Grace & Co. Homes offers a thoughtful, full-service approach to buying, selling, and elevating homes in Cedar Rapids and the Iowa City areas. Whether preparing a home for the market or helping homeowners refresh their space, exceptional outcomes begin with intention.
We are dedicated to serving each client at the highest level, working with a limited number of buyers, sellers and homeowners to ensure a truly personalized experience.
ABOUT US
Grace & Co. Homes
MY NAME IS GRACE. WELCOME!
Hey! I’m Grace- a licensed Realtor serving Cedar Rapids and the Iowa City areas, and your go-to girl for buying, selling, and refining homes.
Alongside my real estate services, I offer custom home preparation, professional painting, and expert staging & styling designed to help homes look and feel their absolute best. Whether preparing for the market or refreshing a space you love, I’m here to help your home truly shine.
With a background in professional photography, hands-on renovation work, and investment property flips, I’ve developed a trained eye for design the details that shape how a home is experienced and valued. I take a highly personalized approach with every client, combining creativity, precision, and thoughtful guidance to deliver a seamless, elevated experience from start to finish.
Buying & Selling
Whether you're buying your first home or preparing to sell, I guide you through every step with clarity and care. As a licensed Realtor with Skogman Realty, I offer in-depth market analysis and strategic pricing to skilled negotiation and seamless coordination. My approach is tailored, strategic, and attentive - ensuring a level of service that feels both personal and exceptional.
Home Prep & Organization
Thoughtful preparation makes all the difference. I guide you through decluttering, organization, light repairs, and strategic updates that maximize your home’s appeal and value before it hits the market. Guidance is 100% complimentary when selling a home - or if you’d like to sit back and let me do it for you, just say the word.
Signature Staging + Styling
Expert staging transforms how buyers experience a home. I provide hands-on staging & styling to enhance flow, highlight architectural features, and create inviting spaces that stand out both online and in person. While staged homes often sell faster and for a higher price, styling can also bring new life to a space you simply want to love more.
Professional Painting
One of the simplest ways to boost value is fresh paint. My husband and I work together to provide professional painting for the spaces that matter most, using neutral, market-friendly colors buyers love to help your home feel clean, updated, and move-in ready. Pricing starts at $3 a square foot (including paint and supplies).
The Grace & Co. Process
Working together should feel clear, supportive, and of course, enjoyable! Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply improving the favorite areas in your home, I guide you through each step so you always know what’s happening and what comes next.
1) Initial Consultation
We begin with a conversation about your goals, timeline, and what matters most to you.
If you’re selling, I’ll tour your home and share professional insight on pricing, reparation, and strategy. If you’re buying, we’ll define your must-haves, preferred locations, and budget so we can begin the search with clarity and intention.
If you’re looking to refresh your home with paint, styling, or staging, you can explore the Services section to learn more about those offerings.
3) Launch or Search
Sellers: Once your home is fully prepared, we launch with a professional marketing campaign designed to highlight its best features and attract serious buyers. At Skogman, we offer more support, more services, and proven results!
Buyers: We tour homes, evaluate options thoughtfully, and move quickly when the right one appears.
2) Strategy and Preparation
This is where my full-service approach comes in. Together, we create a customized plan tailored to your situation.
For sellers, this may include:
Comparative Market Analysis and strategic pricing
Decluttering and organization
Home prep and small improvement projects
Professional painting
Occupied or vacant staging
Pre-listing recommendations to maximize value
For buyers, this includes:
Creating a wish list and focused home search
Market education for confident decision-making
Risk mitigation
Guidance on crafting strong offers
4) Negotiation to Closing
Negotiation! As a Skogman Realtor, I am trained in negotiation to ensure you get the best contract possible. I will be your transaction manager guiding you through inspections and all final details with calm, clear communication - ensuring a smooth closing and support beyond move-in day.
Some of Our Work
Explore a selection of recent transformations that showcase our strategic approach to updating spaces and/or preparing homes for the market.
“I am extremely impressed with Grace’s response time, attention to detail, and creativity while helping me prepare and update my home. Not only did she bring wonderful ideas to the table, but she also truly listened to mine and built on them. I would highly recommend Grace & Co. Homes for any home prep, painting, or interior styling/staging needs!”
- Dustin
