$225,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 891 SF
Des Moines, IA
41 days on market
— 00 / Real Estate Agent
Des Moines, IA
Real estate
for the Des Moines
metro, done
with care.
Licensed since 2007. Direct, honest, and allergic to cookie-cutter deals.
RE/MAX Concepts
Licensed since 2007
Des Moines · Ankeny · Waukee · Altoona
MLS · DMAAR
19
Years licensed
340+
Families moved
15
Metro communities
100%
Referral driven
— 00.5 / Somebody call Char
Not your typical agent.
I think outside the box and specialize in creating solutions. I educate clients on the process and choices while providing honest feedback on the pros and cons.
I'm not afraid to have tough conversations and share what you need to know, even when it's not what you want to hear. I stay informed of the latest market trends and keep you updated, so you can make a timely decision without regrets.
I've also built a proven system for selling homes for the most amount of money, in record time. My results speak for themselves.
— 01Live MLS · via DMAAR
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$675,000
4 BD · 3 BA · 2,898 SF
Waukee, IA
1 day on market
— 02The approach
Three things I do differently.
01
Outside the box
I don't run a cookie-cutter process. Every seller, every buyer, every house gets a strategy built for them.
02
Tough-love honest
If a house is a mistake, I'll tell you. If your price is too high, I'll tell you. You hired a pro. You get a pro.
03
Educated decisions
We go through numbers, disclosures, comps and timelines together, so you make choices you don't regret.
— 02.5Where I work · How I help
15 metro communities.
Eight ways I can help.
— Communities served
Des Moines
Beaverdale bungalows, East Side new construction, Sherman Hill historics.
Ankeny
Top-rated schools, Prairie Trail walkability, the metro's most active resale market.
Altoona
Adventureland-adjacent, new-build heavy, a sweet spot for first move-up buyers.
Waukee
Fast-growing western suburb, top-ranked schools, and a booming new-construction market.
Johnston
Top-ranked schools, planned communities, and proximity to major employers.
Urbandale
Central location, walkable neighborhoods, and consistent demand year-round.
Also serving:
Carlisle
Polk City
Grimes
Norwalk
Bondurant
Pleasant Hill
West Des Moines
Clive
Windsor Heights
— Specialties
01
First Time Buyers
02
Transitional/Aging Families
03
New Construction
04
Listing Agent
05
Condominiums
06
Market Knowledge and Experience
07
Relocation
08
As-Is Property Sales
— 03 / Clients
What clients
What clients
actually say.
5.0 ★ avg · 20 sold past 12 months · $4.9M volume
“
Char was the best realtor I could have asked for when purchasing my first home. She always made sure I was aware of any red flags, and pointed out great aspects of the homes we saw.
Emily Wilcox
First-time buyer · 2022
“
Char is a rockstar! She possesses a rare quality of kindness and vigilance. She's empathetic and tenacious at the same time.
Josh Schrofer
Bought & sold · 2021
“
When I was flipping homes, Char listed a completed one for me. She is so proactive that she went so far as to do some weed-whacking along the fence line, in a skirt and high heels.
House flipper · referral
Listing client
I tend to have a favorite story each year. Ask me about my latest client love story. I'm always happy to share.
Hear the latest
NONPROFIT · FOUNDED BY CHAR
— 04 / Community
The CKRET
The CKRET
Foundation.
A nonprofit I founded to bridge gaps in the justice system for domestic violence survivors.
Real estate pays the bills. CKRET is why I do the work. Five pillars of support: education, advocacy, resource networks, safe havens, and aftercare.
— 04.5 / ResourcesFree downloads
Read before you
list, buy, or sign.
Free guides and checklists from a working agent. Download what you need — no fluff, no sign-ups.
— 05 / Let's work
Ready to make
Ready to make
a smart move?
Coffee, a phone call, or a drive-by tour. Whatever works. Let's start.