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My father loved to move. He said it was like taking a vacation only bringing the furniture along. We lived in three states and moved ten times before I graduated from high school. My husband and I moved many times to enhance our education and careers. Moving is a great adventure.
When I retired from teaching, I decided to help people with real estate because I was confident that my many experiences with the joys and trials of making housing decisions could be a benefit to others. I chose to work with Century 21 Signature Real Estate because they have high ethical standards which align with mine.
I love to help both sellers and buyers gain knowledge so they can make wise decisions. I am conscientious about the need and desires of my clients while at the same time work quickly and diligently to help them reach their goals. My beliefs compel me to do all things with honesty and integrity.
Defy Mediocrity + Deliver Extraordinary Experiences
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“Donna worked night day veld numerous open houses did things over and beyond to help us we moved out of state she kept us updated and was professional honest and above all else committed her husband Roy helps her and equally is a very professional person you kind of get a two for one when you list with her”
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“Donna is great to work with. Excellent attention to our particular situation.”
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“Donna was very attentive and kept us up to date step by step. She was encouraging during the whole process and appreciated her attention to details.”
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“Working with Donna to sell our house was a pleasure. Her superior grasp of the market and guidance during every step of the process made a potentially stressful experience manageable. When we let Donna know we were ready to start the process, she immediately put the wheels in motion and communicated with us every step of the way. Her quick response time to all of our questions and willingness to assist us in every aspect of the process was greatly appreciated. We would recommend Donna without hesitation and truly enjoyed working with her.”
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“We want to express our sincere gratitude for everything Donna Meador has done for us. When our contract expired with our previous agency, she stepped in and accomplished what they could not. Even though she was on vacation when we first contacted her, she still took the time to answer our calls and questions. Immediately upon her return, she went straight to work and sent over all the necessary documents to begin her representation. Her communication, guidance, and tenacity in following up on leads have been truly phenomenal. We highly recommend her services without reservation. We can't Thank her enough for all her hard work and dedication!”
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“Donna sold two homes for me prior to this experience of buying a home in an area I did not know or understand. I fell in love with many homes and Donna had to overlook her own commission and the concern I could get upset and fire her to convince me I was headed for irreparable harm if I proceeded with the purchase of the homes that appealed to me. Time and again, she saved my hide, my long term frustration, my purse and more. I am deeply indebted to her for her courage, conviction and honesty. I would have faced doom had I ignored her. She led me to a house I did not initially like, but, just like all those she convinced me not to buy, I am now in love with the house she guided me to buy. It works really well, has enough space for what I need it for, has a gorgeous view, good neighbors and so many perks, I cannot name them all in the confines of this review. I will forever praise Donna. Great money for what she sold, awesome success for what she helped me buy.”
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“Donna helped me sell my mom's condo after she passed away. What impressed me most is how Donna helped me get the home ready to sell. She really went the extra mile in guiding and actually helping me liquidate everything in her condo. She then guided me through all of the things to help get the condo ready for sale. The process took a long time, but that was no fault of Donna. She stuck with the operation the whole time and worked very hard throughout. Donna really knows the local market here in Ankeny and she is an incredibly hard worker. I would reccomend her to anyone!”
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“Donna was available and ready to answer question at any time. She understood our needs and sought out appropriate homes based on our discussions. Once we found 'the right' home, she negotiated on our behalf to get an excellent price. I would definitely work with Donna in the future should the need arise.”
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“Quite helpful, educated in availability of homes per my needs, and very thoughtful and kind Realtor. She went the "extra mile" in finding a home suitable to my "wants." She strives to please, and I would use her again for certain! Thanks Donna, for being so helpful in all aspects of selling me this home!”
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“Donna went above and beyond in helping with every aspect of selling my mother's property. My mother passed away before the property sold and Donna made the process as easy as she could under the circumstances. I would strongly recommend her to anyone selling their property.”
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“Donna was very knowledgeable and showed a very good understanding of the market not only in Ankeny but in Des Moines also. We were very pleased with her assistance.”
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“This is the 2nd time we have worked with Donna! She was great both times!! Answered every question we had. Even had great ideas & suggestions! If we ever move again she will be the first & only realtor we would call. She's very trust worthy & accurate in her work. She goes the extra mile for her clients. Needless to say she's the best!!”
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“Donna Meador is incredibly trustworthy, knowledgeable, and dedicated. She goes above and beyond for her clients, making the entire buying or selling process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!”
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“Donna was helpful and communicated well and kept us well informed on the process of selling. We appreciated her knowledge of the Maplewood community, and would highly recommend her to family and friends.”
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“I had no intention of moving. My son nagged me enough that I finally agreed to meet with Donna and her partner and husband Roy. We had lunch for an hour. They asked me what I wanted in a home. They asked if I would see a property they had. I agreed. Half an hour later, I bought it. We live here now and are incredibly happy. But, having bought a new home, I had to sell my existing property. Donna sold it so quickly that I still have not processed everything. Donna listened to me so well, I bought the first place she showed me because it met every criteria I had mentioned. The sale went so fast because Donna facilitated every aspect. The prior home sold quickly because Donna told me what people wanted and expected. Donna took such amazing photos that the house almost sold itself. Donna hosted open houses. Donna kept me informed at every stage. When a few problems threatened the buyer's purchase of my prior home, Donna swiftly advised me as to what to do to make it all ok.”
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“We found Donna Meador to be an honest and trustworthy agent. She helped us find a trustworthy banker to set up our mortgage and helped us and the seller to have a very smooth transition with no problems. We knew what we were looking for in a home and Donna was most helpful in making that possible in a very short time. Thank you Donna!”
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“Donna is wonderful to work with and works hard for her clients. We've used her to buy and sell a few properties, and get the same great service consistently. Highly recommend!”
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“Whether buying or selling, Donna is fantastic to work with! She put a lot of effort into finding the property that was perfect for us! It wasn't just about a sale; she genuinely wanted us to be happy! Once we found our new place, she worked hard to sell our current home. She is very efficient, knowledgeable, caring, and is always looking out for her client's best interest. I highly recommend!”
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“Donna was an excellent agent in finding properties in our price range, identifying potential problems, and finding a suitable property for us.”
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“Having previously sold a few properties in the past and dealing with other Real Estate Agents over the years, I decided for this sale to interview multiple agents. Donna Meador's professionism in her initial contact with us, and her follow up presentation in what she would do to sell our property, sold us on selecting her team as our Agent. And she greatly EXCEDED all expectations in delivery of her services to achieve our goal. We highly recomend Donna and will be using her team again.”
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“Donna and Roy met with me laid out things that needed done before listing property. They gave me a value on property. I cleaned out possessions. Hired a crew to redo floors and painted bedroom. Hung new doors. Donna reevaluated property at 50,000 more than thought. listed it and begun open house procedures. We sold house 25,000 from beginning list. Sale was easily negotiated and I came out smiling, happy and able to feel like we honored my cousin with the sale of his house.”
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“used donna before can count on her to get the job done”
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“My mother used Donna Meador to both sell her home and buy a condo, and we were very satisfied with her service and especially her knowledge of older people moving, which helped us declutter before the move to a smaller space. When my mother subsequently died a year later, we used Donna again to sell the condo, with the same results. I would strongly recommend her services, particularly for older homeownders looking to downsize, and particularly in the condo market. I would not hesitate to hire her again.”
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“I was able to contact Donna at anytime with a question or concern. She was able to show me the property in a half an hour from our first contact by phone. Donna really went the extra mile always explaining everything in very good detail. This was a huge move for me, I had been renting in Ankeny since October last year in a apartment. A recent move to the area with a new job, I had sold my home in northwest Iowa after 20 years. This has been a great move so many things I had enjoyed in my home I have again. Thanks to Donna it has been a life changing experience that has me 100% satisfied with a great future here in Ankeny. I can't thank her enough for her help and made a lasting friendship too.”
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“Donna was in communication with us right from the beginning. She is extremely knowledgeable about the process and her advice to us was great and very much appreciated. I will recommend Donna to anyone I know who is house hunting or needing to sell their home!”
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“Donna and Roy were very familiar with the type of property I desired. They knew price and timing were importantant for me and did thier best to make it happen. I am very satisfied.”
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“Donna was wonderful to work with, she made the process so easy for us at such a difficult time. Her knowledge and experience shows in everything she does regarding the sale of your property. I will definitely recommend Donna to friends and family. Thank you do much Donna!”
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“Donna worked with us and was trying to get our condo sold as quickly as she could, knowing we had another home we were moving to out of state. The housing market tumbled some when we put it up in the market, but Donna did well at getting our home sold.”
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“Donna was especially helpful in working through the challenges of assisting my elderly parents through the documentation, red tape and difficulty of managing technical challenges.”
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“We've used Donna as our realtor twice, and we are always impressed by how hard she works on our behalf. She genuinely cares about her clients. Her goal is to make her clients happy by finding that perfect home, and it shows in everything she does as a realtor. Should we ever need to buy or sell again, we would definitely use Donna!”
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“My friend had used Donna for 2 of his real estate transactions and told me about her when I expressed frustration with my current realtor not returning calls or texts. I called and the next day she was at my house to talk my wife & I through what the process would look like and how much time she expected for everthing to happen. She was extremely thorough and exacting in the information that she brought with her, I was sold on that experience alone. Through the process, Donna was very helpful in what I could do to help the property gain value without dipping too far into my pocket book. She was right! My house sold over what I was expecting initially! The house was sold a little after the 2 week mark (I think, it may have been sooner). I was having a lot of stuff happen with work at the time, but Donna made everything else with the house a breeze. Roy was also there with Donna and working with the both of them was an amazing experience and have already referred her to several people.”
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“Donna was direct and her advice was easy to understand. She was very professional and courteous.”
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“best agent in town. we love her like a sister”
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“Donna did a great job working with my father to get his house ready to put on the market. She presented him with a few simple ideas to help the showing of the house. Donna took time to explain all the steps along the way from listing to closing and moved a pace the made my father not feel rushed.”
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“Donna Meador told me what I needed to hear about the property, not what she thought I wanted to hear. I immediately respected her for that. It saved me time as well as money to skip planned improvements that would add nothing to the sales value of the home. But, more importantely, she was correct, the house sold without the improvements I had planned to make.”
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“Donna was very knowledgeable of the current market trends and the local market. Once the house is on the market and we are moving out of state, she handle everything from house maintenances to the depositing of the checks. She was very helpful and straight forward with us on the sale of our home. She is a professional in every aspect of the real estate business. She would respond quickly if we sent her a text message or called her. Top notch customer service!”
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“Donna was a an exceltional sales person. I recieed a card in the mail from her all the way in NJ. Obviously records of a death in the family triggers real estate brokers. From the very irst time I called her, I felt at ease and also felt she would follow up when she said she would. There was am honesty about her, that I felt immidiately and thought she would be the one. I had two other brokers I was talking to. But I found Donna not only easy ton talk to but she was available all the time. She responded quckly, accurately and wasa always very professional. Her husband who works closelt with her was also very forth coming, hepful and a just a really nice guy. I would not hesitate to forward her name to anyone or speak with anyone who is on the fence about her. She is Awsome.”
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“Donna kept the momentum going and we were able to sell the house quickly. She was very prompt with timelines and returned calls in a timely manner.. Made suggestions but always leaving decision to us. We also appreciated her knowledge with all aspects of real estate and made it easy for us to understand. She helped us with the negotiation piece. She seemed to represent us fairly. Overall we had a very good experience with Donna.”
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“We really liked working with Donna and Roy too.”
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“Got sale done fast and efficiently. Helped me with closing without me being there in person. My son and I still have good communication with her for any questions we have about the condo after the sale.”
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“The most important aspect of purchasing a home, for me, was transparency and honesty. Donna explained everything to me with no surprises. Was very communicative and extremely helpful in all aspects of purchasing a home. I really loved how Donna always had a positive attitude, willingness to help and a smile the entire time. I would recommend Donna to anyone with any type of realtor needs.”
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“Donna is awesome to work with. ALWAYS COMMUNICATES and works hard to get your property sold.”
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“Donna is a smart and dedicated agent. She will work hard for you.”
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“Stop looking for an agent and call Donna! She's helped us twice now with buying and selling in the Ankeny area. She's very knowledgeable, straight forward, makes things simple, and is a joy to work with! You will not regret working with her!”
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“Donna really knew the location well and was able to communicate the benefits successfully to buyers. She provided good feedback to ensure the property would be ready for showings. Donna was also very responsive and proactive. Very pleasant to work with!”
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“Donna worked hard for us”
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“After explaining our family's particular needs, Donna's knowledge of those properties within Ankeny lead an exact fit. She walked us through the process and referred us to other professionals that made our purchase even more satisfying. Her genuine concern for our family was evident throughout the process.”
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“Donna is very proactive. She sold my condo in one day. She was quick in getting my condo listed. She is a very detailed agent. I felt confident that if there were any issues that came up, Donna would handle it. It was a smooth transaction.”
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“Donna is hardworking and always available if need be. She is honest and trustworthy. Definitely recommend her for your real estate needs.”
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“Donna always so pleasant to work with. She was always available when I needed her and was very knowledgable in an all around manner with whatever questions I had. She went above and beyond helping me to make sure I understood things and to help me through this unfamiliar process. Donna always wore a smile and I would strongly reccomend to anyone to seek out Donna as your realtor professional!”
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