Preferred Vendors
Preferred Vendors
The following is a list of service providers we have partnered with in the past and recommend their services to you.
Lenders
Chuck Simmons/Emily Hemer
Mortgage OriginatorMotto Mortgage Midwest
1631 SW Main Street, Suite 206, Ankeny, IA 50021
Office: 515-346-8293
NMLSR #: 488072
Email: chuck.simmons@mottomortgage.com
Email: chuck.simmons@mottomortgage.com
Mike Kentfield
VP | Mortgage and Consumer LenderVision Bank
12901 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325
Office: 515-276-7010
NMLSR #: 644434
Email: mike.kentfield@visionbank.com
Accountant
Timmons, Jacobsen & Strawhacker LLP
Phone: 515-270-8080
Appliance Repair
Metro Appliance
Phone: 515-271-8870
Appliance Repair of Des Moines
Phone: 515-505-4968
Air Duct Specialist
Jerry Brookshire
Brookshire Appraisal
Phone: 515-321-3941
Email: jerry@brookshireappraisal.com
Todd W. Fatino
The Appraisal Company
2924 104th St
Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: 515-727-4700
Swaim Appraisal Services
3932 Aspen Dr.
West Des Moines, IA 50265-3008
Office: 515-221-1044
Jeremy Anania
Anania Appraisal Services, Inc.
Phone: 515-202-4200
Attorneys
Amanda Green
Takekawa & Green
1610 SW Main St, Suite 207, Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: 515-964-2000
Ross Barnett
Abendroth Russell
2560 73rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50322
Phone: 515-278-0623
Blinds/Window Coverings
Neu Blinds
3400 SE Miehe Drive, Suite 3, Grimes, IA 50111
Email: neublinds@q.com
Phone: 515-276-6035
Carpet Cleaning
AJ's Cleaning & Restoration
Email: ajdedic@ajshandyman.com
Phone: 515-868-9985
Jerry Budde
TruClean
Email: TruCleanIowa@gmail.com
Phone: 515-729-7349
Chiropractor
Dr. Justin Sands
Sands Chiropractic
407 W. Bridge Rd, Polk City, IA 50226
Email: office@sandschiro.com
Phone: 515-984-6484
Cleaning
Kelly
That Extra Touch II, Inc
Phone: 515-249-2818
Concrete Work
Absolute Concrete
Phone: 515-497-6137
Email: contactus@ac-iowa.com
Danny Long
Long's Concrete Service
Phone: 515-865-5746
Email: Longsconcreteservice@gmail.com
Decks, Framing, Siding
Mike Diaz
Phone: 515-473-4987
Eric Miller
GCC Construction, LLC
Phone: 515-779-2265
Drain Service
JetSurge
Phone: 515-286-1291
Drilling
Carey Drilling Company
Phone: 515-480-5667
Drywall
The Drywall Guy
Joe Harmon
Email: harmon84@icloud.com
Phone: 515-202-3268
Electrician
Craig Ball
LLAB Electric
Email: llabelectric@gmail.com
Phone: 515-979-9268
Ron Mealey
Custom Electrical Services
1975 NW 92nd Ct, Suite 9, Clive, IA 50325
Email: ron@customelectricalia.com
Phone: 515-368-8965
Mike Brittain
Brittain Electric
Email: mike@brittainelectricinc.com
Phone: 515-480-4371
Jeremy Swanson
On Time Professionals LLC
Email: jeremy@myontimepro.com
Phone: 515-310-1139
Financial Advisor
Layne Brown
C.L. Brown & Associates
Email: layne@clbrownassociates.com
Phone: 515-262-3944
Foundations
Caruth Construction
Ph: 515-268-8762
Garage Door Repair
Overhead Door
Ph: 515-276-1332
Jennifer Haugen
Advanced Door Systems
Phone: 515-965-4164
Email: Jen@ads-doors.com
General Contractor
Mike Diaz
Phone: 515-473-4987
Gutters
All Central Seamless Gutter
900 E. Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone: 515-720-5147
Contractor Services
Phone: 515-208-7967
Handyman
Mike Diaz
Phone: 515-473-4987
Heating & Air (HVAC)
Phone: 515-257-8370
Home Inspection
Neal Peter
AmeriSpec Home Inspection Services
Email: amerispecia@aol.com
Phone: 515-288-8820
Ben White
HomePro
Email: trusthomepro@gmail.com
Phone: 515-689-5483
Steve Caseley
Hawkeye Home Inspection, Inc.
Email: hawkeyehomeinspectionsteve@gmail.com
Phone: 515-778-9663
Home Warranty
Phone: 800-247-3680
Insurance
MAX Insurance
Todd VanArsdale
todd@max-insurance.com
Ph: 515-259-7465
Chris Cullen
Cullen & Associates
Ankeny Office: 515-963-8500
Atlantic Office: 712-243-5530
Cell: 515-724-2071
Fax: 515-963-8523
chris@cullenins.com
Auto - Homeowners - Business - Farm - Life - Health
Lawn Care | Landscaping
Jason Ripke
Ripke Lawn Service
Email: ripkelawnservice@gmail.com
Phone: 515-371-3067
Michael Niehus
Country Clippers
Email: mniehus@countryclipperslawncare.com
Phone: 515-371-6988
Urban Farmer Lawn & Landscaping
Phone: 515-802-2469
Locksmith
Des Moines Lock Service
Phone: 515-277-8226
Mold/Water/Duct/Smoke Remediation
ServiceMaster Restore
Phone: 855-646-8988
Central Iowa Mold Mitigation and Property Preservation
Phone: 515-650-9741
Moving Company
Blue Cow Moving Boxes
Phone: 515-505-5075
orders@bluecowboxes.com
The College Moving Crew
Phone: 515-444-8661
Email: bookings@collegemovingcrew.com
Mudjacking
Iowa Concrete Leveling
Phone: 515-240-9944
Painter
Metro Painting Services, Inc.
Derek Veldhouse
Phone: 515-770-4100
Premiere Painting
Scott Koh McVay
Phone: 515-564-9060
Jose Rivas
Phone: 515-528-1117
Physical Therapist
Stephanie Kelsick
Rock Valley Physical Therapy
419 W. Bridge Road, Polk City, IA 50226
Ph: 515-984-6377
Plumber
Chas W. Goering Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Phone: 515-334-9913
Premier Plumbing Inc.
121 SE Shurfine Drive, Suite 8, Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: 515-965-0714
Radon Mitigation
AmeriServe Radon Mitigation of Iowa
Phone: 515-303-2220
Central Iowa Radon
3093 NW Prairie Lane, Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone: 515-724-3018
Roofer/Siding/Gutter
Blake Wolfswinkel
BW Exterior Solutions
Email: blake.wolfswinkel@gmail.com
Ph: 515-336-5332
Rigid Edge
Phone: 641-740-7385
Contractor Services of Iowa
Phone: 515-225-7022
Sprinkler
Ryan Cook
DSM Property Services
Phone: 515-619-8814
Tom Nelson
Rain King
Email: rainking-cs@qwest.net
Phone: 515-223-5609
Stager/Interior Designer
Kristi Andriano
Andriano Homes LLC
Email: KristiAndriano@gmail.com
Phone: 515-991-3319
Jodi Peterman
Elizabeth Erin Design
Email: jodi@elizabetherindesigns.com
Phone: 515-986-1895
Storage
Clint Quesinberry
Zippy Shell of Greater Des Moines
Email: cquesinberry@zippyshell.com
Phone: 515-276-6674
Structural Engineer
Long Engineering
Phone: 515-666-4971
Jim Tometich
Tometich Engineering, Inc.
10501 Buena Vista Court, Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: 515-291-1221
Title Services/Closing Company
The Real Estate Service Center
7101 Vista Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Bill Blue
300 Walnut Street, Suite 215, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-244-3355
Tree Trimming/Snow Removal
Polk City Tree Guy
Phone: 515-984-6735
Waterproofing
Midwest Basement Systems Inc.
Phone: 844-338-0370
Window & Door Repair
Bryan Cole
Windows and Doors
Email: colewinman@aol.com
Phone: 515-285-5312
Window Cleaner
Larry's Window Service
Email: contact@larryswindowservice.com
Phone: 515-244-0560
Testimonials
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We purchased a home in the summer of 2020 on the front end of the pandemic. We had purchased and sold homes in the past, but always on our own. When looking for a new home, we decided to see what a realtor had to offer. And my gosh were we blown away. Zack Cregeen with RE/MAX was INCREDIBLE. From multiple walk throughs, to answering a million questions and hitting the negotiation table hard for us, we could not be happier with the level of service received. We have never felt better about the purchase of a home. I highly recommend the Torres team!
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- Emilie
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We have worked with Patrice on numerous occasions to buy/sell and have always been more than happy!
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- Sarah
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Ayeesha with the RE/MAX Torres Team is so nice to work with. Attentive, professional and is there when you need her. Great experience again with this whole organization. I buy properties and always use them!!
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- Shawn
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Gina Allen made my home buying experience very easy and fast! She worked quickly to help me put an offer on my house, and thanks to her, I was able to close on my house in only a couple weeks! I am so appreciative for all of her help, and I would highly recommend Gina to anyone looking for a realtor who always has their clients’ best interests in mind.
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- Katlyn
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Awesome team! Wonderful to work with!
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- Natalie & Terry
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My fiancé and I bought our first home with RE/MAX Concepts and we worked with Ismael! He made the buying process so easy and walked us through everything, he answer all of our questions as soon as we sent him them and he showed us every house we asked him to show us! He is amazing at what he does and he takes his time and walks you through things you should look for and the pros and cons of each house. Ismael made buying a house a lot less stressful and we definitely will work with him again if we decide to move or sell our home! Him and his Team Rock!
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- Nicholas
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I worked with Ismael with the RE/MAX Torres Team on a transaction and had a great experience. He was patient and hard working and always communicates along the process. Thank you guys for helping me purchase my home.
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- Veronica
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Gina was a pleasure to work with in buying our new home and selling our current home. She was extremely helpful every step of the way. I would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home.
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- Gina K
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Gina was great to work with when selling our property. She was very knowledgeable and quickly got back to us with any questions or concerns we had.
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- Lisa
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Braden is excellent! He made our first time home buying experience easy. He kept us informed of everything and he is the best at what he does. I would recommend him to everyone that’s looking to buy a home. He is the best of the best.
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- Krystal
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Excellent guidance throughout entire process. Listened to concerns. Was extremely helpful with all aspects of the sell and buy. Ayesha was my realtor. She was extremely informative and if questions were asked she got answers to me in a timely manner.
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- Linda
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I worked with Gina Allen and she is the best realtor I have ever worked with (and I used to work in real estate.) she was patient and listened and kept reminding of what is important. We put her through her paces with how many times we changed our plans. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the service.
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- Jennifer
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I just sold my first home and used a different realtor on the sellers transaction. However, Andrew Bruellman (with RE/MAX Torres Team) brought a family through for a few showings and got an offer and were able to come to an agreement. We had already signed the contract and agreed and I had found out I was going to owe money at closing, when I wasn't planning on paying a dime. So, I brought up a different scenario to my realtor for an item we agreed on and hoping it would be a benefit on both ends and he was really accommodating and helpful with talking with the buyers and making it work to make us both happy. I can't tell him how thankful I am for that! Definitely a great experience, thanks Andrew!
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- Jessica
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I reached out to my realtor based on a prior recommendation, and the experience for a first-time homebuyer was incredibly easy. Availability, the ease of communicating, finding options for homes to tour, recommending services, and handling all the paperwork was seemless. Answered all my questions as well as teaching me other intelligent questions to ask. This process was much more fun than I expected.
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- Dylan
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We worked with Jeff Johnston relative to our purchase of our Clive home. Jeff was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was very helpful and pleasant to work with and made the home purchase a very pleasant experience. I will highly recommend Jeff to my friends and family.
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- Michael
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Trevor Gearhart of Re/Max has worked as my realtor agent on three occasions. He is absolutely professional, reliable and trustworthy under every circumstance. I can be a difficult customer but he shines with patience and sage advice to consider under challenging conditions. I'd recommend him and Re/Max to friends and family. I've left every transaction fully satisfied. Thanks, Trevor.
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- Michael
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He (Braden) was very professional and got the job done!
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- Alyssa
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We worked with Patrice Noble and she was SUPER helpful during this very hectic 2021 housing market. Very thoughtful and responsive.
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- Emily
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Zack is amazing! He answered all our questions and was there day and night when new questions came up. The process went smooth and our house sold within hours before it ever hit the internet. I would highly recommend Zack to anyone!
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- Heather
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Zack Creegen made the home buying experience pain-free and seamless. Absolutely recommend to anyone looking!
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- Bradley
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Zack helped us sell and buy our home. He was always there to answer any questions we had and got back to us promptly. He also did a great job of easing any anxieties that I had. You also can’t beat that they offer you a trailer to help you move. 10/10 recommend Zack and the RE/MAX team.
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- Brittany
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My family sold our home and bought a new one with the help of Ayeesha Ali and the RE/MAX Concepts team. They were awesome - friendly, helpful, and incredibly knowledgeable. Would absolutely work with them again and recommend them to anyone in need of an agent.
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- David
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Patrice Noble did a fantastic job finding me a house. I was very particular about the house and the location and she never gave up. She was also great about guiding me through the intricacies of the purchase process. I hope I live in this house forever but if buy another house it will be with Patrice.
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- Keith
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Zack Cregeen went above and beyond when selling and assisting us in finding a new home. He was sold our house in 2 days. Zack was very professional during this entire process. THANKS REMAX & ZACK
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- Brent
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Our realtor, Zack Cregeen, was super to work with. He was able to answer all of our questions and we were happy with the amount our home was sold for. The whole team working behind Zack was knowledgeable also!
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- Karen
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Are you looking for a hands-off full-service Realtor to sell your home including scheduling all cleaning and repairs at a reasonable price? Look no further than Shane's team! Gina was amazing to work with and made the process super easy! I've worked with many realtors over the years and this was the smoothest agency I've worked with. Highly recommend!
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- Kayla
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I highly recommend working with Victoria and Ismael Borges. Throughout the whole process they made us feel at ease. At the beginning, they helped us get our home ready to hit the market and gave us pointers on how to stage our home. Victoria was very knowledgeable on the latest trends for home staging and Ismael knew what to look for around my home that might set us back on the inspection portion. The Torres team office were very efficient with booking tours and any appointments. They were on top of all the paperwork that was needed to be signed. When we started looking for our new home, they were very patient with us and I personally didn’t feel rushed at all. They took their time to get to know our preferences in our own home search and didn’t make me feel like I was wasting their time. If I were able to move again, I will definitely use them again!!
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- Stephanie
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We were very happy to work with The Torres Team. We especially liked their communication, from showings to the closing process. They made everything run smooth and we closed on time. They helped us navigate and they handled the small repairs that were needed from our buyers inspection. We had a pleasant experience from everyone we encountered from their organization during the process.
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- Caroline
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Great overall experience. Realistic listing price. Feedback throughout the entire process. Attention to detail. Exceptional customer service by agent Trevor Gearhart. Thank you all so much.
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- Michael
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Zack Cregeen helped develop a plan, supported a realistic price point, and was able to sell it the first day it was on the market. His customer service, attention to detail, and strong network came through for us. Highly recommend him!
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- Eddie
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Gina Allen helped us buy our home, and I could t be happier. Gina is personable, responsive, and absolutely wonderful to work with. I couldn’t be happier with the service we received, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.
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- Stacey
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My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Ismael to sell our house and buy a new one. He was very patient, transparent, and full of knowledge. Never sugar coated anything. This was very stressful for us and we were not the easiest clients but he never made us feel like a pain! Would recommend 100% to our friends and family!
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- Heather
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I worked with Zack and he did a phenomenal job on keeping me informed and putting in the work so I didn’t have to! Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell!
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- Cheyanne
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First of all, I would just like to say thank you for assisting us with the purchase of our dream home in Nevada and the sale of our home in Polk City. I’m sure with the sale of every home you have comes with some bumps in the road but I feel like our home especially came with a few too many bumps than any of us would’ve preferred. However, with each road block we came across you were more than on top of finding a solution to every issue you encountered in a timely and professional manner which we were more than grateful for. Your communication with us about updates with the selling process was more than helpful to keep our nerves calm and appreciative knowing we were making forward progress. We learned so much from you about selling a house. A few years back we had debated trying to sell the house on our own but after seeing all the work and hoops to jump through we were sure glad we never attempted to do that and were thankful to have a professional like yourself with experience to sell our home for us.
Again, we couldn’t be more pleased with your hard work and dedication with the sale of our home in Polk City. Finding a buyer who could close on time and make a cash offer was more than what we could’ve hoped for and your hard work does not go unnoticed by us. Hopefully we will never need to sell a home again, but if we do we would be more than happy to give you a call.
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- Zach & Erin
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We recently worked with Andrew Bruellman on selling two properties as we were moving out of state. Not only was he enjoyable to work with, he was extremely knowledgeable and did a great job in guiding us through the process. He was honest and transparent, provided great communication and was always willing to step in and help us which we greatly appreciated as we had a lot on our plates. I would highly recommend Andrew and am so thankful that we chose him to work with!
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- Katie
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Mark Meeks who works under Shane Torres' team was phenomenal in helping me purchase my first home step by step. Even after I closed on my home, I am still able to keep in touch via text/phone call/email with questions and comments with my agent Mark Meeks. Thank you Torres Team :-)
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- Sanka
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Zack Cregeen was our realtor, and we couldn't be happier with our home buying experience. He was knowledgeable, showed the utmost professionalism in his craft, guided us throughout the whole process, and got us hands down the best deal he could get us. He felt more like a confidant than a realtor. I would highly recommend that you trust Zack with your home purchase.
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- Selina
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The Torres RE/MAX team is extremely responsive to requests and concerns, makes you feel like an individual, and keeps you informed on all things related to your purchase/selling needs. Their professionalism, timeliness, and resources are excellent and appreciated, and I recommend them highly!
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- Samantha
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Working with the Zack as my realtor was fantastic. I saw a listing online and they were able to show me the home almost immediately. Zack was very responsive and went above and beyond with communicating updates. As a first time homebuyer, the process can feel overwhelming, but he was available to answer any questions and help.
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- Rachel
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I cannot thank Gina Allen enough for helping with the purchase of my forever home! Gina was a great resource and able to calm my nerves when they got the best of me. I've recommended her and the entire Torres Team to everyone I know who needs to buy or sell their home.
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- Katie
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Selling a home/buying a home is a stressful experience. Selling/buying a home during a global pandemic presents a whole new level of issues! Patrice Noble with the RE/MAX Torres Team is not only a great Realtor, she also eased my concerns with showing my home and searching for a new one during this unique time. She explained the entire process in a way I could understand, recommended quality vendors who could help me prepare my home for sale, calmed my nerves and graciously answered my endless questions. She is an excellent negotiator and helped me buy my new home in record time - the entire process was seamless. I would highly recommend Patrice to anyone looking to buy or sell their home!
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- Julie
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Central Iowa Board of REALTORS® All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of the Regional MLS Alliance. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than The Torres Team may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. All rights reserved.
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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating
