Des Moines is home to 403 active real estate agents and 255 active real estate offices. There are 7 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 43 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 7% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Madi was phenomenal to work with! She was highly communicative, reliable, and did everything possible to get our house sold in a tough market. We can't thank her enough!
Went above and beyond to communicate in real time about showings, Open Houses, and the potential of offers. Made every effort to give the home the best chance to sell. Showed exceptional knowledge of the workings of real estate.
There were many hiccups that needed addressed and Catina was calm and collected and knew how to handle each situation
Susie helped me so much without her I probably wouldn’t be where I am today. Thank you so much
Jaelyn worked nonstop to help me sell my home. She went above and beyond to find solutions and answer any questions and concerns. She did all the heavy lifting and took away the stress of the process. She kept me updated on everything. I highly recommend her she is truly one in a million.
Jaelyn heard both our housing needs as well as concerns and was willing to go above and beyond to ensure we were happy with our purchase. Jaelyn’s communication style is keeping you updated on every step of the Homebuying process and it was much appreciated!
Jodi was super responsive and so, so sweet! Upon meeting her, she had a cute little gift basket and was super easy to connect with. She explained the whole process with this being my first time selling, and made sure that I understood everything. She worked hard to get me the best deal possible. She’s a rockstar realtor and 12/10 would recommend!
This is the second time my wife and I have worked with Angela and it’s for good reason. Both of our experiences with her have been fantastic. From start to finish she was always there to help. We felt like we were in good hands when working with her. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell, she will work with you and for you. When it came to the negotiation process she gave us realistic expectations so we could prepare for a few scenarios. Above all we valued the work and effort she put into making sure we got what was best for us. Thank you for everything Angela!
Catina helped me narrow down what I was looking for and specifically helped me find something that I loved. Once I did, she made sure to help me create an offer that showed the sellers we were serious about purchasing their home and held my hand through the entire process. Catina was always available and friendly to me and my family/friends. It was a wonderful experience!! Thank you, Catina!!
Very patient and understanding and knowing that the right one will eventually come up
84% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 4% 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 $224.74k, up 4% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 11% 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 79 reviews in Des Moines over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Keller Williams Realty GDM have sold 695 properties, which accounts for 12% of the property sales in Des Moines. This is followed by Realty ONE Group Impact with 411 property sales (7%) and REMAX Concepts | Des Moines at 403 property sales (7%).

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