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The Smart Move Difference

Why Work With Sarah?

Sarah Ingles, REALTOR®, SRES®, CPCU — not just another agent. A partner who brings advanced insurance training, specialized senior certifications, and AI-powered tools to ensure your real estate move is truly smart. My CPCU designation reflects over a decade of experience in property insurance and formal training in how contracts, coverage, and liability actually work in real life.

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5.0 from 44 Reviews
Designations
REALTOR® · SRES® · CPCU
Insurance Experience
10+ Years
Brokerage
Fathom Realty

Four Advantages Most Agents Can't Offer

Each backed by real client experiences—because claims without proof are just marketing.

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10+ Years Insurance Expertise

Before becoming a REALTOR®, I spent over a decade in property insurance. I see things other agents miss—and catch them before they cost you money.

  • Roof condition & remaining lifespan
  • Claims history red flags
  • Flood zone & water damage risks
  • Construction type insurance impacts
  • Replacement cost vs. market value
  • Coverage requirement guidance

✓ No surprise coverage gaps or premium shocks after you close.

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I have had the pleasure of working with Sarah Ingles for over ten years. Her attention to detail and strong communication skills make her exceptional!"

Marty Einstein
Google Review
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Risk & Liability Expertise

As a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), I bring advanced training in insurance contracts, risk, and liability to your real estate transaction. I use that background to spot red flags in disclosures, inspection reports, and insurance requirements early, then coordinate with your attorney and insurance agent so you can make confident, informed decisions.

  • Disclosure & inspection red-flag review
  • Insurance contract & coverage analysis
  • Liability risk identification
  • Attorney & insurance agent coordination
  • Contract language awareness
  • Informed decision-making support

✓ Potential issues caught early—before they become costly surprises.

★★★★★

Sarah turned a stressful real estate situation into an awesome outcome by staying calm, communicative, and resourceful."

Jim K.
Google Review
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SRES® Senior Specialist

The Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation means specialized training for buyers and sellers 55+. I understand the emotional and practical aspects of senior transitions.

  • Downsizing with dignity
  • Estate sales & probate guidance
  • Senior living community expertise
  • Out-of-state relocation coordination
  • Family communication support
  • Timeline flexibility & patience

✓ A stress-free transition that respects your pace and priorities.

★★★★★

Sarah was incredibly responsive and was very helpful, knowledgeable and thorough in her follow up. A true professional!"

Allen Weber
Google Review
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Responsive, Data-Driven Service

Real-time MLS data, neighborhood insights, and direct access to Sarah—so you never miss a listing or a window to act.

  • Instant property alerts
  • Neighborhood insights & data
  • Direct communication with Sarah
  • Saved searches & favorites
  • Market trend analysis

✓ Find homes faster with better information at your fingertips.

★★★★★

Smart Move Des Moines is an awesome way to make purchasing a home much smoother. If you are looking for a great realtor Sarah is the one!"

Lori
Google Review
Graphic noting nomination for the 2025 Urbandale Chamber of Commerce REALTOR of the Year

2025 Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
REALTOR® of the Year Nominee

Community Leadership & Recognition

Nominated for the 2025 Urbandale Chamber of Commerce's REALTOR® of the Year, reflecting my commitment to ethical service, client advocacy, and engagement in the Greater Des Moines business community. This nomination recognizes not just transaction volume, but the kind of work that matters—showing up for clients, contributing to the local business community, and raising the standard for what real estate service looks like in Central Iowa.

My Approach

I'm not the agent who makes 100 cold calls a day. I'm the one who builds relationships, brings diverse expertise to the table, and focuses on what actually matters: helping families make smart moves.

I bring knowledge from insurance, technology, and genuine care for people to every transaction.

My decade in property insurance—and my CPCU training in contracts, risk, and liability—taught me that real estate isn't just about square footage and school districts. It's about understanding the complete financial picture and catching the details that protect your investment. And my SRES® training showed me that for many families, especially seniors, a home move involves so much more than logistics.

Whether you're a first-time buyer nervous about the process, a senior downsizing after 40 years, or an out-of-state family handling an estate sale, I bring the expertise, patience, and technology to make your move genuinely smart.

Working With Sarah: What to Expect

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Consultation

We discuss your goals, timeline, and concerns—no pressure, just listening.

2

Strategy

I develop a customized plan based on your unique situation and priorities.

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Search or Prep

For buyers: targeted search. For sellers: strategic listing prep.

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Risk & Insurance Review

I assess properties for insurance, liability, and risk factors other agents miss entirely.

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Close & Beyond

Smooth closing with ongoing support—I'm here for the long term.

What 42 Written Reviews Sound Like

Words and phrases pulled from real client reviews—sized by how often clients actually use them.

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Words drawn from 42 written client reviews—part of 44 five-star reviews on Google and RateMyAgent, plus a Facebook recommendation. Last updated .

Google
★★★★★

I recently was looking at relocating and was considering Des Moines. While I ultimately relocated elsewhere my evaluation of the Des Moines real estate options was aided greatly by Sarah Ingles. Sarah provided her insights on the various neighborhoods, perspectives on the housing market along with taking the time to show me several properties. I was impressed with Sarah's level of effort, knowledge and willingness to address any question I had. When looking for a Des Moines area Realtor I recommend giving Sarah Ingles consideration.

Google
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Very informative. Buying our first home we didn't know what to expect, Sarah always had the answers to our questions and always walked through the different steps of the whole process so we felt comfortable with our decisions.

Google
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Sarah Ingles was an outstanding realtor for our family. We needed to sell my mother's home in a hurry. She really came through. Not only was she informative, well prepared, professional and experienced in the Des Moines market-she also took the extra steps of finding someone to purchase furniture we could no longer use, cleaned the carpets and polished the tile and hardwood floors. She is also a wonderful person.

Google
★★★★★

Sarah was fantastic—great communication, super organized, and made everything seamless from start to finish. Highly recommend working with her!

Google
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Working with Sarah was an absolute pleasure. She is professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to taking great care of her clients throughout the entire process. Sarah communicates clearly, stays on top of every detail, and makes sure her buyers feel confident and informed every step of the way. It's clear that she genuinely advocates for her clients and works hard to ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Her professionalism and commitment make the entire experience better for everyone involved. We highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and attentive real estate professional!

Google
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Sarah is fantastic! She is professional, kind, and has a great work ethic. I would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling their home.

Google
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Sarah is very personable and extremely hard working. I'd recommend her services 100%

Google
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I had the privilege to work with Sarah, you will not find a more responsible, dedicated, and honest individual! She is trustworthy and an excellent listener!

Google
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Absolutely wonderful person to work with. Sarah's kindness, empathy and real estate knowledge are unmatched and anyone would be lucky to have the pleasure of working with her on their side!

Google
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Sarah is an incredibly hardworking realtor who truly cares about her clients. Always responsive, detail-oriented, and committed to getting the job done right. I would highly recommend Sarah and her team!

Google
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Sarah is wonderful to work with! She's reliable, thorough & will work very hard to help you find your next dream property! 10 outta 10 would recommend her

Google
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Sarah turned a stressful real estate situation into an awesome outcome by staying calm, communicative, and relentlessly focused on getting the best result. What began as an overwhelming and anxious process quickly shifted once Sarah stepped in and took control of the details. Her combination of clear guidance, market insight, and steady communication made each step feel manageable instead of stressful. Sarah was easy to reach, quick to respond, and always took the time to explain what was happening and why it mattered. She checked in regularly, anticipated questions before they came up, and made sure there were no surprises along the way. Her advice on pricing, timing, and negotiations showed a deep understanding of the Central Iowa market and gave real confidence in every decision. Early hurdles that felt like deal-breakers became solvable problems once Sarah laid out options, next steps, and realistic expectations. By closing, what had started as a stressful experience ended with a smooth transaction and the feeling that the right home and the right outcome had been achieved. Sarah is the kind of realtor who combines professionalism, empathy, and strategy in a way that truly changes the experience for her clients. She is highly recommended to anyone who wants less stress, more clarity, and a genuinely positive real estate journey. Thank you helping us Sarah!!

Google
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Sarah is a person of the highest honesty and integrity. She knows her craft and will work tirelessly for her clients. Highly recommend.

Google
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Sarah is outstanding! Professional, responsive, and extremely reliable. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a great real estate experience.

Google
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Can't say enough! Without question what an amazing experience. Sarah walked us thru this transition with our mother effortlessly! If u want the best u found her! 5plus gold star service!

Google
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I have know Sarah for many years she is the best. She will definitely go above and beyond!!

Google
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Sarah is awesome to work with. She's a great listener and takes time to learn exactly what I'm looking for. She's always very responsive and helpful when answering my questions. I strongly recommend Sarah for all of your real estate needs.

Google
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Sarah does an amazing job, she's very trustworthy, knowledgeable and a blast to work with! I recommend her for all your real estate needs

Google
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Smart move Des Moines is an awesome way to make purchasing a home much smoother. If you are looking for a home check this out. This app is user friendly. Sarah Ingles is a hard working, honest, caring, dependable agent.

Google
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Sarah was incredibly responsive and was very helpful, knowledgeable and thorough in her follow up. A very great resource.

Google
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I had the pleasure of working with Sarah on creating Facebook ads for her real estate business, and the results were fantastic. The ads we developed together generated excellent response rates and engagement. Sarah was clear about her goals, responsive throughout the process, and really understood her target market. It's always rewarding to work with a professional who knows their business and can articulate what they need. I'd highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and results-driven real estate agent in the Des Moines metro area.

Google
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Very friendly, very professional!

Google
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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.

Google
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Sarah goes above and beyond!

Google
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Highly recommend! Willing to go the extra mile for her clients!

Google
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Sarah is a phenomenal person to pick as your next real estate agent! She is hard working and truly cares about finding the right home for you.

Google
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Excellent Realtor professional to work with.

Google
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Sarah goes above and beyond! Her expertise and dedication truly makes a difference. I highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable realtor!

Google
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Working with Sarah is an absolute blessing. Her knowledge, communication, and genuine care set her apart. If you're navigating a move in the Des Moines area, Sarah is the person you want in your corner.

Google
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Sarah is very knowledgeable in all aspects of helping you find your new home. She is a hard worker and always strives for her customers to have the best experience possible. Don't hesitate to ask Sarah any questions during the process as she is always happy to assist and make sure you understand every step of the process as well. Highly recommend Sarah for your next home purchase!

Google
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I highly recommend Sarah! She's professional, knowledgeable, and great to work with! She truly cares about people and has your best interest in mind!

Google
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Sarah's experience with senior transitions and downsizing is truly invaluable she is reliable thoughtful and truly exceptional at what she does. Highly recommended

Google
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Sarah is so great to work with! Sarah is very motivated to accomplish all that is presented to her and has such a positive outlook! I appreciate her organization and how determined she is to make things happen! Absolutely recommend working with Sarah!!

Google
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Sarah is well informed of the Des Moines area and is super helpful with any housing questions. Highly recommend reaching out to her on finding your new home!

Google
★★★★★

Great to work with. Easy communication and went the extra steps for us when searching for a house.

Google
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Sarah is the best! Professional, attentive, and considerate. Highly recommend!

Google
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I have had the pleasure of working with Sarah Ingles for over ten years. Her attention to detail, strong work ethic, and positive attitude are truly exceptional. Sarah possesses outstanding analytical skills and is an adept negotiator. I give her my highest recommendation without reservation.

Google
★★★★★

Had the privilege of working with Sarah. She is extremely professional and honest in her dealings. I would strongly recommend her services.

Google
★★★★★

A great person to work with!

RateMyAgent
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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.

RateMyAgent
★★★★★

Very informative. Buying our first home we didn't know what to expect, Sarah always had the answers to our questions and always walked through the different steps of the whole process so we felt comfortable with our decisions.

★★★★★

Huge shoutout to Sarah Ingles, SRES! If you're looking for a real estate agent who truly goes above and beyond, Sarah is the one! From start to finish, she made the entire process smooth, stress-free, and even enjoyable. Her expertise as a Realtor really shine; she understands the unique needs of her clients and approaches every step with care, patience, and professionalism. If you want someone who combines knowledge, compassion, and top-notch service, I can't recommend Sarah Ingles enough! #RealEstate #SRES #TopAgent #ClientFirst

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