REMAX Real Estate Center | Ames

1606 S Duff Ave Ste 100, Ames, IA 50010
  •   5   (211 reviews)

Meet the team

Get to know the 41 agents at REMAX Real Estate Center | Ames.

Lloyd Flanders
Lloyd Flanders

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (165 reviews)
About Lloyd
Having spent my formative years in the Ames area, I pursued basketball at the college level while successfully attaining a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Minot State University. Upon completing my academic journey, life led me back to Iowa, where fate intervened, introducing me to my incredible wife, Nikki. Together, we feel blessed by the delightful presence of our two wonderful daughters, Hailey and Thea, as well as our son, Gabriel. In my leisure time, I indulge in a variety of interests, including basketball, volleyball, pickleball, hunting, gaming of all kinds, and any competitive pursuit that comes my way. Nothing brings me greater joy than spending quality moments with friends and family. For nearly a decade, I devoted my time and energy to serving on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Story County, playing an active role in the organization's remarkable growth and success. Even as I've moved on from my official role, my commitment to advocating and supporting this incredible organization remains unwavering. The Boys and Girls Club will always hold a special place in my heart, and I am dedicated to its ongoing success. In 2006, I entered property management and obtained my real estate license by the following year, marking the start of my transition to the dynamic real estate field. Fueled by three years of valuable property management experience, I found my professional home at RE/MAX in 2010, where I continue to thrive and contribute to the ever-evolving industry. My approach to real estate is people-centric, rooted in building meaningful connections. Trust and honest guidance are the pillars of my business, leading to a clientele primarily built through referrals and repeat business. I deeply appreciate the trust extended through referrals and am committed to providing exceptional care to clients, helping them navigate the real estate landscape and achieve their goals.
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Christopher Betts
Christopher Betts

Team Leader

  5   (42 reviews)
About Christopher
I will make the process of buying or selling your house as enjoyable as possible. Your trust motivates me to work harder, so you can relax or go on with your everyday life, while I manage to sell/buy your house.
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About Heather

Heather currently has 19 active property listings and 49 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Alec Hernandez
Alec Hernandez

Real Estate Agent

  5   (1 review)
About Alec
Real estate isn't just about buying and selling houses, it's about helping people move into the next chapter of their lives. That's why I focus on building relationships first and making sure my clients feel informed, confident, and supported from day one. Hi, I'm Alec! I'm a bilingual REALTOR® proudly serving Iowa in both English and Spanish. Whether you're buying your first home, upgrading, downsizing, investing, or simply exploring your options, my goal is to make the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible. I believe communication is everything. You deserve an agent who answers your calls, keeps you updated, explains the process, and always puts your best interests first. I don't believe in pressure, I believe in providing honest advice, strong guidance, and helping you make decisions that are right for you. Outside of real estate, I'm a proud father, a content creator, and someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people. If you've found me online, you already know I like making real estate approachable and easy to understand. I bring that same energy and commitment to every client I work with. At the end of the day, my goal is simple: I want you to walk away feeling like you didn't just hire a REALTOR®, you gained someone you can trust for years to come. Whether you're ready to make a move today or just have questions about the market, I'd love to connect and help however I can.
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About Kelsey

Kelsey currently has 5 active property listings and 12 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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About Abigail
Abigail’s roots in Central Iowa run deep, starting on her family’s farm outside Story City. Growing up immersed in her family’s real estate ventures, she developed a passion for helping others navigate the complexities of buying or selling a home. With a degree in Finance from Iowa State University and as a third-generation realtor with six years of experience since earning her license in 2019, Abigail brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every transaction. Known for her attention to detail, organization, and responsiveness, Abigail takes the time to sit down with first-time buyers, sellers, and repeat clients to explain every step of the process, ensuring they feel confident and informed. Honesty and transparency are her core values, making for a seamless and trustworthy experience. For her seller clients, Abigail goes above and beyond by hiring professional photographers and videographers to showcase listings in their best light. She also works with a trusted network of contractors and stagers to help maximize a home’s value and achieve top results. Abigail is highly knowledgeable about investment properties and short-term rentals. As the former owner of a property management company and current owner of rental properties and active Airbnbs, she offers invaluable insights for clients interested in income-producing properties. Abigail uses TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to market her listings and build her brand. Through engaging content, she reaches a broad audience, maximizing exposure for her properties and staying connected with the Central Iowa community. Whether guiding first-time buyers, assisting sellers in achieving top dollar, or helping investors find profitable opportunities, Abigail’s dedication, knowledge, and passion set her apart. If you're looking for a skilled, client-focused realtor ready to go the extra mile, Abigail is ready to help you navigate the Central Iowa market with confidence.
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About us

REMAX Real Estate Center | Ames is a real estate office. They have 211 verified reviews with an average rating of 5 stars. They currently have 23 active property listings and 1 sold property listing over the past 12 months worth $229,900.

Our reviews

  5  
211 reviewsacross 34 different locations, showing 6.
7 days ago
Knowledge of Local Market

Chris is well versed on the local market and what to look for while viewing a property. We toured several homes looking for the right spot for our family and Chris was great to work with throughout the process. During a difficult inspection and negotiation period, Chris was outstanding in helping navigate the process. Chris' knowledge of construction, renovation ideas and the local market are far beyond the average real estate agent.

Betts Team

Betts Team

  5   (47 reviews)
about 2 months ago
Clear communicator who listened to our needs

Chris and the Betts team were professional and timely with all aspects of communication. Incredibly helpful with describing processes with clarity which allowed us to make confident decisions. Chris’s attention to our families needs was genuine, and that understanding was demonstrated throughout the home sale, search, and purchase process.

Betts Team

Betts Team

  5   (47 reviews)
4 months ago
Great Experience Working with Chris Again

I’ve worked with Chris on multiple deals prior to this sale. Each experience has been great, so I felt confident partnering with him again. He initially won me over with his responsiveness and optimism about getting deals done, and even after several transactions, he’s kept that same energy and enthusiasm. Chris is great at what he does. He knows the Des Moines/surrounding markets extremely well. His experience shows; he’s able to speak confidently and provide helpful context whenever questions came up about the market or the selling process. He’s also super communicative throughout the entire process. We stayed in close contact through text and jumped on calls whenever we needed to align or make real-time strategic decisions. One thing I especially appreciate about Chris is that he truly makes you feel like he has your back. We were clear about our goals for the sale from the start, including where we had flexibility, and we stayed closely aligned throughout. Chris consistently approached conversations, contracts, counterproposals, etc. with our best interests in mind. This property was also a multi-family, with multiple current tenants and a property manager involved; he did a great job owning communication between everyone and the buyer's realtor, including at times when the current tenants weren't so happy the property was being shown/sold, so we didn't have to step in. Even when a few curveballs came our way, he was proactive about pushing back or gathering the right information to ensure we were well taken care of. Overall, if you work with Chris and his team, you can feel confident they’ll look out for your best interests and watch out for you every step of the way.

Betts Team

Betts Team

  5   (47 reviews)
4 months ago
Excellent

Chris was great to work with. He was responsive and always open to what we were thinking and wanting. He is knowledgeable and was ahead of the game in different areas during the process and had solutions instantly to small issues that arose.

Betts Team

Betts Team

  5   (47 reviews)
5 months ago
Chris is terrific to work with!

Chris always was way ahead of everything all the way through this process and if you needed help with anything he was always there with help from him or he knew a lot of people that could get things done for you also, we needed carpet in the home he helped us find and he had a company that made sure they were there to measure and the day we got the house and had the carpet ordered and ready to go in the next week. Chris was a pleasure to work with and had finance people that made the buying process easy. When he was helping us get ready to list our home to sell he was there all the way and had suggestions and ideas to make the property stand out and he kept us well informed all the way through both the buying and selling process. Terrific to do business with!

Betts Team

Betts Team

  5   (47 reviews)
6 months ago
BETTS TEAM IS GREAT!

Chris was very knowledgeable and helped us find our dream home! He always has suggestions for us and very helpful through it all! We would recommend him to anyone looking into a realtor to call him!!

Betts Team

Betts Team

  5   (47 reviews)
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Our properties

REMAX Real Estate Center | Ames has 23 properties for sale and sold 1 property in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$339,900
1471 100th Street
Clare IA 50524
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of REMAX Real Estate Center | Ames
Pending
$189,900
865 School Street
Stanhope IA 50246
4
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of REMAX Real Estate Center | Ames
For Sale
$155,000
1339 Steiner Blvd
Webster City IA 50595
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of REMAX Real Estate Center | Ames
For Sale
$250,000
809 Northeast 5th Street
Ankeny IA 50021
3
3
Townhouse
Listing courtesy of REMAX Real Estate Center | Ames
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