I currently live on an acreage in Warren County with my wife Taryn and three kids, Everly, Kase & Avery. I have lived in the Greater Des Moines area my entire life. I went to college at Iowa State University where I received my Bachelor's degree in Business Management. I am a businessman who loves all things real estate. I work on real estate just about every day of the year. I have a passion for helping others achieve their goals and dreams. My goal is to exceed my clients expectations, while serving them and making the process as easy as possible. A happy client is my #1 priority.
I have lived on an acreage of my own for over 11 years and understand the ins and outs of the country lifestyle. I currently have cows, chickens, dogs, cats, cornfields & treestands in my backyard, which has helped with guiding buyers with my knowledge & experience. Helping others find the right acreage to live on to make their dreams come true is something I am very passionate about. Many people are looking to get out of the City to get a little more privacy, which can be a difficult task, but I am here to help.
I have been a hunter since I was carrying my Red Ryder BB Gun pheasant hunting with my dad at about the age of 8. I currently enjoy upland & waterfowl hunting with my Drahthaar hunting dog, bow hunting & muzzleloader hunting deer, turkey hunting and more. I have been bow hunting deer for over 20 years and for the last 13 years, I have been planting multiple food plots, along with running trail cameras and hanging new tree stands annually. Hunting has always been my #1 hobby. I don't just know the hunting part of land, I understand the farming side, investment/ROI's, and current market values.
I like to approach any Client/Real Estate Agent relationship as a business partnership. I will only advise something, if it is something that I would do if I was your 50% business partner in a purchase or sale. I have experience in just about every town in the greater Des Moines area, and really enjoy helping people buy and sell their homes. Residential homes make up for 50% of my business. I love helping people get into their new homes and selling their home for top prices.
I have spent over 15 years working in the development world. When it comes to planning, budgeting/estimating and analyzing your future development, I am your guy. I can put together accurate budgets for all Civil construction items, because of my experience in the construction industry as an estimator and project manager. I also have a lot of good contacts with the best local contractors with 1st hand experience. Finding a piece of land to develop can be a very difficult task. If you decide to team up with me, I will make it a priority to find you a very profitable development. Most opportunities are off-market. I am not afraid to get down to work to find the right off-market property. I have been doing developments of my own for the last 6 years, and have helped clients annually for the last 8 years, so I understand the process very well.
“Matt sold my condo and my neighbors condo and helped me find a new home in a timely, efficient manor. We had a few hiccups with the buyers and Matt was calm and kept me calm throughout the whole process! Great realtor, will use for our next home sale and purchase!”
“Matt helped my wife and I sell our home last summer & also helped us find our new home in the early fall. Everything went smooth, start to finish. The amount of paperwork through the process can be overwhelming, but Matt had everything organized and was able to send everything through emails for us to go over and electronically sign. We were on a bit of a time crunch due to trying to get moved before our 2nd child was born. Our baby boy came 2 weeks early but we were already in the new house and settled in. We got what we wanted for a price on our house we sold and also got into our new house within our price range with everything we were looking for. The next time we decide to move, there's zero questions of who we'll be calling to help us again!”
“We worked with Matt to purchase our first home. He made himself available to work with our schedules and walked us through multiple homes before settling on the one. Overall great experience!”
I'll set the criteria for what type of property you are looking for. I will also search for off-market deals that do not come up on conventional searches.
Wondering what your current property is worth? I can give you an estimate of what it is worth in the current market.
Regardless of the location, in Iowa or out of state, I can help!
I will provide you with a tactical plan of action to maximize the value of your home, ensure a selling process, and have a successful outcome.
I have a passion for helping others achieve their goals and dreams. My goal is to exceed my clients expectations, while serving them and making the process as easy as possible. A happy client is my #1 priority.
