ABOUT THRIVE

New brokerage.

Familiar streets.

Thrive Realty opened in 2026, but the team behind it goes back nearly a decade. New name, same river towns — now under one roof built to do this properly.
MEET THE BROKER · JOHN MERCER

Seventeen years of selling homes

along the Mississippi.

John Mercer spent years selling Burlington homes — first as a top-producing agent, then as a senior broker. In 2026 he founded Thrive Realty to build the brokerage he always wanted to work for: disciplined on pricing, serious about marketing, and small enough to give every client real attention.
He still runs every listing personally — the pricing, the campaign, the negotiation.
THE TEAM

Three agents.

One whole team.

Each agent has a specialty — but every listing draws on the full team, from the first pricing call to the closing table.
HOW WE WORK

Three things

we don't compromise on.

Most of what separates a good sale from a frustrating one comes down to a few habits. These are ours.
01

Every deal, run personally

Pricing, marketing, and negotiation are handled by the people whose names are on the door — not passed to an assistant or an algorithm.
02

Marketing like it matters

Every listing gets a real campaign — video production, six-channel distribution, and a plan built for the specific home, not a photo and a prayer.
03

Small on purpose

We keep the roster tight so every client gets real attention. You'll always know who's working your listing — and they'll always pick up.

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Repeat & referral clients
WHERE WE WORK

Four towns.

One river.

We work the Mississippi corridor of Southeast Iowa — close enough to know every street, focused enough to know them well.

Burlington

Our home base. Historic riverfront and the bulk of our listings.

Mt. Pleasant

College town with steady demand, twenty-eight miles northwest.

Fort Madison

Riverfront character and historic homes, south along the river.

Keokuk

The southern gateway, where Iowa meets the river's bend.
GET IN TOUCH

Let's talk about

your move.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just weighing it — fifteen minutes with us is free, and there's no pitch.
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What Our Clients Say

Client Reviews
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Libby W

Sold By Nick Smith on
April 22, 2026
Nick was great! He always kept me informed with what was going on. Due to a divorce and the specifics with the selling of the house there were a lot of firsts for us both. He made sure to find the answers that were needed in a timely matter.

Taylor R.

Sold By Adrian Wilson on
April 22, 2026
Adrian did a wonderful job helping me navigate and closing on my first time home! He is very knowledgeable and wants the best for you! He listened to all my wants in a home and found the perfect fit for me! I’m so happy that I chose Adrian as my agent! I will continue to recommend him to anyone looking! Thank you Adrian for your hard work and dedication to helping your clients!

Stephen B

Sold By Adrian Wilson on
April 22, 2026
Adrian was a pleasure to work with. He and his team were very professional, informative, and helpful. He responded promptly and went out of his way to make the process as smooth as possible. I look forward to working with him more in the future and would absolutely recommend him to anyone!
A Burlington-rooted brokerage helping families find — and price — homes along the Mississippi.
580 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
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