Jill Longest: Full-time REALTOR®, wife, mom and lake lover with a servant's heart!

As a REALTOR, homeowner and seller, I know firsthand that buying or selling a home can tug on your heartstrings and emotions. I also know how exciting it is to buy your first home, a vacation home or your forever home and how thrilling it is to get your home sold as you move on to the next chapter in your life! That's why I dedicate myself to working hard on your behalf and diligently gather the information you need to make the real estate decisions that are right for you with confidence and peace of mind. I focus on the details of the real estate transaction, so you can focus on preparing to move!

I specialize in assisting home buyers and sellers in the Iowa Great Lakes corridor of Northwest Iowa, which includes Okoboji, Spirit Lake, Arnolds Park, Milford, Lake Park, Spencer, Estherville and the surrounding communities. From growing up in Spencer, then moving back to the Lakes area as an adult to raise my own kids, I have a unique understanding and perspective of the Iowa Great Lakes area and the “magic” of Okoboji.

I have a heart for service and don't consider myself a natural born salesperson. I feel that is a good thing, because I don't consider my job as a real estate agent as a "sales" position, but rather a position of service.  My main goal is to serve my clients through my knowledge and expertise as a local REALTOR. For me, I value relationships over transactions and strive to keep my clients' goals top of mind in everything I do. My focus has always been on the needs of my clients and making sure I help them succeed in buying or selling a home versus just trying to make a sale. My moto is "What Matters to You, Matters to Me!" I live by that moto in all that I do because it's a part of who I am. 

Client Testimonials:

“We cannot thank Jill Longest enough for all the hard work and dedication she put in to help us find the right house. Jill, your commitment to find our lake cottage was unmatched. Then you throw in the fact we are 1,500 miles away, and you still made it all happen. Jill went above and beyond to show us the best houses through Face time, allowing my son to walk through with her and video for us and allowing my brother and sister-in-law to walk through homes with her. That my friends, is someone who loves her job and enjoys making people happy. What stress? It was a very smooth process. She helped us line up local banking and insurance, offered inspectors that were all exceptional people and she handled a lot of our appointments on her own. You will not find a better person that does what she does to make her clients happy. Thank you very much Jill.”  Bob and Sandy Z.

"We recently relocated and it was quite a process, as we still lived in Colorado while trying to find a house in Iowa. Jill's service was AMAZING and she found us the perfect home. We worked together for a couple months and she had her work cut out for her. She was so accommodating to our situation and we spent so much time together and, on the phone, everything ran so smoothly! She truly listened and had a great understanding of what we were looking for, even when we got sidetracked with our big picture. We are so excited to be in our forever home and so grateful to Jill for finding it for us! Jill became like family during this process and we are happy to call her a friend! Thank you for everything Jill!"                Matt and Pegi H.

"Our experience with Jill Longest as our selling realtor was invaluable. She guided us through the process of selling our home, which was emotional for us, with patience, understanding and true professionalism! She answered all questions and concerns promptly and showed sincere compassion when we struggled with our own insecurities. We couldn't have done this endeavor without you Jill!  With gratitude, Sandy and Todd C.

I hope to have the privilege of working with you and adding you to my growing list of satisfied clients! My cell # is (712)330-7418 and my email address is jill@exitrealtymidwest.com.

I am a member of the Iowa Association of REALTORS®, the National Association of REALTORS®, as well as the Iowa Great Lakes Board of REALTORS® where I served as a Director on our local Board.  I am certified as a Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) as recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®.  The RENE certification program has equipped me with the tips and tools I need to be a skillful advocate for my clients.