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August
6

Artificial intelligence is changing how real estate agents market their businesses, communicate with clients, and manage everyday tasks. For people considering a real estate career, it also raises an important question: What will agents need to succeed as technology becomes more common?

AI can help agents save time, but it cannot replace local market knowledge, professional judgment, strong relationships, or practical brokerage support. In the Quad Cities and surrounding communities, successful agents will be those who know how to combine useful technology with trusted, personal service.

Quick Answer: Will AI Change Real Estate Careers?

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July
2

For eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and certain surviving spouses, buying a home in Iowa may be more attainable with help from the Iowa Finance Authority's (IFA) Military Homeownership Assistance Program (MHOA).
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Iowa Finance Authority began accepting Fiscal Year 2027 reservations for the program. Qualified buyers may be eligible for a $5,000 grant that can be used toward down payment and closing costs when purchasing a qualifying home in Iowa.
At Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors and Ruhl Mortgage, we believe those who have served our country deserve knowledgeable, local guidance as they explore homeownership. Whether you are buying your first home or your next home, our mortgage professionals can help...

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June
1

Starting a real estate career can be exciting, but it is also often misunderstood. Many people picture flexible schedules, beautiful homes, and quick commissions. While those can be part of the business, the reality is that building a real estate career takes consistency, training, local market knowledge, financial preparation, and the right support system.

To better understand what new agents should expect, we spoke with three Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors broker managers: Sally Atwell, Designated Managing Broker of the Dave...

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May
1

Starting a real estate career in Iowa is exciting, but it can also bring up important questions. How long does it take to get licensed? Do you need a college degree? How do real estate agents get paid? What happens after you pass the exam?

If you are exploring how to become a real estate agent in Iowa, this FAQ guide will help you understand the basics before taking the next step. Whether you are considering a career change, looking for more flexibility, or interested in building your own business, knowing what to expect can make the licensing process feel much more approachable.

Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors helps new and aspiring agents move from pre-license education to launching a real estate career with class options,

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April
27

Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors has once again been ranked as the largest independent real estate company in Iowa for 2025, according to the HousingWire RealTrends Verified report. The annual report ranks the top 500 real estate firms in the United States based on residential transaction sides and sales volume. Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors ranked 125th nationally based on 4,152 transactions closed.

HousingWire RealTrends Verified ranks companies on residential transactions only. When farm and land, and commercial transactions are included, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors closed 4,239 sides in 2025. On average, Ruhl agents closed 15.8 transactions in 2025, nearly double the national average for per-agent productivity.

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