Des Moines is home to 404 active real estate agents and 231 active real estate offices. There are 3 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 49 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 3,047 active and sold properties, with 150 reviews in total. This is a 1% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Cantina went above and beyond for me. I am very happy with the out come. Would highly recommend her to anyone trying to sell or buy a house.
Very attentive to my needs and what I looking for. Knowledgeable, very sweet. Just an over all great experience.
Not only did they share their knowledge, but they were professional and great communication skills.
He went over and above what he had too Very much appricated
Kelly was great! She made herself abundantly available throughout the whole home transition process. Easy to communicate with and a bubbly personality. She is very knowledgeable on the ins and outs of home selling. Would recommend.
Catina is fantastic—professional, responsive, and truly dedicated. She made the entire process easy and stress‑free. Highly recommend!
I’ve known Kate for years. She’s helped my Dad with finding a couple of his houses. I knew when I wanted to purchase my own, Kate was the one I wanted to help me. She made it easy for me when I was stressed out.
"Working with Dustin Kupka was a fantastic experience from start to finish. He was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about making sure everything went smoothly. Dustin made what can be a stressful process feel easy and straightforward. I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate agent."
Selling our house in west Drake, we had two priorities. The first was to skip the real estate drama. The second was to have the house go to a buyer who would enjoy the neighborhood. Jeff and partner Jodi did both. They helped price the house fairly and kept the process moving with solid, same day communication. We closed as scheduled, no drama. And they worked with the buyer's agent to ensure a happy start for the new owners.
We had a fantastic experience working with Leslie! She provided excellent insight on what we needed to do to prepare our home for sale and helped us make the right decisions along the way. Thanks to her expertise and guidance, our home sold in just one day! She was always friendly, punctual, and responsive, with great communication throughout the entire process. We always felt informed and supported. Her professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail made selling our home a smooth and positive experience. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
81% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 3% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
49 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 $221.54k, up 3% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 1% 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 78 reviews in Des Moines over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Keller Williams Realty GDM have sold 682 properties, which accounts for 12% of the property sales in Des Moines. This is followed by REMAX Concepts | Des Moines with 487 property sales (8%) and Realty ONE Group Impact at 409 property sales (7%).

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