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Carla Werning

Licensed in IA

Cedar Rapids Office

5805 Council St. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Real estate is so much more than just buying and selling houses—it’s about trusting the process and finding the perfect fit. With over 15 years of experience, I’ve guided countless clients through this journey, knowing that the right home always finds the right person—and the right buyer always finds the perfect home.

Growing up as one of five daughters on a farm in Dyersville, IA, I learned early on the value of hard work, determination, and grit. A strong work ethic, compassion, and being one part competitive, have landed me exactly where I was meant to be walking alongside people through some of life's biggest transitions as a full-time Realtor.

Before real estate, I spent 20 years in professional business-to-business sales in the Corridor, building relationships and mastering negotiations. Now, as a full-time Realtor licensed in Iowa, I combine that expertise with a deep knowledge of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the surrounding areas. As a member of both the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City MLS, I offer clients unparalleled insight into the entire Corridor market.

Whether you’re relocating, building new, or buying or selling an existing home, I’m here to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. My goal is to earn your trust quickly by providing honest, transparent guidance, so you can feel confident in every step of the journey. Let’s work together to make your next move the right one!

Outside of real estate, you’ll find me hiking on a local trail, in a HotWorx class, traveling with my family, or enjoying live music. My husband, Jeff, and I have two amazing daughters, a Golden Retriever named Maverick, and we love calling the Corridor home.

Awards & Specialties

  • Top Lister
  • Top Sales
  • Excellence in Service Award
  • Master Club Level Achievement

What My Clients Say About MeTestimonials

Martha & Donald Story

Carla was the best! I always thought she had our best interest in mind. She has a wealth of info that she shares appropriately.

Joseph Gename

Carla is the best! She really cares for her clients and goes above and beyond for you. She has a deep Rolodex of connections that can handle anything that comes up. Forever grateful for Carla!

Darrel & Linda Millard

Carla was great to work with. She kept us informed and was on top of things as they happened.

Kelly Russell

It was an absolute pleasure working with Carla Werning. Her extensive knowledge of the real estate market was invaluable as she guided us through every aspect of selling our home and purchasing a new one. Carla ensured we fully understood each step of the process, taking the time to explain details thoroughly and clearly. Throughout the experience, Carla demonstrated exceptional patience and responsiveness. She carefully outlined the advantages and disadvantages at each decision point, enabling us to make well-informed choices with confidence. As it had been many years since we last navigated this process, her expertise and steady guidance were especially appreciated. Carla consistently acted with integrity and always had our best interests in mind. Her professionalism, dedication, and genuine care made what could have been an overwhelming process both smooth and reassuring. We are deeply grateful for her assistance and cannot thank her enough for her exceptional service. Carla is truly one of a kind.

Debra Miller

Realtor agent was knowledgeable, excellent service and patient.

Jim & Mickey Coonfare

Carla was wonderful. We had never sold a house before & she held our hand & helped us navigate the process.

Brent Baustian

Our overall experience was great

Mary Van Rennes

Carla is an asset to Ruhl&Ruhl!

Christopher & Jordan De Groot

Carla was amazing!

Mary Vanrennes

Carla is everything you would want or need in a realtor! She is Kind, knowledgeable, helpful, accommodating, and made the process very easy!

Mary Vanrennes

Carla is everything you would want or need in a realtor! -Kind -Knowledgeable -Helpful -Accommodating -Makes everything very easy

Julie Gorman

I will refer anyone to Carla Werning! I have had 2 great experiences with her. She is there for me 24-7 and I had a very hands on approach. Carla directed me to make the process quick and painless! She is a rock star and puts her clients ahead of all else. Honest, hardworking, and she made the process fun!

Jennifer & Tucker Reid

Carla was great to work with! We will definitely recommend her to friends when they are buying or selling!

Michael Dankert

The best thing Carla did was take care of behind the scenes things like making sure the bank included closing costs in the amount I borrowed. I also appreciate her advice regarding homestead tax credit.

John Rothmeyer

Carla was great to work with in my home buying process. We were connected after my home search on Zillow set me up with Ruhl & Ruhl. She was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the whole process. I would recommend Carla and Ruhl & Ruhl to anyone in the future.

Caleb & Morgan Jansen

Carla was the absolute best! As first-time homebuyer, she was very informative, knowledgeable, honest, and thoughtful. We recommend her to all of our friends and family.

Teresa & Steve Hellman

I can't say enough about Carla. She went above and beyond to make this happen! She is very knowledgeable, personable, easy to talk to, and very professional! I highly recommend her!

John Peterka

Carla went above and beyond what I expected. She did an excellent job all around. I will be using her again down the road. I am very very happy with the service she provided. Thank you to all of you at Ruhl&Ruhl.

Gary Ellis

Carla is all we could have wanted in a realtor, Professional, friendly, knowledgeable, experienced, honest... the list goes on and on. This was my second experience working with her and her level of commitment is amazing. She is willing to go the extra mile, has patience beyond measure and just wonderful to work with.

Laura & Michael Smith

Carla is the best and we enjoy working with her. She will work late hours to get the job done or to put the offer in. We recommend Carla to anyone we know who is looking to buy or sell. We love our follow-up postcards and gifts that Carla provides throughout the year it is over-the-top care and thoughtfulness.

Natalie Saur

Carla went above and beyond for me. I couldn't be happier with the service I received. I felt listened to , heard, and cared for during this stressful process. Thank you, Carla for everything you have done for me.

Stephen Stinson & Danielle Coover

Carla has been amazing from day one!

Bethany Muyskens

Carla was very friendly to work with and always quick to answer questions. Overall Carla was accommodating and easy to work with.

Sarah Pendergast

I had an excellent experience working with Carla, both on the selling and buying side, I would highly recommend using her and as a testament, I referred one of my closest friend's to reach out to her.

Olivia Sloan

We appreciated all Carla Werning did for us through this process. She listened to our questions and discussed the different topics we brought up. She guided us through the tight closing timeline we had. She has provided recommendations to professionals to help repair our home. She became our friend through the process. We cannot recommend her enough.

Olivia Sloan

We appreciated all Carla Werning did for us through this process. She listened to our questions and discussed the different topics we brought up. She guided us through the tight closing timeline we had. She has provided recommendations to professionals to help repair our home. She became our friend through the process. We cannot recommend her enough.

Kris & Scott Jensen

Exceptional service. Fun, caring and confident agent. We will work with Carla in the future.

Kris & Scott Jensen

Exceptional service. Fun, caring and confident agent. We will work with Carla in the future.

Laurie & Todd Sniegowski

All real estate transactions have obstacles to clear. We felt Carla Werning's knowledge of both the purchase and sales side of real estate powered us through those obstacles. We felt very confident of Carla's abilities and both transactions were handled professionally and in a timely manner. If we, or family or friends, ever need a realtor, we will definitely recommend Carla Werning.

Laurie & Todd Sniegowski

All real estate transactions have obstacles to clear. We felt Carla Werning's knowledge of both the purchase and sales side of real estate powered us through those obstacles. We felt very confident of Carla's abilities and both transactions were handled professionally and in a timely manner. If we, or family or friends, ever need a realtor, we will definitely recommend Carla Werning.

Debbie Krumm

Carla was very professional with my husband and I. She educated us on the process of selling our existing home and purchasing a new home. She answered numerous questions via e-mails, texts and phone calls with a smile and was very pleasant. We began our journey looking to purchase a retirement ranch home and we ended up purchasing a newly built home instead. She kept us informed on the administration of our real estate processes even during the Covid pandemic. I would highly recommend her as a realtor and we now consider her a friend. I give her 5 stars and she earns every one of them. Thank you, Carla, for a job well done!

Debbie Krumm

Carla was very professional with my husband and I. She educated us on the process of selling our existing home and purchasing a new home. She answered numerous questions via e-mails, texts and phone calls with a smile and was very pleasant. We began our journey looking to purchase a retirement ranch home and we ended up purchasing a newly built home instead. She kept us informed on the administration of our real estate processes even during the Covid pandemic. I would highly recommend her as a realtor and we now consider her a friend. I give her 5 stars and she earns every one of them. Thank you, Carla, for a job well done!

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