Des Moines is home to 403 active real estate agents and 251 active real estate offices. There are 8 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 43 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 3,064 active and sold properties, with 148 reviews in total. This is a 4% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
She's kind considerate. She looks out for the client. She looks for things that I didn't even think about and they were important things. She's just awesome. Definitely worked me the client and with my best interest and I will choose her over and over again and I recommend her strongly
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing him for many years, both as a longtime friend and as my realtor. I’ve trusted him with buying and selling homes on multiple occasions, most recently with the sale of my house, and he’s consistently been wonderful to work with. He’s knowledgeable, professional, honest, and genuinely cares about his clients. His experience and attention to detail make the entire process so much easier. There’s a reason I keep coming back to him! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
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. 💖
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.
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.
Tammy is excellent in every aspect of realty. She is knowledgeable, timely, dedicated and really listens to the wants, needs, fears and joys of the client throughout the home buying/selling process. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Jenna has such a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the real estate business. Her excellent communication and availability makes the whole process so much more effortless. Thanks Jenna!
Working with Jodi was an absolute pleasure! Selling a rental property while being out of state could have been stressful and overwhelming, but Jodi made the entire process incredibly smooth and seamless from start to finish. She knows the market well and is confident in her numbers. She went above and beyond every step of the way, coordinator repairs, managing the listing and providing real time feedback, creating effective social media advertising, and arranging virtual staging to showcase the property at its best. Her professionalism, attention to detail, excellent communication, and proactive approach was exactly what we needed in the current real estate market. We always felt our property was in great hands, and she handled every detail with care and dedication as if it were her own. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and hardworking realtor who truly goes the extra mile, I highly recommend Jodi. We are incredible grateful for all of her hard work and would absolutely work with her again!
Never in the history of real estate agency.Has there ever been produced a better real estate agent than Richard grub?His astounding knowledge of the real estate market and his incredible attentiveness to detail culminated in my acquiring , the most beautiful home imaginable. If ever there was the greatest real estate agent award granted , it should be granted to he.
Jodi was amazing! From the beginning, she was patient, responsive, and easy to communicate with. She took the time to explain things to me, answer all of my questions, and make sure I understood what was happening every step of the way. Her knowledge of the market was impressive, and I always felt like she had my best interests in mind. She was honest and straightforward while also making sure I felt confident in my decisions. When it came time to negotiate, she advocated for me and helped me navigate the process without making me feel pressured.
80% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 2% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
43 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Des Moines.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Des Moines is $224.59k, up 3% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.
Des Moines stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 76 reviews in Des Moines over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Keller Williams Realty GDM have sold 696 properties, which accounts for 12% of the property sales in Des Moines. This is followed by Realty ONE Group Impact with 420 property sales (7%) and REMAX Concepts | Des Moines at 347 property sales (6%).

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