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NextHome In The Bluffs
4111 S 9th St, Bay 3, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, Broker License Numbers: IA License B56296000
NextHome In The Bluffs | Council Bluffs & Omaha Real Estate Experts
NextHome In The Bluffs is a locally owned, full-service real estate brokerage serving Council Bluffs, Omaha, and surrounding Southwest Iowa and Eastern Nebraska communities. Founded in 2022 by experienced real estate professionals Todd and Jennifer Cook, the brokerage was built on a simple but powerful philosophy—putting people first in every real estate transaction.
With over 20+ years of experience each, Todd and Jennifer created NextHome In The Bluffs to offer a modern, client-focused approach to buying and selling real estate. Today, the office is home to a growing team of dedicated agents who share a commitment to exceptional service, strong communication, and delivering results for buyers and sellers.
NextHome In The Bluffs specializes in residential homes, first-time buyers, move-up buyers, luxury properties, relocation, and investment real estate. By combining deep local market knowledge with innovative marketing strategies and cutting-edge technology, the team ensures maximum exposure for sellers and the best opportunities for buyers.
As part of the national NextHome brand, established in 2015, the brokerage is built around the core value of “Humans Over Houses.” This philosophy drives every interaction—focusing on relationships, trust, and creating a smooth, successful experience for every client.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing in real estate in Council Bluffs, Omaha, or the surrounding areas, NextHome In The Bluffs is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals with confidence.
Keep an eye out for NextHome’s signature bright orange branding and their beloved mascot, Luke—the French Bulldog—representing a fresh, modern approach to real estate.
4111 S 9th St, Bay 3, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Featured Office Agents
REALTOR
Bri West
4111 S 9th St, Bay 3, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Principal Broker, Broker / Owner
Todd Cook
4111 S 9th St, Bay 3, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
NextHome In The Bluffs, License Number: B56296000
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Sandy Raymond
4111 S 9th St, Bay 3, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
REALTOR
Alicia Stultz
4111 S 9th St, Bay 3, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Broker / Owner, Associate Broker
Jennifer Cook
4111 S 9th St, Bay 3, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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Broker / Owner
The Cook Team
4111 S 9th St, Bay 3, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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REALTOR
Matt Markel
4111 S 9th St, Bay 3, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Recommendations
Sandy is a down to earth, no nonsense type of a person who is hard working and honest. She sees the whole picture, listens and gets to work. Can't have anyone better on your side than her.
Sandy is very honest, helpful and accommodating, she goes the extra mile to get answers and communicate them.
Sarah was great. As much as I went back and forth and didn’t really know what I was doing, she always helped me understand things I might not have otherwise. She really knows the area and takes the time to understand your needs and wants. She explains
things other realtors might not, and she’ll even respond to your texts no matter how random they are. I would definitely choose Sarah again.
You are in great hands with Sandy! She's patient and will work with you to achieve your goal, not just try to sell you.
She was very professional, admire her commitment and communication skills , the best customer service I’ve ever had , she definitely gets 5 stars and I highly recommend her .
Sandy is the best! She is super nice, she listened to me and knew what she was talking about. I felt like she really cared about me and wanted to do an amazing job, which she always does! Would definitely recommend her to others!
I have known Sandy for over 15 years as a close friend and have always been impressed by her strength, dedication and integrity.
She is a dependable and empathetic friend who communicates well with others. I am confident she will succeed in all her future endeavors.
She is a dependable and empathetic friend who communicates well with others. I am confident she will succeed in all her future endeavors.
I highly recommend working with this incredible professional. She is one of the most dedicated, hardworking, and compassionate people you will meet. Even as she begins her journey in real estate, her commitment to success is already exceptional. Her integrity,
attention to detail, and genuine care for people set her apart from others in the industry. She approaches every situation with professionalism, positivity, and determination. If you are looking for someone who will advocate for you and put in the extra effort
every step of the way, she is absolutely the person you want on your side.
I have no doubt she will accomplish amazing things in this industry!
I have no doubt she will accomplish amazing things in this industry!
I tasked Brionna with selling 5 of my properties at once. I was under a tight timeline and we ran into several problems with the condition of the properties. Brionna met each problem with positive determination and was able to get each house ready, listed
and sold quickly and at a great price!!! I would highly recommend working with Brionna, you won’t be disappointed.
I highly recommend NextHome for anyone looking to buy or sell a home! They expertly guided me through selling my old house and purchasing my new one. Their market knowledge helped set a competitive price, resulting in a quick sale. They took the time to
understand my needs when searching for my new home and provided honest feedback on properties. Most importantly, they made the entire process smooth and enjoyable.
My wife and I just purchased a new home, and Todd was our agent for the purchase. He was great to work with and listened to our wants and needs. He was able to find us the perfect home and we are forever grateful for hard work. Todd was very knowledgeable
to the market and answered every one of our questions. If you are in the market to purchase a home or sell a home, I strongly recommend using the Cook Team, you will not be disappointed.
As new home buyers Todd helped us not only pick the perfect house but he was always available if we had questions, Todd also helped us solve problems as they popped up even 2 days before closing. Todd is a 10/10 great guy and help. I will recommend him
to everyone I know who is purchasing a home.
Jennifer and her team did amazing at helping me find and get my house. It was quick response on emails, text and calls.
Todd was amazing to work with from beginning to end. He never hesitated or wasted any time when I wanted to look at a property and always gave me his honest opinion about the property. I felt comfortable and confident in my home purchase with Todd as my
realtor. I would recommend Todd to anyone looking to purchase a home. 5 Stars all the way around.
Todd in the CookTeam was so helpful, knowledgeable, kind, and fast. My wife and I changed specs but Todd and his team met our standards. We changed location, Todd and his team matched our standards again. My wife and I did not come with easy requests,
but that didn't slow the CookTeam down, in fact they became more helpful. They were professionals. They display excellence, professionalism, and kindness. There is no match in the real estate business when it comes the CookTeam. 5 stars hands down
Todd was so kind and understanding while we worked through the home buying process as first time buyers. It was as smooth as it could be and we have him to thank for that!
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Alicia is amazing at what she does! When buying and selling my investment property's she makes it a smooth simple process. I explain what im looking for and she finds it and dont let off the gas till she does. When it come to closing she takes care of
everything, making it a simple, stress free experience. I highly recommend her to friends and associates when buying or selling a home.
Talked to Alicia about getting a house for my father-in-law. It was quick & painless for him. I highly, highly recommend Alicia as a realtor. She will be mine when I’m ready to move. Also a good friend. ??
The Cook Team was fantastic to work with! Todd was very thorough about the real estate I was purchasing & answered any & all questions very promptly.. Super happy about the whole experience! You could tell they were a company that truly aims to please!
Thanks again..
It is very easy working with Todd and his team. Todd is very good and quick at his work, helpfull and patient. Will look forward to working with him in the future.
Todd and his wife were great. Absolutely went the extra mile to help me get my house sold even volunteered to help with some repairs. Definitely recommend ????
This is the second time I’ve used Jennifer and Todd as my realtors. I had such a great experience with them the first time that they were my first and only call this time. They are very responsive and answer all questions and concerns knowledgeably and
honestly. They go above and beyond for their clients and even provided me with a document to more easily file a property tax exemption for my mother. They are always professional and also very kind. I highly recommend them!
Jennifer is an amazing realtor. I have worked with her off and on for 11 years whenever I have looked for real estate. She is extremely compassionate and empathetic to her customers' plight. She goes above and beyond and makes herself available as much
as possible. I would recommend Jennifer in any of your realty needs whether buying or selling.
The Cook team was amazing on keeping us informed and giving us options! They listened to everything we were either looking for or needing and tried their best/hardest to find a home that would fit our needs and we would fall in love with all in one! I
would recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a home! If we’re ever in need again, I would never go to anyone else! They helped us find our home and we will forever be grateful for their help in making this process the easiest it could have possibly been!
We worked with Todd to buy and sell a home. I did not know him or anyone else who had worked with him previously, so I was nervous. We were buying and selling a home and I wanted someone who cared and would work hard for us. We met Todd at an open house
he was having for one of his properties. He was willing to spend time with us and answer all of our questions about buying and selling a home without knowing if we would ever bring him our business. Todd is very quick to respond to questions and concerns and
went out of his way to make this process seamless. He did a great job pricing our existing home for the market. I will work with Todd again and highly recommend him to others!
Todd is a great guy to work with, he gets the job done and knows the business.
Todd Justin and the whole team at next home helped us sell and buy our home with efficiency and responsiveness. As the changing market has brought challenges they helped us navigate....highly recommended
What can I say about The Cook Team?...
This team was exceptional! They helped us through every step. Answered any questions we had. Very personable! We were having a rough time going through losing our father and selling our childhood home. But these two have sympathetic souls. I would highly recommend The Cook Team!
This team was exceptional! They helped us through every step. Answered any questions we had. Very personable! We were having a rough time going through losing our father and selling our childhood home. But these two have sympathetic souls. I would highly recommend The Cook Team!
We had three offers within 24 hours of posting our house for sale.
Todd and his team did a wonderful job.
He's a straight shooter and tells you how it is.
He responds quickly to any of your concerns.
Todd and his team did a wonderful job.
He's a straight shooter and tells you how it is.
He responds quickly to any of your concerns.
The Cook Team was chosen after coming highly recommended from friends of the family as well as from a relative. They communicated every step of the process and were able to answer any questions I may have had along the journey. My journey was a little
different since it was part of an estate but they handled it without even flinching. I would definitely choose to use their services again.
We worked with Todd and he was absolutely wonderful! He helped us both buy our new house and sell our old house. He was so prompt in his communication with us and worked with us after hours many, many times. He made a very stressful, complicated situation
as simple as possible. Thank you Todd!!
Mr. Cook has been showing us houses for several months. Most were about 90% there but not the one. We just about gave up when Todd gave us a call and said "I found your house!" And yes he did. It was perfect for us. Then came the hard part, selling our
existing home. Todd gave us excellent advise on preparing our old home for sale. Several showings right away and Todd was able to sell our home in a timely manner. He never missed our calls and was always keeping us up to date on the process. I would highly
recommend Todd for your home selling and or buying needs.
The Cook Team spent many months helping us fine the home of our dreams. We had a very specific list of what we wanted and Todd found everything on that list. They simply cared about our needs and took the time to help us. After finding our new home they
helped us with everything we needed to get our house ready and put on the market. With the great signage, marketing, suggestions on price we sold our house quickly. The time they spent was above and beyond. Thank you!!
The Cook team must have showed us 20-30 homes over a 6 month period. Most of them were very close but not just there. When they found us our current home, they contacted us right away and we were able to purchase the home that day. The Cook team listened
to our needs and wants and found us our dream home. Thanks again to the Cook team. I would highly recommend them for your purchasing and selling needs.
Mark E.
Mark E.
They were amazing through the whole process. They made the home buying process as smooth as butter and answered all my questions, including after closing! I would recommend anybody to work with this team for their home buying needs.
Very professional, responsive, they know what they are doing. I would definitely use them again.
Jennifer is great. She stuck by our side for 2 years through the ups and downs. We finally found a house and she was just as excited as we were.
Her and Todd are out to help their clients to ensure everything is the right fit, it's an all around great experience. Thank you!
Her and Todd are out to help their clients to ensure everything is the right fit, it's an all around great experience. Thank you!