Meet the Hartke Real Estate Group
Jill Hartke
REALTOR®
With more than 14 years of experience in real estate, Century 21 Signature Real Estate agent Jill Hartke has built her business on relationships, trust, and a whole lot of heart. Known for her approachable personality and strong community connections, Jill brings a calm, knowledgeable presence to every transaction — whether she’s helping a first-time buyer navigate the process, guiding a family through a relocation, or negotiating on behalf of sellers throughout Eastern Iowa.
Serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Vinton, and the surrounding communities, Jill combines local market expertise with personalized service that makes clients feel supported from day one to closing day. Her background in leadership and community involvement gives her a unique perspective on the neighborhoods, people, and lifestyle that make Eastern Iowa such a special place to call home.
Jill believes real estate should feel less overwhelming and a lot more human. She’s equal parts advocate, strategist, problem-solver, and occasional comic relief when the stress levels rise. Clients appreciate her honesty, communication, and ability to make even the complicated parts of the process feel manageable.
When she’s not helping clients buy or sell homes, Jill stays active in the REALTOR® community, volunteers locally, and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, and spoiling her grandson and cat, Poppy.
jill@c21sre.com | 319-310-8101
Halea Hartke
REALTOR®
As part of the Hartke Group with Century 21 Signature Real Estate, Halea Hartke brings energy, creativity, and a client-first mindset to every real estate experience. Working alongside her mom and business partner, Jill, Halea has helped build a trusted team known for personalized service, strong communication, and deep roots in the Eastern Iowa community.
Halea specializes in helping buyers and sellers feel confident and informed throughout the process — whether it’s a first home, a move-up property, relocation, or the next exciting chapter in life. She understands that buying or selling a home is more than a transaction; it’s a major life moment, and she works hard to make the experience feel smooth, supportive, and maybe even a little fun along the way.
With a natural eye for marketing and social media, Halea also brings a fresh perspective to showcasing homes and connecting with clients in today’s market. Her approachable personality, responsiveness, and attention to detail help clients feel comfortable asking questions and confident in their decisions.
Outside of real estate, Halea enjoys spending time with her family, loving on her dogs, and making memories with her son. She’s passionate about helping people find not just a house, but a place that truly feels like home.
halea@c21sre.com | 319-491-7118
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What Our Client Say...
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“Working with Haley was a pleasure. She was attentive to our needs and wishes, she stayed in close communication with us, and her desire to assist our purchase and simultaneous move to our new home was impeccable. I would recommend her services to anyone. We will be forever grateful for her services and and kind spirit. Thank you, Halea.”
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“Halea was like a long time friend from the very start. She was extremely friendly, she listened to my wants and needs, and found the most amazing home for me. She took the time to help me learn the process as a first time buyer - she was patient with all my questions. She took the time to find properties that were suited to my needs and wants. She is down to earth, so kind and helpful. I also felt that I could trust her and that she was honest with her feedback and support. I know I have a lifelong friend with Halea, and I will refer everyone I know to her. She is the only person I would consider for home purchases now, and in the future.”
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“I couldn't be more thankful for Halea and her support during the sale of my first home! Living 12 hours away from my property was intimidating but Halea made sure everything was easy peasy!”
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“Halea was great to work with. We moved to a different state, and we fully trusted Halea to hanlde everthing that was needed in Iowa during our transition. She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. Thank you Halea!”
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“Halea, did a great job of giving me different options to look at and when I found the one she made sure that communication and the process of buying my home went smooth. This was my first time buying a home and she made sure I u derstood everything and explained things when I didn't know I would recommend her to anyone purchasing a home.”
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“Halea was exceptional to work with. We moved from our home 8 hours away to live in Marion to be close to our daughters. It was a very emotional move and Halea understood all of it and made our dream come true! We are so thankful for all of her hard work.”
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“Working with her is amazing she's good and she makes me fill comfortable asking her any questions I have and I recommend her to anyone I know.”
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“Halea was extremely helpful in finding the right home for us. Communication was great throughout the process and very professional and friendly. Halea was willing to work with us many times on short notice and get us the showings we wanted. The buying process can be very stressful, but she worked with us for months until we found the home that was the right fit for us. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend Halea to others.”
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“Was extremely helpful in my unique circumstances and highly recommend”
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“Halea has been extremely flexible throughout our home buying journey. Her understanding of what we were looking for in a home helped guide us to the purchase of our new home.”
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“Really helped handle all of the 4andom and chaotic things that cropped throughout the sales process”
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“Amazing and friendly. Very down to earth and comfortable. Always had my back and will definitely recommend her”
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“We were very pleased with the pricing of the home and Halea was able to answer all of our questions and help guide us through the selling process. I would happily refer anyone looking to buy or sell their home to Halea Hartke.”
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“We adore her, was always on point and understand our need as well as our options.”
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“Halea worked hard to find a home that got my needs and price range. She was also very informative and helpful She did a great job explaining and answering any questions I had. I always received quick responses and she was available working around my busy schedule.”
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“We had an excellent experience working with Jill Hartke and Halea Hartke as our realtors. They did a fantastic job selling our house and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Their communication was outstanding throughout the transaction. They were always responsive, kept us informed at every step, and addressed our questions promptly. What truly sets them apart is their willingness to go above and beyond their responsibilities. They helped coordinate the moving out of items from the house, arranged and managed minor repairs and fixes, and even continued to assist after the sale by handling and coordinating deliveries that were still being sent to the property. Their professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail gave us great peace of mind, especially since we were managing many aspects of the move remotely. We are extremely grateful for all of their support and hard work. We highly recommend Jill Hartke and Halea Hartke to anyone looking for a seller’s realtor.”
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“Jill was very persistent in every aspect of selling our home!”
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“She was great personality to work with.”
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“Jill was so AMAZING helping my family move from VA back home to Iowa.”
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“We could not have had a better agent working for us to purchase a home!! She was very intune to our needs, always willing to show us properties on short notice any day of the week, and was always working to get the details of purchasing a home completed. Would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to buy or sell property!!”
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“Despite the challenges with the sale of the home. Jill did a good job getting me through it.”
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“Working with Jill Hartke on the purchase of my home in Marion was truly a great experience. You made every step easy and stress-free, and I really appreciated how you always answered my questions — even when you weren’t in the office. Your communication, support, and genuine care made all the difference. I’m very happy with the service you provided and highly recommend Jill Hartke!”
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“We relocated out of state and had to move before our house was sold. Jill went out of her way to make sure everything with the house was taken care of, and was always willing to stop by for needed appointments. She was always flexible and would go the extra mile to make sure our home was always in ready to sell condition. We would highly recommend Jill as a realtor. Thanks!”
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“Very professional with a great sense of humor. Thanks Jill”
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“Jill was recommended to us by our MS Century 21 Realtor. She contacted us immediately and we set up a phone visit. She took the time to get to know our needs and requirements. She was always available to us and worked with us on locating prospective properties and fine tuning our search. As far as we are concerned Jil went above and beyond our expectations. We went from contract to close in 29 days and she was great and helping us push things along. We ended up with a home in her town and she has been extrememly helpful in helping us locate some essential services and in getting us acquainted with the town. I would highly recommend Jill to anyone interested in buying or selling a home.”
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“When we purchased this property some 7 plus years ago, we told Jill that we would use her as our agent if we ever sold it looking for something else. That alone should tell you what a positive experience it is working with her. And here we are 7 years later, Jill helped us tremendously in selling this property and finding another. We hit a couple of snags during the sale which she was quick to address and resolve. She is well respected in the real estate community, and if you choose to work with her you'll know why.”
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“Jill served as our agent about 7 years ago when we first purchased a condo in Marion. The experience was so positive that we said if we ever sold that place and searched for another we'd use her services again. And now 7 years later we did just that. Working with Jill is a pleasant experience, and we consider her not only our real estate agent, but our friend.”
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“This is the second time I usedJill in 4 years.Both times were for sales of estates in my family. Theses are not eay things to go through and I live out of state further complicating matters. She helped me by getting professional cleaners and carpet cleaners into the property. She would go in and check on the property periodically and change the thermostat temperature as the weather dictated. This took a big worry off of my shoulders being out of state. She was always easy to reach and responded to me quickly. This was a long dran out sale because of the type of property it was and the condition it was in. I never felt pressured in making the decisions I had to make in this process. In the end I felt we got the best price e could under our circumstances. As a single, older woman, I highly encourage you touse Jill s you will be treated with the knowledge, courtesy and respect you deserve.”
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“Jill and Halea Hartke go above and beyond, they are responsive, patient and caring! They have been our family’s realtors for many years helping close family members buy and sell homes, relocations, etc. Four years ago they helped me navigate the process of buying my first home. Taking that first step to buy a house can be scary and unfamiliar, but with their knowledge and experience - they were ready to walk me through the process, get me settled in a home that I now hold so many great memories, and they even held my new puppy (at the time) while I signed the closing documents! There was no question who I would trust to help me with the new unfamiliar, selling my home! Highly recommend Jill and Halea Hartke!”
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“Jill made the whole process so easy. From start to finish she was always extremely quick to respond to questions or setting up appointments. When we walked thru the house she pointed out items we missed that would need to be fixed at one point. I would ? recommend her.”
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“Jill Hartke is professional, knowledgable, and personable. We had an excellent experience with Jill and recommend her to anyone purchasing a home. She was able to get showings of homes when we requested and we felt like she placed us first.”
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“Jill was very helpful and professional throughout the whole process. It didn't matter the situation, she always found a way to get me the help I needed when it came to questions, showings, people to contact etc. Being a first time home buyer, I had no idea what to expect during the home buying process, but with Jill's help throughout the whole process, I never had anything to worry about.”
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“Jill was recommended to us for the sale of a parent's home that was complicated by several factors. She was personable, knowledgeable, efficient, flexible, and sensitive to the situation. We could not asked for more and felt well taken care of!”
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“Having used Jill Hartke in 2014 for another home buying expierience I knew she was the one who I wanted to usher me through the process again. She is attentive, responsive, and easy to communicate with. I wouldn't hesitate to reccommend Jill to anyone who is looking for a realtor and I intend to reach out to her again if I'm ever in the market to buy or sell in the future.”
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“My husband and I worked with Jill a few years ago to sell our home when we moved out of state. Our plans have brought us back to Cedar Rapids, and we knew exactly who to call. Having worked with Jill before, we knew we could rely on her outstanding service and commitment to excellence. Jill takes the time to get to know her clients' needs and works hard to find a great fit. Throughout the entire process: negotiation, inspections, closing, and even beyond the sale, she was and still is always available. We made this purchase from out of state, so we needed her for more than a typical real estate transaction takes. We relied on her as our in-state family member to make decisions for us and we trusted her every step of the way. Jill exceeded our expectations and found the perfect house for our family! We will always recommend Jill for real estate transactions. We consider her a dependable friend in the business.”
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“Jill made the selling/buying of our homes as stress free as possible and her sense of humor made the process enjoyable. Her knowledge and experience helped everything go smoothly.”
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“We have now bought and sold a house with the help of Jill. She was fantastic to work with from start to finish! While the home buying/selling process can be stressful, Jill made things smooth and feel like a breeze. Would highly recommend!”
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“Jill is very easy going and very helpful. Jill was always available to talk through any questions of issues during the buying and selling process. I will be using Jill and her team in the future to buy and sell a house.”
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“Jill is a friendly, knowledgeable and professional realtor who went the extra mile to make the home buying experience enjoyable and stress free. We would highly recommend Jill to anyone looking to buy or sell a house.”
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“Jill was a breath of fresh air and helped the family and I sell our home with zero stress. Jill treated us like we were part of the family and ensured we were looked after and did the extra mile to take care of us. I recommend Jill any day of the week to sell my home in the future!!!.”
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“I worked with Jill to buy my first house, and she made the process very easy. When the opportunity came up for us to buy a new house, I knew Jill would be happy to help. Jill was excited do a little digging on the new property, to ensure we were getting the best deal possible. Jill was always available to answer any questions, making the process super easy. Jill and her team made the long process of buying a house smooth and simple. Without a doubt, I will work with Jill and her team again in the future.”
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“We will always us jill she always goes the extra mmile. She is a great communicator and listened to our need. Jill is number 1 in our book.”
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“Jill Hartke is one of the finest realtors I have ever. Met. Her knowledge of the entire process from start to finish and second to none. Not only this but her timing and availability is second to none. She makes an extremely stressful time much easier”
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“Jill was very understanding of my needs and my concerns .She treated me as she would a friend. I trusted her completely through the whole process”
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“We had the pleasure of working with Jill Hartke during the process of selling and buying a property in Marion, Iowa, and we couldn't be more satisfied with her service. Jill’s professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. She went above and beyond to accommodate our schedules, even with the challenges of managing our kids, making the process much easier for our family. Her deep knowledge of the local market and commitment to our best interests ensured we got the best possible outcome. We highly recommend Jill for anyone looking to navigate the real estate market with confidence and ease.”
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“Jill did a excellent job selling my Mom's condo. She kept me informed, handled all the paperwork and got the job done ! Really appreciate her and have been spreading the "word" to get ahold of her to buy/sell real estate”
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“From the moment we met I knew Jill would be awesome to work with. She kept Jon and myself updated at all times. She never gave up on getting our dream home/condo. If we ever purchase again, Jill is our lady. She went above and beyond what was needed.”
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“Working with Jill Hartke was a great experience. She expertly guided us through both selling our old home and buying our new one. Her market knowledge, attention to detail, and dedication made the entire process smooth. We highly recommend Jill for anyone looking to buy or sell their home.”
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“Jill is great to work with. I felt like she had my best interest in mind in the sale of this property. She was always willing to answer questions that I had. She communicated with me regularly about showings, offers, questions that potential buyers had regarding the property. Very professional and pleasant to work with. Thank you Jill!!!!”
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“This is the 3rd purchase / sale transaction that Jill has managed for us. She took the time to understand our objectives and boundaries for this sale, and she confidently guided us through the entire marketing / sales process. Jill showed perserverance and professionalism at every stage of the sale, and guided us through challenges which are inevitable in real estate. I would not hesitate to reach out to Jill for future real estate needs in the Cedar Rapids/Marion area. Thank you Jill!”
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“This is the second property Jill Hartke has helped me sell and I wish there there were a higher rating option than excellent because Jill Hartke deserves magnificent. Jill's communication was superb and even with a few bumps with the buyer, Jill Hartke was on top of the situation and it was resolved quickly and the closing proceeded. I would recommend Jill Hartke with the highest level of confidence!”
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“Working with Jill and Halea to buy our new home was seamless. They were just as excited as we were when moving forward purchasing our new home. Overall it was a great buying experience! They helped us list our home as well and got things moving quickly as we had a quick turn around of moving into our new home. Definitely enjoyed working with these two!”
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“My experience with Jill Hartke was outstanding! Jill's knowledge of the market, attention to detail, and fantastic communication skills resulted in smoothly navigating the sale of my unique property. I had complete confidence and trust in Jill from beginning to end, and would strongly recommend Jill Harke to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable and dedicated real estate professional.”
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“I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a house. She did an amazing job and I would work with her again.”
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“Jill Hartke was amazing to work with. She understood our relocation and our need to sell our house quick. She worked with us on all facets and communicated with our relator in our new location. I would 100% recommend her and her team!”
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“If you have the opportunity to work with Jill, we recommend you take it. She makes the house hunting process fun but more importantly she is also very knowledgeable on things to look out for. I have watched HGTV most of my life and knew a lot of things to look out for, however, her knowledge helped me see things I wouldn't have normally seen. Once we narrowed the houses down to two she helped us figure out the best plan to help narrow it down to one. Her knowledge of the addendum process and home warranty options really helped us during our home buying process. Jill also introduced us to Victoria Adkins which is who helped us get the correct funding we needed to buy our first home. We can't thank her (and Halea) enough for all they have done to make our first home buyers experience one that we definitely won't forget! We will definitely recommend them to anyone we knew looking for a great agent in the home buying process.”
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“Jill is fantastic to work, if you are considering selling or buying a home I would strongly encourage you to contact Jill Hartke.”
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“Thank you! As always it's been fun!!”
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“Jill and Halea were genuine and patient with me throughout the whole process. Whenever I brought up questions and concerns they made sure to answer them. They care about their clients and it shows!”
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“Jill Hartke guided me through every step of the process of buying a house. She answered all of my questions, and pointed out things I hadn't even thought about. Jill was very on top of everything.I appreciated her knowledge and expertise.I also appreciated her working with me since I was purchasing a house while living in the Kansas City area. I could not have asked for a better person to work with than Jill. She did a phenomenal job.”
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The Hartkes’ Mother-Daughter Legacy
"When Jill Hartke started her real estate journey 14 years ago, it wasn’t part of a long-term career plan, and it certainly wasn’t the first step in creating a family business.
Yet, that’s exactly where she finds herself today, working side-by-side with her daughter Halea Hartke. Together, they’re the Hartke Real Estate Group, just two of the 63% of female REALTORS® in the industry and one pair of many dozens of mother-daughter real estate teams in Iowa...."
Hartke Real Estate Group
Jill Hartke
(319) 310-8101
Halea Hartke
(319) 491-7118
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