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Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt - Century 21 Realtor

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Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt - Century 21 Realtor

Your Trusted Real Estate Professional
👉 Helping you find "THE ONE"
🏡 Top 10 C21 REALTOR® in Iowa
📍 Central Iowa CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate.

Each office is independently owned and operated. Licensed in the state of Iowa. CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate
Realtor · Urbandale, Iowa
(SRES) Senior Real Estate Specialist (55+)
(CRS) Certified Residential Specialist
(GRI) Graduate, Realtor® Institute

09/25/2026

Relocating? I can still help. 🏡

Maybe you’re moving for a new job, to be closer to family, or just ready for a change of pace in a new place.

Whatever the reason, moving to a new area can feel like a lot.

You may not know the neighborhoods yet, you might not know anyone locally, and you probably don’t have a trusted Realtor in your corner.

That’s where I can help.

Even if your next move takes you outside of my market, I can connect you with a trusted agent in the area you’re moving to.

Because a good real estate relationship shouldn’t have to end just because your address changes!

If you’re thinking about a move, (inside or outside of the Des Moines market) send me a message. I’m happy to help you get connected.

09/23/2026

You’re thinking:
The prices are crazy.
Interest rates are high.
And homes aren't getting snatched up as fast, so is there something wrong with them?

If you're tired of being let down every time you open Zillow, there's one thing I can recommend...

Work with an agent with deep knowledge of Des Moines and a track record of finding the right fit.

09/22/2026

My Fall Bucket List in Des Moines ↓

🥐 Scenic Route Bakery
for a cinnamon roll
🍴 Roots95 for the Roasted Beet Salad
🎤 Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park for live music
🎃 Center Grove Orchard to pick the perfect pumpkin
🥬 Farmers market for all the fall produce

What are you most excited for this season?

09/21/2026

JUST HIT THE MARKET in West Des Moines!

Set on a private cul-de-sac and corner lot, this impressive two-story home offers nearly 4,000 square feet of finished living space with plenty of room to live, work, and entertain.

A few highlights:
✲ 4 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms
✲ Main-level office that could also be a conforming bedroom
✲ 3-car heated garage
✲ Open kitchen with large island + walk-in pantry
✲ 2nd-floor laundry
✲ Fully finished basement with wet bar, bedroom + ¾ bath
✲ Large deck + patio overlooking a flat, open backyard
✲ New carpeting throughout (excluding basement)
✲ All appliances stay

Ready to take a look? Message me to schedule your showing!

🏡 1406 S Sugar Creek Ct | West Des Moines
$620,000

09/20/2026

A lot of the value a good Realtor provides is invisible.

It’s knowing when a small issue could turn into an expensive one, when a conversation needs to happen now instead of tomorrow, and when protecting your client matters more than keeping a deal moving.

The smoothest transactions usually aren’t smooth because nothing went wrong.

They feel smooth because someone was paying attention early, asking the right questions, and handling problems before they became your problems.

That’s the part of representation I wish more buyers and sellers knew to look for.

If you’re planning a move and want someone who takes the behind the scenes part seriously, send me a message.

09/19/2026

I’m truly honored to have helped this client.

09/18/2026

Thinking about moving around Des Moines before the end of the year? This is when it starts getting real. 🎄

Picture this: by the end of the year you could be...

Cheering on your favorite team with a pot of chili on the stove,
Bringing home pumpkins from Center Grove Orchard...

and spending the holidays in your brand new home. 🏡

If a move has been on your radar, starting the home search now gives you time to get familiar with the area and see what feels right before the holidays roll around!

09/16/2026

Selling a home around Des Moines? Good marketing should create momentum.

A strong launch is about more than putting a listing online and hoping the right buyer finds it.

The goal is to make sure the home shows up in the right places, reaches the right people, and gives buyers a reason to pay attention from the start.

Then comes the part that matters just as much: watching how the market responds and knowing what that response is telling you.

That’s where a marketing plan becomes a strategy instead of a checklist.

If you’re thinking about selling in Des Moines and want to see how I’d market your home, send me a message!

09/09/2026

Timeless curb appeal, a great yard, plenty of storage, and a long list of updates in Des Moines.

🏡 2600 61st St.
$195,000

✲ 2 bedrooms + 1 bath
✲ Engineered hardwood flooring
✲ Newer windows
✲ Newer thermostat
✲ Updated insulation
✲ Newer storm door
✲ Newer basement windows
✲ Furnace + A/C (2021)
✲ Radon mitigation
✲ Battery backup for the sump pump
✲ Fully fenced backyard with garden area + shed
✲ Newer 2 car garage + new garage door opener (2025)

Charming all brick homes like this one don’t come along every day!

Especially when they’ve already had so many of the big updates taken care of.

Want to take a look? Send me a message for details or to schedule a showing!

09/07/2026

I don’t measure a good year as a Realtor by the number of closings.

Don’t get me wrong, closing day is always worth celebrating! But there are just as many small moments that stick in my mind.

Things like the text from a client enjoying the backyard of their dream.

Or the family who thought they were asking for too much and then we found a way to make it happen.

Or reading a review and realizing they’re not really talking about the house at all. They’re talking about feeling heard, protected, prepared, and genuinely cared for through a season that could have easily felt overwhelming.

That’s what I think about when I look back on the year, not just the number of homes sold, but the people I got to walk with through one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

Address

2300 128th Street
Urbandale, IA
50323

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm
Sunday	8am - 9pm

Telephone

+15154908816

Website

http://eileensellsiowa.com/

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