Jessica Gilligan, Ankeny REALTOR - Century 21 Signature Real Estate

Fantastic experience: Jessica helped us sell the home we had lived in and loved for 29 years and also purchase our new home. Selling a longtime family home came with a few challenges, but Jessica's knowledge, experience, and steady guidance helped us navigate every obstacle with confidence, ultimately leading to a successful sale. What impressed us most was her ability to spot things we would never have thought to look for and her willingness to share her expertise every step of the way. We always felt confident knowing she was looking out for our best interests. She was quick to respond to texts, emails, and phone calls, and despite having many other clients, she always made us feel like we were her top priority. Her professionalism, dedication, and genuine care made what could have been a stressful and emotional experience much smoother. We are truly grateful for everything Jessica did for us and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home.

Fantastic experience: Jess did it again! She helped me find my first home seven years ago, and now she has sold that home and helped us purchase a brand-new one. Her attention to detail is outstanding, and she was always available whenever we needed her. She took the time to explain every step of the process in a way that was easy to understand, which made what could have been a stressful experience feel much more manageable. Jess is personable, knowledgeable, and truly goes above and beyond to make the home buying and selling experience one of a kind. She is incredibly easy to work with, and her expertise provides confidence every step of the way. It is hard to find someone you trust to help guide such an important decision, and I am so grateful that Jess was the one by our side through both of our home journeys. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

Fantastic experience: Jessica Gilligan is a star! With her extensive finance background, We felt that she was always on top of every situation. We used Jessica for the sale of our previous house and the purchase of a new one. She excelled in both efforts! We think she sets a high bar for other realtors that don't have her education, easy going manner and incredible mind in solving issues. We cannot recommend Jessica enough, for anyone that wants an experienced, educated, intelligent realtor to deal with any situation, anywhere. Thanks, Jessica!!!

Fantastic experience: Jessica is an exceptional agent and partner. Without her, we wouldn’t have our dream home. With her, we were always well advised and well represented. She listened to us carefully and brought incredible expertise to the table. She consistently went above and beyond at each stage of the process. We will recommend her to family and friends who are buying or selling. She’s the best!

Fantastic experience: Once again, it was wonderful to work with Jess! Our family is so grateful to have had her in our corner for many important homeownership moments. This time around, it was to help us sell our home during our relocation out of the Des Moines area. If you are looking for someone to help buy or sell a home, look no further. Jessica Gilligan is who you need!

Fantastic experience: Jessica was instrumental in helping us find the right home. She offered valuable insights on resale value, school quality, and pricing, and was consistently responsive throughout the process. She kept us informed every step of the way and made the experience smooth and stress-free.

Fantastic experience: Jessica Gilligan did a phenomenal job of listing, showing, and selling my property during a tricky real estate market. She made the process a breeze, allowing me to focus my time and attention on relocating and starting my new career. I was particularly impressed by her aptitude when it came time to negotiate the final sale; Jessica was able to get 10k more for me than the buyer's initial offer. I absolutely recommend Jessica Gilligan's services for anyone looking to buy or sell in Iowa.

Fantastic experience: Jess was phenomenal to work with throughout this experience. This was the second house we had Jess sell and the second house we had her help us buy. I can't imagine ever buying property without her assistance ever again. She truly cares and has your best interest at heart. I could not recommend her more to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring person, she is the best

Fantastic experience: Working with Jessica as first-time homebuyers was a great experience! She was responsive at all hours, always took the time to thoroughly answer our questions, and shared her past experience to help guide us through every step. She made the entire process personal, so we never felt like just another client. We truly had a great experience and would highly recommend Jessica to anyone looking for a smooth and enjoyable home buying journey.

Fantastic experience: Jess is amazing! She is always on top of communication, extremely helpful with answering any and all questions, and does an amazing job at making the intimidating process of buying and selling so easy!

Fantastic experience: Jessica Gilligan was amazing to work with! She made the process easy, stress-free, and always had our best interests at heart. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Jessica is professional and very knowledgeable. She was always quick to answer any of our questions. The house sold in 7 days due to Jess's expertise. Having known her since she was 11 and watching her advance in her adult life, I never considered anybody else. I knew she was the right person.

Fantastic experience: We are recent transplants to central Iowa and the realtor who sold our home in Illinois recommended Jessica Gilligan for our home purchase in Ankeny. Thank goodness we took her recommendation of using Jessica Gilligan! She goes above and beyond for her clients! Her knowledge of the local market is impressive and we were slightly taken aback with her accessibility - she quickly responsed to our questions even when we were not expecting anything for a day or so since they were sent "after hours". We highly recommend Jessica and will use her again in the future.

Fantastic experience: Jessica did a fantastic job helping us prepare, list and sell our home quickly. She answered all of our questions in a timely manner, and we would definitely use her services again in the future.

Fantastic experience: Jessica provided a seamless experience from start to finish. She thoroughly researched an appropriate market price and adjusted when other listings surged. Her staging recommendation was exceptional and greatly helped us secure the price we wanted. When our first buyer pulled out, Jessica worked to immediately secure the backup offer at the price we desired. She was always available, incredibly knowledgeable, and reassuring. She is such a skilled negotiator. We cannot imagine an experience better than what we had with Jessica! We highly recommend her!

Fantastic experience: As first-time homebuyers, we were referred to Jessica without knowing much about the process, and we’re so grateful we were. From our very first zoom meeting, we instantly clicked and felt completely at ease — we knew we were in great hands. Jessica was patient as we explored different options across the Des Moines metro, helping us narrow down what we truly wanted in a home. It didn’t take long before we walked into a house and knew it was the one. From that point forward, Jessica guided us through every step with confidence and care. She navigated the negotiation process seamlessly, answered our questions at all hours, and made sure our closing lined up perfectly with the end of our lease. She was incredibly organized, communicative, and protective — not just during the search and closing process, but even after we moved in. Jessica truly went above and beyond to make sure we felt supported and comfortable throughout the entire experience. We cannot thank her and recommend working with her enough!

Fantastic experience: We have previously sold a house with Jess. That was such a positive experience that it was no question we would use Jess again. Jess was very helpful throughout the entire process. She made the entire sale move seamlessly and always goes above and beyond our expectations. She explains everything thoroughly and answers any questions we may have. We would definitely recommend Jess for anyone that may be looking to sell their house.

Fantastic experience: We worked with Jess when buying our last house. When we started looking again, there was no question that we were calling her again. In typical fashion, she was quick to answer the call and to help us navigate through the process of buying again. She made everything go seamlessly. This time, as with our first house-buying experience, we had nothing to worry about because she had us 100% covered. We can’t recommend her enough!

Fantastic experience: We recently sold our first home with Jess. In this tricky market, we had a priority: a quick sale. Jess's incredible marketing, pricing strategy, availability for multiple showings, and ultimately her expert advice when we had two offers to consider, made our house sell quickly. She gave us everything we wanted and hoped with the selling of our home, and she made it seem effortless. Her professionalism, kindness, and intelligence are unparalleled. We wanted the best, and Jess really is the BEST! My husband and I cannot recommend her enough! Thank you, Jess!

Fantastic experience: We had the absolute pleasure of working with Jess Gilligan (again!) to both sell our home and purchase our next one, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her expertise and dedication throughout the entire process. Jess brings a special level of expertise, kindness, professionlism and calm confidence that helped us every step of the way. She successfully guided us through preparing & listing our home while also assisting us in the buying process of a new home. She truly looks out for her clients' best interests at ALL times. We are so grateful! Jess makes the complicated process of selling/buying a home feel seamless & enjoyable! We wholeheartedly recommend Jess Gilligan to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She is a phenomenal realtor and person! Thank you, Jess, for everything!

Fantastic experience: We worked with Jess for our custom home build and were utterly blown away by the value she provided to our experience! Her prompt and professional yet warm communication is stellar, and her tact in communicating with the builder on our behalf was fantastic! Even when building a home concerns can arise, and we were both impressed with her professional guidance. She provided a wealth of knowledge and we felt truly taken care of throughout the entire process. If you're looking for a Realtor in any capacity, we simply cannot recommend Jess Gilligan enough!

Fantastic experience: Jess did an amazing job helping me through my first home purchase. As a first time buyer she had great suggestions on how to get started with financing and even helped me through some issues after closing. I fully recommend her to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Jessica's professionalism and expertise truly set her apart. From guiding us through each step of the process all the way up until the sale of our home she exceeded all our expectations. Her friendly demeanor and dedication to her clients shine through in every interaction. My wife and I highly recommend Jessica at Century 21.

Fantastic experience: As first-time homebuyers, we couldn’t have been happier with our experience. Jessica was incredibly professional and went above and beyond every step of the way, from searching for listings to navigating the most critical moments of the process. Just a couple of days before our deadline to finalize the offer—right after our home inspection—we discovered an issue with the floors. With it being Super Bowl weekend, finding someone to assess the problem on such short notice seemed nearly impossible. But Jessica made it happen. She brought in an expert that Sunday, allowing us to identify the issue and negotiate a better deal with the sellers. If you're looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and proactive agent who will always have your back, Jessica is the one to call!

Fantastic experience: Jess found me a great new home and got my house sold within 48 hours even though it was right before the holidays & a tougher time to sell. Her knowledge of the Des Moines area, consideration of her clients' needs, and commitment to helping her clients find the right fit have made her the agent I recommend to everyone I know.

Fantastic experience: Jessica was very on top of everything necessary for a quick, easy sale. Nonetheless, she still was sure to check in to guarantee that everything was being handle properly and to my liking. She was great to work with and made my home purchase as simple as could be!

Fantastic experience: Jess Gilligan was instrumental in helping to sell my house. She helped to recommend the perfect price point that was above what I expected but still led to a speedy sale. She was very professional and knowledgeable about the market and all of the steps leading up to the sale. This was my first time selling a house but Jess made it incredibly smooth and stress free!

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and hardworking realtor, Jessica Gilligan is the one you want! From the moment we started working together, Jessica made us feel confident and well cared for. She took the time to truly understand what we were looking for in a home and went above and beyond to help us find the perfect fit. Her professionalism, clear communication, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Jessica’s expertise and guidance were invaluable, and her friendly, approachable nature made her a joy to work with. She was always available to answer our questions, provide updates, and ensure every detail was handled with care. We are thrilled with our new home and incredibly grateful for Jessica’s support throughout this journey. Without hesitation, we highly recommend Jessica Gilligan to anyone looking to buy or sell a home—you won’t find a better realtor!

Fantastic experience: Jessica Gilligan is fantastic to work with! She is punctual, communicates clearly, and has a ton of knowledge! From our very first meeting, it was clear that Jessica genuinely cares about her clients and their needs. She took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for in a home and worked diligently to find the perfect match. Her expertise helped us navigate the process with confidence, and her attention to detail ensured that nothing was overlooked. We are very happy with our purchase, and truly grateful for all the support Jessica provided! What truly sets Jessica apart is her dedication and support throughout the entire purchasing journey. She was always available to answer questions, provide updates, and offer valuable insights, making us feel at ease during what can often be a stressful experience. Without hesitation, we would work with her again and recommend her to family and friends.

Fantastic experience: Jessica made buying our first home a smooth process. She communicates well, is honest, and is willing to go the extra mile to get all of our questions answered. We felt so much more confident during the buying process because of her guidance. We especially appreciated her suggestions during negotiations- she helped us secure a great deal on a great home. Thank you, Jessica!

Fantastic experience: It was an absolute pleasure to work with Jessica Gilligan. We often found ourselves saying, "What would we do without, Jess?" As first time homebuyers we were looking for someone with patience and the desire to help us learn the buying process. Jess was amazing at this. We first reached out over 2 years before we bought our house. She was willing to meet and just chat about the overall buying process all while knowing we weren't necessarily ready to buy. She kept in touch throughout the years to make sure we knew she was there if we needed anything. When we were ready to buy, she was there every the step of the way. It was a relief having someone so willing to answer questions on not just the buying process, but on being a a home owner in general. We truly felt like Jess was in our corner the whole time. We will be recommending all of our friends and family in the area to Jess!

Fantastic experience: Jessica was so great to work with! As first time buyers, we had a lot of questions. She was always very helpful when we had questions and always responded to our calls/texts/emails in a timely manner. We loved that we never missed a new listing in the area we were looking at, as she sent out new listings each day. She helped us find the perfect home, in the perfect neighborhood at the perfect price. We highly recommend choosing Jessica as your realtor!

Fantastic experience: Jessica did a wonderful job from start to finish. Our home search lasted 4 years and she was incredibly patient, understanding, and knowledgeable about every aspect of our search. She was eventually able to find our dream home and get our offer accepted before it even hit the market AND turn around and sell our home in 2 days. Jess helped us navigate a difficult lending experience with top notch professionalism and expertise. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

Fantastic experience: We relocated back to the metro after being away for 10 years. The quick move meant we had to temporarily rent while also figuring out where we wanted to live. Jessica was so helpful every step of the way - from getting us set up on searches to educating us on the different areas of the area (DSM has changed so much!) to touring, acting quick and negotiating. She is great at what she does -- plus kept us calm and realistic about the process. I am 110% sure our process ended up being as smooth as it was because of Jessica.

Fantastic experience: I couldn't recommend a more qualified realtor than Jessica. As first-time home buyers, we appreciated how straightforward she made the entire process. Right before closing we ran into an issue because of a third party. Jess worked around the clock to make sure we could still close. Without her, we couldn't have found our perfect home as quickly as we did. Whether you are buying or selling a home, you are going to want Jessica as your realtor!

Fantastic experience: Jess has helped my family and I a few times now. She is always so nice and helpful! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Jessica was wonderful to work with, we appreciated her quick responses always and willingness to help our family! She is knowledgeable and honest, definitely reach out to Jessica if you are looking to buy/sell a home!

Fantastic experience: Jess helped us buy our first home and it was the perfect experience. We could think of no one better to help us graduate into our next home. Jess has won clients for life in our family

Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful experience with Jessica and her assistant, Meredith! We bought our house without seeing it in person. The house has exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend using Jessica!

Fantastic experience: Jessica Gilligan has been our go-to realtor for a couple of years. She has always been very professional and prompt. The houses we have entrusted her with have varied - from a primary residence to multi-unit investments, to flips, she has not let us down yet! We couldn't be happier with our experience and will be calling her for any future needs. Jess is someone you can trust and goes the extra mile to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.

Fantastic experience: Jess was great to work with and made the home buying process easy for us, especially as out of state buyers. She was always flexible and able to accommodate our limited availability. Jess became our go-to resource for any questions and was always quick to respond. Throughout the process we appreciated that she gave her professional advice while also keeping our personal priorities in mind. We would absolutely recommend Jess to any friends or family looking to buy or sell!

Fantastic experience: Jess was amazing to work with! Incredibly informed and always prompt in communication. Went above and beyond to make sure we found the perfect home for us. Being out of town we needed bigger plan and more advice. Jess kept everything on track, was pro-active and knowledgeable. We would recommend Jess to anyone in search. Truly one of the best in the business!

Fantastic experience: Jess was amazing! From the seller consultation all the way through to closing she took care of everything with great knowledge and professionalism. She made the whole process extremely easy for me and was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell. She has a wealth of knowledge and is easy going, which was a plus for me in finding a realtor. I will definitely be using her again in the future if the opportunity presents itself. Overall, this was a great experience and loved every second of working with Jess! I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and selling process. Jess’ assistant was very helpful and great and communication. She dropped my proceeds check off within an hour of closing, which I was not expecting and was appreciated. Everything was such a quick and smooth process! Jess handled it all like a pro and helped walk me through it all and answered all my questions.

Fantastic experience: My partner Scott and I loved working with Jess! She is professional, down to earth, very responsive and has a great upbeat personality! Jess has resources galore so she can service multipal clients and give a very personal experiance. If you are thinking of buying or selling don't hesitate to give Jess a call!

Fantastic experience: I was glad when I found Jessica! After searching for an agent and speaking with several she was the only one that actually listened to what I needed in a new home. It's understandable that you can't always get everything you want in a home but there are somethings that are absolutely necessary. Prior to sending me listings she made sure that the homes we were looking at fully met the must have list. During the transaction her knowledge of the area and market conditions proved to be a valuable asset. I would definitely recommend Jessica to others, and look forward to working with her again in the future!

Fantastic experience: Jessica was an amazing realtor for my Des Moines moving experience! She helped me purchase the property just a few years back and when work moved me again she helped me sell it just as easily. She takes care of the marketing and logistics so I do not need to do anything but sign on a line. I would highly recommend her to anyone shopping for a home or condo in the greater des moines area. She is very knowledgeable and dedicated to her job! Thanks again for everything!

Fantastic experience: Jessica Gilligan was a consummate professional and went above and beyond in a very busy market to make sure we were taken care of. She helped smooth things out in a very stressful time for us, and resolved any concern we had quickly.

Fantastic experience: Jessica came highly recommended by a friend who had worked with her previously on her own real estate transaction. After contacting Jessica about selling our home, she began working on it right away. She made the sale of our home so easy, by providing checklists and keeping in close touch with us to make sure we were all on the same page from beginning to end. Courteous, professional, pro-active, knowledgeable, and approachable. We had a great experience with Jessica.

Fantastic experience: Jessica Miller did an amazing job taking us step by step through the home buying (and building) process. I can't imagine going through this with anyone else! She made the process so smooth and easy...She went above and beyond in excellence and we ALWAYS felt like her only customer! We would highly recommend Jessica to anyone!"

Fantastic experience: Jessica Miller was an excellent realtor. She was accommodating, easy to work with, and knowledgeable about the process from beginning to end. We truly felt she was working for us to help us find the best house and negotiate a fair price. She was patient with our home walk throughs and never rushed us. She also actively provided home suggestions based on criteria we outlined for her. We have busy schedules with work, and Jessica was always willing to meet with us when fit our schedules, including non-traditional working hours. I recommend her services to anyone, and I was incredibly pleased with the service we received. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: Jessica was outstanding! As a first time home buyer, she eased our stress and guided us through the entire process. She was very knowledgeable and had great communication skills. We HIGHLY recommend working with Jessica Miller! She will help you make your home ownership dreams come true!

Fantastic experience: Jessica Gilligan is the best! She was always available to chat and happy to answer all of our questions. Jessica was extremely flexible with our schedules and truly went above and beyond to make our first home buying experience smooth and special. We highly recommend her!

Fantastic experience: Jessica Gilligan went above and beyond in every aspect of the home buying process. From Day 1 she built a great relationship with us, making it extremely easy to speak our minds and ask questions. Her knowledge if the ins and outs of real estate was very helpful for first time homebuyers like ourselves. Jess has great attention to detail and was able to piece together our favorite aspects of houses we visited to find our dream home. Once we started working with our seller/builder, Jess attended every appointment with us and took detailed notes to make sure nothing was missed. She provided an incredibly helpful line of communication between us and the seller and always responded in a timely, professional manner. It was evident throughout the entire experience that Jess takes great pride in her job and genuinely cares about finding the perfect house for her clients. We could not have asked for a better realtor and will 100% recommend Jessica Gilligan to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

Fantastic experience: Jess was absolutely great to work with. She understood what we were looking for and made the process as easy as it possibly could be. I would highly recommend her to anyone! She is the best in the business!

Fantastic experience: Jess is simply awesome to work with. This is the second transaction we've worked with her on - and it was a no-brainer to engage her services again. Jess's knowledge of the local markets and specific developments were critical as we were searching a wide radius for our next home. Her responsiveness, patience, attention to detail, and organizational skills were huge value-adds to the entire process. We would highly recommend - and look forward to working with her again in the future.

Fantastic experience: Jessica was excellent to work with! We were first time buyers and Jessica took the time to sit down with us and walk us through the home-buying process from beginning to end. She went above and beyond our expectations during our home search and provided us with a quick and easy transition into becoming homeowners. We appreciate all that she has done for us and would recommend her to everyone!

Fantastic experience: Jessica Miller and Stacey Smith worked as a team to sell our home. We were very happy with the service they provided. I would recommend both of these ladies if you want to sell your home with the assuance of it being done correctly. Very knowledgeable, professional and polite.

Fantastic experience: "Jessica was INCREDIBLE for our home buying experience. She listened to our needs (which were really hard to find!) and did her best to scour the state for the things we wished to have in our home. Whenever we wanted to look at a home, she got us there as quick as she could no matter how far away it was. When it came time to purchase, she made the entire process completely painless and EASY. She kept us informed of what was going on in the background and sent reminders of all the things we needed to do before closing day."

Fantastic experience: We had a very smooth transaction and building experience. We were very appreciative of Jessica’s help and guidance along the way!

Fantastic experience: Jess recently helped us sell our home (in ONE day with multiple offers!) and buy our forever home! What normally would be a stressful process was made simplified by working with Jess. Any questions or concerns we had were addressed almost immediately. You can tell she takes pride in helping her clients with whatever needs they have. We wanted to see many houses this time around in our home search, and Jess was always willing to get us into those homes as quickly as we could. With the market being as hot as it is right now, she came equipped with many tips on how to write the best offer which ultimately got ours accepted. If you’re looking to buy or sell in Des Moines and the surrounding area, I can’t recommend Jess enough!

Fantastic experience: My Husband and I were nervous to begin our first home buying journey but Jessica Gilligan made everything so simple for us. Her availability, patience and positivity were truly appreciated. We would absolutely recommend her to family and friends as well as request to work with her again in the future.