40+ Years
Combined Industry Experience
300+
Number of Properties Sold
110
Five Star Reviews
$100 Million
Value of Real Estate Sold
Meet The Engelman Team
100 6th St., Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Ben Engelman: AKA The House Whisperer, Chief Go Getter, Head of Comic Relief
Anyone who thinks real estate agents are stuffy clearly hasn't met Ben Engelman. His enthusiasm for helping people sell their house or build their dream home would make you think you're on the next episode of an HGTV reality show. Don't be fooled by hs goofball exterior and entertaining Snapchats. He's a tenacious negotiator, going the extra mile and advocating for his clients and making sure they get the best deal possible. He's an all around good time, but he also brings an ambitious zeal to get the job done.
Ben started out his career serving our country in the Navy. While this helped him develop the mindset of a workhorse and a systematic approach to projects, after five years, he and his wife Teresa decided to come home to Ames. Before stepping into real estate, Ben owned a building service contracting firm, where he was able to hone is talents in leaderships, negotiation, and customer satisfaction.
In his spare time, he loves spending time with his family, whether that's cheering on the Cyclones, going on vacation with his four kiddos, or just hanging out at home. At the center of all Ben does, is a love for people. He's on of the easiest guys to talk to, whether you're looking to sell or build your house or just run into him around town.
Tony has been working in real estate since 2010 with experience in both sales and management. He loves the opportunity to work with people from all walks of life in a fast-paced environment and serve the real estate needs of Ames residents! From 2003-2011, Tony served in the Iowa Army National Guard as a tank crewman and later as an infantryman. He spent 12 months in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and received several awards including two Army Commendation Medals for his service.
Tony brings his servant-hearted leadership and can-do attitude into the work he does for clients every day. In his spare time, Tony enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids, playing competitive sports, and cheering for his two favorite teams—the Cyclones and the Dallas Cowboys!
Abby is our transaction ninja. You probably won’t ever see her, but you will see her email reminders! She is our steady eddie, facilitating the paperwork side of things and making sure every part of the transaction runs like a well oiled machine. She streamlines the process for both our agents and our clients, and brings added support where needed. She’s level headed, thorough, and constantly looking to grow, and we love the fresh perspective and balance she brings to our team.
A genuine love for helping people is at the center of all Abby does. From behind the scenes document management, to communicating with clients, to offering support even after a client has closed, it’s her goal to help people’s dreams of home ownership come true, and make lives easier throughout the process.
You can always find Abby looking for the next thing to get involved with, whether that’s a Central Iowa Dog Moms Meetup or her intramural volleyball team. She loves being a part of the community she’s in, or creating her own through her health and wellness mentorships. She doesn’t like to sit still, and loves connecting with people. Which should tell you why she loves her job so much 😉
Olivia graduated from Iowa State University with a double major in Marketing and Management. She has been a resident of Ames for over ten years and loves the small town vibe that still has every amenity you could need. She is excited for all the opportunities of growth that this position and the team has to offer as well as getting to know each client and connecting with them from behind the scenes.
When Olivia isn’t busy promoting the team or finding new ways to communicate with clients, she is hanging out with her son and husband, watching the Green Bay Packers or Iowa State Cyclones, or enjoying the beautiful outdoors.