Find Your Dream Home.

“Jessica Gilligan has been our go-to realtor for a couple of years. She has always been very professional and prompt. The houses we have entrusted her with have varied - from a primary residence to multi-unit investments, to flips, she has not let us down yet! We couldn't be happier with our experience and will be calling her for any future needs. Jess is someone you can trust and goes the extra mile to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.”

Austin Lange, Johnston, IA
March 21, 2023

“Jess was amazing to work with!

Incredibly informed and always prompt in communication.
Went above and beyond to make sure we found the perfect home for us.

Being out of town we needed bigger plan and more advice.
Jess kept everything on track, was pro-active and knowledgeable.

We would recommend Jess to anyone in search. Truly one of the best in the business!”

Becks, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Jess made buying and selling a home a very smooth process. We appreciated her deep knowledge of the real estate industry and greater Des Moines marketplace. Her detailed and transparent communication helped ease our minds. She was very focused on ensuring we got max value for our home. Additionally, we valued Jess' vast network of top-notch professionals to help all the home buying/selling needs. We would highly recommend Jess to anyone buying or selling a home!”

Jess & Ryan, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“We truly couldn't think of enough great things to say about how our experience was with Jess. She was there for us every step along our journey and helped ensure that we were set up for success. Whether it was the actual home search, or her help and knowledge of the loan process, she helped stream line our experience as much as possible. We felt confident that we were in good hands at all times with her.”

Bri Emerson: Indianola
March 21, 2023

“Jessica was very on top of everything necessary for a quick, easy sale. Nonetheless, she still was sure to check in to guarantee that everything was being handle properly and to my liking. She was great to work with and made my first home sale as simple as could be!”

Ashley Chester, Des Moines
March 21, 2023

“Jessica Gilligan was a fantastic broker!

Jessica was always professional and courteous. She kept us informed of the process and every step of the way thru the process. We had and excepted an offer within 24 hours. She was very willing to meet with us on our schedule and made everything happen right on time.

Jessica made the whole process so easy. She was always prepared and answered our questions very timely.

The proceeds check was personally delivered right after closing.

It was a pleasure working with Jessica and would highly recommend her to my friends.”

Scott & Kelley, Waukee
March 21, 2023

“Jess was great to work with and made the home buying process easy for us, especially as out of state buyers. She was always flexible and able to accommodate our limited availability. Jess became our go-to resource for any questions and was always quick to respond. Throughout the process we appreciated that she gave her professional advice while also keeping our personal priorities in mind. We would absolutely recommend Jess to any friends or family looking to buy or sell!”

Drew & Staci, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Jessica was top notch with how she handled the search of homes for me. I was able to reach out to communicate with her frequently and she always replied back to me in a timely manner. Jessica was always able to find appropriate time for me to look at homes of my interest and she did great with information and feedback on the questions I had. I would recommend Jessica to anyone and I was very pleased with how the whole process went and how she handled it! If I am ever in need of another home I will definitely be giving her a call!”

Jeff - Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“With a limited timeline and having to sell and buy a home in this unpredictable market, Jessica helped alleviate the stressors by taking on all of the work and explained the entire process as we went along, which made for a smooth and confident experience!”

Korbyn, West Des Moines
March 21, 2023

“Jess is great to work with she understood what we desired most about a house and the timeline we were working towards. She has a strong knowledge on the Ankeny market that helped us feel very comfortable in the buying process. Without a doubt we'll use Jess for future buying/selling needs.”

Taylor Caboth
March 21, 2023

“Jessica Gilligan Helped us at every turn. Any questions we had she new the answers
in real time. I will tell any one that Jess is the go to person when looking
for real estate, house or a condo. Can not do any better Jess. We like her!!!
Thank you Jess!!”

Rita G and Tim G Johnston IA
March 21, 2023

“Easily my best decision in selling my home was choosing Jessica to help me. She is very knowledgeable about the housing market, and was very helpful in communicating everything I needed to know. She made sure I was aware that she was there to help and guide me. The market is wild I understand, but she helped me pocket much more than I initially intended. I really don't think it could have been any easier as well. I can't speak highly enough about her professionalism, guidance, and ease of communication. Thank you so much Jessica!”

Nathan in Urbandale, Iowa
March 21, 2023

“Jess was amazing! From the seller consultation all the way through to closing she took care of everything with great knowledge and professionalism. She made the whole process extremely easy for me and was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell. She has a wealth of knowledge and is easy going, which was a plus for me in finding a realtor. I will definitely be using her again in the future if the opportunity presents itself.

Overall, this was a great experience and loved every second of working with Jess! I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and selling process.

Jess’ assistant was very helpful and great and communication. She dropped my proceeds check off within an hour of closing, which I was not expecting and was appreciated.

Everything was such a quick and smooth process! Jess handled it all like a pro and helped walk me through it all and answered all my questions.”

Jessica, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“We considered going with the broker that we had used previously, but ultimately got glowing recommendations from several friends about working with Jessica. We are glad that we did decide to go with her, because the experience with her was so much better than what we had with the last lady we worked with. Jessica helped us both buy and sell at the same time. She was able to show us several houses that we were interested in, but Jessica helped guide us towards making offers on the ones that we actually had a chance of getting. She gave us her honest opinion on which ones weren't worth what they were asking for it. Once we did get an accepted offer on buying a house, Jessica helped us find a buyer for our house before it even hit the market. She talked us through the pros and cons of accepting the offer without doing more showings, and then stepped back and let us make the decision without any pressure. She helped us navigate the negotiations and got us more than we'd hoped for in the sale. She loves what she does, and genuinely cares about the people she's working with. There was a lot of start and stops in our process that we couldn't control, but she did a fantastic job of checking in often without going overboard. She was always happy to answer our questions or guide us to someone who could answer them better. She was fantastic to work with, and always got back to me extremely quickly. She knows what she's doing, and she does it well.”

Adena - Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Jess was so helpful and on the ball with everything we needed done. Our home buying process started in 2020 when we lived in Chicago and we have had a number of realtors since then, and Jess was no doubt the best we’ve had.

We would recommend Jess to friends or family in a heartbeat and will absolutely use her again if we are looking to buy another home down the line.”

Matt Vonderhaar, Des Moines
March 21, 2023

“Jess did an awesome job of keeping us informed and updated. She has been there every step of the way and that has been extremely appreciated. Couldn’t be happier!”

Chris and Jenna, Bondurant
March 21, 2023

“We had a great experience working with Jessica! As first time home buyers, we were not sure what to expect as we began the home buying process. Jessica was very easy to work with and guided us through the whole process. She helped validate any concerns we had and was always quick to answer our questions. She really got to know us and helped us find the perfect home!”

Troy and Emily, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Jessica was an amazing realtor for my Des Moines moving experience! She helped me purchase the property just a few years back and when work moved me again she helped me sell it just as easily. She takes care of the marketing and logistics so I do not need to do anything but sign on a line. I would highly recommend her to anyone shopping for a home or condo in the greater des moines area. She is very knowledgeable and dedicated to her job!
Thanks again for everything!”

Nick Block
March 21, 2023

“Jessica is such a hard worker and always in touch. I know she will bend over backwards to keep me updated.

This was an unusual transaction and Jessica went out of her way to find specific answers from others to better assist me. Thank you!

Jessica is a true asset to C21, and I have referred a number of people to her for great reason.”

Carter, Des Moines
March 21, 2023

“She did awesome, as she did when we were first introduced to her in our first home purchase in 2018! Was a little more stressful selling a house to be able to get into another one but Jess made it way less stressful. Even with having her little one during the last week of us closing she still kept in touch and made sure things were moving smoothly, and Keeps everyone on the same page. She goes above and beyond to make things easier for her clients! Definitely cares about about what she does and it shows!”

Austin Gealow, Madrid
March 21, 2023

“Jessica was competent, kind, helpful and considerate. l loved her energy.

I was 100% satisfied.”

Scott Schneider Johnston, Iowa
March 21, 2023

“We had a very smooth transaction and building experience. We were very appreciative of Jessica’s help and guidance along the way!”

Ashley Kirkpatrick, Ankeny, IA
March 21, 2023

“Jessica was easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable about the market. She knows ways to craft competitive offers that can help set you apart in multiple offer situations. Jessica was always available to answer my questions and got answers back timely.”

Christel Stuve, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Jess recently helped us buy and sell. This was our second time working with Jess purchasing a home, but our first time selling a home. Trying to buy a home in this market was crazy. Jess was patient with us as we worked to find the right home, as we wanted this to be our forever home. Once we found our "FOREVER" home, we listed our house. Working with Jess, our house sold the first weekend on the market, with multiple offers. Jess was always there to answer our questions, no matter how small or big they were. It seems like nothing is happening at times, but she is working hard in the background, trying to help you buy a house or sell your home. You will not go wrong with Jess on your real estate needs.”

J&J Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Jessica was awesome to work with and made the process easy for us. Her prompt communication helped us made decisions quickly and get our house sold. She was always checking in to see how things were going and if we had any questions. A lot of our friends have used Jessica and I highly recommend her for your home.”

Matt & Deb Goodhue, Adel
March 21, 2023

“My Husband and I were nervous to begin our first home buying journey but Jessica Gilligan made everything so simple for us. Her availability, patience and positivity were truly appreciated. We would absolutely recommend her to family and friends as well as request to work with her again in the future.”

Michaela Subsin, Des Moines
March 21, 2023

“Jessica was more than amazing! She always was available to answer questions and she made us feel more at ease when making big decisions.


Jessica was so kind and made the process more accessible.”

Chris Lobberecht Norwalk
March 21, 2023

“When choosing a real estate agent, I primarily considered the advice of people I trust. Jessica Gilligan came recommended by my brother (who worked with her previously is very happy with his house) and I knew that she was very familiar with the Ankeny area.

I am glad that I followed his advice, because Jessica was all-around excellent. Jessica communicated in a clear and timely fashion throughout the entire home-buying process. As a first time home buyer, I relied a lot on her experience and the advice she shared. Additionally, she did a great job researching properties I was interested in. I always had the information/documentation I needed to make informed decisions throughout the process.

Most importantly, when I found a home that I loved, she helped me form a winning offer without going outside of my price range. Following Jessica's advice, I was able to purchase the home I wanted, in a tough market, and while competing against another (higher) offer. Needless to say, I will certainly be recommending her to friends and family in the future.”

Zachary Borchert, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Jessica was a great realtor and did a wonderful job listening to what I was looking for. She was proactive in communicating with me and the builders and I felt in the loop every step of the way. She was clearly an advocate for me during the whole process, and would recommend her to anyone and everyone interested in finding their perfect home! Thank you, Jessica! :)”

Jeff K, West Des Moines
March 21, 2023

“Jessica came recommended from a close friend of mine. She exceeded all expectations. I will send anyone looking to buy or sell to her.

As a first time home buyer, I asked a lot of questions. Jessica answered every one of them or she found an answer for me promptly.

With a stressful experience such as this, communication is key. Jessica would respond to texts, phone calls, and emails, promptly and with the answers I was looking for.

Jessica made this experience fun, she didn't make me feel like I didn't know what I was doing, and she didn't push me or try to sway me on anything. The advice was knowledgeable and genuine.

Thank you again Jessica!!!”

Mitch Fisher, Elkhart, IA
March 21, 2023

“Jessica Gilligan was a consummate professional and went above and beyond in a very busy market to make sure we were taken care of. She helped smooth things out in a very stressful time for us, and resolved any concern we had quickly.”

Noel, Des Moines, IA
March 21, 2023

“Jess made everything super easy for us - especially considering we were living in Milwaukee at the time and Covid was going on. She was willing to give us virtual tours and chat with us on any questions or interests we had. She was able to get us into multiple houses before they even were on the market. Jess did a great job and we loved working with her!

Jess was great! We can’t stress that enough. She knew exactly what our style was and was able to help guide us to find potential options for us. She also guided us as first time home buyers - which was very comforting. It was invaluable having her on our side since we really didn’t know what to ask/expect at times. Her experience and ability to step in and give us an experienced opinion was very comforting. She also knew how to work with the builders of the new build we landed on to ensure we were not being taken advantage of ever.

There isn’t much more we can say! It was super easy and fun to work with Jess. She’s the best!

I had grown up with Jess (went to the same high school) and knew how friendly and hard working she was. It made selecting her very easy because I knew she would treat us well and she would understand our preferences/style.

You can tell how hard Jess works to make her clients feel comfortable throughout the entire home buying process. She made the entire process stress free for us - and that was the best feeling ever.”

Matt & Lauren Loney, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Jess has been helping with our new home build since August 2020. I’m almost sad to be moved in and not need to see her every week (almost”

Tyler and Sarah, Polk City
March 21, 2023

“Jessica was INCREDIBLE for our home selling experience. She gave us so many tips when it came to listing our home that would get it sold fast- and it did!! When it came time to review offers, she made the entire process completely painless and EASY by creating a document for us that compared each off and how they differed so we could pick the BEST one for us. She kept us informed of what was going on in the background and sent reminders of all the things we needed to do before closing day, so again- making the entire process so easy for us!”

Randy Havlik, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Jessica was INCREDIBLE for our home buying experience. She listened to our needs (which were really hard to find!) and did her best to scour the state for the things we wished to have in our home. Whenever we wanted to look at a home, she got us there as quick as she could no matter how far away it was. When it came time to purchase, she made the entire process completely painless and EASY. She kept us informed of what was going on in the background and sent reminders of all the things we needed to do before closing day.”

Dana Havlik, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Jessica came highly recommended by a friend who had worked with her previously on her own real estate transaction. After contacting Jessica about selling our home, she began working on it right away. She made the sale of our home so easy, by providing checklists and keeping in close touch with us to make sure we were all on the same page from beginning to end. Courteous, professional, pro-active, knowledgeable, and approachable. We had a great experience with Jessica!”

Liz Grow, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Unsure if you really NEED a realtor to buy new construction? Trust me, you do and you need Jessica. Her advocacy, honest opinions, and thorough communication made me feel much more confident in purchasing a new home. Jess is incredibly kind and patient. She never makes you feel like your question is silly or unimportant. Buying a home is exciting but also stressful! Jess keeping everything on track, filling in the gaps when I was struggling, and ensuring the builder provided a quality home kept me sane and excited throughout the process. I recommend her to everyone looking to buy a home!”

Lexie Swift, Waukee
March 21, 2023

“I’m so glad Jessica helped me sell my home. It was a tough situation because there weren’t many comps available but she got my multiple offers in the first day! Her advice was critical and she was always thoughtful of my specific situation. Jess went above and beyond to help me get my house on the market and sold quickly. I’d recommend her to anyone looking to buy/sell a home - especially others like me who aren’t experienced with this.”

Lexie Swift, Waukee
March 21, 2023

“Jessica came highly recommended from a good friend, so we knew we had to reach out to her to get things started. Jessica was quick to act when we described what we were looking for, and provided us with multiple options and helpful information. Anytime we had questions during our purchase process, she got the answers we needed. She was extremely easy to work with, quick to respond, worked hard, and always with a smile. We would recommend Jessica to anyone!”

Liz Grow, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Jessica came highly recommended from 3 couples I know in the area that also used her as a realtor.

She answered any questions I had as a first time home buyer and some I didn’t know I had. Her contacts within the industry gave us the inside track to a house that wasn’t quite on the market yet so we were able to act fast in this crazy market.

Overall very smooth sailing and I would highly recommend her services!”

Nicholas Groepper Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“A close friend who is also a realtor recommended a few agents in the area. One meeting with Jessica Gilligan was all we needed to choose the agent for us!

As first time home buyers with no experience we were worried about making a competitive and smart purchase in this market. Jess walked us through every step and made us feel at ease in the middle of all of the craziness. She gave us the best advice and helped us be confident enough to submit a strong offer and then helped us understand every step of the whirlwind of actually negotiating, understanding the inspection, and finishing the purchase. I don't know if we could have bought our house without her!

I have nothing negative to say about Jess. She was exactly what we needed during the most stressful purchase of our lives so far. She took us through every single step from searching for exactly what we wanted to purchasing our perfect home. She made us feel at ease and I'm going to recommend her to everyone I know!”

Baylie and Aaron, Des Moines
March 21, 2023

“We worked with Jessica Gilligan on the purchase of our first home 3 years ago. Remembering how well that experience went, when we started considering looking for a new home, we reached out to Jessica regarding information on the process of buying and selling at the same time.

Jessica was very informative and helpful throughout the entire process. She was proactively communicative on both fronts, buying and selling, and made the process seamless.

We’re not expecting a quick turnaround at our new house, but when the time comes, Jessica will be there first person to know. Having worked with her on both sides of the transaction as well as with our first and second home, we would highly recommend her for buyers and sellers both new and experienced.”

Cody & Lauren Walther, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Jess was extremely patient and helpful in finding us our new house. She does such a great job helping answer any questions and if she doesn’t know she always makes sure to follow up. This is our second time using Jess to purchase a home and once again she made it easy throughout the whole process. If you ever need a realtor to help you find a property in the Des Moines area Jess is the person you should call first.”

Tyler & Emily Ankeny, IA
March 21, 2023

“Jess did an amazing job helping us sell our house! She had a great plan and was able to walk us through all of the steps to get it sold. With out her the transaction would not have went as smooth as it did! If you are ever considering selling your house we would highly recommend Jess as your go to realtor in the Des Moines area. She’s the best!”

Tyler & Emily Ankeny, IA
March 21, 2023

“Jessica did and continues to do an amazing job. We have been looking for investment properties for a while and she has been very good to work with and patient, we will definitely continue to work with her and can’t wait to get another.

Jessica was always great about following through and getting us information or documents in a timely manner. If someone countered she was good about offering a few different options to deal with the situation.”

Evan Herlocker, Des Moines
March 21, 2023

“Buying our first house was an intimidating process at first but Jess made it so easy, seamless, and fun! She was incredibly responsive to our questions/comments/concerns and made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. We can't say enough great things about working with Jess and are so happy that she was the one who guided us through the process of buying our first home. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, punctual, detail oriented, and genuinely cares, you won't be disappointed by working with Jess. Thanks a bunch, Jess!!”

Avery R, Ankeny
March 21, 2023

“Jessica reminds me of those real estate agents that you only see in movies: extremely knowledgeable and an incredible negotiator. I could not be happier with my new house and this all thanks to her. I strongly recommend Jessica!”

Anthony Zlaket, Clive
March 21, 2023

“She was amazing from the start of the process all the way past moving in!”

Hannah, Ankeny, IA
March 21, 2023

“Had overall terrific experience with her.
Am from out of town and needed a bit more 'hand holding' than normal, which was provided.
Timeliness on questions/concerns was immediate on all requests.”

J Broderick, Dubuque
March 21, 2023

“Jess is simply awesome to work with. This is the second transaction we've worked with her on - and it was a no-brainer to engage her services again. Jess's knowledge of the local markets and specific developments were critical as we were searching a wide radius for our next home. Her responsiveness, patience, attention to detail, and organizational skills were huge value-adds to the entire process. We would highly recommend - and look forward to working with her again in the future.”

The Borcherts, Waukee
March 21, 2023