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Jess Cross

Agent
License Numbers: IA S70824000, SD 20954

I’m Jess Cross, a passionate real estate professional with NextHome TriState Realty.  I grew up in the close-knit community of Williams, Iowa, where I developed a strong sense of connection and commitment to helping others.  I hold an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, alongside a paralegal certification from Des Moines Area Community College.

My career journey began in Denver, Colorado, where I gained valuable experience at Land Title Guarantee Company, working in Central Dispersing and as a Closing Assistant.  Later, I transitioned to West Des Moines, Iowa, where I took on a pivotal role as an office manager and contract administrator at Prairie iNet (now Rise Broadband), a start-up internet company.  It was during this time that I met my husband, Mark, through a real estate transaction that would change our lives.

In 2006, we relocated to Lawton, where we have been raising our family ever since.  We love spending our free time traveling, learning German, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, golfing, biking and exploring new activities like pickleball.

With my extensive experience and deep love for the community, I am eager to help you with your real estate needs.  Whether you’re buying, selling or exploring, I’m here to guide you every step of the way with personalize service and expertise.  A portion of each real estate transaction goes toward research and helping people who have ALS in memory of my uncle.

Coverage

Akron, Dakota Dunes, Jefferson, Mapleton, North Sioux City, Sioux City and South Sioux City

Recommendations

Sep 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM

Erin Benson recommends Jess Cross

Jess was great to work with. Any questions we had she answered immediately! Thank you Jess!
Sep 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM

Adam Benson recommends Jess Cross

We worked with Jess on a recent home purchase, and have nothing but great things to say about our experience! The whole process went very smooth for us, and she was a huge reason why. Communication was excellent, and she was always very attentive to anything that was needed. Thanks Jess!
Jul 14, 2025 at 7:14 AM

Hannah Haupert recommends Jess Cross

We had the pleasure of working with Jess Cross during our recent home purchase in Iowa. We were unfamiliar with the local real estate process. From the very beginning, Jess was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive—walking us through every step with clarity and professionalism.

What stood out most was her dedication. Even while she was out of the country on a well-deserved vacation, she remained actively involved in negotiating our offer and made herself available for any questions or concerns we had. At no point did we feel like we were on our own; she was always responsive, thorough, and genuinely had our best interests at heart.

Thanks to her guidance, what could have been a stressful process turned into a smooth and successful experience. We are so grateful for her hard work and would highly recommend Jess Cross to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

Aug 14, 2023 at 7:19 AM

Karen Belke recommends Jess Cross

Jess is AMAZING! We left IL to find a retirement home, traveling on route 20 looking for a nice small community. Stopped by the Lawton exit, made a realtor phone call and Jess was there within in 20 minutes to help us find our dream home! Jess was understanding, knowledgeable, and immensely helpful throughout the whole process. Having hometown roots, she was able to provide valuable information about the area and found us the perfect house on showing number 2 in Kingsley, Iowa. She also has amazing connections in the world of home buying. She makes the process seem effortless. We could not have gone through this experience with anyone else. Jess is personable, easy to communicate with, and puts her heart and soul into the process. We felt she went above and beyond and could not be happier with the outcome! Most importantly, Jess is a Realtor you can trust and will definitely do her best to make your dreams come true as well!
Jul 19, 2023 at 7:13 AM

Carla Logue recommends Jess Cross

She worked with us a lot and helped with all my questions. Very good at what she does.
May 30, 2023 at 6:11 AM

Troy Schlotman recommends Jess Cross

Great support from listing to closing. I live 3 hours away and was handling the sale for my mom. Jess and Katie did a fabulous job handling all the details so finding a buyer and the closing could be done without a hassle saving me trips back and forth.

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