Jessica Miller Gilligan - Century 21 Signature Real Estate

Jessica Miller Gilligan - Century 21 Signature Real Estate Hey, I’m Jess (or Jessica, just please don’t call me Jessie), thanks for being here! We call Ankeny home (and I have for most of my life!). Jess

I help home buyers make smart real estate decisions while also helping sellers by strategically marketing their homes so that the home sells quickly and they walk away with maximum proceeds. I’m a Realtor, wife to my husband, Rob, mom to a baby girl, and dog mom to Reese the Wheaten Terrier. I graduated from Ankeny High School, back when there was only one. I attended the University of Iowa (Go Ha

wks!) where I graduated with degrees in Accounting and Finance. After obtaining my CPA license, I spent a couple of years as an auditor at a public accounting firm in Des Moines before deciding to pursue a career helping people buy and sell (what is typically) their largest asset (their home)! I love:
Real estate and all things home (obviously!)
Spending time with my family & friends
Trying new foods and drinks, especially if I'm enjoying them on a patio
Traveling, whether it's a long distance trip or a weekend road trip somewhere in the Midwest
Interior design and organization-- gathering ideas and then making them a reality in my own home or suggesting ideas to my clients
Modern Family, Schitt’s Creek, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and some terrible reality TV

My clients know me for my glass of wine with a friend approach – as in working with me feels a lot more like having a glass of wine with a friend than being sold to (I don’t like being sold to, so why would you?!). I walk first time home buyers through the ins and outs of the home buying process and help them make smart real estate decisions while also helping sellers by strategically marketing their homes so that the home sells quickly and they walk away with maximum proceeds. I’m passionate about educating people about real estate and there is nothing I love more than the friendships that form over contracts and a glass of wine. I treat my clients like friends and want to create an experience that is fun and stress free! Lastly, my goal is to continue working 100% by referral! In other words, I want to provide you with the best home buying/home selling experience and beyond, so that you will speak highly of me and recommend me to your friends and family! Hope to chat with you soon!

⏰ Reminder: Homestead Tax Credit applications are due July 1st!If the property is your primary residence, applying could...
06/16/2026

⏰ Reminder: Homestead Tax Credit applications are due July 1st!

If the property is your primary residence, applying could save you about $200/year on your property taxes. Once you're approved, you don't have to do it again. It stays in effect for as long as you live there!

Not sure if you've already applied, or have questions on how? Just send me a text, email, or DM and I'll help you out!

The right buyer was worth the wait, and this beauty is now under contract! 🏡
06/15/2026

The right buyer was worth the wait, and this beauty is now under contract! 🏡

Absolutely thrilled for these buyers and so grateful they were referred to me!They first reached out over a year ago aft...
06/13/2026

Absolutely thrilled for these buyers and so grateful they were referred to me!

They first reached out over a year ago after relocating back to Iowa to be closer to family. Since then, we’ve explored just about every path to their dream home: buying land and building, tearing down and rebuilding, taking on a major renovation, adding onto an existing home, or finding the perfect resale.

After a lot of conversations, showings, and careful consideration, they found exactly what they were looking for in Polk City. This home is full of beautiful Craftsman character and sits in an incredible neighborhood with mature trees, the kind of setting that’s hard to find and impossible to recreate.

Helping clients navigate all of their options and ultimately find the right fit is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. I can’t wait to see how they make this home their own and all the memories they’ll create there in the years ahead. ❤️

you + me + 2 cups of iced coffee + chatting about your home goals = a summer strategy sessionThese are casual, 25 minute...
06/13/2026

you + me + 2 cups of iced coffee + chatting about your home goals = a summer strategy session

These are casual, 25 minute Zoom chats or coffee consults to help you map out your next steps and answer your questions, so you can walk away knowing exactly what your next steps are.

What this isn't:

🙅🏼‍♀️ a boring sit-down
🙅🏼‍♀️ a commitment to work with me
🙅🏼‍♀️🙅🏼‍♀️ a sales pitch

Instead, it’s 30 minutes to map out your summer move with someone who actually gets the market and your life.

Interested? DM me the word STRATEGY and let's set up a time to create a plan completely tailored to YOU! ☀️

Barely had time to market this Prairie Trail cutie before it was gone! Congratulations to my seller on a successful clo...
06/11/2026

Barely had time to market this Prairie Trail cutie before it was gone! Congratulations to my seller on a successful closing! 🎉

An open house sparked interest. A referral started the conversation. A second showing confirmed it. An offer made it off...
06/10/2026

An open house sparked interest. A referral started the conversation. A second showing confirmed it. An offer made it official. 🏡✨

For the record, there are no dumb questions.I've helped clients who have bought multiple houses and they still have ques...
06/10/2026

For the record, there are no dumb questions.

I've helped clients who have bought multiple houses and they still have questions when it's time to buy again, because it's not their job to memorize all the things (that's my job!)

And yes, I get texts like this all the time. I'm always happy to answer your questions.

But if you're like "I have so many questions, I don't even know where to start," that's where Summer Strategy Sessions come in!

I'm booking spots for Metro homeowners (or future homeowners) to ask me all their questions and tell me exactly what your concerns are!

It's you, me, and a cup of coffee (iced because it's hot outside!), and 30 minutes where I listen to your home goals and you walk away with a plan. This is a great option no matter your timetable, so DM me STRATEGY to book yours!

advice I'd give my friend if she was thinking about upsizing, but felt guilty leaving a house she loved ➡️I've had peopl...
06/09/2026

advice I'd give my friend if she was thinking about upsizing, but felt guilty leaving a house she loved ➡️

I've had people tell me about agents who said whatever it took to get the signature and collect the check.

and I genuinely could not sleep at night if that was me.

so if you're thinking about upsizing and you're not sure if now is the right time, or if it even makes sense for your family...

I want to be the person you call.
not to talk you into anything. just to help you think it through with someone who actually cares how it turns out for you.

DM me STRATEGY and let's chat ☕

June is officially here and I pulled together a few fun bucket list ideas to get summer kicked off the right way! What's...
06/06/2026

June is officially here and I pulled together a few fun bucket list ideas to get summer kicked off the right way! What's on your bucket list?

I used to think success in real estate looked one specific way (aka being a top producer who sells hundreds of homes per...
06/05/2026

I used to think success in real estate looked one specific way (aka being a top producer who sells hundreds of homes per year).

Turns out, I was trying to build someone else's dream business.

Then I realized my dream business looks like this: clients who feel genuinely taken care of, a schedule that lets me show up for my kids, weekend getaways without the guilt, and a career I'd actually choose again.

If you want an agent who treats you like a neighbor rather than just another transaction, I think we'd be a good fit. And I'm just a DM away. 🤍

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1620 SW Magazine Road
Ankeny, IA
50023

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+15159754595

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