Find A Realtor Who is All In: Who Else But All in Real Estate Inc?

Dedee and David Lehman don’t do things halfway. When they opened their real estate agency about a year and a half ago, they wanted their business name to be representative of how they approach their work — all in. Now, they are celebrating their agency, All in Real Estate Inc., as one of the newest members of the Chamber of Commerce!

Dedee had always wanted to be a real estate agent, but money had stopped her years ago. “I just couldn’t give up a paycheck and take a leap of faith in a field where my income is not guaranteed,” she recalls. But after twenty-five years of corporate life, Dedee and David turned to real estate as they helped their own children find rental properties. As the whole family searched together, Dedee and David were inspired to buy small homes, creating a little portfolio of rental properties that would grow into something more.

By this time, David had already retired for the second time, and so when Dedee asked him what he wanted to do post-retirement, he exclaimed, “I’m retired! I can do anything I want.” As Dedee shared the story with the Chamber Ambassadors during their ribbon cutting, she laughed, saying, “He is the only retired person I know who thought, ‘Let me run my own business!’”

Three months later, their real estate agency was born. Dedee and David currently work for multiple owners, managing over 60 rental units. They help with a wide range of tasks — from ensuring payment of utility and insurance bills, moving tenants in and out, and assisting with maintenance. On the backend, David focuses more on recording accounts receivable and payable. And in line with her true passion, Dedee focuses on showing beautiful homes and rental properties. 

Dedee has had her license for 7 years, and was elated when David volunteered to get his license, too. As a true partnership, the Lehmans rotate between being in the office, showing houses, preparing marketing materials, or completing miscellaneous errands for their clients.

“We bail each other out,” says Dedee. “It’s great!” Though they are both licensed in Iowa, they love to sell and list properties that are local within the Poweshiek and Jasper county area. As connoisseurs of the local area and market, the Lehmans mainly sell residential homes and local commercial properties on the side.

The Lehmans’ advice for both buyers and sellers? “Find the best fit for you. Personalities have to mesh, and at the same time, find someone who will put in the effort for you — to do the marketing, to do the open houses, and make sure you’re not leaving any money on the table.” Showing houses on the weekends or after 5 PM on the weekdays is not unfamiliar territory to the Lehmans. Their commitment is so impenetrable that they’ve shown houses for over four years before finding a perfect fit for their client.

“We have a background in the corporate world, so we approach our work very seriously, from our meetings, to documentation, to being transparent with our market analysis,” shares David. The Lehmans always perform market research and analysis to ensure their clients won’t have their house stale in the market, or lose money selling for too low a price. “We show our clients about 3 to 6 houses comparable to theirs in a similar location, and show those numbers,” adds Dedee. 

From school district employees to college students who cycle in and out of Grinnell, Dedee and David offer a cute extra touch for their clients moving in, supplying quick essentials 24 hours before move-in, like frying pans and blankets if needed.

If you’re looking for your next dream home, or are ready to rent or part with yours, contact the Lehmans by email or call them at 641-659-6500. They are also keeping an extra office in their building warm, in case a new or experienced agent wishes to join their team! To stay up to date with All in Real Estate Inc’s rental properties or listings, visit their website, or visit their Facebook page.

Chamber Ambassadors

Chamber ambassadors who attended this ribbon-cutting include the following individuals, from left to right:

• Nikki Armstead
  Grinnell Chamber
• Hannah O’Polka
  Cleanfoodfix Wellness Studio
• Bri Guant
  Community 1st Credit Union
• Kody Bigelow
  WalMart Grinnell
• Donnette Ellis
  Grinnell College
• Joni Schmidt
  The Mayflower Community
• Jennifer McAlexander
  JM Consulting & Hawkeye Lock & Security
• Jess Dawson
  RE/MAX Partners Realty
• Blake Pearson
  Converge Chiropractic
• David Lehman
  All in Real Estate Inc.
• Donna Fischer
  UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center Foundation
• Dedee Lehman
  All In Real Estate Inc
• Monica St. Angelo
  Grinnell Area Arts Council
• Fran Conn
• Dan McCue
  McCue & Associates and American Family Insurance
• Lisa Cirks
  Cirks Financial Services
• Trent Arment
  MCG - Mahaska Communication Group
• Jack Matthews
  Our Grinnell