We believe that real estate is more than just a transaction. As REALTORs® with CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate, we build our business by referral, and therefore our goal is to provide every home buyer and seller in Iowa with an extraordinary experience that puts people before sales.
Closing the sale matters, but more important is having a trusted advisor in your corner who has your back every step of the way and is able to keep you safe from potential pitfalls.
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Linda Bowen, Urbandale
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Linda Bowen, Urbandale
December 6, 2023
“Cathy goes out of her element to help find a broker, leaves presents, talked the seller into us using garage to store furniture. Cathy helped me move also. Cathy is my angel”
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Kaysuelarsen@yahoo.com
“Cathy goes out of her element to help find a broker, leaves presents, talked the seller into us using garage to store furniture. Cathy helped me move also. Cathy is my angel”
Kaysuelarsen@yahoo.com
December 6, 2023
“Cathy is known well in our community. Cathy went out of way to help me sign documents, coming to my home more than once.Cathy help coordinate my son's approval on the house. This house was way out of des moines,IA. Cathy would kindly express concern if I was slow to pack or getting my paperwork done. Cathy even helped me move things. Cathy is truly an angel in blessing.”
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Kay Larsen, carroll, iowa
“Cathy is known well in our community. Cathy went out of way to help me sign documents, coming to my home more than once.Cathy help coordinate my son's approval on the house. This house was way out of des moines,IA. Cathy would kindly express concern if I was slow to pack or getting my paperwork done. Cathy even helped me move things. Cathy is truly an angel in blessing.”
Kay Larsen, carroll, iowa
December 6, 2023
“Ms. Cathy was a fantastic realtor. She was timely in her responses and was knowledgeable of the area. She went out of her way to assist in the purchase of the home. Ms. Lynette Williamson was also fantastic. Both went above and beyond from what Kyly and I were expecting. Even after the purchase and things had settled, both still reach out and check up on how things are going. Would recommend both with high praises to anyone interested in purchasing a home.”
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Aaron E., Des Moines
“Ms. Cathy was a fantastic realtor. She was timely in her responses and was knowledgeable of the area. She went out of her way to assist in the purchase of the home. Ms. Lynette Williamson was also fantastic. Both went above and beyond from what Kyly and I were expecting. Even after the purchase and things had settled, both still reach out and check up on how things are going. Would recommend both with high praises to anyone interested in purchasing a home.”
Aaron E., Des Moines
December 6, 2023
“Cathy was very knowledgeable and made the first time home buying experience easy for me. She was very quick to respond to me and set up showings as soon as the same day. I would recommend her to anybody buying or selling a home.”
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Logan
“Cathy was very knowledgeable and made the first time home buying experience easy for me. She was very quick to respond to me and set up showings as soon as the same day. I would recommend her to anybody buying or selling a home.”
Logan
December 6, 2023
“Cathy McAulay was so kind and supportive of us during the home search and home buying process! She was always checking in on us which was so appreciated. She was really patient and flexible to show us homes as soon as we could get in to them. Being first time home buyers, Cathy explained all the aspects of home buying and walked us through every step. She was always one step ahead of us to answer questions we weren't sure to even ask yet and helped us feel more and more prepared to be homeowners! I would highly recommend Cathy no matter if you are buying your first home or your 5th. You will always be met with knowledge and expertise with a kind heart to support you along the way in such a big life decision!”
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Kyra & Jake Parks, Ankeny
“Cathy McAulay was so kind and supportive of us during the home search and home buying process! She was always checking in on us which was so appreciated. She was really patient and flexible to show us homes as soon as we could get in to them.
Being first time home buyers, Cathy explained all the aspects of home buying and walked us through every step. She was always one step ahead of us to answer questions we weren't sure to even ask yet and helped us feel more and more prepared to be homeowners!
I would highly recommend Cathy no matter if you are buying your first home or your 5th. You will always be met with knowledge and expertise with a kind heart to support you along the way in such a big life decision!”
Kyra & Jake Parks, Ankeny
December 6, 2023
“I appreciate everything you did to help me find a great house for me and Dahlia!”
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Stone Lloyd-Adams
“I appreciate everything you did to help me find a great house for me and Dahlia!”
Stone Lloyd-Adams
December 6, 2023
“Her willingness to entertain my "kid in a candy shop" perspective when wanting to look at incredible properties, was appreciated beyond measure. Where a particular realtor would be unwilling to show me a property, Cathy would find a way to make it happen. Lynette is an incredible addition to the team!”
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LK Harding, Des Moines, Iowa
“Her willingness to entertain my "kid in a candy shop" perspective when wanting to look at incredible properties, was appreciated beyond measure. Where a particular realtor would be unwilling to show me a property, Cathy would find a way to make it happen.
Lynette is an incredible addition to the team!”
LK Harding, Des Moines, Iowa
December 6, 2023
“Appreciated knowledge and friendship!!”
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Shelley Armstrong Altoona
“Appreciated knowledge and friendship!!”
Shelley Armstrong Altoona
December 6, 2023
“Cathy was fantastic and easy to work with. She knew exactly what I needed and she delivered.”
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Stacey, Dallas Center
“Cathy was fantastic and easy to work with. She knew exactly what I needed and she delivered.”
Stacey, Dallas Center
December 6, 2023
“Great person and amazing realtor!!”
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Desirae
“Great person and amazing realtor!!”
Desirae
December 6, 2023
“Cathy went above and beyond for us. Whenever we called or text she answered no matter what. She always went out of her way to make sure we were happy. She’s top tier.”
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Cameron Thompson Des Moines IA
“Cathy went above and beyond for us. Whenever we called or text she answered no matter what. She always went out of her way to make sure we were happy.
She’s top tier.”
Cameron Thompson Des Moines IA
December 6, 2023
“Thanks for the time you put in to help us look at houses. The closing was made easy. I liked it all being online.”
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Seidda V, WDM
“Thanks for the time you put in to help us look at houses. The closing was made easy. I liked it all being online.”
Seidda V, WDM
December 6, 2023
“Cathy is awesome! She cares about her clients and really goes to work for them. We couldn't have had a more pleasant experience.”
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Dug Campbell, Altoona, IA
“Cathy is awesome! She cares about her clients and really goes to work for them. We couldn't have had a more pleasant experience.”
Dug Campbell, Altoona, IA
December 6, 2023
“Cathy is the best of the best! Second time working with her and I cannot recommend her enough!!! She will always be our go to! I cannot thank her enough for going above and beyond for us!”
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Jerrica Sheridan; Des Moines
“Cathy is the best of the best! Second time working with her and I cannot recommend her enough!!! She will always be our go to! I cannot thank her enough for going above and beyond for us!”
Jerrica Sheridan; Des Moines
December 6, 2023
“We absolutely loved working with Cathy! Will recommend her to anyone and everyone. She knows what she is doing while always putting our needs first. Absolutely loved her!”
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Jon and Grace Allaman, Des Moines, Iowa
“We absolutely loved working with Cathy! Will recommend her to anyone and everyone. She knows what she is doing while always putting our needs first. Absolutely loved her!”
Jon and Grace Allaman, Des Moines, Iowa
December 6, 2023
“Cathy was patient with me while I was trying to find the perfect house. She is very responsive and always scheduled showings right away! Very honest and great to work with.”
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Nicki - Ankeny
“Cathy was patient with me while I was trying to find the perfect house. She is very responsive and always scheduled showings right away! Very honest and great to work with.”
Nicki - Ankeny
December 6, 2023
“Cathy was very easy to work with. Me being a needy person she always found time to help me or show me what to do.”
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Tara Hilsenbeck
“Cathy was very easy to work with. Me being a needy person she always found time to help me or show me what to do.”
Tara Hilsenbeck
December 6, 2023
“Cathy and Lynette were awesome. They made the sale go so smoothly. Always kept us informed of what was transpiring. Personable, innovative, and very professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone!!!”
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Gene and Laura Handeland Altoona, Iowa
“Cathy and Lynette were awesome. They made the sale go so smoothly. Always kept us informed of what was transpiring. Personable, innovative, and very professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone!!!”
Gene and Laura Handeland Altoona, Iowa
December 6, 2023
“Cathy went above and beyond in the effort to sell our home. We had an original offer using neighborhood financing money. The buyer did not understand the process, and even though Cathy was not her agent, she continued to educate both the buyer and buyers agent regarding the neighborhood financing in an effort to sell the house.”
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Heather Smith, Des Moines, IA
“Cathy went above and beyond in the effort to sell our home. We had an original offer using neighborhood financing money. The buyer did not understand the process, and even though Cathy was not her agent, she continued to educate both the buyer and buyers agent regarding the neighborhood financing in an effort to sell the house.”
Heather Smith, Des Moines, IA
December 6, 2023
“Cathy is thorough, advocated for me with my lender and had my interest 100% throughout the duration. Detailed, very informative and communicated every step of the way. Punctual, courteous,very professional, selfless and excellent. She went above and beyond to ensure i got the house I wanted. She was quick to action, double checked with me at every turn to be sure I understood as things were happening. I would recommend Cathy to anyone looking to buy a new home,she gets the job done. When I am ready for another home again, I will definitely seek Cathy out first. You are a gem Cathy, thank you!!”
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Titi Okpako Des Moines, IA
“Cathy is thorough, advocated for me with my lender and had my interest 100% throughout the duration. Detailed, very informative and communicated every step of the way. Punctual, courteous,very professional, selfless and excellent. She went above and beyond to ensure i got the house I wanted. She was quick to action, double checked with me at every turn to be sure I understood as things were happening. I would recommend Cathy to anyone looking to buy a new home,she gets the job done. When I am ready for another home again, I will definitely seek Cathy out first. You are a gem Cathy, thank you!!”
Titi Okpako Des Moines, IA
December 6, 2023
“Working with Cathy was an awesome experience. We would never consider using another agent in the future. She was with us every step of the way.”
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Jackie and Larry Soloman
“Working with Cathy was an awesome experience. We would never consider using another agent in the future. She was with us every step of the way.”
Jackie and Larry Soloman
December 6, 2023
“Our daughter recommended Cathy McCauley because she had worked with her at an agency where they both volunteer. She was impressed with Cathy's ability to follow through with everything she committed to. Our entire experience with selling our home and buying another went very smoothly and Cathy was so calm and reassuring when we would worry about some of the small glitches that are very normal. She always responded immediately if I had a question and kept us updated on every step of both the sale of our old home and the purchase of another one. We highly recommend her and would never consider another agent in the future.”
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Jackie & Larry Soloman, Adel, Iowa
“Our daughter recommended Cathy McCauley because she had worked with her at an agency where they both volunteer. She was impressed with Cathy's ability to follow through with everything she committed to. Our entire experience with selling our home and buying another went very smoothly and Cathy was so calm and reassuring when we would worry about some of the small glitches that are very normal. She always responded immediately if I had a question and kept us updated on every step of both the sale of our old home and the purchase of another one. We highly recommend her and would never consider another agent in the future.”
Jackie & Larry Soloman, Adel, Iowa
December 6, 2023
“Cathy McAulay had sold our home in Des Moines , IA. in 2010. Her knowledge and consideration of our wishes and needs were deeply appreciated! So when we were in the market to move again, we did not hesitate to contact her for our purchase of our new home. She is the type of sales rep that you consider as part of your family! Cathy is professional, considerate, knowledgeable, and we would strongly recommend her services to anyone selling or buying a new home!”
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Jim and Sharon Martes Altoona, IA
“Cathy McAulay had sold our home in Des Moines , IA. in 2010. Her knowledge and consideration of our wishes and needs were deeply appreciated! So when we were in the market to move again, we did not hesitate to contact her for our purchase of our new home. She is the type of sales rep that you consider as part of your family!
Cathy is professional, considerate, knowledgeable, and we would strongly recommend her services to anyone selling or buying a new home!”
Jim and Sharon Martes Altoona, IA
December 6, 2023
“She listened to what we were looking for and got the appropriate listings”
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Patricia Runnels
“She listened to what we were looking for and got the appropriate listings”
Patricia Runnels
December 6, 2023
“Cathy is a person who truly cares about what your wants and needs are. She searched high and low to help us find exactly what we were looking for. Cathy is patient, flexible, and always available to answer my question. When unexpected complication came up she found unique and creative ways to work them out. Cathy deffinatly values the people she works with and has knowledge and connections that are unparalleled.”
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Jana Gaskill, Altoona
“Cathy is a person who truly cares about what your wants and needs are. She searched high and low to help us find exactly what we were looking for. Cathy is patient, flexible, and always available to answer my question. When unexpected complication came up she found unique and creative ways to work them out. Cathy deffinatly values the people she works with and has knowledge and connections that are unparalleled.”
Jana Gaskill, Altoona
December 6, 2023
“Cathy was beyond amazing to work with! She is experienced and knows the market well! She’s also great at negotiating! And so down to earth and honest!! You can ask her any little question about the process and she is prompt with her answer! I’m so thankful for everything she’s done! She helped me find the perfect first home on such a tight budget and helped me find someone with great mortgage options as well! She helped me EVERY step of the way! Would recommend her to anyone!”
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Jerrica sheridan Des Moines
“Cathy was beyond amazing to work with! She is experienced and knows the market well! She’s also great at negotiating! And so down to earth and honest!! You can ask her any little question about the process and she is prompt with her answer! I’m so thankful for everything she’s done! She helped me find the perfect first home on such a tight budget and helped me find someone with great mortgage options as well! She helped me EVERY step of the way! Would recommend her to anyone!”
Jerrica sheridan Des Moines
December 6, 2023
“I LOVE Cathy. She’s always available to answer any of my questions. She doesn’t push you one way or the other and it feels like she’s always very honest. Wouldn’t work with anyone else! This is my 2nd home purchase she’s helped me with and I’ve even referred her to a friend who absolutely loves her as well! Thanks Cathy!”
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Courtney Terrall Bondurant Iowa
“I LOVE Cathy. She’s always available to answer any of my questions. She doesn’t push you one way or the other and it feels like she’s always very honest. Wouldn’t work with anyone else! This is my 2nd home purchase she’s helped me with and I’ve even referred her to a friend who absolutely loves her as well! Thanks Cathy!”
Courtney Terrall Bondurant Iowa
December 6, 2023
“Cathy was absolutely amazing and couldn’t have done a better job! I will definitely use her again and will definitely refer her to friends!”
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Jodie Brockman, Runnells
“Cathy was absolutely amazing and couldn’t have done a better job! I will definitely use her again and will definitely refer her to friends!”
Jodie Brockman, Runnells
December 6, 2023
“Cathy McAulay is a great negotiater. I was confident she always had my best interests at heart. She was also very honest with me. I would highly recommend her for any buying or selling of properties.”
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Sheri Mahnke
“Cathy McAulay is a great negotiater. I was confident she always had my best interests at heart. She was also very honest with me. I would highly recommend her for any buying or selling of properties.”
Sheri Mahnke
December 6, 2023
“Cathy McAulay gave excellent advice and helped me understand all the details of what was going on. She let me know what I had to do far in advance with clear instructions. She went out of her way to help in whatever way she could. I would highly recommend her services.”
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Sheri Mahnke
“Cathy McAulay gave excellent advice and helped me understand all the details of what was going on. She let me know what I had to do far in advance with clear instructions. She went out of her way to help in whatever way she could. I would highly recommend her services.”
Sheri Mahnke
December 6, 2023
“Cathy Mcaulay has been our realtor through selling two homes and buying two homes. We wouldn't work with anyone else. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but she understands how personal the home buying/selling process is. Cathy isn't just out to close the deal, she truly cares about her customer's well-being. We knew that Cathy had our back through all of it. We strongly recommend Cathy.”
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Josh and Donna Wolk, Urbandale, Iowa
“Cathy Mcaulay has been our realtor through selling two homes and buying two homes. We wouldn't work with anyone else. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but she understands how personal the home buying/selling process is. Cathy isn't just out to close the deal, she truly cares about her customer's well-being. We knew that Cathy had our back through all of it. We strongly recommend Cathy.”
Josh and Donna Wolk, Urbandale, Iowa
December 6, 2023
“Cathy was great. She listed our house for a price that it would sell quickly. She had 3 offers the first week. She returned my emails and calls right away. She even came to our home for my 91 year old mother to sign the closing papers. She delivered mom's check in person in a snow storm. We have only good things to say about Cathy.”
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Diana Anderson Des Moines, Iowa
“Cathy was great. She listed our house for a price that it would sell quickly. She had 3 offers the first week. She returned my emails and calls right away. She even came to our home for my 91 year old mother to sign the closing papers. She delivered mom's check in person in a snow storm. We have only good things to say about Cathy.”
Diana Anderson Des Moines, Iowa
December 6, 2023
“She was amazing and spent a lot of time finding us the right home. She ensured that we got what we wanted and didn't stop until we found our perfect home!”
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Shannon Treadway
“She was amazing and spent a lot of time finding us the right home. She ensured that we got what we wanted and didn't stop until we found our perfect home!”
Shannon Treadway
December 6, 2023
“Cathy is the best agent I have ever met”
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Dah 4201 54th street Des Moines Iowa 50310
“Cathy is the best agent I have ever met”
Dah 4201 54th street Des Moines Iowa 50310
December 6, 2023
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