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Live Des Moines.
Love Des Moines. 

We think you deserve more out of your
real estate experience.

We are the community experts. Our combined experience, local knowledge and community leaders and insiders on our team give us an advantage in this market.

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About the
Sara Hopkins Team

We pride ourselves on tenacity and the ability to problem solve. We build relationships and focus on always doing the right thing for our clients, regardless of our compensation. We go into scary basements. We negotiate like no other. We discover the newest listings, obsess over prices, current market conditions, and strategize on how to win in multiple offer situations.

Our Real Estate Guides

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THE (FURTURE) HOMEOWNER
 

A 12-Month Gameplan for Buying Your First House

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10 THINGS YOU MUST DO TO SELL A HOME
 

Getting prepared to sell your home, but don’t know where to start?

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YOUR GO-TO HOME ORGANIZATION STARTER KIT

Healthy Homes + Happy Homeowners

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THE HOME BUYER BOOTCAMP
 

Being a prepared buyer means when your dream home hits the market you will be ready to pounce!

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SHOWINGS THAT SELL

 

A Checklist to Get your House Ready to Sell

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12-MONTH HOMEOWNER CHECKLIST
 

Homeownership can be overwhelming, lwe help you break down maintenance items month by month.

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About 
Sara Hopkins

Sara is a proud native of Des Moines, where she was born and raised. With a robust background in marketing and sales, transitioning into real estate was a natural progression for her. Sara's dedication to hard work, clear communication, and exceptional service has established her as a leading figure in the industry, ranking in the top 1% of Realtors in Des Moines.

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We are on a mission...

to make your home buying and selling journey remarkable. We love selling houses. Sometimes it's easy. But a lot of times it's not. It's the nitty gritty details along the way that we love taking care of.

What Sets Us Apart

THE CONSULTATION

The consultation is designed to familiarize you with the home selling or buying process. Understanding your homeownership goals are key to the development of a strategy that works for you.

HOMEFINDER

Knowing and understanding what it is that you want in a home allows me to search on your behalf,  streamlining the process so that your time is respected and you only tour homes that fit your needs.

UNIQUE APPROACH

My approach is to guide you through the selling and buying processes. My strategies for marketing your home or finding your home in today's market has proven results. 

NEGOTIATOR

Masterful negotiators and contract writers are essential to the real estate purchase. I always put my client's best interest in front of all else and represent you fully in every transaction.

COMMUNICATION

We are all busy with life, and time is valuable. A quick response to your communications will be imperative and can mean the difference in reaching success with your real estate goals.

EXPERTISE

With my knowledge of the local neighborhoods, I have an abundance of information from recent sales in your area to new listings or price reductions hitting the market.  

Our Featured Listings

Explore Des Moines Iowa

In Des Moines, we are here to make your real estate search seamless and enjoyable. With our combined extensive knowledge of the local market, we can guide you to find the perfect that fits your needs and lifestyle. From identifying neighborhoods that resonate with you to negotiating the best deals, I’ll be by your side every step of the way. Let's work together to turn your dream of owning a home in Des Moines into a reality.

Real Estate Resources

Discover a wealth of real estate resources designed to empower both buyers and sellers. Our comprehensive guidebooks cover everything from home valuations to mortgage calculators, ensuring you have the tools needed to make informed decisions. Whether you're looking to assess the value of your property or calculate your financing options, our are here to simplify the process and enhance your real estate experience. Explore our collection and take the next step your real estate goals with confidence!

What Clients Say

Sara helped me through the Estate sale of my father's house and I cannot sing her praises enough! First off, since I am not from the area, I reached out to a realtor friend local to me who recommended Sara via her professional network. To be so highly recommended by her peers should tell you all you need to know about Sara! 

 Hayley Caddy

AWARD WINNING REALTORS

Ranked #10 for Small Teams in Iowa
2023 top 1.5% of Realtors in the Nation

2023

Top 1.5% of Real Estate Professionals in the Nation #10 for Small Teams in Iowa

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2018 Business Record

Forty Under 40 Recipient

2017 Realtor® of the Year by Des Moines Area Associations of Realtor®

As Seen on HGTV's House Hunters

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