Ashley Noethe, Iowa Realty

10/20/2026

If you could change one thing about your house, what would it be?

10/19/2026

I mean …. 🤭

10/18/2026

Sighhh.

10/17/2026

Here's your daily dose of !

Farmer market haul = eggs, "candy matos" (as we call them), and cookie from Windy Acres and face talo, jam, salsa, and (my fav) PICKLES from Prairie Hedge Crafts. YUM! I'm told it was the last day, so I'm super glad I stopped to support some vendors and stock up!

ALSO, of course I had to stop into The Highland Collective , and oh my gosh how cool is this framed hot air balloon! I needed it and it fits perfectly in this spot in my kitchen.

Have a fab weekend, everyone! It's chilly, so seems like a great day to pop into some shops and !

10/16/2026

always thankful. 🫶🏻

10/16/2026

so anyway, here I am! so crazy I just happen to be a realtor and you want to move! 🏡🤭

10/15/2026

A quick (or not so quick 🤭) Des Moines real estate market update off the cuff for ya! 🥰

10/14/2026

What a great night! I love this organization! If you have any interest, reach out and I’d love to answer questions and have you join us!

We have exciting news!! 🥁🥁🥁

Tonight was our THREE year anniversary, and WE DID IT, we officially hit our goal and topped $𝟏𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 in donations!!! 🥹🥹😭😭

Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU!! 🙏🏻 🥰

Tonight we also heard from our July winner, Short Years Partnership, and learned they were able to purchase 75,000 (yes you heard that right!) diapers with our donation!!! 👶

The nonprofits drawn at tonight’s meeting were Jesse J Sanctuary Foundation (our winner!), Indianola Area Dollars for Scholars, and Operation Christmas! All great causes!

We are just feeling such overwhelming gratitude for all we’ve been able to give so far and we can’t wait to see what is in store! ❤️

10/13/2026

👇👇👇 The market looks a little different than it did a few years ago, and as we head deeper into fall, buyer activity typically slows down. But, homes ARE still selling and these are 4 key things you can control.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗲. Buyers have options, and pricing too high just to “see what happens” can actually work against you. I always tell my sellers we want to hit the nail on the head with pricing. Price too high, and buyers may wait it out. By the time you reduce to where you should have been all along, you’ve lost that initial excitement and momentum. Pricing competitively from the beginning can help generate interest faster and increase showings. You don’t want to be chasing the market!

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. Buyers have more options and can afford to be pickier. When inventory was limited, some buyers were willing to overlook outdated finishes or needed repairs .. but today’s buyer is different. They are dealing with higher prices and higher rates, so they are more calculated before pulling the trigger. Minor repairs, fresh paint, curb appeal, decluttering, and great photos will go a long way in helping your home stand out.

𝗕𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲. Sellers aren’t holding all the cards like they were a few years ago. Whether it’s closing costs, inspection items, or repair credits, a little flexibility can be the difference between getting a deal done .. or starting over.

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁. Lots of online views but few showings? Showings but no offers? That’s feedback worth paying attention to! Sometimes an adjustment is needed, and sometimes patience is the answer. The key is understanding the feedback and making informed decisions rather than just waiting and hoping something changes.

At the end of the day, some homes are selling quickly while others take a little longer. It really does depend on the house, its condition, location, price point, and how it's positioned in the market.

Curious what is possible for you? Happy to have an honest conversation and come up with a strategy! 🤜🤛