Discover your dream home in Iowa City and Surrounding Areas. Trusted expert, seamless transactions, and personalized guidance for confident home buying experiences.
Buy with the best
In Iowa City!
Unlock the doors to your dream home with confidence by choosing me as your trusted partner in Iowa City and Surrounding Area real estate. With a deep understanding of the local market and a commitment to your needs, I guarantee a seamless buying experience tailored just for you. From the initial search to closing the deal, I’ll guide you through every step with personalized care and expert advice. Buy with the best and make your home-buying journey a memorable success in the stunning Iowa City area, where your perfect home awaits.
A home search can be an overwhelming and daunting task. That's why I make it a priority to help you understand each step so your journey is as easy and painless as possible. By the end of your search, with my support and guidance, you will live happily ever after in your new dream home.
Consultation
During our buyer consultation, we'll explore market trends, financing options, and negotiation strategies together. I’m here to answer all your questions and get you started on the right path.
Pre-approval
I’ll guide you through the pre-approval process, where the lender will review your finances and let you know how much you can borrow. This is a crucial step in making your homeownership dreams a reality!
Property search
You'll receive notifications about listings that match your preferences. If something catches your eye, just let me know, and we’ll schedule a viewing right away to keep things moving forward.
Make an offer
When you’re ready, I’ll present your written offer to the seller. While we hope for an immediate acceptance, the seller might counter or reject the offer, but don't worry—we’ll navigate this together!
Inspections
We’ll arrange a home inspection to ensure everything is in working order and there are no major issues. This brings us one step closer to handing you the keys to your new home!
Closing
It’s time to celebrate—closing day is here! I’ll be with you through the final steps, ensuring a smooth and exciting finish to your home-buying journey.
VIP Home search
Find your perfect match
Share your preferred neighborhoods, price range, and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you're looking for, and let’s kick off your personalized home search journey! By providing these details, we can tailor our search to match your specific needs and preferences, helping you find the perfect home that fits your lifestyle and budget.
"Straight five stairs all down the line! Maria was phenomenal to work with and made the entire house buying experience as smooth and efficient as possi… Read Moreble. We had moved from across the country and were ready for a rough go at finding the best place for us, and Maria was there every step of the way with a warm and welcoming attitude! Her professionalism reassured us we were in the best of hands. HIGHLY recommend her to any and everyone looking or ready to buy." Read Less
"Exceptional Realtor – Highly Recommend!
We cannot thank Maria enough for making our first home-buying experience unbelievably easy and truly memorabl… Read Moree. From day one, she demonstrated an incredible willingness to guide us through every step of the process, ensuring we fully understood all the details. Her ability to communicate complex real estate matters in a clear and thorough manner was invaluable to us as first-time buyers.
We greatly appreciate Maria's dedication and flexibility- she was always there to talk over the phone and promptly responded to our emails, regardless of the time of the day. She worked late hours to accommodate our schedules, always making sure we had the time and space during the showings to make well-informed decisions. Her regular guidance and professional insight helped us navigate this important journey with confidence. We always felt reassured knowing we had someone so knowledgeable and committed on our side.
For anyone looking to find a realtor who is patient, detail-oriented, and genuinely cares about her clients, look no further! We highly recommend her to anyone in search of their perfect home.
Thank you again, Maria, for all your hard work and dedication!" Read Less
"Hands down the best buying experience ever! Maria is honest and brings a lot of energy to the process. She goes well above what is required. If you ar… Read Moree considering buying or selling Maria will make the whole all process fun. Absolute 5 star experience!!" Read Less
"I've worked with Maria several times and it's always been great. She always takes the time to walk me through the various hurdles of buying/selling a… Read Morend answers my inane questions. She goes above and beyond to make sure all the details get taken care of and is great at communicating the progress. Very personable and professional, a friend and great realtor, always a easy experience in a complex business. Thanks!" Read Less
"Maria helped my family through a very difficult time selling our mother’s home after she passed. She was kind, caring and took the time to understand … Read Moreour desires for honoring our mom during the process. I cannot recommend Maria and Urban Acres enough-world class customer service with expertise and knowledge that exceeded our expectations." Read Less
"From our very first meeting with Maria, it was clear she is a natural when it comes to real estate and caring for her clients. She took time to get to… Read More know us both and took into account our wishes and preferences. Throughout the entire process, Maria made herself available and had prompt communication. During house showings, she brought both the fun (so much fun!) and professionalism. When it came down to putting in an offer, she was efficient and effective in this competing market. Maria supported us and gave recommendations for the various needs after the offer was accepted which was greatly appreciated. As a first time home buyer, Maria made the process enjoyable and stress-free. We are SO lucky to have been referred to Maria and will 100% recommend her to everyone. She is top notch!" Read Less
"We were moving from out of state on a tight time schedule, and we are forever grateful that we had Maria on our team. She was a wonderful resource for… Read More us while we were out of town, and an excellent guide during our first visit in Iowa City. She is very knowledgeable about the market and the metro area, and helped us find our perfect home! After our offer had been accepted, Maria made the entire process of buying a home smooth, and she made sure we knew exactly what was coming every step of the way. We will be returning to her for all of our realtor needs!" Read Less
"Maria has been instrumental in our home-building process!!!
We met by total chance at an open house; she went out of her way to connect us with a bui… Read Morelder and supported us through initial steps. She was a great advocate for us while purchasing our land. Maria has even used her own personal building experiences to give us excellent building and design suggestions.
She has been a huge asset and we haven’t even began construction!" Read Less
"She the best!!!! She makes this process a smooth one and we are so grateful for her. Thank you Maria for taking care of us."
Have questions about the market or want a guided tour of your potential new neighborhood? I’m here to help every step of the way. From answering your initial questions to finalizing the details, my goal is to make your real estate journey as smooth and stress-free as possible. I’m just a call away and ready to assist!
Embark on your home buying journey with confidence! My comprehensive Buyers Guide offers invaluable insights into the entire process, tailored advice from expert, and a clear outline of the steps I'll take to find your dream home. Dive in to make informed decisions and navigate the market like a pro.
