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Monica Hayes Team
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4.9 stars
133 Reviews
Markets served
Solon, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Tiffin, IA
North Liberty, IA
Coralville, IA
Iowa City, IA
Kalona, IA
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About us
Hi there! I’m Akimi Oya, a local investor and commercial realtor Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area. I help investors identify the deals others miss, maximize returns, and build portfolios that perform. My personal rental portfolio includes small multifamily properties, single-family homes, and condos, all of which I self-manage. They are a mix of furnished mid-term and long-term rentals, giving me hands-on insight into what makes different property types succeed. Since 2022, I’ve closed over $40 million in transactions, leveraging my own investing experience to uncover opportunities others might overlook. I focus on value-add properties, cash flow optimization, and long-term growth, guiding investors to make smart, data-driven decisions. I’ve helped clients acquire everything from small condos to commercial buildings and large multifamily properties. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable partner who can help you find the right deals and grow your portfolio efficiently, let’s connect! I work directly with investors who are serious about results and want a strategic edge in the market. I’m always looking to create more connections: Email: [email protected] Cell: 319-519-0194
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Reviews (133)
4.9 stars
133 Reviews
4.9 stars
133 Reviews
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5.0 stars
3 months ago
Reviewed by
Jas Rodriguez
★★★★★
We had an amazing experience working with Grace and her team! From start to finish, Grace went above and beyond to help us purchase our new home. She was always friendly, professional, and incredibly responsive, keeping us informed and answering our questions throughout the entire process.
Buying a home can be stressful, but Grace made everything feel much more manageable with her knowledge, communication, and genuine care. We always felt supported and confident knowing she was looking out for our best interests.
We are so grateful for all of her hard work and dedication, and we highly recommend Grace and her team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you for helping us find our new home!
5.0 stars
3 months ago
Reviewed by
James Yochum
If you are selling a home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, I highly recommend meeting with Monica, Franci, and the Lepic-Kroeger Realtors team before choosing a listing agent.
They helped us sell our first home after we had already purchased another house, and we could not have been more impressed with the entire process. We originally found Monica and her team after attending one of their open houses for a home we were interested in buying. My wife and I were immediately impressed with how responsive, professional, and organized they were in getting us in for a showing and helping us navigate the offer process. That experience made it clear to me that when it came time to sell our own home, this was the team I wanted representing us.
One of the biggest things that stood out was their digital marketing ability. Monica and her team have an incredible process for getting eyes on a home quickly, especially during the first 24 hours of a listing. You can tell they take marketing seriously and understand how to create attention, interest, and momentum for a property.
When we met with Monica about selling our home, her market analysis was insightful, transparent, and based on the most up-to-date sales information. She explained current market trends clearly and gave us practical advice on what we should consider improving before listing, including fresh paint, new carpet, and staging the home after we moved out.
Because we had just been through the process of looking at homes ourselves, her advice immediately made sense. The homes with fresh paint, clean carpet, and strong presentation always stood out to us as buyers. Small details really do matter when selling a home, and Monica helped us see where the right improvements could make a meaningful difference.
Her team moved quickly, staged our home beautifully, and helped present it in the best possible light. I truly believe the same care, energy, and professionalism we experienced as buyers when Monica and her team showed us a home was also felt by the buyers and agents who came through our home. That matters.
Selling our first home was emotional because it was where my wife and I made so many memories together, including the memories we made there with our first child. Monica, Franci, Tadyn and their team treated the process with professionalism, care, and great energy from start to finish. They helped us feel confident, prepared, and well represented.
If you are looking for a Cedar Rapids, Iowa realtor who understands pricing, preparation, staging, digital marketing, buyer psychology, and how to help a home stand out, I would absolutely recommend Monica, Franci, and their Lepic-Kroeger Realtors team.
5.0 stars
4 months ago
Reviewed by
Nicole Terfloth
Absolutely incredible experience working with Akimi Oya!! She was so kind, knowledgeable, and thorough as I went through the process of buying my first home! Cannot recommend her enough to those looking for a realtor in the Iowa city area!!
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
Bethany
The Monica Hayes team has been absolutely instrumental in accomplishing our real estate goals. Huge shout out to our girl Akimi! She goes above and beyond, there are no stupid questions in her eyes. We won’t be going anywhere else.
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
Tarah Forrester
We had Grace Laubenthal as our agent from the Monica Hayes team in purchasing our house. She explained everything we needed to know very clearly. What I thought was a thoughtful approach was that Grace made sure to ask us what we wanted her role to be, whether we wanted her to lead us through it, or if we wanted her to step back and she'd just let us do our own thing. She let us take the lead, following us through the homes and listening to what we wanted, but making sure to point out important things we may have missed. She answered our questions, and found the answers if she didn't know them with quick communication to the listing agents. The Monica Hayes team had very thorough home inspectors that uncovered issues we were able to get resolved through negotiations. Grace was kind and professional and made herself available throughout the entire process. She had a collected businesslike presence, but was also genuinely excited for us when we made our purchase. We highly recommend this experience. Thank you!
5.0 stars
3 months ago
Reviewed by
Jas Rodriguez
★★★★★
We had an amazing experience working with Grace and her team! From start to finish, Grace went above and beyond to help us purchase our new home. She was always friendly, professional, and incredibly responsive, keeping us informed and answering our questions throughout the entire process.
Buying a home can be stressful, but Grace made everything feel much more manageable with her knowledge, communication, and genuine care. We always felt supported and confident knowing she was looking out for our best interests.
We are so grateful for all of her hard work and dedication, and we highly recommend Grace and her team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you for helping us find our new home!
5.0 stars
3 months ago
Reviewed by
James Yochum
If you are selling a home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, I highly recommend meeting with Monica, Franci, and the Lepic-Kroeger Realtors team before choosing a listing agent.
They helped us sell our first home after we had already purchased another house, and we could not have been more impressed with the entire process. We originally found Monica and her team after attending one of their open houses for a home we were interested in buying. My wife and I were immediately impressed with how responsive, professional, and organized they were in getting us in for a showing and helping us navigate the offer process. That experience made it clear to me that when it came time to sell our own home, this was the team I wanted representing us.
One of the biggest things that stood out was their digital marketing ability. Monica and her team have an incredible process for getting eyes on a home quickly, especially during the first 24 hours of a listing. You can tell they take marketing seriously and understand how to create attention, interest, and momentum for a property.
When we met with Monica about selling our home, her market analysis was insightful, transparent, and based on the most up-to-date sales information. She explained current market trends clearly and gave us practical advice on what we should consider improving before listing, including fresh paint, new carpet, and staging the home after we moved out.
Because we had just been through the process of looking at homes ourselves, her advice immediately made sense. The homes with fresh paint, clean carpet, and strong presentation always stood out to us as buyers. Small details really do matter when selling a home, and Monica helped us see where the right improvements could make a meaningful difference.
Her team moved quickly, staged our home beautifully, and helped present it in the best possible light. I truly believe the same care, energy, and professionalism we experienced as buyers when Monica and her team showed us a home was also felt by the buyers and agents who came through our home. That matters.
Selling our first home was emotional because it was where my wife and I made so many memories together, including the memories we made there with our first child. Monica, Franci, Tadyn and their team treated the process with professionalism, care, and great energy from start to finish. They helped us feel confident, prepared, and well represented.
If you are looking for a Cedar Rapids, Iowa realtor who understands pricing, preparation, staging, digital marketing, buyer psychology, and how to help a home stand out, I would absolutely recommend Monica, Franci, and their Lepic-Kroeger Realtors team.
5.0 stars
4 months ago
Reviewed by
Nicole Terfloth
Absolutely incredible experience working with Akimi Oya!! She was so kind, knowledgeable, and thorough as I went through the process of buying my first home! Cannot recommend her enough to those looking for a realtor in the Iowa city area!!
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
Bethany
The Monica Hayes team has been absolutely instrumental in accomplishing our real estate goals. Huge shout out to our girl Akimi! She goes above and beyond, there are no stupid questions in her eyes. We won’t be going anywhere else.
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
Tarah Forrester
We had Grace Laubenthal as our agent from the Monica Hayes team in purchasing our house. She explained everything we needed to know very clearly. What I thought was a thoughtful approach was that Grace made sure to ask us what we wanted her role to be, whether we wanted her to lead us through it, or if we wanted her to step back and she'd just let us do our own thing. She let us take the lead, following us through the homes and listening to what we wanted, but making sure to point out important things we may have missed. She answered our questions, and found the answers if she didn't know them with quick communication to the listing agents. The Monica Hayes team had very thorough home inspectors that uncovered issues we were able to get resolved through negotiations. Grace was kind and professional and made herself available throughout the entire process. She had a collected businesslike presence, but was also genuinely excited for us when we made our purchase. We highly recommend this experience. Thank you!