Home Sweet Des Moines

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Home Sweet Des Moines has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

Reviews

Properties for sale

Sold properties

$328k

Average sale price

$16.7m

Total sales value

*Includes all properties sold (last 12 months) where the agent was a part of the transaction and published on ratemyagent.com. It may not be complete and can exclude off-market, private sales and undisclosed pricing and sold dates. Contact agent for full sales history.

Meet the team

Get to know the 3 agents at Home Sweet Des Moines .

Nora Crosthwaite

REALTOR® / Team Leader / Broker Associate

(68 reviews)

About Nora

Why work with me? Because I am like you! I understand first hand how painful moving can be. My goal is to be responsive, understanding, and knowledgeable about the market so I protect your interests. Let me handle the hassles of buying and selling, so you can enjoy the process of getting to the next stage of your life. Whether you are moving within the area, out of the area, or into the area, call me. I will be happy to help you get from "For Sale" to "Welcome Home"!

View ProfileRateMyAgent Achievements

Narda Strom

REALTOR®

(40 reviews)

About Narda

In 2009, I made the decision to obtain my real estate license in my home country of Brazil, and became dedicated to providing a full service experience for my clients. I joined VERHUUR Company as a Partner / Broker Director, working with local and international investors, builders, buyers, and sellers. In 2023, I joined Realty ONE Group Impact and the Home Sweet Des Moines team as a residential REALTOR. I have a bachelor in Business Administration and an International Real Estate Transaction Technician with a 1,218 h class. I am fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and am licensed to sell real estate in the state of Iowa. Outside of real estate, I love spending time with my husband, our son, and close friends. As a family, we enjoy biking together and exploring everything the Des Moines area has to offer. Lately, I’ve also been enjoying skiing and have started learning how to golf with my husband—something we’ve been having a lot of fun with together.

View ProfileRateMyAgent Achievements

Julia Stender

REALTOR®

(14 reviews)

About Julia

Hello! I’m Julia, your dedicated REALTOR® with a deep-rooted passion for Central Iowa and a commitment to making your real estate journey smooth and successful. Growing up in this vibrant community has given me a unique perspective on what makes Central Iowa special. With a strong background in Sales and Banking, coupled with my love for Real Estate, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every transaction. My goal is to ensure a seamless buying and selling process tailored to your needs. When I’m not busy helping clients find their dream homes, you’ll likely find me cheering on my three kids at their various activities or enjoying a game of Pickleball with my husband. Volunteering for the Special Olympics and working to expand the program in Marion County is also a passion of mine. Central Iowa truly has something for everyone, and I’m here to help you discover what will make you light up. Whether you’re buying or selling, let’s make your real estate dreams a reality together.

View ProfileRateMyAgent Achievements

About us

Why work with us? Because we are like you! We understand first hand how painful moving can be. Our goal is to be responsive, understanding, and knowledgeable about the market so we protect your interests. Let us handle the hassles of buying and selling, so you can enjoy the process of getting to the next stage of your life. Whether you are moving within the area, out of the area, or into the area, call us. We will be happy to help you get from "For Sale" to "Welcome Home"!

Buyer review

8 days ago

about the market !! What I liked the most was she kept in touch with us all the time!!

Nora really knew the ins and outs of the business!! She answered our questions even on the weekends!! Service above and beyond the call!!

Seller review

11 days ago

Always an amazing experience working with this team. 💖

They make this process as easy as possible. Julia was always on top of the most important updates, communicating, and guiding us in the best direction. Always professional, kind, and personable! Highly recommend. 💖

Seller review

12 days ago

Thanks, Julia!!

Julia did an exceptional job at helping us keep calm and navigate a tumultuous market. She was proactive sharing incites and updates, and was a positive force the whole way.

Buyer review

19 days ago

A Smooth and Enjoyable Home Buying Experience

Working with Narda Storm from Home Sweet Des Moines was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Moving from another state could have been stressful, but you made the entire home-buying process feel smooth, easy, and enjoyable. You were always professional, responsive, and willing to answer my questions. Your communication was excellent, and you guided me through every step with patience, expertise, and genuine care. I always felt supported and confident throughout the process. Thank you for all your hard work and support. I highly recommend you to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and caring real estate professional. You made this an experience I will always remember positively.

Buyer review

about 1 month ago

Respectful, transparent and fun!

Narda is amazing! She first understands our goals, our vision and desires. She was very patient, transparent, easy to communicate and honest all the time. She is definitely the best! I wish every buyer had a Narda on their way 😊 Gave us confidence and peace of mind. We are thrilled with our home 🏡

Seller review

2 months ago

Very knowledgeable

Nora and Narda made a great team. Both were knowledgeable and held our hand the entire way. They also had great resources for contractors, which was extremely helpful as we had little projects to complete to get max sale price.

Our properties