Naatjes Group and the Bluewater Brokers

Delivering Extraordinary Experience.

Why work with us

A Small Boutique Brokerage

Our brokerage is comprised of a close group of five talented full-time professional real estate brokers and agents; who are here to provide the results you're looking for in today's market. Being a small boutique brokerage has it's benefits; as our focus is only on our clients and real estate. We serve clients in the immediate Iowa Great Lakes Area, Spencer, Estherville, and Lake Park markets. Founded in 2005 by Dj and Cara Naatjes we offer deep roots in the community having grown up here living the Lake Okoboji Lifestyle.

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who we are

Meet the team

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Cara Naatjes

I'm not happy unless I'm busy and helping others. I was born to serve. Whether that's with my family, at work, or in Church. I'm a licensed real estate broker, a licensed mortgage broker, and a licensed insurance producer. It's my passion to bring to big city options to a small town population buy being a full service operation offering real estate, mortgage, and insurance services all under one roof.

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Dj Naatjes

Meet DJ Naatjes...growing up in Spencer and Spirit Lake. After graduating college I came to the Lakes. There's no better place in the Midwest in my opinion. The memories a person can make here will last a lifetime. I have two sons who love sports and anything adventurous.

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Miranda Mills

I live on an acreage East of Spirit Lake with my husband Taylor and our two children; Isabelle and Teddy. I pride myself on excellent communication while guiding you through every step of the process! I truly value your relationship and will treat you like family!

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Randy Eakin
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Hayley Schmahl

My family and I absolutely love the lakes area! I have been coming down here since I was 10 years to vacation during the summer at our Family Lake home. My husband Ryan and I loved it so much, we knew we had to move here and permanently call it home.

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members of the

Iowa Great Lake MLS

As members of the Iowa Great Lake Multiple Listing Service we have access to all listed properties for the best buying experience and offer sellers maximum exposure and online presence. Our brokers are continually in the top ten for transactions and volume in the market. Leaving you the assurance that who you're working with will provide an elevated experience. You'll find in real estate is who you work with matters. We realize buying in the iconic lakes area isn't just about selling a home but rather selling a lifestyle and we do just that! Check out our weekly online show. The REAL Deal --- Everything Real Estate in Okoboji and the details on our SELLebrity Club.

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Reviews
Our Clients Say It Best

Testimonials

"Attention to detail was a huge plus! DJ has gone above and beyond!! DJ takes his clients very serious and personally proves his added value by having him coordinate the sale or purchase. I would definitely have DJ be on my side again. Realty One was …
bpadams2020
Reviews on Zillow
"Dj did a lot to help us get ready to move, helped us get into the new house, and became a good friend. He does amazing work and is honest with his clients."
KEMclaughlin2
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"We have worked with DJ on a previous home 5 years ago, and when our dream house came on the market, we knew who to call. DJ took us to our dream home, a 118-year-old Victorian. DJ took us to the home a few times so that we could truly assess our drea…
elowry39
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"Dennis J. Naatjes not only helped my husband and I find our first home shortly after we got married. But now our house has turned into a home with the arrival of our little girl 4 months ago. You and Cara Naatjes worked so hard for us and made our ho…
Cassidy Strom
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"Our experience with Dj was outstanding! He went above and beyond to last minute calls to quick go see a house to late night reading over documents and making sure we understood them! We’ve never had an buying house experience such as the one we had w…
karissa sue19
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"Dj is Very helpful, knowledgeable, and Honest! Super nice too! I would recommend dj for both buying and selling! He’s helped me out a lot with both! He helped me buy my home in 2016 and now is helping me sell and buy anouther one!"
Brandon Van Noort
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"I used DJ to buy my first house and was very pleased with the whole experience. He listened to what I wanted and showed me multiple homes that fit those needs. Overall just a really great guy. I have already recommended him to my family and friends."
collinclark51360
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"DJ was very helpful with helping us to find a home. We gave him what we was looking for in a home and he ran with it. When closing date came DJ did a very detailed walk thru of the house to make sure everything was working as stated including the t…
jsmetzger1982
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The REAL Deal

Everything Real Estate in Okoboji

Welcome to SELLebrity Club! Sell your home with us and enjoy VIP treatment! Gain access to our moving trailer and local affiliate vendors, along with in-house listing cleaning. Selling the Lake Okoboji Lifestyle just got more exciting!

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We look forward to getting acquainted, answering your questions, and exceeding your expectations!