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Jim Kesterson, owner of Kesterson Realty in Fort Dodge, stands in front of the agency's newest properties on the market.

Business name: Kesterson Realty Inc.

Location: 1926 First Ave. S.

When was it founded?

April 8, 1992

Who are the key leaders?

James Kesterson – president

How many people does it employ?

11

What services and products do you provide?

Real estate sales, real estate appraisals, real property management

What are you doing differently to serve customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Social distancing, cleaning and sanitizing

What is the biggest challenge your business has overcome recently?

Listings – we are having some people who wish to sell, but don’t want to open their homes. We are doing more video and other online pictures to be able to provide interior inspections.

What is the biggest success your business has experienced recently?

Our biggest success is in our sales staff. We do weekly training and have highly trained sales and broker associates.