Buy
Buy a Home in Des Moines & Central Iowa
Search current listings on John’s RE/MAX site, or tell him what you’re looking for and he’ll follow up personally.
How buying works
Four steps, explained in plain English.
Talk about your goals
Areas, budget, timing, and what matters most in a home.
Line up your financing
Talk with a lender of your choice about pre-approval so you know your budget.
Tour homes
John shows you homes that fit, and tells you what he honestly thinks of each one.
Offer and close
John helps you write an offer, negotiate, and stay on track through closing.
Buyer consultation
Not ready to search on your own?
Tell John a little about what you want. He’ll call or email to talk it through. There’s no cost and no obligation for a first conversation.
Prefer to browse first? Search every current Des Moines area listing on John’s RE/MAX site.
Common buyer questions
Do I need to be pre-approved before I look at homes?
It isn’t required to browse. It does help you know your budget and makes an offer stronger. Talk with a lender of your choice. John can’t give loan advice.
What can I search?
The search on John’s RE/MAX site shows current listings for Des Moines and the surrounding communities.
Does it cost anything to talk with John first?
A first conversation is free. Before you tour homes together, buyers typically sign a written agreement that explains how the agent is paid. John will go over it with you in plain English first.
Buying and selling are brokered by RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts. Interested in investment property instead? See investing with John.
Ready to talk it through?
A first conversation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation.