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Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones

RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement
aaron@bojihomes.com 712.320.9442 712.336.5354
B61252000, MN-40412110, 20220571 Licensed in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska.
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.
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.
 

 

Aaron Jones's Listings

2612 Manhattan Boulevard, Wahpeton, IA 51351
Pending
5
Status: Pending

Just a gorgeous setting on 60' of West Lake Okoboji. Come live in a classic Okoboji lake cottage on this whopping 248' deep lot that is beautifully landscaped and well cared for. You will find a rare opportunity to enjoy and utilize the updated...

  • 230987MLS #
  • 2BATHS
  • 2BEDS
  • 1396SQFT
Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
86 HWY 9, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Price Decreased
5
Status: Active

Premium location at the corner of Hwy 9 and Hwy 86. The traffic, especially among long haulers continues to increase at this junction. Tons of traffic from the west on Hwy 9 along with high traffic coming south off of I-90. Lot of opportunity...

  • 220125MLS #
  • N/ABATHS
  • N/ABEDS
  • 367210SQFT
Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
2606 Center Lake Drive, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Price Decreased
5
Status: Active

Escape to the tranquility of Center Lake on 92 feet of lakeshore. With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, there is plenty of space for the whole family. You will love the vaulted ceilings, master suite, and the fact that all the bedrooms have lake...

  • 230823MLS #
  • 4BATHS
  • 4BEDS
  • 2576SQFT
Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
179 Highway 71 #3, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Pending
5
Status: Pending

Gorgeous, FURNISHED, QUALITY townhome located smack dab in the heart of Arnolds Park. The location doesn't get any better than this with the Amusement Park right outside your back door and Lake Minnewashta out your front door. The primary suite...

  • 230992MLS #
  • 3BATHS
  • 3BEDS
  • 2060SQFT
Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
290 240th Avenue #126, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
New Listing
5
Status: Active

There's lots to love about this beautiful Bridges Bay cabin. This 3 bed PLUS LOFT, 2 bathroom cabin comes entirely furnished with some fun and NICE lake decor. There is easy access to a pool right out the back door as well. You will have an...

  • 231080MLS #
  • 2BATHS
  • 3BEDS
  • 1155SQFT
Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)

Area Insights

Emerald Hills in Arnolds Park

Emerald Hills

Arnolds Park

Emerald Hills Golf Course is one of the premier golf courses in the Iowa Great Lakes. Golfers throughout Okoboji will tell you that compared to the rest of the golf courses around, Emerald Hills is probably the most challenging. When I grew up as a kid, we lived just a half block from the back side of the course. We would sneak on with a couple short little clubs and balls we found walking the course and sometimes spent more time being chased by the sprinklers than trying to hit golf balls. Emerald Hills was owned by Gordy and Bette Benit many years ago and they can be credited with growing this course into the masterpiece it has become. Later purchased by Randy Rohlfsen and a few others, Emerald has flourished as one of the best courses around. If memory serves me right, Randy has been there since the early 1990's and has always had a strong conviction to help young golfers. He has taught and coached numerous high school teams, and they also put on a 5 day junior camp every year which has been a tremendous hit. I grew up on this course and can honestly say, you better be hitting the ball straight!

"The Bridge"

West Lake Okoboji

"The Bridge" has been referred to by the Wharf Bridge, the Kentucky Fried Chicken Bridge, the bridge connecting East and West, among other names. In the good old days, this was actually a draw bridge converted to the current permanent structure. In the 90's when the 3 lane was installed, there was talk about removing the bridge and making some drastic changes. All in all, the base of the bridge remained, and the upper structure was improved. I remember as a kid jumping off the bridge, and fishing on and under the bridge. In fact, an unforgettable memory I have is when I was fishing with my cousin and I casted out trying to reach the opposite corner of the bridge with my lure. In mid air, a pigeon flew and the timing was so great that my line wrapped around the pigeon, and the pigeon went into the water. I reeled it up and had caught a pigeon. My cousin then decided to hold this pigeon inside the front of his coat. We went to show people at Okoboji Boats what we had caught. When we got there, he opened his jacket, and the pigeon had pooped all over his white shirt.

Okoboji Boat Works in West Lake Okoboji

Okoboji Boat Works

West Lake Okoboji

Okoboji Boat Works is home to "The Fish Shack" and "The Inconvenience Store". Formerly a marina of thriving boat sales since 1890, OBW now offers up many different rentals, a 24 hour gas dock, excursion boats, and more. I remember the days as a child of fishing for crappie and blue gill here and along the docks of Smith's Bay. Though the scenery has changed, the outstanding fishing has not.

SUNNYVILLE BAKERY

Algona

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Alpha

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Lakes Agent Insight Description of East Lake Rush Lake in the Lake Section of the Area Category.

EAST Algona

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Arrowood Resort in Okoboji

Arrowood Resort

Okoboji

Arrowood is a year-round conference center and hotel with over 100 guest rooms, whirlpool suites and a "Great Room" for hosting group events and hospitality suites. Formerly known as Village East, the resort offers an outdoor pool, deck, playground, volleyball and croquet courts and a heated indoor pool area. Hotel goers can also enjoy an on-site salon, Minervas Bar and Eatery and lit parking. Located on Brooks National Golf Course, Arrowwood Resort offers some of the finest lodging around. Years ago, Brooks Golf Course clubhouse was actually housed on the rear side of Arrowood, but since then, the course has been converted to 27 holes with a a new separate clubhouse. Also, the Racquet Club was a part of the facility, offering workout facilities, racquet ball, and tennis. However, with the addition of the YMCA, the racquet club was unsustainable and converted into retail.

Beware the (I'll get your home sold in a week) agent in The

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 on "online marketing". Be careful to not get caught up in empty promises, reduced commissions, and being talked in to lowering your price below market value (unless you must have a quick sale). The key to choosing a good listing agent is to objectively determine who is going to provide you the best opportunity to sell your home. Will your listing agent also aggressively work to find buyers, or will they just list your home and wait for another agent to do the work.

Brooks Golf Course in Okoboji

Brooks Golf Course

Okoboji

Brooks Golf Club is one of the premier golf courses in the Iowa Great Lakes. Located in Okoboji, Iowa, Brooks is one of the few 27 hole golf courses in Iowa. I've personally been a member here for a number of years, and can tell you that not other course offers the beauty and upkeep that Brooks provides. The numerous flower beds, Caribbean beach like bunkers, bent grass fairways, natural prairie grass, and rolling hills provide for an aesthetic pleasure as you play all 27 holes. Brooks also has one of the nicest practice facilities in the state as well. Come say hi to John, Bret and their teams of professionals. if you are an avid golfer and in Boji, you won't want to miss these links.

Pike's Point State Park in West Lake Okoboji

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.

Testimonials

In our recent real estate transactions with Aaron he has done a great job! Aaron is a very professional agent with very strong communication skills and much knowledge about the industry. Aaron has the skills to make transactions run smoothly and to keep his customers and clients happy and at ease. Overall working with Aaron has been a great pleasure

Kuch Builders, Inc.

28 Dec, 2013 12:21 AM CST

My husband and I had been looking for quite awhile for property, but either we couldn't agree on one, or it was way out of our price range. Tom contacted Aaron, he showed us this property - long story short, I had a meltdown (which Aaron endured quite graciously), took the next few days to look at the potential of the property as opposed to the present reality, and we decided to purchase it. Aaron was patient, he was kind, and we believe he worked hard for us to secure the property for a fair price and in a timely manner! Aaron answered all our questions, and even some we didn't know to ask, and was very professional the whole time. I hope he will return when the renovations are complete to see what can be done with a diamond in the rough!

Tom and Crystal Straub, VERY satisfied customers

28 Dec, 2013 12:22 AM CST

The economic collapse had caused great challenges in selling my lake home. My home on East Lake had been on the market for nearly 4 years when Aaron Jones took over the listing. He was able to close a sale on the home within a few months. I believe Aaron's knowledge of the market, excellent communications skills,and passion for the lakes community and clientele set him apart. The experience he provided for both myself and the buyer was exceptional. If you need a realtor in the Lakes region I would highly recommend Aaron Jones.

Jeff

28 Dec, 2013 12:22 AM CST

Our transaction with Boji Remax went very smoothly despite the fact that we live in the Des Moines area and the sellers lived in the Sioux Falls area. Aaron did a great job working with our schedule for home viewing opportunities and then kept us connected through the purchase process even though we were a few hours away. Everything considered, Aaron was extremely helpful with our first lake cabin purchase and the process went as well as we could have expected

Andy and Krista

28 Dec, 2013 12:23 AM CST

The home buying process can be extremely stressful and time consuming. Aaron always got right back to us or answered our calls. He was an excellent source of information and had wonderful resources and contacts to help us through the entire process. He always reassured us that everything was on the right track. He is very knowledgable, genuine and trustworthy. We would reccomend him to anyone looking at property in Okoboji

Joe and Katie

28 Dec, 2013 12:23 AM CST

We would very much recommend Aaron Jones as your REMAX Realtor. He was the very first person we met when we moved to Spirit Lake, and he immediately made us feel welcome and immediately went to work for us. We could not have asked for a better Realtor to help us find our home. He was so kind and patient during a very stressful time. He went above and beyond to be available and to answer our questions. He was honest, forthright, and professional. He even gave us advice when we asked, on selling our house where we previously lived. Thank you again Aaron for being so kind and for helping us to find our new home! We so appreciate all you did for us

Bob and Kathi

28 Dec, 2013 12:23 AM CST

I appreciate what you are doing. I purchased a house without a realtor the other day, and I am lost, so I REALLY value what you are doing.

Shayne

18 Apr, 2014 04:52 PM CDT

We purchased a house on East Lake Okoboji that was listed with him. Later, we listed parents property with him and it sold quicker then we thought. He is profesional and helpful.

Dan and Patti

08 Oct, 2014 05:08 PM CDT