Lincoln NE Realtor
Jess Hustad
I fell in love with Lincoln as a UNL freshmen when I moved from the Black Hills to begin my Bachelor’s in Communication Studies. A year after graduation, my husband, Erik, and I were married and moved to Seattle. We spent the first three years of marriage loving all things in the Pacific Northwest while Erik earned his degree in Culinary Arts. During that time, I worked for Seattle Pacific University. When we returned to Nebraska I worked at UNL in the Dept of Teaching and earned my Masters in Leadership. I joined BancWise in 2016 and have been loving every moment as a REALTOR®!
I am so thankful to be part of this community and count it a privilege to serve sellers and buyers during such a big life transition.
My husband and I chase four little ones + a fur babe around our house. We are licensed foster parents and have appreciated being able to love the littles who have come into our home. I’ve enjoyed watching Erik work hard to make his dream happen here in Lincoln by opening his own restaurants including Honest Abe’s & Sebastian’s Table. I am so thankful to be part of this community and count it a privilege to serve sellers and buyers during such a big life transition.
Testimonials
- Working with Jess was great fun! I was able to talk things out with her easily. She never pushed us one way or another just helped us sift... read moreWorking with Jess was great fun! I was able to talk things out with her easily. She never pushed us one way or another just helped us sift through the information. When we saw a house pop up in the area we were targeting she was on it very quickly.
I would & will recommend her for anyone I know... read lesstesiarisk5/02/2017I can’t say enough good things about Jess as a realtor. Every step of the way, she went above and beyond. She has a ton of expertise about the local... read moreI can’t say enough good things about Jess as a realtor. Every step of the way, she went above and beyond. She has a ton of expertise about the local real estate market. I also appreciated that she would openly point out anything wrong with each house we looked at, so we didn’t miss anything that was important to consider before buying. We were moving to Lincoln from out of state, and Jess even toured houses with us via facetime when we weren’t able to come in person. She was also extremely responsive whenever we called or messaged her with questions. I would recommend Jess in a heartbeat!! read lesskcampbell4/08/2020Moving can be an ordeal..but Jess was always upbeat. She constantly was our cheerleader, She was always aware of the housing market. She was with us all... read moreMoving can be an ordeal..but Jess was always upbeat. She constantly was our cheerleader, She was always aware of the housing market. She was with us all the way.. We Love Jess!
Scott and Theresa Wicks read lessTheresa10/26/2018 - Jess was great to work with. We started with a great conversation with her. She walked us through the home buying process, but she also listened to what we were... read moreJess was great to work with. We started with a great conversation with her. She walked us through the home buying process, but she also listened to what we were looking for in a house. She was great in the house hunting process and responded promptly to our questions.
Once we found the house we... read lessarspader277/01/2018Jess Hustad is a proactive agent! She is always thinking ahead and planning on how best to care for her clients. She helped stage our home beautifully, including decorations of... read moreJess Hustad is a proactive agent! She is always thinking ahead and planning on how best to care for her clients. She helped stage our home beautifully, including decorations of her own to help freshen things up. Her knowledge of comps and house value got us a cash offer just over asking price in... read lessbriandreb9/07/2019Simply put, Jess Hustad is the best. She is so knowledgeable. She is a DOER. She gets things done in a timely manner, never putting off anything.... read moreSimply put, Jess Hustad is the best. She is so knowledgeable. She is a DOER. She gets things done in a timely manner, never putting off anything. Her expertise, knowledge, responsiveness, etc. all are the very best they can be. But, mostly, she is such a joy to work with. She is positive and... read lessuser89037945/09/2018 - Jess was wonderful to work with. Always punctual, an excellent communicator, and was very good at keeping us balanced with our needs and budget. Could not be happier with this... read moreJess was wonderful to work with. Always punctual, an excellent communicator, and was very good at keeping us balanced with our needs and budget. Could not be happier with this experience, especially comparing our experience with Jess to a prior one. We are so grateful for Jess during this time and... read lessuser29465027/19/2018Jess is AMAZING. We both sold and bought homes with her and she took the stress out of everything. She handled all communication, contractors, etc. and we never had to... read moreJess is AMAZING. We both sold and bought homes with her and she took the stress out of everything. She handled all communication, contractors, etc. and we never had to worry about how things were going, because it all just went so smoothly. She's also very honest and knowledgeable—we really relied... read lessHaleigh9/17/2019We moved from one state to another, and Jess sold our house in Nebraska. It was an absolute pleasure to work with her.
Jess explained everything to... read moreWe moved from one state to another, and Jess sold our house in Nebraska. It was an absolute pleasure to work with her.
Jess explained everything to us up front, so there were no surprises. Every time we had a question, we had answers very quickly, and she made us feel like we were the top... read lessMinnesotaMulisha9/07/2019 - You will find in Jess a realtor that cares about you and your family's needs. Jess is very knowledgable, responsive, and can simplify an otherwise busy and complex process. Jess... read moreYou will find in Jess a realtor that cares about you and your family's needs. Jess is very knowledgable, responsive, and can simplify an otherwise busy and complex process. Jess is not only friendly and honest but patient and understanding. I would highly recommend working with Jess, especially for... read lesszuser201804150959308783/20/2019"Jess was truly a pleasure to work with as our real estate agent. She was incredibly knowledgeable and assisted us every step of the way regarding selling our home but... read more"Jess was truly a pleasure to work with as our real estate agent. She was incredibly knowledgeable and assisted us every step of the way regarding selling our home but also finding a home. She took the time to really understand our needs were in our future home and in the end our best option was... read lesskristiunick6/09/2017Jess is an awesome realtor! She is very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Jess helped us through every step of buying our new home, always there to answer every question... read moreJess is an awesome realtor! She is very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Jess helped us through every step of buying our new home, always there to answer every question we had. She became a good friend in the process. read lesstheehmkes11/25/2019
- My wife and I are thankful for Jess. She couldn't have been a better resource and advocate for us as first time home buyers.
From our very first meeting she went... read moreMy wife and I are thankful for Jess. She couldn't have been a better resource and advocate for us as first time home buyers.
From our very first meeting she went out of her way to not just find a home for us, but to instead find the right home for us. She sought to understand what my wife and I... read lesszuser2017042606543278710/05/2017After a friend recommended Jess, my husband and I are so thankful we were able to work with her! Jess sold our Omaha home and helped us buy a new... read moreAfter a friend recommended Jess, my husband and I are so thankful we were able to work with her! Jess sold our Omaha home and helped us buy a new home in Lincoln. The whole process was smooth-sailing and she made everything so easy on us. Our home sold very quick, her schedule was flexible, and Jess has a great network of contractors and lenders we used, too. Jess is super proactive, a great communicator, and had everything handled. We have nothing but great things to say and definitely recommend her! read lessAllie2/01/2021heatherkaylee1212/07/2020 - It was a true pleasure to work with Jess. I moved from out of state and she answered of my numerous questions. Closing was very smooth and we received a... read moreIt was a true pleasure to work with Jess. I moved from out of state and she answered of my numerous questions. Closing was very smooth and we received a great rate with spectacular service from her preferred lender. Highly recommended! read lessbellatharp11/30/2020Jess was an amazing help to me as I bought my first house. She simplified the entire process for me and made everything so easy for me to understand. Jess... read moreJess was an amazing help to me as I bought my first house. She simplified the entire process for me and made everything so easy for me to understand. Jess was always quick to schedule tours of houses I wanted to see and was knowledgeable when it came to pointing out pros and cons of each house. She was also a great asset when writing offers and has extensive knowledge in how to make an offer more appealing to sellers. She was always supportive, honest, and a constant positive attitude while I was searching for a home and through my purchase. I would recommend Jess to anyone looking for a realtor! read lessm11/30/2020I cannot sing Jess’ praises enough. We are now happily in our dream house, completely thanks to her. She is so knowledgeable, helpful, and organized. Everything was so easy thanks... read moreI cannot sing Jess’ praises enough. We are now happily in our dream house, completely thanks to her. She is so knowledgeable, helpful, and organized. Everything was so easy thanks to her. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell. With her in your corner, you can’t go wrong. read lessMackenzieMacDonald36/04/2018
- Jess was AH-mazing to work with! She helped us both sell our first home, and purchase our next home. Not only was she super knowledgeable on both sides of the... read moreJess was AH-mazing to work with! She helped us both sell our first home, and purchase our next home. Not only was she super knowledgeable on both sides of the sale, but she made sure that we didn't compromise on what we needed/wanted on both the sides of the sale. Things we especially loved: her... read lesslexus323849/16/2019We had an incredible experience working with Jess! She immediately made us feel comfortable. She clearly is knowledgeable of the market, and pointed out helpful things we may not have... read moreWe had an incredible experience working with Jess! She immediately made us feel comfortable. She clearly is knowledgeable of the market, and pointed out helpful things we may not have noticed, while still giving us plenty of space to make our decision. She was incredibly fun with our kids too!... read lesssaraheodum10/04/2017Jess was extremely helpful in the search for our new home. She offered a multitude of advice during the home search and buying process, especially when navigating the market during... read moreJess was extremely helpful in the search for our new home. She offered a multitude of advice during the home search and buying process, especially when navigating the market during the COVID crisis. She was thorough, and extremely insightful regarding the real estate market, neighborhoods, and home builders. She was able to offer sound advice and direction that fit our desires in a home without pressuring us to make a decision. She was dedicated and focused specifically on finding us our home while we were with her, and gave my wife and I plenty of time to reach our decision (which even met holding our 3mo old daughter while we toured multiple homes). After finding our home, she walked us seamlessly through the purchasing process while dealing with a constantly fluctuating market. While we were in contract and living out of state she routinely checked in on our home to ensure proper upkeep, and dealt directly with our builder to make sure corrections were done in a proper and timely manner. She was always available to answer any questions we had during the process and never made us feel like a burden to her. We could not be more thankful for her role in helping us find the perfect home for our family, and we would recommend her to anyone looking to buy in the Lincoln or Omaha area. read lessjaster10177/27/2020
- Jess was referred to my by a friend and I couldn't be happier that I chose her as my realtor. She met with me early in the selling process to... read moreJess was referred to my by a friend and I couldn't be happier that I chose her as my realtor. She met with me early in the selling process to make recommendations about what I could do to make my house more marketable. At the same time, she listened to all of my "wants" in a new home. She immediately started working to find me the home of my dreams. She held my hand every step of the way, challenging me to think about whether I'd really be happy in a place she knew didn't check all my boxes (I wouldn't have) or open my search to possibilities I hadn't thought of. When we found THE house for me, she was already set to list my current house and had multiple offers in 24 hours. It was honestly as seamless as could be. She continued to remind and update me through all of the upcoming deadlines. Any work that needed to be done, she knew a guy. I can't recommend Jess highly enough and truly missed having regular contact with her after our "business" concluded. read lesskhight712/05/2020Jess is an energetic, enthusiastic, and sincere professional. Her energy is infectious; her professional advice invaluable. She helps to prepare you for how to read home inspection reports,... read moreJess is an energetic, enthusiastic, and sincere professional. Her energy is infectious; her professional advice invaluable. She helps to prepare you for how to read home inspection reports, what to consider negotiating as part of the home purchase, and what to ignore (because it might bother the... read lessuser89037947/22/2019Jess is wonderful! She was a great resource for us! We were looking for a house while we were out of state, and Jess went out of her way to... read moreJess is wonderful! She was a great resource for us! We were looking for a house while we were out of state, and Jess went out of her way to accommodate our needs. We highly recommended her! read lessmrkpitt1477/30/2019
- Jess was thorough, detail-oriented, positive, and completely helpful throughout the entire process. We are very thankful to have worked with her as she helped us sell very quickly at... read moreJess was thorough, detail-oriented, positive, and completely helpful throughout the entire process. We are very thankful to have worked with her as she helped us sell very quickly at a great price! read lessmindi8/29/2018Jess was phenomenal. She understood our situation as well as the local market. She helped us navigate the process and provided insightful feedback just when we needed it. She was... read moreJess was phenomenal. She understood our situation as well as the local market. She helped us navigate the process and provided insightful feedback just when we needed it. She was really accessible and quick to respond to all our random questions throughout the house hunting, offering, and closing... read lessAmanda6/18/2018Jess was simply the best to work with. As a first-time home buyer, I had a lot to learn and a lot of questions. Jess took the time to educate... read moreJess was simply the best to work with. As a first-time home buyer, I had a lot to learn and a lot of questions. Jess took the time to educate me, answer the questions I had, and answer questions I didn't know I had. Throughout this process she made it fun and ensured I was never stressed.... read lessJordan11/17/2019
- Jess is wonderful! She made the entire process of selling our home easy. She also found an agent to help us buy a home since we were moving out of... read moreJess is wonderful! She made the entire process of selling our home easy. She also found an agent to help us buy a home since we were moving out of state. Jess goes above and beyond and genuinely cares about her clients. She is the best! read lessbrianandangie7/22/2018Jess was awesome! We were an out of state client moving from Colorado to Nebraska. Jess was very knowledgeable and super helpful with local areas, home research, agent... read moreJess was awesome! We were an out of state client moving from Colorado to Nebraska. Jess was very knowledgeable and super helpful with local areas, home research, agent follow up, and her responsiveness was always immediate. We asked for several favors, that often could have been inconvenient for... read lesszuser201610070859038846/27/2019Jess, did a great job in selling our daughters home in one day with multiple offers and when we decided to move we contacted Jess. She did a great... read moreJess, did a great job in selling our daughters home in one day with multiple offers and when we decided to move we contacted Jess. She did a great job for us in that we sold our house in one day as well, with full asking price. read lesslarrykellyln7/22/2019
- Jess was very professional and easy to work with. We purchased a new construction home and Jess was there to help every step of the way and helped answer all... read moreJess was very professional and easy to work with. We purchased a new construction home and Jess was there to help every step of the way and helped answer all of our many questions during the process! She also sold our home in under 24 hours! read lessje1/01/1970Jess was perfect for us. We never felt pushed to make a decision we weren't ready to make. She patiently helped me and my wife think through the... read moreJess was perfect for us. We never felt pushed to make a decision we weren't ready to make. She patiently helped me and my wife think through the best home for each of our tastes. We were very close to buying a home that we both were a bit hesitant about. She voiced her concerns, but never... read lessmodum19/26/2017Jess was the best! She made sure we were able to my the home of our dreams and was extremely helpful in the process! We would 100% recommend her to... read moreJess was the best! She made sure we were able to my the home of our dreams and was extremely helpful in the process! We would 100% recommend her to anyone look to buy or sell their home. read lesssarah7/26/2017
- Jess was the perfect person to have sell our house. We had originally considered trying to sell by owner and I am so glad we didn’t. Everything about the sale... read moreJess was the perfect person to have sell our house. We had originally considered trying to sell by owner and I am so glad we didn’t. Everything about the sale was as easy as it could be, from her listing and taking pictures to negotiations and working with the other realtor. With all of the moving... read lesszuser2014091720445496911/16/2019Jess is not only a great Agent that helped us navigate all of details during the selling of a house and buying of a new house, but she's also kind... read moreJess is not only a great Agent that helped us navigate all of details during the selling of a house and buying of a new house, but she's also kind and relational and made the whole process easy and fun. Jess constantly went to bat for us and we always felt that she always had our best interests at heart. She was honest and incredibly helpful with all of our questions, big and small. We appreciated her knowledge on the market and that helped us sell our house for more than we would have even thought to ask. She helped us in picking a new house by knowing our preferences and offering her advice on what was available in Lincoln so that we didn't settle but ended up finding the perfect fit. She also helped connect us to many experts to help us get our new home ready to move in and was always keeping us up to date on the progress of things. So thankful to have worked with Jess and will HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area! read lesszuser201606061052318202/05/2021Jess was phenomenal! She took time to listen to our needs and helped us narrow down houses that would be a good fit. She also clearly outlined the process so... read moreJess was phenomenal! She took time to listen to our needs and helped us narrow down houses that would be a good fit. She also clearly outlined the process so we knew what to expect. When we changed our mind on location a few times--she was completely flexible and supportive. Jess was able to help us consider the features of each house and match them up with what we needed for our life. She was incredibly knowledgeable about home values, costs of projects post purchase, and things to consider down the road to maximize the value of our home. Jess is a genuine person with a positive spirit and just fun to be around. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor! read lessabby4/08/2020
- Jess is amazing! We were out of state, first-time sellers which could have been stressful and complicated, but Jess really helped make it a smooth process for us. She... read moreJess is amazing! We were out of state, first-time sellers which could have been stressful and complicated, but Jess really helped make it a smooth process for us. She was organized and on top of every detail. She took care of the many details we weren’t there to facilitate. We’re so thankful for... read lessdaydreambeliever033/20/2019Jess made us feel comfortable and respected throughout the entire buying/selling process. She is able to explain the realty world in a way that makes sense to a buyer/seller. She... read moreJess made us feel comfortable and respected throughout the entire buying/selling process. She is able to explain the realty world in a way that makes sense to a buyer/seller. She effortlessly balances providing information and expertise with allowing space for you to make your own decisions. We highly recommend Jess as she is both caring and competent, which will help you feel confident in the process. read lessraevans90112/01/2020I was a first-time buyer and Jess made the whole process a total breeze for me! She answered all of my many questions and took care of everything so I... read moreI was a first-time buyer and Jess made the whole process a total breeze for me! She answered all of my many questions and took care of everything so I didn't have anything to worry about a thing! read lessniksmith237/07/2017
- Jess is just the best! She knows the market well, priced my house just right and sold my house in less than a day--and for more than I thought possible.... read moreJess is just the best! She knows the market well, priced my house just right and sold my house in less than a day--and for more than I thought possible. Jess also helped me buy my new home, and really listened to what I wanted. So happy with both my selling and buying experience. If you're buying or selling, Jess should be your realtor! read lessjeneller31/27/2021If there were ten stars, it still wouldn't be enough.
From the very beginning of our homebuying journey, Jess was engaged with us as a family and listened—not just to what... read moreIf there were ten stars, it still wouldn't be enough.
From the very beginning of our homebuying journey, Jess was engaged with us as a family and listened—not just to what we said we were looking for in a home, but to us as a family. Jess became our ally, our advocate, and our advisor as she found... read lessabureuben8/08/2019Jess was such an amazing person to work with. She was a huge asset to our home buying experience. She guided us through the entire process of buying our first... read moreJess was such an amazing person to work with. She was a huge asset to our home buying experience. She guided us through the entire process of buying our first house, and made it so easy. Her knowledge of the local market, house values, the potential costs of upgrades/repairs, relationships with other realtors, and just what to look for in a house was invaluable to us. Jess was able to find houses that fit our wants and needs, and quickly get us tours of those houses. Once we found the house we wanted, Jess walked us through the process of getting in our offer quickly, and got us our dream house. We can not recommend Jess enough! Her friendly, professional manner, and in-depth knowledge of the reality process make her the best realtor in Lincoln! read lesshamm00482/09/2020 - We would not have landed the home we did without having Jess as our realtor. She is very well respected within the Lincoln community and has great relationships with other... read moreWe would not have landed the home we did without having Jess as our realtor. She is very well respected within the Lincoln community and has great relationships with other agents, which totally helps out a buyer in a competitive buying situation like we had. She was so incredibly helpful in explaining the process of buying a home to a first-time home buyer. I felt like she had our best interest in mind and was looking out for us during every step of the buying process. I trusted her opinion on everything, as her advice was always spot on! If we ever plan to move again, Jess will be our go to without any questions!! read lessspader1/06/2020A coworker recommended Jess and boy am I glad they did! I decided to start the process of selling my house in the spring, just as COVID was ramping up.... read moreA coworker recommended Jess and boy am I glad they did! I decided to start the process of selling my house in the spring, just as COVID was ramping up. With my boyfriend's health concerns, we couldn't risk numerous visits and open houses. Jess understood our situation and worked with me through FaceTime to get the ball rolling. Her advice made a big difference in the preparation and showing process. She took professional photos of my house for the listing--not "lazy" cell phone photos. You can definitely tell the difference. She cares about the little things and that means better offers from potential buyers. As a side note, BancWise has a commission plan where you pay a reduced amount if the buyer also comes through Jess. I had recommended her to our former neighbor and they decided to go with a different realtor (the realtor convinced our neighbors that her bank contacts mattered--not true). Turns out Jess was representing the buyer and they could have saved money on the commission! Lesson: go with Jess. She will be there every step of the way so the selling process is as painless as possible. In the chaos of 2020, that made a HUGE difference to me. read lessemily11/30/2020Jess Hustad is an amazing agent! She is very supportive and loves what she does! We weren't exactly sure what we were doing since it was our first... read moreJess Hustad is an amazing agent! She is very supportive and loves what she does! We weren't exactly sure what we were doing since it was our first time selling a house, but she was there every step of the way to answer any questions or concerns we had. I definitely recommend Jess Hustad to... read lessangie8/22/2018
Get to know Jess
What are some of your hobbies?
Do parents of young kids have hobbies?! We try to fill up all of our extra time with family and friends! I enjoy coaching my oldest daughter’s volleyball team and volunteer my spare time with our foster agency.
If you could take a trip anywhere around the world, where would it be?
The list goes on and on…Greece, Italy, Thailand, China, India, South Korea & South Africa!
What event has most changed your life?
When our youngest daughter was just two months old, she was diagnosed with a liver disorder called Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. This was the scariest time in my life because we couldn’t do anything and everything was out of our control. Thankfully, she has incredible doctors at Children’s in Omaha and she has been stable ever since she was first diagnosed. I learned that I can’t fix everything or control every moment for my children. I’m grateful that God is so much bigger than any disease, deficiency, or disorder and He is the author of our story.
Favorite quote/saying/words?
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalms 46:10
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