Aaron Jones RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement (Real Estate Agent)

Aaron Jones

RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement

Email: aaron@bojihomes.com
Office: 712.336.4967
Cell: 712.320.9442
Fax: 712.336.5354

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.

Reviews on Zillow

"Working with Aaron on this particular real estate transaction was very satisfying. His knowledge and professionalism made the entire process ... more "

5.0/5.0

by claydent

"After renting a cabin in Bridges Bay several times, our family loved the area and the amenities, we decided to buy one, we contacted a few others ... more "

5.0/5.0

by dkbh115

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.

Personal Insights

The West Lake "Tie Up"
West Lake Okoboji
For most leisure boaters in the Iowa Great Lakes, there are 2 main hot spots to go throw an anchor, sit back, and just relax. Sometimes this will result in numerous boats tying up to one another (you may not even know your neighbor), and sometimes it results in a little more privacy where you can chill just by yourself. Every weekend, boaters make the trek across the deepest parts of West Lake to either Gull Point (North AND South side) and Miller's Bay. Thought there are many other great areas to throw an anchor, relax, and swim, these are the two hot spots. If you aren't sure where to... More Info

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Omaha Beach
West Lake Okoboji
Omaha Beach is on the north end of Echo Bay, extending out into Omaha Point. Known for its secluded private access from Lakeshore Drive, Omaha Beach properties are some of the most sought after on West Lake, easily fetching over $15000 per linear foot of lakeshore. More Info

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Pike's Point State Park
West Lake Okoboji
Pike's Point is located at 15973 213th Ave, Spirit Lake, IA on beautiful West Lake Okoboji. It is one of the largest parks in the Iowa Great Lakes, and provides for all kinds of activities including fishing, swimming, bird watching etc. This park also has a rest room, and a beach. If coming by boat, one wants to be careful as the point extends far into the lake, and there is a warning buoy roughly 300 feet from the point of shore. In 2010, many trees here were uprooted because of some severe straight line winds during the storm that reaked havoc through the Iowa Great Lakes. More Info

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Buyer and seller real estate app, right at your fingertips.
The "Real" Estate Blog
Browse real-time MLS listings in the Iowa Great Lakes Region Filter for specific areas and amenities Be notified when there is a new MLS listing match, status change, or price drop Stay in touch with your agent Save searches and favorites Agents, Buyers, Lenders and Appraisers can view your transactions View, download and sign documents Every 30 seconds, a RE/MAX agent helps someone find their perfect place. Let us help you find yours. 1. Search "SellBoji" in your app store on your cell phone. 2. Download the app 3. Create a profile to access info or save searches (This is not... More Info

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"The Tressle"
East Lake Okoboji
"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. More Info

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Beware the (I'll get your home sold in a week) agent
The "Real" Estate Blog
I hear this one all the time from prospects looking to list their house. "Well, agent xyz told us that if we listed with her, she'd have it sold in a week." This would fall into the category of "If it sounds too good to be true, the probably is." The majority of agents are not going to make this claim, but rather will give you an honest market analysis, inform you as to how weak or strong the market is, especially the market in which your home resides, and present the objective facts. A good agent will then lay out an effective marketing plan, where the majority of the focus should be... More Info

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"Turn-Over" Thermocline
West Lake Okoboji
Referred to locally as the lake turning over the thermocline is a feature of lakes with deep water. The water on the top of the lake changes temperature much more variably during the year. On West Lake, it can reach as much as 75 degrees in July while the water below, greater than 35 or 40 feet deep is relatively stable around 45 degrees. In the fall and early winter, the top strata of the lake will cool to below 45 degrees, and then because it becomes denser, it will "sink" below the lower strata, thus, displacing it and making the lake "turn-over". In the deepest part of West Lake... More Info

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AmericInn
Okoboji
AmericInn Lodge & Suites is centrally located in Okoboji on beautiful Brooks National Golf Course. This hotel offers 61 guest rooms all with 32' flat screen televisions and plush top beds. There are a variety of different room types are available.....fireplace, whirlpool tub, patio or balcony. They offer a free hot home-style breakfast such as waffles, sausage, eggs or biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit, yogurt and more! Enjoy the heated swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna or soak up the sun on one of the three patios. AmericInn offers an affordable option to tourists, especially in the summer.... More Info

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Cheap vs high end quality. A buyer's perspective.
The "Real" Estate Blog
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... More Info

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Bridges Bay Resort
East Lake Okoboji
Bridges Bay Resort is built on the land purchased a few years prior which used to be owned by the Nielsen family of Arnolds Park. This huge complex consists of a hotel, 3 condo buildings (a 4th is under construction), and over 100 vacation cabins. A popular part of the resort is the indoor waterpark that cabin and condo owners have access to, but also, so does the public for a fee. Braccos is a fantastic summertime restaurant and bar which is frequented by boat, by car, and by foot, especially from the owners of the condos and cabins. All of the units at Bridges Bay have an opportunity... More Info

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Testimonials

Bob and Kathi

14 Feb, 2017 12:54 PM CST

We first met Aaron Jones in 2012 when we moved to Spirit Lake. We came across him on the Remax/Lakes Realty, then BojiRemax, website when we were looking to buy a house. He has been our realtor and friend ever since. He helped us to buy our first house in the lakes area, and recently helped us to resell the house and to buy a new one. We were looking to downsize and had some specific requests, in which Aaron was very patient and understanding with us when it came to finding a house. And he sold our previous house in less than 1 week! He is always very professional, positive and knowledgeable about real estate. We would highly recommend Aaron for future home buying or selling!
Jeremy

14 Feb, 2017 12:56 PM CST

We sold our home without a realtor then purchased our next home using Aaron Jones. I must say I don't think we will ever sell a home on our own again! The negotiations without using a realtor were much more personal and therefore more difficult. Working with Aaron was nearly effortless on our part. He took care of everything. Thank you Aaron for making our home purchase so seamless.
Mark

14 Feb, 2017 12:59 PM CST

As a first time buyer in the lakes area I found Aaron to be very knowledgeable and helpful. He was professional on the phone, and when we decided to visit on short notice he re-arranged his schedule to be able to meet us on our time frame. We feel he helped find the right property for us, and at the right price.
Colin and Jessica

14 Mar, 2017 11:49 AM CDT

Aaron Jones was great to work with. He was very responsive during our vacation home search. He is very knowledgeable of the lakes area and made the buying process smooth and efficient. Highly recommend Aaron Jones for all of your buying or selling needs!
Steve

15 Mar, 2017 09:19 AM CDT

I was under a timeline to coordinate a 1031 property exchange when I contacted Aaron. Even through it was over the Christmas holiday, he responded quickly and was open to listen to my needs and honest about making sure I had the right property to fit my exchange requirements. The closing was smooth and all questions asked of Aaron were answered. I highly recommend Aaron Jones at RE/MAX.

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Arnolds Park East Lake Okoboji Lower Gar Lake Milford Okoboji Restaurants of the Iowa Great Lakes Spirit Lake The "Real" Estate Blog West Lake Okoboji West Okoboji