Aaron Jones - RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement

Aaron Jones

RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement

About Aaron Jones

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's Listings (21)

$5,248,000

Status: Active
3711 Fairfield Street, Okoboji, IA 51355

  240591

 8

 7

  5,803


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442) & RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, BROOKE JONES (641.420.2172)
Price Decreased

$3,100,000

Status: Active
2109 Browns Bay Avenue, West Okoboji, IA 51351

  240979

 5

 4

  4,320


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)

$2,950,000

Status: Active
16400 Bayside Drive #B, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  240842

 5

 6

  5,100


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Built in 2024

$1,439,000

Status: Active
16392 255th Street #B, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  240431

 5

 5

  3,690


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Built in 2024

$1,100,000

Status: Active
3307 Highway 71, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  240985

 N/A

 N/A

  7,116


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)

$1,025,000

Status: Active Contingent-No Show
465 240th Avenue #406, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  241019

 4

 3

  2,226


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Active Contingent-No Show

$998,000

Status: Active
465 240th Avenue #205, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  240697

 4

 3

  2,219


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Price Decreased

$849,000

Status: Active Contingent-No Show
86 HWY 9, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  220125

 N/A

 N/A

  367,210


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Price Decreased Active Contingent-No Show

$824,900

Status: Active
445 240Th Avenue #305, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  241021

 3

 2

  1,934


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)

$634,900

Status: Active Contingent-CTS
290 240th Avenue #218, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  241035

 5

 3

  2,678


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Active Contingent-CTS

$589,000

Status: Pending
290 240th Avenue #287, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  241020

 4

 3

  1,632


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Pending

$585,000

Status: Active Contingent-No Show
290 240th Avenue #216, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  241011

 4

 3

  2,112


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Active Contingent-No Show

$544,900

Status: Active
435 240th Avenue #301, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  240984

 3

 2

  1,436


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Price Decreased

$499,000

Status: Active
16914 Inner Lane #C1, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  240968

 2

 1

  1,216


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Price Decreased

$448,900

Status: Active Contingent-No Show
290 240Th Avenue #16, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  241123

 3

 2

  1,155


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Active Contingent-No Show

$439,800

Status: Active
290 240th Avenue #155, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  240880

 3

 3

  1,465


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Price Decreased

$415,000

Status: Active
630 Linden Drive #1147, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

  240649

 N/A

 N/A

  1,480


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)

$389,000

Status: Active
1850 23rd Street #50, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  241092

 3

 2

  1,440


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Built in 2023

$334,900

Status: Active Contingent-CTS
3356 Prairie Meadow Drive #B, Milford, IA 51351

  241082

 2

 2

  1,376


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Active Contingent-CTS

$319,000

Status: Active Contingent-CTS
4507 Tallgrass Circle, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  241073

 3

 2

  1,365


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)
Active Contingent-CTS

$219,000

Status: Active
00 32nd Street #Lot 1,2,3, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  241172

 N/A

 N/A

  35,716


Listed by : RE/MAX LAKES REALTY, AARON JONES (712.320.9442)

Area Insights

The West Lake "Tie Up"

The West Lake

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 go on a Saturday afternoon or wonder where your friends might be, these two spots would be a good start.

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in West Lake Okoboji

Okoboji Boat Works

Okoboji Boat Works in 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.

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in West Lake Okoboji

Dry Dock

Dry Dock in Restaurants of the Iowa Great Lakes

The Dry Dock, connected to Four Season's Resort offers a simplified menu, but consistent delicious food. One of the few restaurants on West Lake Okoboji, the Dry Dock offers up legendary breakfasts, great lunches and dinners, and the local favorite Friday Night Fish Fry. Sit inside or out after arriving by foot, car, or boat.

Arnolds Park Amusement Park

Arnolds Park Amusement Park in Arnolds Park

Having lived in Okoboji all my life, there are a wealth of memories of Arnolds Park. I, like many of the locals, miss the nostalgia of the old Roof Garden, the fun house, the water slide and much, much more. With time comes change, and the amusement park continues to reinvent itself. Currently with over 20 rides to choose from, the family is sure to have a good time. The main attraction, The Legend Roller Coaster, is the 7th oldest coaster in the United States and apparently the 13th oldest in the world. Reaching speeds of up to 50 mph, the roller coaster has undergone substantial renovations in the last year. In front of the amusement park on West Lake is the Queen II excursion boat, and Pirate Jacks Bar. The sunsets here are unparalleled. If you have a chance to visit, make sure to check out the tipsy house, the three sons, and all of the shops. Just to the east is the green space, which provides great entertainment and in 2013 OAR came to play, which is a pretty big name for Okoboji.

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Arnolds Park

"Turn-Over" Thermocline

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 (near the 136ft mark), no light is availble, and hence little life is known whether fish or plant. Typically questions are raised as to why the surface water gets dirty for a short period of time in the fall, this this is the standard answer.

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in West Lake Okoboji

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Arrowood Resort

Arrowood Resort in 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.

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Okoboji

Boulders Inn

Boulders Inn and Suites promises to make your Okoboji vacation comfortable and relaxing. This new hotel just south of Emerald Hills golf course between Milford and Arnolds Park offers 40 rooms with suites to meet your individual needs. One of the best things about Boulders Inn is that it is within walking distance of the Taco House. For some of you, I know that can be a big deal!

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Milford

Miller's Bay

Miller's Bay in West Lake Okoboji

Miller's Bay, on the west side of West Lake is a popular spot for boaters in the summer to just go chill out, throw an anchor, and relax. On the weekends, this bay is filled with boats tied up to each other offering families the opportunity to have the kids swim, or you might find a bunch of party animals chugging beers and enjoying the summer sun. Either way, everyone is having a great time, and so if you are out and about, just know that Millers Bay is where boaters go in the summer to be where the party is at.

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in West Lake Okoboji

South Shore Estates

South Shore Estates in Lower Gar Lake

South Shore Estates is the newest lakeshore development on Lower Gar. Here you have access to West Lake, East Lake, Minnewashta, and Upper Gar.

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Lower Gar Lake

Other Team Members

Leah Hilpipre Huse - Broker Associate, RENE, ABR, SRS 4
Leah Hilpipre Huse

Broker Associate, RENE, ABR, SRS

 712.832.0051

 leah@bojihomes.com

 B63745000

Licensed in Iowa.

Will Kretsinger - REALTOR 7
Will Kretsinger

REALTOR

 712.301.4040

 will@bojihomes.com

 S60894000

Licensed in Iowa.

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Reviews On Zillow

(231 reviews on Zillow)
231 Recent Sales on Zillow

Working with Aaron was easy and enjoyable. He was very helpful in the process and knowledgeable. Always willing to answer a question and set up tours. Aaron is a really nice guy and provided many tips and pointers regarding purchasing and owning the property that were beneficial.

canistotahawks
12 Aug, 2024

Aaron was a pleasure to work with on the sale of our Okoboji cabin. We will 100% be working with him again in the future when we look for another vacation home in the area.

David Buck
08 May, 2024

Aaron and his team were great to work with and made the entire process seamless from start to finish. We were originally intending to sell the property on our own but Aaron found a buyer for us in the process and made the whole experience both easier and smoother than had we continued trying to sell entirely on our own. It was definitely worth having Aaron as part of the team for getting this done.

paulk02
11 Mar, 2024

I wanted to share my excellent experience in selling my house through Aaron Jones and the RE/MAX team. Aaron Jones did an excellent job of marketing my home and answering any questions I had. Once a purchase agreement was signed, RE/MAX also let me use their enclosed trailer for moving purposes. Beth Toliver also was great at keeping me informed during the closing process. I would definitely recommend Aaron Jones and the RE/MAX team when you are buying or selling a property.

Bojigolf4
12 Sep, 2024

When we started looking for a location to start our business, Aaron was very helpful and easy to work with. His schedule was flexible to meet our needs. The entire process was simple and he took care of us all the way through the purchase and even after when we ran into a couple issues with the A/C and garage doors. We would definitely work with Aaron again in the future!

thelakesglass
21 Aug, 2024

Aaron did an amazing job selling the property! He has a great staff and a large network that can put buyers and sellers together! Thanks buddy Awesome job!

aloewe0
18 Jul, 2024

Aaron was right there every step of the way to guide us throw the process, and responsive to our endless questions. Purchasing this property from another state provided a different set of challenges for us as buyers. IE. Knowing the ins and outs of Iowa Real Estate, Area Utilities, and a remote final walk thru. Aaron was right there every step of the way. Thanks Aaron!

matthewlsmith4
21 Jun, 2024

Aaron Jones did a fantastic job for us from start to finish. He was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. He helped us sell two properties and purchase a third all essentially within one weekend. This shows how well-connected and knowledgable he is in the lakes area. We highly recommend him for your home buying or selling needs.

BradShidler
13 Aug, 2024

Aaron is the local area expert of real estate! Aaron is exceptional to work with. He makes buying a house at Okoboji Fun! This is the 2nd property that Aaron has helped us buy and he makes it so easy! Would highly recommend Aaron Jones from Remax Realty !

lducommun
08 May, 2024

Aaron has a great approach and blended patience with persistence to deliver for us as his client! He spent the necessary time to get to know what was important to us and then showed us several properties to confirm what we described and pointed out the trade-off's of different attributes. We would definitely use his expertise again.

lisaschreck22
17 Sep, 2024