Find Your Dream Home.
Hi, I’m Kelly — a real estate professional serving the Dubuque area. I’m passionate about helping people find the place that feels like home and achieve their real estate goals, whether that’s buying, selling, or investing.
I’m an Iowa native and graduate of Wartburg College in Waverly. My career has taken me from Iowa to Chicago to Pittsburgh — and back again — giving me a broad perspective and a deep appreciation for the communities I serve.
Since returning to Iowa and becoming a REALTOR®, my husband and I have built a portfolio of 17 rental units and completed several home flips while living in Pittsburgh. These hands-on experiences, combined with a focus on staying current with market trends, allow me to bring real-world insight and guidance to my clients.
I’m also deeply involved in our community — from Habitat for Humanity to serving as President of our local Board of Realtors. I’m honored to have been named Realtor of the Year, but the most rewarding part of my work is building relationships and helping people take the next step in their real estate journey.
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My Client Ratings
My Recent Testimonials
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“Kelly is great and knows the local market well. She is very responsive and communicative. We do not live in the area and she has always been great at talking details videos or properties for us. She is honest and detail oriented.”
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“Kelly was extraordinary. She knew the local market really well. She gave us great advice in preparing our property. She marketed it effectively. She was particularly strong with negotiating a good sale price. She was extremely responsive. She got back to us really quickly. We felt we could really trust her.”
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“Kelly was an incredible partner on the purchase of our investment property. She was so knowledgeable and helpful through every step of the process. She was very responsive and considerate of our needs. She is a strategic negotiator and our outcome is even better than we thought it could be. We would recommend Kelly to anyone who is considering buying or selling in the area.”
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“Kelly was fantastic. She was responsive to all our questions and concerns and very prompt answering any questions we had. Kelly's professional expertise and knowledge of the Dubuque area are what a buyer or seller can expect when working with her.”
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“Kelly Kohlhaas was outstanding! She not only worked with us well in our long-distance purchase, but was very available for and patient with the many questions we had about the area, the properties, and the market. She gave clear and relevant answers to some complex issues and walked closely with us all along the way. And in some important negotiation places, Kelly went above and beyond what we could have expected to help close the deal. We are thoroughly happy with our experience and would recommend her to anyone!”
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“Working with Kelly Kohlhaas was a seamless and stress-free experience. Kelly's experience, knowledge, input and assistance helped sell this home quickly and effortlessly. Her amazing personality also made the entire experience an absolute pleasure. I would recommend Kelly to anyone needing to sell a property.”
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“Kelly is not just an amazing realtor but such a kind and caring person. She went above and beyond to support me in the difficult process of selling my home. The process of selling my home was emotional and difficult and Kelly supported me the entire time. Natalie Heck also helped with the process of selling my home and she was just as supportive and kind as Kelly. I really cannot thank both of them enough.”
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“Kelly has been great to work with and we are very appreciative of everything she did in helping us purchase our property. I would highly recommend Kelly for anyone in need of reality assistance.”
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“Kelly listened to our wants and needs and didn't confuse the two! She knows the area and was very knowledgeable about each property she showed us. She was always professional but fun too! I will use Kelly again, if the need arises, and strongly recommend her to family and friends! Thanks Kelly!!”
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“Very knowledgeable. Great attention to detail. Easy to work with. Very professional”
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“Kelly has now assisted us with purchasing 2 Galena properties this year. We appreciate her knowledge of this market!”
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