

Nora Crosthwaite
REALTOR® | Team Leader | Broker Associate
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Seller of 3515 Kingman Boulevard, Des Moines
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!
State Top 10
Iowa2026County Top 5
Polk County2026

Christopher Betts
Team Leader
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Seller of 3601 Kingman Boulevard, Des Moines
Working with Christopher Betts and his Team was an outstanding experience! Their diligence, attention to detail, and professionalism made the entire buying and selling process smooth, quick, and efficient. I’m truly impressed by their commitment and expertise, thank you to the entire team for exceeding expectations. It was great working with you.
County Winner
Story County2026

Rachel West
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Buyer of 6109 Crown Lane, Des Moines
As a first time homebuyer, the process of searching for and finding the right home can be so overwhelming. For us, this was compounded by a short timeline. Rachel made sure that we were able to navigate the process with ease and find our perfect home for our family. She made the process fun and answered every question we had along the way.
Buyer of 1064 56th St, Des Moines
Working with Rachel an absolute pleasure! She was incredibly quick and efficient, keeping every step of the process moving smoothly and ahead of schedule. Communication was effortless – she was always easy to reach, responsive, and clear. What does sit out most was her great energy and positive attitude which made what could’ve been a stressful experience feel enjoyable and exciting. Her professionalism enthusiasm truly set her apart. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a seamless and uplifting real estate experience.
Buyer of 1064 56th St, Des Moines
Rachel helped make the home buying process so smooth from start to finish. She was in constant communication and helped us with every question or concern we had. I highly recommend using her if you are wanting an stress-free home buying experience!

Sarah Shaffer
REALTOR®
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Buyer of 2609 School Street, Des Moines
We’ve worked with Sarah multiple times, and she continues to be amazing. She helped us find our newest investment property and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. She understands exactly what we’re looking for, is always responsive, knowledgeable, and truly has our best interests in mind. We love working with Sarah and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
Seller of 1131 23rd Street, Des Moines
I've worked with Sarah for several years and she continues to go above and beyond in providing comprehensive service for her clients. She recently helped me close a difficult sale process after an initial sale had fallen through. She was persistent with several interested parties and ultimately was able to help secure a good buyer, and lead to a successful sale process. Appreciate Sarah's hard work to manage the details of this transaction!
Buyer of 2925 Rutland Avenue, Des Moines
Sarah was incredible to work with from start to finish. She reached out to us about a home in our preferred neighborhood the day it was listed, scheduled a showing immediately, and helped us secure an accepted offer within 24 hours. We had been searching for a house that truly checked our boxes for quite a while, and her thoughtfulness and attention to what we were looking for made all the difference. Her knowledge of the market and guidance on how to make our offer attractive in a competitive situation were invaluable. We felt supported and confident throughout the process and would highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and proactive realtor.