MEET THE TEAM | Sara Hopkins RE

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. We ONLY care about making sure this is the right investment for you, making sure you don’t buy the wrong home. We have the most in-depth systems and processes in place combined with powerful marketing to make sure your experience with us is the ABSOLUTE best. That is our mission. Years of Experience. Results you want. Full Transparency. Communication Guaranteed.

WE BELIVE IN...

• Making our neighborhoods strong with community involvement
• Being authentic at all times
• Being responsive and available
• Obsessing about the details
• Doing the right thing for the long term
• Hiring the experts for staging
• Professional photography and videography
• Strong partnerships with local lenders

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CEO/ REALTOR

SARA HOPKINS

I am honored to be a top-producing Realtor® in the Greater Des Moines area. I started my career in real estate in 2010 and have worked tirelessly to grow my business through hard work and clear communication. I have an in-depth understanding of the real estate industry, which helps me educate clients on the steps needed for the home-buying and home-selling process. With over 100 transactions each year, my team has the best systems and processes in place to help each one run smoothly and with minimal inconvenience to our clients. I dedicate myself to each and every client, putting their needs first. This is my passion and I am so grateful to get the opportunity to help so many people during their journey of home ownership.

sara@sarahopkinsrealtor.com

515-710-6030

SALES MANAGER/ REALTOR

KATEY FARRELL

There’s no better feeling than handing over a set of keys to a new homeowner or making the happy call to let someone know their house has been sold. I love chasing that feeling. I know that real estate is about people—it requires listening, being responsive and getting resourceful to find the perfect home solution whether you’re buying or selling.

katey@sarahopkinsrealtor.com

515-330-8398

REALTOR

MOLLY CALDAS

A wife, dog mom, and world traveler. But being a tourist in her own city is what captivates her. Molly is passionate about her local community. She always keeps her clients' best interests at heart, and is dedicated to getting results for them on their home buying or selling journey.

molly@sarahopkinsrealtor.com

515-681-5662

REALTOR

KARI STONE

A farm girl at heart, but has found her true home in Des Moines. She's a wife, stepmom, dog mom, choir director, singer, and weightlifter. She truly cares and thrives in creating relationships with her clients. She will take the lead and give you peace of mind in your real estate endeavor.

kari@sarahopkinsrealtor.com

515-402-7066

REALTOR

LINDA WESTERGAARD

Linda has been helping families buy and sell homes for more than 23 years. She is the epitome of a dedicated and committed public servant as she currently serves as a city council member for Des Moines' Ward 2.

With past experience on many community boards including serving as the president of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors, she has an intimate understanding of the city’s real estate market and the needs of its residents.

For the past 40 years, Linda has been a tireless advocate for the betterment of Des Moines neighborhoods. She has a wealth of knowledge to share with the team and clients when it comes to buying and selling homes.

linda@sarahopkinsrealtor.com

515-988-4288

REALTOR

TORI SHANKS

Hailing from the heart of Des Moines, Tori isn't your typical Realtor®. She's a passionate guide, leading the way in the journey of homeownership with authenticity and warmth. Tori shares two incredible sons with the love of her life, Tim. Her family is her life’s greatest gift which is why she understands the importance of finding not just a house, but a place to call home.

Outside her professional realm, Tori is an avid lover of the outdoors. Whether she's spending time with family and friends at her family’s cabin in southern Iowa or casting a fishing line at some secret farm ponds, she embodies a zest for life that’s truly infectious.

tori@sarahopkinsrealtor.com

515-204-3300

Communications Director

AMY SPIKE

Communications guru. List lover. Multitasker extraordinaire. Amy Spike is our Communications Director! She comes to the real estate world from the non-profit association industry where she was the Marketing Director of the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. She is an expert at keeping things organized and well communicated. Amy has always had a passion for the real estate industry so when the opportunity to join the team became available she jumped at it! Amy helps coordinate things behind the scenes to ensure clients are updated along the way as well as organize all the fun events we put on throughout the year!

amy@sarahopkinsrealtor.com

PETER & OLGA

"We couldn’t recommend Sara Hopkins and her wonderful team more highly. From the initial contact to well after the close on our home, Sara went above and beyond our high expectations with her professionalism, communication, and expert knowledge of the local market. As buyers, we felt well represented in the financial transaction. Sara thoroughly explored every scenario regarding the condition of the older home we purchased, and her referrals to home inspectors, structural engineers, and mortgage lenders proved invaluable. Relocating from out of state, Sara’s superlative knowledge of local laws and codes put our minds at ease. It was truly a pleasure to work with Sara and her team."

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