Cal Ernst Top real estate agent in Marion

Cal Ernst

Coldwell Banker Hedges
15 Years of Experience
(107)
$12M
Total Sales Last Year
15
Years of Experience
109
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$265.7K
Average Price Point

    About Cal Ernst

    Real Estate Career I've been selling real estate since 2010. I've always been in sales and previously worked for IBM(11 years) and as an institutional stock broker for RBC Wealth Management(22 years). I always wanted to sell real estate, so I turned my passion into reality. But, what you should be asking yourself is this: "Why should I use Cal Ernst to assist me in buying or selling real estate"? I think my past clients would tell you that I work harder than anyone they know. There will rarely be a time that I will not answer your phone call or respond to your text or email in short order. I am one of the first people in the office every morning and almost always the last one to leave. My negotiating skills were honed as an institutional broker arguing with traders on the floor of the exchange over 1/4 of a cent. I never let a deal drop on my end! I've sold 394 houses since I started and over $91 million worth of homes. I would love to interview for the job of working for you. I love what I am doing!!!
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    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Buyers
    • Residential Property

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Cedar Rapids, IA

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Marion, IA

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Hiawatha, IA

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    Cal Ernst's Reviews & Ratings

    107 Reviews
    (5/5)
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    What clients say about this agent....
    • Responsive
    • Communicative
    • Professional
    • Trustworthy
    • Knowledgeable
    • Available Remotely
    • Outstanding
    • Hard working
    • Attentive
    • Great for new buyers

    Clairemarietup

    Review for Member: Cal Ernst
    November 3, 2025
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    Cal is the best! Working with him was a great experience from beginning to end - he provided expert advice on pricing, communicated clearly throughout the process, and knows the market incredibly well. Were so grateful for his guidance and would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone looking to sell their home!

    Krupa P.

    Review for Member: Cal Ernst
    June 28, 2025
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    Cal is a thoughtful realtor who listens to his clients and strives to find properties that align with their needs. What stood out to me most was his patienceaEUR"he never pressured us to make a decision and gave us the time and space we needed to find the perfect home. Hes consistently prompt in his responses, incredibly friendly, and a genuine pleasure to work with.

    Julie J.

    Review for Member: Cal Ernst
    June 9, 2025
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    Cals expertise in realty real shown through in his guidance and service in representing us for buying and selling! Cal was extremely reliable in responding to questions either in person or through email and phone. Cal did an excellent job of completing all necessary paperwork in a timely manner. We really appreciated the personalized care he provided throughout the entire processes. Cal is a realtor that can be trusted to be your best advocate with buying or selling homes.

    David Z.

    Review for Member: Cal Ernst
    January 24, 2025
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    We found Cal through Zillow, and have had a great experience working with him. He reached out almost immediately after the request, and has been receptive to our wants and needs every step of the way in purchasing and selling. He has a wealth of knowledge on the market and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a realtor in the area.

    Nitin C.

    Review for Member: Cal Ernst
    September 12, 2024
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    We are new to Cedar Rapids area and first-time home buyer. We happened to get connected with Cal and then he guided us through the process finding a perfect home. He understood our needs well and was available when we needed. With Cal's help we got an understanding of home market and able to make a good selection for our home. Cal was available for home visits and patient in answering questions. We looked at a number of different houses and Cal made those house visits seamless. I appreciate working with Cal and recommend using Cal's support in home buying. Thank you, Cal.

    Contact Information

    Location

    2200 1st Avenue NECedar Rapids, IA, 52402

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