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We believe that real estate is more than just a transaction. As REALTORs® with CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate, we build our business by referral, and therefore our goal is to provide every home buyer and seller in Iowa with an extraordinary experience that puts people before sales.
Closing the sale matters, but more important is having a trusted advisor in your corner who has your back every step of the way and is able to keep you safe from potential pitfalls.
Reach out if you want to talk about selling your home, buying a property, investing in real estate, or learning more about your local community.
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“Jason was a very reliable and dependable to answer any question or issue with regards to house or the property we were interested in. A true professional you can count throughout the whole process from beginning to end. We give him our warmest thanks and best wishes for his continued success in this business.”
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“Working with Jason Mickelson was an excellent experience from start to finish. He was professional, knowledgeable, and always had my best interests in mind while helping me purchase my new home in the Ankeny area. Jason took the time to understand what I wanted, offered valuable insights about the market, and stayed patient and proactive throughout the process. What stood out most was his honesty—when it came time to sell my previous home in another area, he advised me to list it with a local agent so I could get a better price, even though he wouldn’t benefit personally. That advice ended up earning me significantly more on the sale. His integrity and commitment to doing what’s right are rare. I’m very happy with my new home and would highly recommend Jason to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Ames, Ankeny, or Des Moines areas.”
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“Jason was great to work with on the purchase of 712 Duff Ave. He even took personal/weekend time to work with us as well! Great employee for Century 21 to have!”
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“Jason was very attentive and manuevered his day to take care of my needs. When asked questions he found the answers. It was a very seemless and easy buying experience. He did an outstanding job negotiating the best price. I would Highly recommend working with Jason and his team.”
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“No matter the weather — rain, wind, or snow — he always showed up to house viewings without hesitation. Most of the time, he arrived early. During the showings, he is very thorough and attentive to every detail. When it came time to submit an offer, even under tight deadlines, he worked late into the night to ensure we could submit on time. He is extremely patient, informative and always responded promptly 24/7.”
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“Jason is by far the best realtor we've ever worked with hands down. I trust him completely and will recommend him to everyone I know/meet who are looking for a great realtor.”
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“Jason was fantastic to work with and made the sale of our home and the purchase of a new home seam less. I will recommend him to anyone selling or buying a home.”
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“Hands down, THE BEST! Jason went above and beyond time and time again! His kindness is authentic and his knowledge is superb. If I ever buy a house again, he will be THE AGENT I TRUST without a doubt!! THANK YOU, JASON! You have my appreciation. P.S. Thanks for weathering my passionate responses, sincerely!”
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“If you're buying or selling, Jason will get it done. He's friendly, professional and communicates well throughout the entire process.”
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“Jason's attention to detail and ability to communicate important information in a timely manner made the entire process smoother as a first time homeowner. My partner and I were very grateful to have his support and experience with purchasing a home. Would strongly recommend him to any person looking to buy a home in the Des Moines metro.”
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“Thank you to Jason and Megan for your assistance in the purchase of our new home!”
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“I can't recommend Jason enough! Very personable and professional and made the stressful process of selling a home so much easier!!”
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“I've worked with Jason on two home purchases and a sale as well as viewing multiple properties prior to those purchases. Jason is fantastic to work with and we were very pleased with all three deals! He's a straight shooter and has great attention to detail. Great realtor and a great guy, he'd be my first call if we considered making another home sale/purchase in the future.”
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“We connected with Jason Mickelson through Zillow. We had two properties to sell and one to buy. Jason, from day one, was very commited. Even while on vacation he took the time to deal with everything going on in this process. His knowledge, communication and commitment are great. Would recommend to anyone.”
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“Jason worked with us for a long time during a difficult time in the market as a buyer. He listened and understood our criteria and worked hard to meet that. He gave outside-the-box suggestions and provided expertise in crafting an offer that worked well for us in the end. The network he's grown over the years allows him to find opportunities that others can't. I really enjoyed working with Jason.”
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“Jason was very upfront and honest with me when I was buying my first house. He listened to all my wants and need. He then sent me a bunch of houses that fit most or all of them. When it came time to buy the house he was very helpful when negotiating the price and terms of the purchase. I would strongly recommend Jason to anyone that wants to buy a house.”
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“I worked with Jason and his partner, Megan Avila. My experience was great! I went into it not expecting to find something right away, and 2 months later I was signing my closing documents. This was my first time buying a home, and they made this a smooth and easy experience. Would definitely recommend.”
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“Consummate professional, patient, and highly responsive. Willing to go the extra mile for his clients, discuss strategy, and get the best possible outcome for his clients.”
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“Megan was very personable and friendly! She was wonderful to work with. She advocated for us and helped us navigate our was through the journey of buying our new home. Would recommend!”
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“He is very knowlegable about the marketing.”
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“Excellent in customer service”
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“Jason saved us thousands of dollars with his negotiating skills.”
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“Megan Avila was fantastic to work with. She provided me with detailed information about the home buying process from start to finish. She was very patient in answering all of my questions and going through documents thoroughly to ensure I understood what I was agreeing to. Her patience and attentiveness helped me feel even more confident in the decision I was making. This was very meaningful to me since this was my first experience purchasing a home. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to purchase or sell their home.”
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“Nicole was fantastic to work with!”
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“Megan was perfect for selling the first house that I bought! She was patient, responsive, and reliable to work with. She was overall a great person to work with and I highly recommend her!”
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“I knew I wanted have Jason as my real estate agent as soon as I met him! Personable, relatable, professional, and accountable. I would recommend Jason to my friends, family, and acquaintances whenever they are in the market for either buying or selling a property.”
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“Overall a good experience with Jason and Century 21. Had some issues in the process but not Jason or Century 21 fault. Bumps in the road as always but Jason carried us through to the end”
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“Jason he the best, he help anything if you need .definitely recommend all my friends family or my customer for him . Thank you for help me have beautiful home .”
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“Working with Megan and Jason was a fantastic experience. They were very attentive to our needs and were proactive in finding properties for us to visit. When needed, they met with us on very short notice to secure the perfect place for us. They were simply super on top of all matters with helping find, negotiate and close on our property.”
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“I had the best experience working with my Real Estate Agent, Jason Mickelson. Jason is knowledgeable, professional & was dedicated to helping me find the perfect home. Jason was always available to answer any questions I had throughout the process. I would definitely recommend Jason Mickelson without any hesitation.”
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“Jason was very knowledgeable about homes in our area and the whole process of picking out the right home and all the details involved with closing on the home. He quickly determined the kind of house we were looking for and was knowledgeable on the market value of the different homes we looked at.”
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“Jason was very patient with us trying to find our perfect home. We looked at several different homes and didn't like them. But that didn't stop him from helping us find the one we loved. We actually looked at our home we bought with Megan. She was just as amazing. They are both so responsive and kind. They really advocate for their clients. I would love to work with them again in the future.”
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“The team at Century 21 Real Estate provided personalized service and informed recommendations. They worked to fit our schedule and made the buying process as seamless as it could be. They were always expedient in answering questions and provided thoughtful responses. They helped us to choose the house that was right for us and get the best price possible. They supported us before, during, and after our purchase. Will definitely use them again!”
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“Jason Mickelson handled our sale professionally and efficiently.”
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“Megan Avila did a great job in making this process very simple and keeping us in the loop with everything. All my questions were answered in a timely matter.”
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“Jason did an incredible job helping us buy this house, and based on that experience, I knew I could trust him. When I found out I needed to move for work, I didn't even think about talking to another agent. Jason came over to our house and within 20 minutes we had our strategy together for how to sell our house and what price point would sell within the timeframe we needed. Jason has such a high level of experience and expertise that he makes the process of selling a home seem simple and easy. It started with his knowledge of the local market. He didn't have to do any research; he just knew what houses like ours were selling for. We then talked about all of the steps to selling our house, and Jason explained it in a very simple order that made it easy to understand. He also explained where the process might not go exactly to plan, and what to do if that happened. He had an answer to every question I had including our VA mortgage. I appreciate that Jason is always very calm and collected, and talking to him feels like having a conversation with a friend that's really into real estate. Jason had a very professional yard sign that looked nice Infront of our house. Showing the house was always very simple, and we got plenty of communication from Jason. Negotiations were always simple because Jason could explain why clauses were included in a contract and if it was a good deal. The contracts, sale, and closing all went as well as they could have. Again Jason's knowledge of the process made it simple. He knew all of inspections and paperwork that would need to be done and made sure we signed them at the right time. Something I learned as a seller working with Jason is that it isn't just the agent that makes leads to a successful sale, it's an entire team they trust enough to put their name behind. We received great and timely service from serval other members of the Century 21 team, and I'm sure there were many many others involved we didn't even know about because they seamlessly played their part. A particularly valuable example of the team and working relationships that Jason has developed would be with Elite Roofing. A buyer found hail damage from a recent storm and also wanted a fast closing date. Jason connected us with Elite Roofing to get the work done before the closing the buyer wanted. Elite went out of their way to fit us into their busy schedule and was very patient with our frustrating insurance company. The situation wasn't ideal, but Jason knew the right people to handle it. What could have been a stressful situation where we possibly lose the sale was taken care of with the right team. I like working with Jason because he's so calm. It took a lot of stress out of selling our house because I could tell Jason was comfortable with each challenge that came up and knew how to handle it. He is always very professional, well presented, and responds very quickly. Jason always had seamless support in the sale of our house to the point we hardly noticed there were likely many others helping us out. It's seems like Century 21 has a very polished system and uses the right combination of technology and excellent people. Century 21 provided a very experienced team with the support and tools they need to be successful. This lead to selling our house on schedule for a great price.”
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“Jason was easy to work with. He walked us through the home and pointed out items we might not have noticed ourselves. He gave us a realistic view of what the timeline of an offer would look like but didn't apply pressure for us to move forward with the sale until we were comfortable with the decision. Thoughout the process, Jason was quick to answer questions and address any concerns we had. We would recommend him to anyone looking to buy/sell a home.”
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“Based on the recommendations of Jason, we were able to list and sell our house in under 24 hours for above listing price. He was extremely knowledgeable of the area and understood how to price our house competitively.”
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“We were extremely impressed with Jason's professionalism and his experience of the area and the markets. He helped us get a fair price for our previous home and helped us put together a competitive offer for our current home. I would highly recommend Jason for anyone that wants an agent that will be responsive and looking our for your best interests”
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“Jason Mickelson is a great person whom future home buyers can reply on. Being a first-time home buyer, I had almost zero experience on different processes, but he had patience and energy to keep us updated on each and every steps. He has the knowledge on concurrent housing market and its trends. I would highly recommend others to keep in touch with Jason as one of the finest realtors of Iowa. Not only during home buying process, but he also offered me support in taking care of my house for the remaining time period before I could move there personally.”
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“Jason Mickelson is a very good listener and understood our needs. He did a good job of sorting through the homes that met our criteria and presented those to us. We are very happy with our purchase and thank Jason for leading us through the process.”
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“Jason has went out of his way multiple times to travel to Fort Dodge to meet me and view properties. He answers emails and texts before and after normal operating times and makes you and your purchase feel important and as if it is the only project he is working on. We have had a few different transactions with his team and we were more than satisfied with each of them and the professionalism of his team. We will continue to use Jason and staff and refer them to others!”
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“Awesome and I will highly recommend Jason to family & friends.”
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“Jason was very helpful in every step of the way. From sale paperwork to closing paperwork he helped understand every question that was on the paper.”
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“Jason has been great to work with during the purchases we have made. He makes himself readily available by phone and in person and takes the time to go above and beyond in every aspect of the sale to make sure it is a carefree purchase for the buyer.”
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“Jason is fantastic. He knows how to sell houses, he is honest, upfront and very professional. Communication with Jason was easy. He was always available, or got back to us very quickly. When we were stressed about one thing or another, his experience and counsel were key to helping us stick with the plan. We tried "for sale by owner" with little success. After contacting Jason, we sold our house in the timeframe we needed and for a great price. 10/10!”
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“Megan (Storvick) Avila was amazing during the entire process of me searching for a home. She was knowledgeable about what to look for once inside the home and had good suggestions of homes in my price range and opened me up to other areas of Des Moines. When the townhouse in the perfect area popped up, I let Megan know and it was pretty simple from there and now it's a place I can call home:)”
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“Finding a reliable and hard working real estate agent is often a challenge, once I found Jason and team, I knew I had the best”
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“I would absolutely recommed Jason and his team for any real estate needs. The team was quick to communicate, thorough, and was more than happy to help me whenever I reached out. Jason Mickelson and team really made home buying from another state and in a crazy housing market as easy as it can be. Nothing but great things to say about Jason and the team.”
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“Always a great experience with Jason! His knowledge of the market and quick response time make him a top tier agent. Will definitely be recommending him!”
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Signature Resources, Inc. fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated. All agents are licensed to sell real estate in the state of Iowa. 546 Main St #101, Ames, IA 50010.
