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The Eckhardt Team

Licensed in IA & IL

Davenport Office

4545 Welcome Way
Davenport, IA 52806

WE ARE THE ECKHARDT TEAM:
We will provide hands-on service to buyers & sellers who are navigating the world of real estate. Whether you are considering home ownership for the first time or in the market for your forever home, we are here to manage the process while you make all the decisions.

Real estate is the second career for all of us: Sean retired from military service after 26 years, serving in both the ARMY & NAVY (1985-2011), many of those years he spent as a military recruiter. Knowing his personality as a strong negotiator and problem solver, a family friend suggested real estate to him. He found his home at Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors in 2011. As the business grew, so did his need for assistance, so keeping it in the family he recruited Stephanie to form our team. In 2017, I "retired" from 23 years in education, where I was a teacher, counselor, and coach. In 2024, our daughter, Makenzie Nelson, left the mental health social services career field after 10 years, to join the family team.

As a FAMILY team, we are grounded in our integrity and a strong desire to help you become the best version of YOU!

We are family, and the Quad Cities is our home. Sean and Stephanie have raised their four children in the Quad Cities on both sides of the river. We currently reside in Eldridge, but have lived in Rock Island, Davenport, Bettendorf, and the Rock Island Arsenal. Our children have been involved in athletics, choir, band, drama, and other school, church, and community organizations. In our free time, we enjoy traveling, reading, golfing, volunteering in our community, and being "Papa" and "Normi" to our beautiful granddaughters.

Makenzie carries on our passion for service in the Quad Cities. She attended Alleman High School and is a proud graduate of Davenport West High School (like Sean). After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa (like Stephanie), she came home to start her family and career. Makenzie and her husband wanted to raise their family within the diverse culture of the Quad Cities and the friendliness of the Midwest. Makenzie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading fantastical fiction books, being a wife and mom to her 2 daughters, 2 cats, and a host of plants.

"Home ownership is the cornerstone of a strong community." (Renzi) Together we can make the Quad Cities the best place to live!!!

Community Involvement:
Sean: NS Rotary (2022-Present), Davenport Rotary 2011-2022 (President 2019-2020), American Legion Post #26, Project 15:12 Board Member (2015-2022), North Scott Athletic Boosters, North Scott Music Boosters, BIX 7 Committee Chair (Motorcycle Marshalls) Patriot Guard Riders and Knights of Columbus

Stephanie: NS Rotary (2022-Present), Davenport Rotary (2017-2022), North Scott School Board Member (2023-present), Lancer Legacy, Go Red for Women (Co-Chair 2020 & 2021), 1st Tee of the Quad Cities (Board Member), QCAR Project Jack Committee, Catholic Service Board member (President 2022-2024), PEO Chapter OM, North Scott Athletic Boosters, North Scott Music Boosters and BIX 7 Committee Chair (Motorcycle Marshalls)

Makenzie: Harrison School PTA, Ballet Quad Cities Volunteer, Alpha Xi Delta Alum"

 

What My Clients Say About MeTestimonials

Michael Nelson

It’s been a long year since we listed the rental house which fell out 2 days before our departure for Arizona. Since then we found a new townhome, listed our condo. Had 2 offers drop out on that before we got a third offer. Sean and team had a new offer each time within a few days and it sold. Now comfortable in our new home and loving it. Back to the rental home. Got an offer had closing delayed three times. Frustrated, we persevered and Sean and team countered with a condition designed to force a closing. It worked and we closed today. Sean, Makenzie and team made Ruhl and Ruhl look like the premier company that Caroline Ruhl envision when she took the helm. Kudos to all!!

Paul Atkins

Sean & Stephanie were great in helping us buy a home. I really felt they were helping us find the right place and not just trying to sell us something. They were patient and helpful in the whole process!

Tieria Sanford

Love them treat me like family ❤️

Terry Dell

Sean Eckhart and his team made buying a home in the Quad Cities very easy, exciting and stress free!

Ranae Onken

Stephanie and Sean were great to work with. I have now purchased two homes with these two and sold one home. I had a lot of questions that they answered quickly and thoroughly. I won't be in the market for purchasing or selling a home any time soon, however, when I am in the market, I will definitely reach out to this team again.

Adam & Jessica Day

Sean does a really great job explaining the process and what to expect. He has excellent insight into the market. Thank you!

Alexys Monty

My experience with Ruhl and Ruhl was great! Sean explains things and makes the process so easy! I would highly recommend using Sean Eckhardt and Ruhl and Ruhl to anyone

Mitchel Behr

Sean Eckhardt is excellent. It was a pleasure working with him and getting to know him. He went above and beyond the call of duty selling a vacant home for an out of state owner, recommending and providing services to prepare it for sale and get it sold quickly at a good price. I will recommend Sean to others.

Erik Holmstrom

Sean went above and beyond to help me out. I would recommend him to any friend or family member. I would use him again if needed!

Erik Holmstrom

Sean was great to work with. I had a unique situation with 2 properties in 2 different states, and being 1800 miles away! Sean really made the process less stressful. As a fellow veteran I found it very easy to communicate with Sean and share some of our adventures! Thanks again for the 5 star service!

Stephen Frank

Sean and Stephanie were professional and helpful.

Jennifer Bengtson

Sean & Stephanie were wonderful to work with! We would recommend them to anyone!

Daniel Cusack & Dianna Hancock

Sean was great to work with, I look forward to using him again.

Daniel Cusack & Dianna Hancock

Sean was great to work with, I look forward to using him again.

Brittany Thacker

As a first time homebuyer, I was often in over my head trying to learn as I went. Sean was very helpful through out the entire process, answering questions and giving honest opinions. He went above and beyond to ensure I got the home I wanted without getting in over my head. It was a very long process but he was very helpful throughout the entirety, all the way through closing. I can't emphasis enough how much I appreciate all that Sean and Stephanie did.

Brittany Thacker

As a first time homebuyer, I was often in over my head trying to learn as I went. Sean was very helpful through out the entire process, answering questions and giving honest opinions. He went above and beyond to ensure I got the home I wanted without getting in over my head. It was a very long process but he was very helpful throughout the entirety, all the way through closing. I can't emphasis enough how much I appreciate all that Sean and Stephanie did.

Michael Whalen

Moved here from NJ and Stephanie's knowledge of the local area was very helpful. I plan on working with her again.

Michael Whalen

Moved here from NJ and Stephanie's knowledge of the local area was very helpful. I plan on working with her again.

Jeffrey & Peggy Morrissey

Sean Eckhardt, from the get go was available, attentive and really wanted to know our specific needs. He was in constant contact with us and answered all questions and concerns we had. We felt like he really cared about us and made sure we got everything we were looking for.

Jeffrey & Peggy Morrissey

Sean Eckhardt, from the get go was available, attentive and really wanted to know our specific needs. He was in constant contact with us and answered all questions and concerns we had. We felt like he really cared about us and made sure we got everything we were looking for.

Cynthia Stefko

I purchased this property long distance! I currently reside in Houston, Texas and I cant express enough how very helpful my real estate team was to work with. From the recommendation by Terry to use Ruhl & Ruhl and my agents the Eckhardt's. The experience was made as easy as possible for me. My thanks and appreciation to all of them, They helped make it happen!

Cynthia Stefko

I purchased this property long distance! I currently reside in Houston, Texas and I cant express enough how very helpful my real estate team was to work with. From the recommendation by Terry to use Ruhl & Ruhl and my agents the Eckhardt's. The experience was made as easy as possible for me. My thanks and appreciation to all of them, They helped make it happen!

Jacen Petersen

The Eckhardt team was truly fantastic to work with. As a first time home buyer I had no idea what to expect during the home buying process. The Eckhardts made it easy. They were always willing to answer any questions I had and did a great explaining the process and making sure I understood everything. They did a great job showing me houses that met my wants and needs. I would highly recommend the Eckhardt team to anyone looking for a realtor and would certainly work with them again.

Jacen Petersen

The Eckhardt team was truly fantastic to work with. As a first time home buyer I had no idea what to expect during the home buying process. The Eckhardts made it easy. They were always willing to answer any questions I had and did a great explaining the process and making sure I understood everything. They did a great job showing me houses that met my wants and needs. I would highly recommend the Eckhardt team to anyone looking for a realtor and would certainly work with them again.

Lisa Bauer

Excellent experience. Answered all questions, never had to worry about the process.

Lisa Bauer

Excellent experience. Answered all questions, never had to worry about the process.

Shawn Jacobs

We moved to Rock Island from Germany not having any family, few friends, and knowing nothing about the area. Sean knows the Quad Cities and the market there so well. He is a humble human that treated us like equals and we felt comfortable asking any and every question. We purchased a house virtually and still had the connection with Sean, even from a different continent. Then I accepted a promotion to move back to Germany and we were extremely stressed. We put our faith in Sean again and the rest is history. He made the process so easy and went above and beyond to help us at this difficult time. We got exactly for our house what he said we would and it was at a great profit. He is just the best and deserves every recognition he gets. I would definitely trust and use him again. I would trust my children to use him. I consider him more than my realtor, but a friend.

Shawn Jacobs

We moved to Rock Island from Germany not having any family, few friends, and knowing nothing about the area. Sean knows the Quad Cities and the market there so well. He is a humble human that treated us like equals and we felt comfortable asking any and every question. We purchased a house virtually and still had the connection with Sean, even from a different continent. Then I accepted a promotion to move back to Germany and we were extremely stressed. We put our faith in Sean again and the rest is history. He made the process so easy and went above and beyond to help us at this difficult time. We got exactly for our house what he said we would and it was at a great profit. He is just the best and deserves every recognition he gets. I would definitely trust and use him again. I would trust my children to use him. I consider him more than my realtor, but a friend.

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