We first met Nora at an open house that she was coordinating for another realtor. Having visited several open houses that day, we were hitting the wall. And yet, Nora somehow reinvigorated us. It wasn't the right house for us, but we knew Nora was the right realtor. We began making plans to return and Nora was with us every step of the way. She blocked out almost an entire weekend and she and Breanna maintained excellent contact with us. They shared ideas, suggestions, and even personal experiences that validated our decision to work with them. Our house hunting weekend proved to be longer than expected and neither realtor faltered. In fact, they went out of their way on more than one occasion to make certain we were having the best possible experience. With their knowledge of the market and their genuine love for the community, Nora and Breanna guided us skillfully through our offers and counter offers, the inspection process, right through closing. While we may have had moments of doubt or indecision, Nora and Breanna’s commitment and dependability made our search for a new home a true success!

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 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!

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 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!

Working with Nora was absolutely incredible. She met with us early to tour our house and gave suggestions on what improvements we should make and which ones we should hold off on. She was extremely responsive and helped us balance having our home ready to show while still living in it. We received regular updates on market conditions and had a solid dialogue about timing and pricing to get our home on the market. When it was time to list, she walked through with us and suggested minor touches to help us show the house. We listed the house on a Friday, and after 2 days of open houses and a couple of private showings, we received an offer at nearly full asking price with others interested within 3 days of listing. Once we had accepted the offer she continued to work with us to address inspection follow-up items and to prepare for closing. My wife and I have bought and sold multiple houses. We have never had a process go this smoothly from start to finish. Nora gave us incredible advice and kept our property competitive in a balanced market while looking out for us and our pricing expectations. We would not hesitate to refer her to others looking to sell in central Iowa!

Nora is absolutely amazing! Working with her to find our new home was such a refreshing experience. She asked us great questions that made us think and ultimately determine what our priorities were as we looked at houses. Once we found our home, Nora saved us several major headaches as we worked through issues found during inspection. Nora is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. She goes above and beyond to serve her clients. In addition to her experience and professionalism, Nora is simply a wonderful person! We loved working with her and will refer her to anyone we know looking to buy or sell a home.

Our estate needed to get our house sold and were just not getting the level of communication and inputs from our previous agent, in stepped Nora and Latrice. Nora came highly recommended by our niece and so we called her, explaining concerns on just not feeling like our family home was getting the inputs we needed to feel like it was a priority. Nora initially asked us what we felt we needed in an agent along with explaining how she would plan on marketing it, along with strategies for selling a home that needed some “tender loving care.” We were pleasantly surprised with the initial level of activity generated, and all along the process getting excellent, and regular updates and communication. Also to be noted was that we did this whole transaction from out of state which could have added levels of complexity, but Nora and Latrice made that aspect easy to navigate and we had no issues or concerns to speak of from that. We closed and sold the house in a period of one month. Could not have been more pleased. Closing from out of state was also handled easily and professionally with the help of Nora and Latrice. So the bottom line as far as we were concerned is, exactly what we would expect from a realty professional is exactly what you will get from the Home Sweet Des Moines team!

After trying to sell our home with a less experienced realtor (a well-intentioned choice), we spent 10 frustrating months on the market with two failed sales. We finally realized we needed true professionals and set out to find the best. From the moment we met Nora, we knew she was different. She came to our interview not just prepared—but strategically ready, with a clear marketing plan, a data-backed pricing strategy, and smart questions that showed she truly understood the market and our goals. Hiring her was an easy and confident decision. Nora and Latrice delivered on every promise. We received weekly market updates, feedback from every showing, and thoughtful follow-up after open houses. Nora helped us interpret market data and buyer feedback to make informed decisions throughout the process. Her communication was proactive, honest, and always professional. In just three months, they sold our home. We only wish we had hired them from the start. Selling a home isn’t just about listing it—it’s about strategy, expertise, and execution. Nora and Latrice brought all of that and more. If you want results and a top-tier experience, they are the team you need.

I had very specific criteria for the home I wanted to live in and the area, and Nora and Narda didn't give up until they found the right home, and one with a view that is peaceful and relaxing!! Not only did Nora and Narda work very hard to find the right place, but they also have access to many trusted resources that are helpful when you are going through this process. My experience was truly a "Sweet" experience. Thank you!

We were out of state buyers, and had a wonderful experience working with Nora Crosthwaite on the purchase of our home. From our first meeting, she was professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to helping find our perfect home. She took the time to understand what we were looking for, provided helpful guidance throughout the process, and was always quick to respond to questions or concerns. Thanks to Nora’s knowledge of the market and strong negotiation skills, we felt confident at every stage. The entire experience was smooth and enjoyable, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. We highly recommend Nora to anyone in need of a reliable and dedicated real estate agent.

We had a wonderful experience with Nora and her team! In a very tough market, they sold our house in a tight timeline and, although we didn't get what we wanted, I am confident we did the best we possibly could with their help. Highly recommend!