I am Vicki Cramer Briscoe, the managing broker at The People's Real Estate, Inc. I have been licensed for 35 years, and a broker for 33. I was formerly managing broker for Cramer Real Estate for many years. My parents started this business 1972, so real estate was in my blood. A few of my colleagues and I branched off and started The People's Real Estate in 2018. I have had many interesting and sometimes strange experiences in all my years. It has been a fascinating ride so far, looking forward to what tomorrow brings. I have been married for fifty four years, I have a son and daughter (not in the real estate business), four grandchildren, and two greats with one on the way. That experience too has been a wonderful, crazy journey. I would like to introduce you to the staff at The People's Real Estate. Each agent plays their own special role in the success of The People's Real Estate.
Next on our list is Becky Sowers. She has been a realtor for 25 years. She is the glue that holds us together and can be found in the office day and night working hard. Becky is a tremendous Realtor and an exceptional part owner of The People's Real Estate. She is always busy selling and listing, and welcomes her many clients, old and new. Becky knows this real estate market well and works diligently to remain one of our top sales agents. She is married with 3 kids, numerous grandkids, and even more great grandkids.
Jordan Leroy has been licensed and with me since 2017. She partnered alongside myself, Becky Sowers, and Candy Berquam to open The People’s Real Estate in 2018. She brings fresh, new ideas to the table but is adamant about keeping the “old school” techniques that make real estate, real estate. Jordan was born and raised in Hancock County, currently residing in her hometown of Hamilton with her husband and daughter, she is very proud of the place she calls home. She has made her mark as an experienced and active agent, the future of the People’s Real Estate.
Paul Westermeyer has 26 years in the real estate business. Paul is the person in the office that keeps us on track, (many times with his yellow high lighter) he is organized and thorough in all of his work. Paul is extremely familiar with our local area, partially to his 29 years of service as a mail carrier for the Keokuk Post Office, but also due to his strong roots as he was born and raised in Keokuk. He is very educated in all things real estate, a true hub of information. He is definitely one of our greatest assets. Paul is married and has one daughter and one grandson.
Steve Siegrist has the most years under his belt with 45 plus. He has seen many changes in the real estate business over those years, starting with a one-page listing form and a one page offer form. He lists and sells Residential, Commercial, Farm and Hunting acreages in the Iowa and Illinois. He was born and raised in Keokuk and currently resides in Warsaw, Illinois where he plays a large role in their community as well as Hancock County. He has been with the Warsaw Fire Dept. now for 45 years and Fire Chief for 39 years. Steve is married and has three daughters, and eight beautiful grandchildren. let his years of experience and knowledge work for you!
Last but not least is the dynamic duo of John and Jan Filkens, licensed for four years. They make a super team. John and Jan have both been around the home business for much of their lives. John, having been a home builder in the Cleveland area, and Jan, the daughter of a home builder. Together they have also designed and built a home for themselves. Born and raised in Hamilton, they have worked and lived in the area and are still active in local community activities. They started their real estate careers in 2019 at Sutlive Real Estate. While there they gained valuable experience and instruction, and a deep appreciation of what it takes to help facilitate each transaction. With a combined experience of over 60 years in sales and management, they would love to help you through your buying and selling experience.
Celley Derr has 27 years of experience. After a short break from real estate Celley joined our team in 2022 to further her established career in real estate. She brings her own special vibes to our office and we were delighted to welcome her. Celley has had many sales in her years of real estate but remains humble and continues to work hard for all of her clients. She is married and has two sons, one at the university of Iowa and one that is just being deployed to Saudi Arabia with the National guard.
Maddie Marlin is the newest addition to our crew. She has been licensed since 2019. We are proud to say that she is the granddaughter of Tony Sargent, who was a well liked realtor and a life-long friend. Maddie learned so much from her grandfather and has been showcasing that for years. Maddie has worked in the service industry for many years and brings that level of customer satisfaction to her real estate clients. She wears many hats aside from being a Realtor; Maddie is a kindergarten teacher and a cheerleading coach. She is married to her high school sweetheart and has two beautiful daughters. We are so happy to have her.