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Knowledge, Responsive, & Supportive
4 months ago
Knowledge, Responsive, & Supportive

Nora helped us navigate our home buying process with a solid knowledge of our neighborhood’s market realities, responsive, reliable communication, and supportive guidance in our decision making process.

Nora Crosthwaite
Buyer review
Insanely knowledgeable and made it so easy!
4 months ago
Insanely knowledgeable and made it so easy!

Nora was amazing! I had no idea what I was doing, but I never felt stressed or confused at any point, because she was always one step ahead. I was so impressed with her knowledge, and even the inspectors and the loan officer were impressed too, and couldn’t recommend her enough. I love that she’s super straightforward and will give you honest answers and the best information that she can in order for you to get a home that works for you. She is also very efficient and a great communicator! She set up a search for us, and edited it every time we found that something wasn’t working for us. We were only looking for about a month before we were able to find our home!

Nora Crosthwaite
Buyer review
Excelentt knowledge and very detailed information
6 months ago
Excelentt knowledge and very detailed information

Professionalism and attention impecable.. I was scared to move forward buying a house here, but Narda was so warm , demonstrating confidence, knowledgeable that I feel completely sure I did a good deal

Narda Strom
Buyer review
Above and beyond
6 months ago
Above and beyond

If you are looking for a realtor that truly exceeds your expectations, Narda is the right one. Whether was navigating tricky negotiations or coordinating last-minute issues, she handled everything with grace and professionalism. Her communication was excellent and we always felt like priority, specially when coordinating my work schedule with her schedule. We were blessed to have Narda handling our new house process

Narda Strom
Buyer review
Latrice was excellent!
6 months ago
Latrice was excellent!

She kept us informed every step of the way, making the entire buying process effortless.

Latrice Brauckman
Seller review
Making a Stressful Purchase Actually Fun
6 months ago
Making a Stressful Purchase Actually Fun

We loved working with Home Sweet Des Moines and Latrice! The small details in communication, like communicating and checking in with *both* of us, was really appreciated. The HSDM team was behind Latrice all the way, helping her (and us!) with staging, photographing, and marketing our house after we had purchased our new one. I loved going to showings with Latrice because her joyful personality is so infectious. Even if a house wasn't the right fit for us, she noted what we liked and what we didn't, and helped us readjust our wish list, desired neighborhood, and budget to help us find a house that is honestly perfect for us. Buying a house is a stressful purchase - and we decided to embark on it during the winter - but Latrice actually made it fun. Her knowledge of the market and negotiation suggestions were spot on, and we never felt like she was moving without our best interests in mind. I don't ever want to move again, but I would want to work with Latrice again! Highly recommend.

Latrice Brauckman
Seller review
Above and beyond for out of state seller
6 months ago
Above and beyond for out of state seller

If you’re looking for a realtor in the Des Moines metro, you need to call Narda Strom. She was absolutely awesome to work with from start to finish. She really knows the market. Right off the bat, she nailed the comps, which helped us price the place perfectly—we were honestly shocked at how fast it moved! What really blew us away, though, was her dedication. Since we were out of state (and my wife was even out of the country at one point), we needed someone we could trust to run the show. She handled everything smoothly and even spent basically the entire weekend at our house right before closing just to make sure the handyman could get in and finish up his work. She totally took the stress out of a complicated situation and went way above and beyond what we expected. We couldn’t have done it without her!

Narda Strom
Buyer review
They listened to what we wanted, and fully represented us and our best interest when negotiating.
7 months ago
They listened to what we wanted, and fully represented us and our best interest when negotiating.

They were very knowledgable about housing and identified concerns as we looked at homes, bringing things to our attention they we may have been unaware of, which helped us make the best choice for us. At the negotiation steps, Nora urged us along as our judgment became slightly clouded with emotion and she firmly asserted herself to represent and got us a far better deal than we were considering. Bottom line, she handled this purchase like it was her own!

Nora CrosthwaiteJulia Stender
Buyer review
Excellent Communicator, Knowledgeable, Honest
7 months ago
Excellent Communicator, Knowledgeable, Honest

As first time home buyers, it was a little intimidating, knowing that we were making such a long term commitment with so many options. We'd been connected to Narda via our mortgage broker and we could not have been more pleased with how easy she made everything. While being considerate to our needs and what we were looking for, she was incredibly straightforward and honest with us when it came to every level of this process. Beyond that, her knowledge, not just about the residential market in Iowa, but the different things within our home, from the way it was built to different systems within it was top notch. This process that had intimidated us became so easy and it was even fun! Anyone choosing Narda to help them look for their next home will NEVER be led astray. Thank you so much Narda! We will be singing your praises to everyone who will listen and will be toasting you once we're all moved in. You are incredible!

Narda Strom
Buyer review
Listens to her client, proactive, professional, and calm!
8 months ago
Listens to her client, proactive, professional, and calm!

Nora listened carefully to what I wanted in a home and tailored the search to match. She proactively reached out with a listing right after the first of the year, knowing I wanted to be in a home by mid-March Although we had only looked at one other home together, Nora found the perfect home with the second listing we toured. She helped me navigate inspections and the closing process in a new city, and calmly facilitated a meeting with the HOA when a potential issue arose. Nora was very professional and sent helpful communications in a timely manner throughout the process. I highly recommend Nora!

Nora Crosthwaite
Buyer review
Great Experience
10 months ago
Great Experience

Working with Narda was a breeze. She was with us every step of the way and helped make the process as painless as possible

Narda Strom
Seller review
Sold my house in Pella IA
10 months ago
Sold my house in Pella IA

Hi Julia and Narda, I want to express my sincere gratitude for all your effort, dedication, and support throughout the entire listing period. Your extensive knowledge and market insights were invaluable in helping me comprehend the entire selling process. Thanks to your guidance, I successfully sold my house and am proud of the negotiation outcome. The process was remarkably fast and smooth for both of us. I truly appreciate your professionalism and expertise. Thank you

Narda StromJulia Stender
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