Smart Move Des Moines

Smart Move Des Moines is an AI-powered real estate app focused on the Des Moines metro that helps buyers, sellers, seniors, and investors find homes and properties with local market intelligence and relocation support. Whether you're searching for your first house in Urbandale, a family-friendly neighborhood near Waukee schools, a downsizing plan in West Des Moines, or a commercial investment, Smart Move Des Moines combines AI-driven matchmaking, real-time market data, insurance-aware insights, and concierge services to simplify decisions and reduce risk. The app’s local focus and tools make it useful for anyone moving or investing in Central Iowa.

Key Features

⭐ AI-driven home and investment matching that curates listings to your lifestyle, budget, and timeline.

⭐ Golden Concierge for seniors led by Sarah Ingles, SRES® — downsizing help, estate resources, and move coordination.

⭐ Insurance-smart insights backed by CPCU® expertise to spot hidden value and avoid risk when making offers.

⭐ Hyper-local Des Moines metro market data, including industrial absorption (over 643,000 sf YTD in 2025) and farmland opportunities averaging $11,700/acre.

⭐ Integrated vendor network connecting vetted movers, inspectors, lenders, contractors, and other local pros.

⭐ Investor toolkit with virtual tours, instant value reports, zoning overlays, ROI estimators, CCIM-backed comps and deal simulators.

Advantages

✅ Smart Move Des Moines's local focus on Central Iowa provides more relevant listings and market insight than generic nationwide apps.

✅ Curated matches and AI recommendations reduce time spent scrolling and surface properties that fit your priorities.

✅ Commercial and investment users gain access to CCIM-level analysis and tools for cap-rate and deal structuring.

✅ Direct chat with founder Sarah Ingles and a vetted partner network streamlines moving, inspections, lending, and project work.

Disadvantages

❎ Mostly focused on the Des Moines metro and Central Iowa, so the app has limited value outside that region.

❎ Advanced commercial and investor features may be more than casual homebuyers need.

❎ Some concierge and vendor services depend on partner availability in specific suburbs and property types.

Development Team

Built and supported by the CHASE. Collective and partnered with Golden Concierge, Smart Move Des Moines was founded by Sarah Ingles, SRES®; commercial investment capabilities are supported by Chase Keller, CCIM. The team combines local brokerage experience, senior relocation expertise, insurance know-how, and commercial investment credentials to serve Central Iowa clients.