Whitney Russell, REALTOR^®

The Rescuer

Who says buying or selling a home can’t be fun? Not this engaged, knowledgeable, and sociable agent. Clients say working with Whitney is their favorite part of the experience. 

When she’s not using her connections to take the stress out of buying and selling, Whitney is an active community member. You’ll find this animal lover volunteering for the Friends of the Animal Center Foundation or lending her talents to the City Circle Acting Company of Coralville.

She also enjoys spending time with her husband, Ben, her son, Ford, their baby girl, Poppy, and two rescue dogs, Jim and Chi Chi.

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Fun Facts About Whitney Russell

• Specializations: First-time homebuyers
• Favorite Iowa City Establishment: RSVP
• Best Part of Iowa: We’re in the middle of everything and the people are so polite!
  
• Favorite Local Landmark: Old Capitol 
• One Thing You’d Never Guess: I love rodents!
• Favorite Sports Team: Go Hawks!
• Community Involvement: Friends of the Animal Center Foundation and City Circle Theatre Company   
• Awards: Corridor Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, Best Real Estate Agents in Iowa City (Locals Love Us), One of the Best “Real Estate Team” (Iowa City Press Citizen), Governor’s Volunteer Award 
  

Ben Russell, REALTOR®

The Analyst

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Fun Facts about Ben

• Hometown: Born in Seoul, South Korea, adopted and raised in Iowa City
• Agent Since: 2020
• Best Part of Iowa: All the things Iowa is known for—being the home of the world’s largest strawberry, home of the National Hobo Convention, home of the largest Wooden Nickel, and home to the inventor of sliced bread
• Community Involvement: Iowa City Hospice Board Member, 4Cs of Johnson County Board Member, Iowa Children's Museum Board Member, past Iowa City Parks and Recreation commission member, Chamber Ambassador Emeritus, Friends of the Animal Center Foundation volunteer, City Circle Acting Company volunteer, Community Leadership Program (CLP) class of 2021-2022 
• Favorite Iowa City Establishment: La Regia, Ramen Belly, Pizza Ranch, Mosleys, The Ronnenberg, Leash on Life, and Von Maur
• Alma Mater: St. Ambrose University (double major in finance and economics) 
• One Thing You’d Never Guess: I was a chess champion in junior high school
• Favorite Sports Team: Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs and Dallas Cowboys
• Favorite Local Landmark: Kinnick Stadium and Hickory Hill Park

What the Locals are saying:

"I had a great time looking for homes with Whitney. She was very quick to respond to my questions both during the process and after cosing. Whitney is very knowledgeable about the area, and helped me find and put in an offer on my house only a week after meeting with her. She made the process fun, and less stressful. I would absolutely recommend Whitney!" - Eve D.

"I have worked with Whitney in 3 home buying adventures. I say adventures because Whitney is a hoot! She's professional, funny, easy to work with, and low pressure. I will continue to refer and use Whitney. If you're smart, you'll do the same!" - Jennifer W.

"Whitney was the absolute best! She made the selling process unbelievably easy and I felt comfortable and at ease with her throughout the whole process. She is extremely knowledgeable of the area that I sold my house in. Not to mention that she is so funny and very personable. I will be looking to buy/sell with her in the future."  - Katie W.

Whitney is licensed to sell real estate in Iowa. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.