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.
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.
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Honoring Women in Real Estate
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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