Smart Move Des Moines puts AI-powered real estate tools into a single, local app so buyers, sellers and investors can find homes and commercial opportunities across the Des Moines metro. Smart Move Des Moines delivers curated property matches, real-time market context, and relocation services tailored to Central Iowa neighborhoods—from first-time homebuyers in Urbandale to families focused on Waukee schools and seniors planning next chapters. The app combines neighborhood data, instant home and value reports, and a vetted local vendor network to simplify decisions and reduce risk, making it easier to move, downsize, invest, or sell with confidence.
Key Features
⭐ AI-driven matching that curates homes and investment properties by lifestyle, budget and timeline.
⭐ Hyper-local market data for the Des Moines metro, including industrial absorption (over 643,000 sf YTD in 2025) and farmland trends averaging $11,700/acre.
⭐ Virtual tours, instant home and property value reports, plus school, commute and amenity filters to narrow search results quickly.
⭐ Smart Move Des Moines integrates a vetted vendor network, direct chat with Sarah Ingles, and Golden Concierge support for senior moves and downsizing.
Advantages
✅ Built specifically for Central Iowa to keep listings relevant and provide neighborhood-level intelligence.
✅ Senior-focused services guided by SRES® expertise for compassionate downsizing, estate resources and coordinated moves.
✅ Insurance-aware insights backed by CPCU® knowledge to reveal hidden value and flag potential risks on offers.
✅ Commercial and investor tools informed by CCIM-level input for cap rate analysis, comps and deal-structuring support.
Disadvantages
❎ The app’s strong Des Moines metro focus means coverage is limited for out-of-area properties.
❎ Advanced investor features such as zoning overlays and commercial comps assume some familiarity with commercial analysis and terminology.
Development Team
Smart Move Des Moines is powered by the CHASE. Collective and led by Sarah Ingles, SRES®, who provides senior services and local guidance. The platform partners with Golden Concierge for elder relocation support and benefits from commercial input from Chase Keller, a CCIM designee, along with a vetted network of local contractors, lenders and inspectors across the metro.
