of Corydon, Iowa. The Seller’s late parents, Jerry and Virginia Williams, operated this farm as a top-notch horse breeding and training facility for many years in the Corydon area.
