Backes Real Estate

Backes Real Estate has been serving Northeast Iowa since 2003. As an independent real estate brokerage, we provide straightforward, knowledgeable guidance for residential homes, acreages, land, commercial properties, and real estate auctions throughout Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and the surrounding communities.

Real estate is about more than buying or selling property. Every transaction has a story behind it — a first home, a growing family, an acreage with a little more room, a longtime property changing hands, an estate, an investment, or the next chapter for a business. Our job is to understand what matters to you, provide the information you need, and help you navigate the process from beginning to end.

Use our website to search current properties throughout the area, save your favorite listings, receive updates when new properties hit the market, and keep an eye on what's happening in the communities that matter to you.

Thinking about selling? We combine local market knowledge, professional photography and video, targeted marketing, and years of experience to position your property for the market. For properties that may benefit from a different approach, we also offer real estate auction services and can help determine which method of sale makes the most sense.

Local experience. Personal service. Real estate done the Backes way.

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What Our Clients Say

“I first worked with Ryan 6 years ago to purchase my first home. When my fiancé and I discussed moving to a newer, bigger house, I knew that I would be working with Ryan again. He is extremely personable, professional, and knowledgeable.”

— Zillow Review

“Ryan did a great job in helping us find and close on a house. Ryan's knowledge of the small, surrounding communities was essential to meeting our needs.”

— Zillow Review

“We couldn't have asked for two better realtors or people to help us buy our first home. Ryan and Ashley paid close attention to what we liked, were patient when we were making tough decisions, and responded quickly to every question and concern.”

— Zillow Review

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