Rusty Rasmus Broker Associate at Rasmus Realty

Rusty Rasmus Broker Associate at Rasmus Realty Faith, family, and freedom first 🇺🇸 Serving as a Realtor since 2003, I help others succeed through real estate. Welcome To Rasmus Realty & Auction Company.

Husband, dad, believer—and I still love what I do every day. Let’s make your home goals happen! 🏡 📧[email protected] 📲 712-261-1965 Real Estate services in Cherokee, Iowa and it's surrounding areas in Northwest Iowa. This is where you will find family values and a high degree of business integrity combined to make us "The Real Estate Team". From your very first home to the dream home you've been waiting for, we will help you make your move smooth, fun and painless with our expertise.

🚜 FARMERS, TRUCKERS & OWNER-OPERATORS — THIS ONE DESERVES A LOOK. 🚛🌽If you’ve been thinking about expanding your operati...
08/31/2026

🚜 FARMERS, TRUCKERS & OWNER-OPERATORS — THIS ONE DESERVES A LOOK. 🚛🌽

If you’ve been thinking about expanding your operation, getting your equipment home, or finding an acreage where you can have space to live AND space to work, it may be time to have a conversation about 6269 M Ave near Quimby, IA.

And here’s the important part:

🔥 THE SELLERS ARE MOTIVATED AND READY TO TALK ABOUT MAKING A DEAL.

Currently offered at $575,000, this 6.5-acre property brings together something that’s not always easy to find in Northwest Iowa—a modern, updated home paired with serious usable space outside.

🚜 32’ × 104’ × 12’ SHOP/MACHINE SHED
• Concrete floor
• Power
• Room for equipment, trucks, trailers, tools, projects and storage

🌽 10,500-bushel grain bin
Don’t need the bin yourself? The seller is willing to discuss leasing it from the new owner.

🌾 6.5 total acres
Approximately 2.5 acres of grass that can be mowed and baled or potentially converted to pasture.

🚗 PLUS MORE STORAGE
• 24’ × 28’ detached garage
• 14’ × 24’ attached garage

And when the workday is finally over, you’re coming home to a zero-entry brick home that’s had a tremendous amount of work already completed.

The 1,884 sq. ft. main level was extensively remodeled in 2022 and features an open kitchen with a large island, spacious family room with gas fireplace, primary suite, additional bedroom, full bath and main-floor laundry. You’ll also have additional finished living space, another bathroom and storage downstairs.

For the farmer: Think about having additional equipment and shop space right at home.

For the trucker or owner-operator: Think about having room for your truck, trailer, tools and maintenance needs without renting space somewhere else.

For someone wanting both: Run your operation, enjoy your acreage, and come home every night to a modern, comfortable house in the middle of Northwest Iowa farm country.

💲 ASKING $575,000 — BUT THE SELLERS WANT TO MAKE A DEAL.

That doesn’t mean we’re giving it away. 😉 It means if this property fits what you need, let’s sit down and have a conversation.

Don’t look at the asking price and automatically decide it can’t work. Come see the property, understand what you’re getting, and let’s find out if there’s a deal that makes sense for everyone.

📍 6269 M Ave | Quimby, IA

Know a farmer, trucker, owner-operator, mechanic, contractor, or equipment enthusiast who could put this property to work? Tag them or share this post with them. They may not even realize something like this is available.

📲 Want to talk numbers or schedule a private showing? Contact me.

Rusty Rasmus | Rasmus Realty
📞 712-261-1965
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.rasmusrealty.com

🚨🏡 BIG PRICE CORRECTION — NOW $185,000! 🏡🚨📍 338 S 9th St. | Cherokee, IAWe just made a $10,000 price correction, and at ...
08/31/2026

🚨🏡 BIG PRICE CORRECTION — NOW $185,000! 🏡🚨

📍 338 S 9th St. | Cherokee, IA

We just made a $10,000 price correction, and at $185,000, I think it’s time for buyers to take another look at what this property actually offers.

Because this isn’t simply a 4-bedroom home for $185,000…

You’re also getting a 28’ x 36’ SHOP. 🔧🔥

That’s over 1,000 sq. ft. of dedicated shop space for vehicles, tools, woodworking, projects, motorcycles, equipment, toys, storage — whatever you’ve been wishing you had room for.

And the shop doesn’t have to become your everyday garage because the property ALSO has a separate 2-car detached garage! 🚗🚗

Think about the whole package:

🏡 2,389 sq. ft. of living space
🛏️ 4 bedrooms — 2 main floor + 2 basement
🛁 Full bath on the main + 3/4 bath downstairs
🛋️ Large living room + basement family room
🍽️ Kitchen/dining area with potential for a more open layout
🧺 Basement laundry
🌳 Approximately 16,000 sq. ft. lot
🚗 2-car detached garage
🔧 28’ x 36’ shop — over 1,000 sq. ft.!

There is currently a vehicle hoist installed in the shop. The hoist is not included in the real estate sale, but it may be available for purchase separately outside of closing.

💥 And now the entire property is priced at $185,000.

If you looked at this one before and the numbers didn’t quite work for you, RUN THEM AGAIN.

If you haven’t seen it yet, now might be the time.

Homes can be changed. Kitchens can be updated. Paint can be changed.

But finding a property with this much living space, a large lot, a 2-car garage AND a 28’ x 36’ shop? That’s a combination worth paying attention to.

📲 Let’s get you inside and let you decide for yourself!

Rusty Rasmus | Broker Associate
Rasmus Realty
📱 Cell: 712-261-1965
☎️ Office: 712-225-4911
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.rasmusrealty.com

🏡 NEW LISTING IN HOSPERS — $155,000!If you’ve been trying to find an affordable home in Sioux County without giving up s...
08/31/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING IN HOSPERS — $155,000!

If you’ve been trying to find an affordable home in Sioux County without giving up space or taking on every major exterior project at once, 403 Main Street in Hospers is worth a closer look.

This 1.5-story home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with one bedroom, the full bath, and laundry all located on the main floor. Upstairs you’ll find two more bedrooms plus an additional room that was already in the process of being converted into another bedroom.

A few of the big-ticket improvements have already been handled:

• New roof in Spring 2025
• New windows and siding in 2026
• Detached 1-car garage
• Stove and dishwasher included
• Convenient location close to downtown

And at an asking price of $155,000, this could be a strong option for a first-time buyer, someone looking to downsize, or anyone wanting to take advantage of Hospers’ comparatively lower tax base versus some neighboring communities.

📍 403 Main Street | Hospers, IA
💲 Offered at $155,000

Want to take a look? Give me a call or send me a message and let’s get a showing scheduled.

Rusty Rasmus | Broker Associate
Rasmus Realty
📱 Cell: 712-261-1965
☎️ Office: 712-225-4911
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.rasmusrealty.com

🏡🤞 WE CAN SEE THE CLOSING TABLE FROM HERE! 🤞🏡Another progress update on 6472 O Ave near Quimby, and we are getting VERY ...
08/31/2026

🏡🤞 WE CAN SEE THE CLOSING TABLE FROM HERE! 🤞🏡

Another progress update on 6472 O Ave near Quimby, and we are getting VERY close!

This acreage has had quite the journey, but the pieces are continuing to fall into place:

✅ Inspection — DONE
✅ Appraisal — DONE
✅ Abstract — DONE
⏳ Title work — IN PROGRESS

Now we’re waiting for those final pieces to come together and hoping everyone can get everything completed in time for a closing this Friday! 🏁

This is the part of a real estate transaction that doesn’t always make it into the pictures and social media posts. Getting an accepted offer is exciting, but there’s a lot of work that happens between PENDING and SOLD—inspections, negotiations, financing, appraisal, abstracting, title work, lender requirements, and plenty of communication between everyone involved.

We’ve checked off a lot of boxes on this one, and we’re almost there!

After everything this property and my seller have been through—including having a previous deal fall apart just before closing—I’m really hoping Friday is finally the day we get to put a bow on this one. 🤞🔑

Stay tuned… I’m looking forward to hopefully sharing one more BIG update from this acreage very soon! 🏡🎉

Rusty Rasmus | Rasmus Realty & Auction
📱 712-261-1965
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.rasmusrealty.com

🏈🍂 FOOTBALL SEASON IS HERE… MAYBE IT’S TIME TO MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE!Fall in Iowa means cooler evenings, changing leaves, ...
08/31/2026

🏈🍂 FOOTBALL SEASON IS HERE… MAYBE IT’S TIME TO MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE!

Fall in Iowa means cooler evenings, changing leaves, Saturday football, Sunday games…and people gathering together. 🍻🏈

That makes this a pretty interesting time to take another look at The Hawkeye Lounge in Marcus!

📍 404 N Main St. | Marcus, IA
💰 ASKING PRICE: $139,000

Want to keep the tradition going? Step in and make The Hawkeye your own hometown gathering spot — a place for cold drinks, football, conversation and good times.

But maybe you see something completely different when you look at this building. 👀

☕ Coffee or tea shop
🛍️ Boutique or retail
🍽️ Restaurant or café
💼 Professional office or service business
🎉 Event and gathering space
🏢 Investment property
🍺 Or continue operating it as a bar/lounge

One building. A whole lot of possibilities.

With approximately 1,840 sq. ft., numerous updates, a Main Street location, and additional basement space with a kitchen area, you’ve already got a great starting point for your next idea.

And here’s something potential buyers should know: If your plans don’t involve operating a bar, the seller is willing to negotiate the price to reflect bar equipment and other items that would not be included.

At $139,000, maybe it’s time to quit drawing up the play and finally put it into action. 🏈

🍂 Kick off your next chapter this fall.

Let’s get you inside and see what YOU could do with this property!

Rusty Rasmus
Rasmus Realty
📱 712-261-1965
☎️ Office: 712-225-4911
📧 [email protected]
🌐 rasmusrealty.com

🏡 NEW LISTING IN CLEGHORN! 🏡Looking for a home with room to spread out, a functional layout, and some extra garage space...
08/30/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING IN CLEGHORN! 🏡

Looking for a home with room to spread out, a functional layout, and some extra garage space? 110 N Hamilton St in Cleghorn, IA is ready for its next owner!

✨ 4 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
🛏️ Main-floor bedroom
🍽️ Kitchen + dedicated dining area
🛋️ Comfortable living room
⬇️ Full unfinished basement
🚗 Two-car garage
❄️ Central air
🔥 Natural gas forced-air furnace
🌳 Corner lot

The main floor offers a bedroom and full bathroom for added convenience, while the second floor features three additional bedrooms and a 3/4 bath.

Whether you’re looking for your first home, need more space, or simply like the feel of small-town living, this one is worth checking out!

📍 110 N Hamilton St | Cleghorn, IA

📲 Call or text to schedule your private showing!

Rusty Rasmus | Broker Associate
Rasmus Realty
📱 712-261-1965
☎️ Office: 712-225-4911
📧 [email protected]
🌐 rasmusrealty.com

Helping you make your next real estate move with confidence.

😎 IT’S FRIDAY AFTERNOON!For a lot of people, that means it’s time to shut down the computer and start the weekend.For a ...
08/28/2026

😎 IT’S FRIDAY AFTERNOON!

For a lot of people, that means it’s time to shut down the computer and start the weekend.

For a Realtor? It usually means the phone is about to get a little busier. 😂🏡

And I’m good with that!

Weekends are often when buyers finally have time to tour homes, sellers want to talk strategy, offers come together, and sometimes a little problem-solving is needed to keep a deal moving forward.

That’s one of the things I genuinely enjoy about this business. Every transaction is different, every client has a different goal, and there’s something pretty rewarding about helping people put all the pieces together.

So bring on the weekend. 👊

🏡 Show some houses
🤝 Negotiate some deals
📱 Answer some calls
🧩 Solve a few problems
🔑 Help somebody get closer to their next chapter

Friday afternoon doesn’t necessarily mean quitting time in real estate…it might just mean things are getting interesting! 😎

Rusty Rasmus | Broker Associate
Rasmus Realty
📱 712-261-1965
☎️ 712-225-4911
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.rasmusrealty.com

🎉🏡 SOLD IN REMSEN! 🏡🎉Another set of keys changing hands and another chapter officially complete at 11 N Washington St. i...
08/28/2026

🎉🏡 SOLD IN REMSEN! 🏡🎉

Another set of keys changing hands and another chapter officially complete at 11 N Washington St. in Remsen! 🔑

This one means a lot.

A HUGE thank you to Keanen and Mia for putting their trust in me to help get their home sold. We worked together, watched the market, made adjustments when needed, and kept moving forward until we reached the finish line.

Now you two get to close this chapter and move on to new and exciting things! I truly appreciate the opportunity to represent you, and I wish you both nothing but the absolute best in whatever comes next! 🙌

Real estate is always a team effort, and there are some people who deserve recognition for helping make this one happen.

👏 Thank you to Brenda Dokter with Siouxland Real Estate for bringing us a ready, willing, and able buyer and helping us get this transaction together!

And once again, a HUGE shoutout to Katie, Colleen, and the entire KC Title & Closing team! You guys continue to do an incredible job behind the scenes getting these transactions across the finish line. Your hard work is appreciated every single time! ❤️

From listing ➡️ price adjustments ➡️ offer ➡️ inspections ➡️ appraisal ➡️ title work ➡️ SOLD! ✅

That’s another successful closing in the books!

🏡 11 N Washington St. | Remsen, IA — SOLD!

Congratulations to the sellers AND the new homeowners! 🎉

Thinking about selling? Sometimes getting the job done means more than putting a sign in the yard. It means watching the market, having honest conversations, making adjustments when necessary, and staying involved all the way through closing.

📞 Rusty Rasmus | Rasmus Realty
☎️ 712-261-1965
🌐 www.rasmusrealty.com

Who’s next? 🔑🏡

🏡 BACK ON THE MARKET + $10,000 PRICE DROP! 🏡Sometimes a real estate deal falls apart for reasons that have nothing to do...
08/27/2026

🏡 BACK ON THE MARKET + $10,000 PRICE DROP! 🏡

Sometimes a real estate deal falls apart for reasons that have nothing to do with the home — and that’s exactly what happened at 411 Ash St, Cherokee!

The previous buyer was unable to move forward with their financing, which means this meticulously maintained ranch is available again. And the sellers aren’t wasting any time…

🔥 NEW PRICE: $189,000 — a $10,000 reduction! 🔥

If you missed your opportunity the first time around, here’s your second chance!

✨ 411 Ash St offers:
🏡 3 bedrooms on the main level
🛁 Full bath on the main + ¾ bath downstairs
🔥 Gas fireplaces on BOTH levels
🍽️ Eat-in kitchen + dedicated dining area
☕ East-side patio perfect for morning coffee
🎱 Huge lower-level family/game room
🚗 Oversized 1-car garage with extra space
🌳 Large oversized lot
🛠️ Garden/storage shed
✨ Exceptionally well cared for and move-in ready

This is one of those homes where pride of ownership shows the minute you walk through the door. With the new price of $189,000, it deserves another look — especially if you were watching it before it went under contract.

📍 411 Ash St | Cherokee, Iowa
💰 NOW $189,000

The first buyer’s financing may not have worked out, but that could open the door for the right next buyer.

📲 Rusty Rasmus | Rasmus Realty
Reach out today to schedule your private showing!

🏡🔑 WHAT IF YOUR FIRST HOME IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK?There’s a big difference between scrolling through homes online and ...
08/27/2026

🏡🔑 WHAT IF YOUR FIRST HOME IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK?

There’s a big difference between scrolling through homes online and walking into one and thinking… “Wait, I could actually see myself living here.”

📍 125 S 7th St | Cherokee, IA
🔥 NEW PRICE — $139,000!

This is one of those homes that may surprise you. From the street it looks modest, but once you step through the door, you’ll find more space than you might expect!

You’ve got 3 bedrooms, an updated full bath on the main floor, a modern half bath upstairs, a comfortable living room, extra space for dining or a home office, and an eat-in kitchen.

But for a first-time buyer, it’s some of the OTHER details that really stand out:

✅ Newer windows
✅ New shingles in 2021
✅ Thrasher foundation & water mitigation system already installed
✅ Refrigerator, stove, washer & dryer included
✅ Garage stall
✅ Lower-traffic street
✅ Now priced at just $139,000

And if financing is the thing keeping you on the sidelines, don’t automatically assume homeownership is out of reach. This property may work with a variety of first-time homebuyer and low-down-payment loan programs depending on buyer and lender requirements. The current owner even purchased this home utilizing VA financing.

💭 Imagine getting the keys this fall…

Your furniture in the living room.
Your pictures on the walls.
Your first Thanksgiving at your house. 🦃
Your first Christmas morning waking up in a home you OWN. 🎄

Sometimes you just need the right property to get started.

This could be that property. ❤️🏡

📲 Want to see it or have questions about where to start? Reach out!

Rusty Rasmus | Broker Associate
🏡 Rasmus Realty
📱 Cell: 712-261-1965
☎️ Office: 712-225-4911
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.rasmusrealty.com

👇 Know somebody who’s been saying “I want to buy, but I don’t know where to start”? Send them this one!

Address

100 E Main Street
Cherokee, IA
51012

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