“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.
Unique investment opportunity – former church in rural Marion County, Iowa. This former church building is positioned for opportunity and full of character. The building is 2004 square feet with a main floor, bell tower, and finished basement. The main floor is adorned with hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and stained-glass windows.
Historic 0.71-acre bare lot(s) at the former site of Bedford’s iconic sale barn, rich with local history. Located as the last lot on Main Street, this prime spot offers endless possibilities for commercial development. Cleared by the current owner, the lot can be sold as a whole or divided.
Do not miss the opportunity to own this golf course frontage lot within the sought-after River Ridge Development! Lot 12 is one of the last remaining lots in this new development neighborhood located just outside of Independence, Iowa along the River Ridge Golf Course.
Do not miss the opportunity to own this golf course frontage lot within the sought-after River Ridge Development! Lot 12 is one of the last remaining lots in this new development neighborhood located just outside of Independence, Iowa along the River Ridge Golf Course.
Build your dream home on this .47 acre lot with spectacular views. Would you like to live in the middle of a peaceful community, surrounded by trees, a large pond to fish or kayak? How about hitting 18-holes before lunch or after work? Then this is the perfect building lot for you. Come join the Oakland Acres community. This community has it's own city park, ponds and is self governed.
Step into a piece of history with this captivating 2-story home, originally built in 1895. Offering timeless charm and endless potential, this home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom on the upper level. The main level includes a convenient laundry/mudroom, a well-sized kitchen, a living room and dining room that offer ample space for gatherings or quiet relaxation.
Have you ever thought about opening a bait shop close to Lake Wapello? What about a greenhouse/bait shop? The possibilities are endless with this property! This greenhouse was built in 2020 with heated concrete floors in the front entrance ready to be hooked up and utilized.
This residential walkout building lot located in Baxter is ready for your dream home today! The charming and growing community of Baxter is a short commute to Bondurant, Altoona, Ames, Ankeny, Marshalltown, Newton and the Des Moines Metro.
