Meet the team

About Us

Learn more about who we are, how we work, and the values that shape our approach. We are committed to creating a real estate experience that feels personal, thoughtful, and grounded in trust from start to finish.

Built on relationships

Who We Are

With over 20 years of real estate experience, Kathy Swanson is known for delivering results through trust, loyalty, and clear communication with every client she serves. Whether working with buyers or sellers, Kathy takes a proactive approach to ensure her clients feel informed, confident, and supported throughout the entire process. She has taken this same approach combined with high expectations and formed the Kathy Swanson Real Estate Team.

For sellers, Kathy’s goal is simple: get your home sold quickly and for top dollar. She sets listings apart through strategic pricing, expert negotiation, and a powerful marketing plan that maximizes exposure. Her properties are showcased using professional photography, cinematic video, drone footage, and immersive Matterport 3D tours with interactive dollhouse views, giving buyers a true experience of the home before they ever step inside.

By combining cutting-edge online marketing and social media strategies with decades of negotiation experience, Kathy works tirelessly to create a smooth, successful real estate experience and outstanding results for her clients.

Why choose us

515.778.3638

Our Team

Kathy Swanson

MANAGING BROKER / REALTOR®

Jeremy Swanson

REALTOR®

Jessica Rother

Awesome Assistant

A thoughtful approach

Why Work With Us

RE/MAX

Platinum Club

RE/MAX

Hall of Fame

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Lifetime Achievement

RE/MAX

Concepts Broker of the Year

Personal Guidance

Every client and every move is different. We take the time to understand your goals and tailor the experience around what you need.

Clear Communication

You should always feel informed and supported. That means honest conversations, timely updates, and guidance you can rely on throughout the process.

Thoughtful Strategy

Whether you are buying, selling, or planning ahead, we approach each step with care, intention, and attention to detail.

Relationship Driven

For us, real estate is about more than a transaction. It is about building trust and creating an experience that feels smooth, personal, and well supported.

Real stories, real results

Success Stories

"Kathy and Jeremy were a great team from the get go. We didn't know any realtors in the area of my In-Laws house, but Jeremy had left a package of information on the front porch. We researched them and agreed they were our pick to help us through th…

"I cannot emphasize enough how much of a relief it is navigating buying and selling under the expert support of a realtor like Kathy. Every step planned out and explained, every random question I had answered."

"Kathy did an excellent job of informing me & my partner of what we need to do to purchase a home. She was very direct and explanatory in what we should/should not do, and incredibly responsive to any questions we had. She was very fast with getting u…

"It was a completely stress-free experience and were given guidance every step of the way. She is amazing at what she does and by working with her, you can see the passion and drive she has for you and for her clients. Extremely detail-oriented, kno…

"Kathy was very professional, knowledgeable and transparent during my home buying process. I felt she had my best interest in mind and went above and beyond to help me find my home."

"Kathy was amazing to work with! She is there with you on every step and gives you good advice. She lets you go your own pace and her team helps us to get everything set up before moving"

"Kathy was professional, responsive and extremely knowledgeable.Her team created fantastic pictures and videos to sell a custom home during a challenging time in the market.Kathy is experienced at negotiations done in a respectful way."

"Kathy Swanson is the best real estate agent in the Altoona area! She is very personable and easy to communicate with and she is extremely responsive no matter what time of day you call or message her. Kathy goes above and beyond for her clients and k…

"After not having the best luck with other realtors, working with Kathy was a breath of fresh air. She truly got the job done and went above and beyond every step of the way. She was knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely had our best interests at h…

"I was referred to Kathy to be my realtor in Carlisle, and from the beginning she was great to work with! She is friendly, personable, knows the Iowa market, and honest about expectations. Kathy was super communicative with setting expectations, and (…

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"Kathy is so very personable, helpful, professional and genuinely cares about you as a person before as a seller. She and Jeremy met with us multiple times to ensure all was going well, including givi… Read MoreRead Less

"Look. Buying and selling a home is hard - there’s no getting around that. The best gift you can give yourself is to work with someone who gets it and will help you through it. For us, that was Kathy. … Read MoreRead Less

"Absolutely amazing real estate agent! Incredibly helpful to first time home buyers who know literally nothing about the area & niches of home buying & viewing. Incredibly responsive & quick to get us… Read MoreRead Less

"Without Kathy’s expertise, our home would not have sold as fast. She was ahead of every possible twist, turn, and bump in the road during our sale, and kept us informed every step of the way. Never di… Read MoreRead Less

"We recently listed our home for sale with Kathy. She is excellent to work with. Great communication, helpful suggestions, very personable. Our sale process was very smooth and stress free! We enjoyed … Read MoreRead Less

"If you’re looking for a stress-free experience and for guidance every step of the way, Kathy is the realtor for you. She is amazing at what she does and by working with her, you can see the passion an… Read MoreRead Less

"I can’t recommend Kathy Swanson and her team enough! Kathy helped me buy my first home 7 years ago, and she made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. She’s incredibly responsive, honest, d… Read MoreRead Less

"Kathy helped the purchase process of my home buying go smoothly by her timely communication, her knowledge and transparency. I felt she had my best interest in mind. I highly recommend her!"

"Kathy was professional, responsive and extremely knowledgeable. Her team created fantastic pictures and videos to sell a custom home during a challenging time in the market. Kathy is experienced at ne… Read MoreRead Less

Support for every move

How We Help

Buying

Discover homes with a strategy that fits your goals, timeline, and lifestyle.

Selling

Market your home with a thoughtful plan designed to create attention and drive results.

Home Value

Get a clearer picture of what your home may be worth and what your next move could look like.

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