Why Trust Sarah Ingles
REALTOR® · SRES® · CPCU® · Des Moines native
★★★★★ 44 five-star reviews across Google & RateMyAgent
REALTOR® · SRES® · CPCU® · Des Moines native
★★★★★ 44 five-star reviews across Google & RateMyAgent
Advanced training in working with clients 50+, including probate, reverse mortgages, Medicaid asset transfer rules, and the emotional dimension of leaving a long-term family home. Held by fewer than 5% of REALTORS®.
The highest professional designation in property and casualty insurance. Earned through 8 college-level exams. Sarah is one of the only REALTORS® in Iowa who can flag insurability concerns early and connect you with a licensed insurance producer before a home ever hits MLS.
Active Iowa real estate license in good standing. Member of the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®.
Sarah flags common Iowa insurability concerns early — knob-and-tube wiring, polybutylene plumbing, roof age, electrical service, water claims history — and connects you with a licensed insurance producer, so coverage problems don't derail a deal at the lender's underwriting stage.
"Can't say enough! Without question what an amazing experience. Sarah walked us through this transition with our mother effortlessly! If you want the best, you found her — 5-plus gold star service!"
"Sarah Ingles the realtor for you. She is trained for the move and transition of seniors. She has patience and compassion which is very helpful in what can be a stressful situation. I would recommend contacting Sarah for your real estate needs."
"Sarah is a person of the highest honesty and integrity. She knows her craft and will work tirelessly for her clients. Highly recommend."
"A wonderful experience. Sarah walked me through purchasing my first home and it could not have gone smoother. She communicated with my lender and explained every step to make sure everything was ready to go when I closed. Will absolutely be recommending her to anyone looking to buy in Des Moines."
Active member with full MLS access for the entire Des Moines metro.
Bound by the NAR Code of Ethics — the strictest professional code in U.S. real estate.
Working relationships with probate attorneys across Polk, Dallas, Warren, and Madison counties for seamless estate sales.
Coordinated network of senior move managers, estate sale companies, and donation pickup services across the Des Moines metro.
SRES®-certified service for clients age 50+.
Estate sales coordinated with your attorney.
Right-sizing strategy from a 42-year home to a 55+ community.
Neutral, careful representation in divorce sales.
Tour every 55+ option in the Des Moines metro.
Homestead, senior, and military tax credit guidance.
Every article on this site is written by Sarah Ingles and reflects hands-on experience with Des Moines metro real estate. Sample published work:
2026 step-by-step guide for Iowa executors and heirs.
Complete duty calendar for Iowa personal representatives.
Asset transfer rules, estate recovery, and 5-year look-back.
How to choose the right level of care in the Des Moines metro.
Every line item on an Iowa seller's net sheet explained.
QDROs, IRA transfers, pensions, and the tax rules that matter.
30-minute call, phone or video. We talk through your situation, timeline, and what success looks like. No pressure, no obligation.
I walk the property with my CPCU® credential in mind — knob-and-tube, polybutylene plumbing, roof age, water claims — flag insurability concerns early, and connect you with a licensed insurance producer before they surface at the buyer's lender stage.
Real comps from the last 90 days in your immediate neighborhood, with adjustments for condition and updates. Defensible, not wishful.
We walk through pricing, prep work (if any), timing, and next steps. You decide what you want to do — I tell you what the numbers say.
Professional photos, MLS listing, syndication, targeted buyer outreach, open houses as appropriate. Weekly showing reports so you're never in the dark.
I handle offers, counters, inspection negotiations, and closing coordination. Clear communication throughout so the process is predictable.
With the CPCU® credential, Sarah flags the insurability issues that commonly derail Iowa home sales — and connects clients with a licensed insurance producer before they become a problem:
Flagging these early — and looping in a licensed insurance producer — is often the difference between a deal that closes on schedule and one that stalls at the buyer's lender stage.
Free 30-minute consultation — phone, video, or in person. I respond same-day, weekends included.
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