Kelsey did an amazing job as our realtor. We found a home we wanted to get but the catch was we needed to sell our current home quickly. She helped us get staged, photos taken, listed, and were marketing our house within a few days.
In just the first 36 hours we had 2 offers and accepted an offer before the second day it was even on the market! With over 15+ showings and getting offers that were competitive – that alone impressed us.
However we felt even better about her when we had inspections, negotiations with the buyer, and other small things that can cause a lot of stress for a seller of a home. She is very knowledgeable, works harder than any other realtors we know, and we have recommended her to our friends and family who are buying now.
Paige + Ryan Snaadt, Des Moines to Polk City, Selling and Buying
I am months late to write this review, but I can tell you that I have not met anyone that worked with someone who worked as hard, offered as much advice, and cared so much for a client as Kesley did for us.
She walked us through every possible thing we could have needed and more and truly went to bat for us. I cannot image working with a different realtor and being half as pleased as we are.
We got everything we wanted and more from her. Bonus: Our mortgage lender said our offer was the best negotiated he had seen in the last decade. Her and her team of awesome people are smart, driven, and absolutely demolishing real estate in the Metro area.
Aaron + Ali Primrose, Ankeny, Buying
Love, love, love Kelsey! We got our dream home because Kelsey worked so hard to make sure we got the best home with the best deal. Coming from someone who is a first-time homebuyer, the whole process can be extremely stressful, nerve wracking and overwhelming. Kelsey was able to push those emotions away by taking things in little steps, constantly explaining the process of buying a home and negotiating. My fiance and I really appreciated her effort in scheduling a showing last minute or being able to get paperwork filled out on a timely basis. Kelsey truly goes above and beyond for her clients and won’t stop working until they are content and happy.
Ben + Natalie Mahoney, Johnston, Buying
I just purchased my second property with Kelsey (commercial and residential)! Not only does she know what she’s talking about, but she is also highly organized and my best interests were paramount. There is no pressure to buy a property that isn’t ideal for you. Kelsey also did more research into potential issues with properties we had questions about, for example why the property is being sold, what issues have come up in the past, etc. she’s awesome and also has great contacts with mortgage lenders, inspection services, and other home services. I love the mortgage lender that Kelsey introduced me to- who can say that?!If you need a real estate agent in the area, Kelsey should be your first call or email!
Rachel Scholten, Des Moines, Buying
Kelsey was a great asset to us in our first time home-buying experience last Spring. It was during the hottest time of the year when houses were flying off the market before you could even get in to see them and we REALLY valued Kelsey’s availability to meet and knowing her stuff before even walking into the house. She could talk us through the pros and cons and had details and answers to our questions either on the spot or she got back to us right away. We ended up finding our perfect home in the Sherman Hill neighborhood! Handling the processing and paperwork with Kelsey was painless. She kept us updated on the inspections and continued to check in after closing day. I still see her social media updates and she works so hard to truly educate the public and I know she would do a great job for anyone who chooses to work with her.
Kelsey Schwager, Des Moines, Buying
Each testimonial on this page is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment of our team.<>br We take great pride in providing personalized service, guiding our customers through every step of their real estate journey with care
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Paul Smith
Kaleb Martin did an outstanding job coordinating the recent purchase of a condo in downtown Des Moines. He was quite knowledgeable about the market, skillfully and promptly negotiated a fair price, and was invaluable with resolving an unforeseen issue at closing. I would readily work again with Kaleb in the future. He was very responsive with our communication and expedited our closing date. Thanks so much Kaleb!
Reedemer Church Office
Kaleb Martin consistently had shown himself to be an exceptional realtor through his extensive knowledge of the housing market, strong negotiation skills, and unwavering commitment to us. Kaleb has developed a keen understanding of market trends and property values, allowing him to accurately assess and advise us on our real estate needs. He helped us find our new home and we couldn’t be more pleased with how seamless kaleb made it all go.
Julianne Henry
Kaleb Martin is the best! He is the guy you need to sell or buy a home. He helped us buy our forever home and is helping us sell our old home! He is very respectful and responds back to you as soon as possible. This realtor is a 100% recommendation ten fold!
Mark Benbow
Kaleb Martin was very attentive to our needs and made himself available at the times that we needed his help. From the first communication to finding the right house , negotiation, and closing, we felt that he was there with us the whole way.
Jacob Boyle
I work with Taylor frequently and am constantly surprised at the level of service he provides his clients. Highly recommend using him and his team. I guarantee you wont regret it!
Shane Ennis
We were so lucky to find Amanda– she was passionate about helping us and educating us through the process of purchasing our first home. She was extremely transparent, kind, and responsive. She helped us understand the process as we went through it and helped us get everything we wanted out of a home.
Michael Jendro
Amanda was fantastic. She listened to my wishes, focused on the location of interest and was super active in the process. Very proactive and honest about her thoughts on particular properties. Really enjoyed working with her in my purchase. She’s simply great!
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Julianne Kniesly
Kaleb is the best!!!! He not only helped us buy our forever home, but he’s also selling our old home too! Full circle of care! He is extremely kind and listened to all of our needs and fought to give us the best deal he could! He takes the time to answer our questions respectfully and quickly. Absolutely no complaints from us! Huge thank you to Kaleb for his time and would recommend ten fold!
Daniel Riffel
Kaleb was great to work with. He made time to provide consistent updates, find homes within my price range, and was always available to answer and question I had. As a first time home buyer, he clearing explained every step of the process and helped me find the right home for me.
Shiloh Mortenson
Amanda was a great fit for us. As a couple buying our first home, we were concerned about being taken advantage of due to our unfamiliarity with the process. Not only did Amanda guard us from this, but she also made sure to guide us in viewing houses she felt were worth our time as opposed to shooting for the lowest rung on the ladder. She was incredibly communicative along the way and responded to all of our messages incredibly quickly. We never had to worry about a timely response, and if a house came onto the market that we were interested in, Amanda was always able to get us inside on the same day. We genuinely feel like we could not have gotten a better fit.
Ricardo Ibarra
Where do I start when I have so many good things to say? Being a first-time homeowner is always scary. The whole process seems overwhelming, and then making sure you aren’t getting misled is always on your mind. I have spoken with many realtors before Amanda and instantly knew they were not the right fit. When Amanda came around, not only did she meet my criteria but she surpassed it; she was knowledgeable, responsive, able to negotiate effectively, and most importantly able to give advice without trying to persuade. Being a first-time homeowner, I wanted to look at a ton of different homes that met my standards. She always had time. She never once tried to persuade me to increase my set price. Amanda really listens to what the client wants and does her research to get the best options available to the client. Once I found my perfect home, she made the whole process easy and understandable all the way until closing. I could not have been more happy, so when it came time to sell my home, I didn’t hesitate to call Amanda. I knew she would get my home sold fast and at the price I wanted. She played it very strategically, and as soon as you know it, my house was under contract within a month. She made the selling process so easy, and I could not be more happy. Amanda is amazing. I highly recommend anyone who is in the buying/ selling process to give her a call. She will not disappoint. Thank you, Amanda Jackson!
Paul
Kaleb Martin at the Cornerstone Collective was fantastic with the recent purchase of a condo in downtown Des Moines. He was professional, responsive, and quite knowledgeable about the local market. We were able to expedite the closing, and he skillfully resolved an unforeseen issue at closing. Kaleb was quite responsive throughout the process–I would readily work with Kaleb again–thanks so much!
Paul R. Smith
Kaleb Martin was outstanding with his guidance for the recent purchase of a condo in downtown Des Moines. He was highly professional, readily responsive, and very knowledgeable of the local market. He deftly resolved an unforeseen issue at closing. I would highly recommend him and readily work with him again–thanks so much Kaleb!
From the moment they walk through our doors or connect with us online, their dreams become our mission. We’re dedicated to making their real estate goals a reality, whether it’s finding their dream
home, selling their property quickly, or navigating the complex process of buying for the first time.
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Ashley & Josh Paugh
George helped my husband and I accomplish one of the most stressful milestones in our life, buying our first house! He was patient, kind, and accommodating for first time home buyers that were trying to find their future space. We would very highly recommend George and his team to anyone who is looking for a partner to help you in finding your next home. He also helped my younger sister find her home as well! He’s not only very professional and extremely knowledgable, he is also a very kind person that makes everything about the process go so much better than you could imagine.
Manentello
Worked with George on securing my first home. I can’t imagine working with another person, he went above and beyond. I highly recommend him and his team.
samayberry10
Mallory was so fun to work with and so easy going with the whole process! Even in the times that the process was a little more challenging or timelines weren’t lining up, she went through hoops to make things happen and keep it as stress free as possible for us. She genuinely cares about your needs and concerns and puts you and your family first. We appreciate all her help and recommend her to anyone looking for their forever home!
Jennifer Guston
We bought our first home with Taylor Olson and had an overall positive experience. He went above and beyond to make sure that we had a good buying experience. I would highly recommend working with the Conerstone collective!