From navigating a changing real estate market to helping 70 buyers and sellers close on homes, this year was filled with challenges, growth, and gratitude.

Each year, I have the privilege of celebrating and supporting local veterans through our annual Veterans Day Breakfast and Dog Days of Summer picnic. From advocating for VA homebuyers to walking the 50-Mile March for Veterans, giving back to those who’ve served is one of the most meaningful parts of what I do. Here’s why this mission hits close to home.

Emily Swinford, REALTOR® with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate – The Good Life Group, is the top-producing real estate agent in Glenwood, Iowa, and a trusted expert in Mills County and Southwest Iowa real estate.

Choosing a REALTOR® isn’t just about finding someone with a license, it’s about finding someone you can trust with one of life’s biggest moves. In her latest blog, Glenwood’s #1 REALTOR® Emily Swinford shares the most important questions to ask before hiring an agent and why working with someone who knows Southwest Iowa inside and out can make all the difference.