Heather Wright & Associates has closed more than 1,000 sales across the Greater Des Moines metro, from starter homes around $70,000 to closings over $1.7 million, and holds 300+ five-star reviews across Zillow and Google. Sellers get a real market analysis instead of an automated estimate, a written plan before the sign goes in the yard, weekly reporting once you're on the market, and honest advice at every decision point, including the advice that costs us money.
Pricing starts with the truth
Your price recommendation comes from a real market analysis built on what's selling around you right now, not an algorithm's guess. And we show you the number that matters most: your estimated proceeds, down to the walk-away figure, so you know what you'd put in your pocket before you commit to anything. If the numbers say this isn't your year, we'll tell you that too. We've advised a client to refinance instead of sell, which meant no commission for us and the right answer for them. That's the standard.
What happens once you list
Before the market sees your home, we build the plan together: preparation and staging guidance, a strategy for the Seller Disclosure of Property Condition so it never becomes a negotiation problem, and professional marketing that makes buyers stop scrolling. Once you're live, you're never wondering what's happening. Every showing gets followed up. Starting your second week on the market, you get a weekly Pulse Report with activity, feedback, and what we're adjusting. When an agent shows your home, we're in their ear within 24 hours. One point of contact runs your timeline from the first conversation through the settlement agent's closing table.
When the offers come in
The highest number on page one isn't always the best offer. We compare every offer by its walk-away number, because financing terms, concessions, and timelines can make an offer that's $5,000 higher put less in your pocket. You'll see them side by side, in plain numbers, and the decision stays yours.
The Iowa part of closing
Iowa closes differently than most states, and sellers who know that upfront have easier closings. Your abstract of title gets updated and examined by an attorney, a settlement agent handles the documents and the money, and Iowa's real estate transfer tax comes out of your proceeds, which is why it's built into your walk-away number from day one. We coordinate all of it, and our transaction team keeps every party on the timeline so nothing stalls in the last two weeks.
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Heather Wright & Associates is the #1 team in Johnston on the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings. Clients describe the same thing over and over: nobody pressured them, somebody answered the phone, and when a price was off or the timing wasn't right, they were told.
Meet Heather and the full team →Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to sell my house with Heather Wright & Associates?
Commission is negotiable and set in writing before your home is listed, in the listing agreement. There are no upfront fees to have a conversation or get a full pricing analysis, and your estimated proceeds are laid out before you sign anything.
What's my house worth?
More than an online estimate can tell you, in one direction or the other. We walk your home, build a market analysis from real nearby sales, and show you a recommended price plus your estimated proceeds. The analysis is free and comes with no obligation.
What is an abstract of title?
It's the document history of your property, and in Iowa it gets updated and examined by an attorney before closing instead of using title insurance the way most states do. It's the step that surprises Iowa sellers most, and we handle the coordination so it never becomes your problem.
Do I have to make repairs before selling?
No, and we'll give you the straight answer on which ones are worth doing and which ones won't return their cost. Some homes sell best exactly as they are, and if that's yours, we'll say so.
How do you keep me updated once I'm on the market?
Every showing gets follow-up, and starting your second week on the market you receive a weekly Pulse Report covering activity, buyer feedback, and strategy adjustments. You'll never have to call to find out what's going on.
Talk to us
Call or text 515-505-1818 to talk through what your home is worth and what selling would put in your pocket. No pressure and no obligation, and if the honest answer is "wait," you'll hear that too.
Updated: August 2026