Smart Move Des Moines is an AI-powered real estate tool built for the Des Moines metro that helps buyers, sellers, seniors and investors find homes, land and commercial opportunities across Central Iowa. The app combines personalized listing matches, real-time local market data and practical relocation resources in one clean interface, so users can evaluate neighborhoods, school zones, commute times and property values without endless searching. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizing, or researching high-yield investments, Smart Move Des Moines streamlines decision-making with instant reports, virtual tours and access to a vetted network of local service providers.

Key Features

⭐ AI-driven home and investment matching tailored to your lifestyle, budget and timeline.

⭐ Virtual tours and instant home and property value reports for fast comparisons.

⭐ School, commute and amenity filters to narrow searches by practical priorities.

⭐ Investor tools including ROI estimators, zoning overlays and CCIM-backed comparables.

⭐ Integrated vendor network and Golden Concierge support for move coordination and senior-focused services.

Advantages

✅ Hyper-local data focused on the Des Moines metro—Ankeny, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines and surrounding communities.

✅ Smart Move Des Moines brings insurance-aware insights backed by CPCU® expertise to help spot risks and hidden value.

✅ Commercial and investment analysis supported by CCIM-level guidance for cap-rate and deal-structuring decisions.

✅ A centralized resource hub with guides, checklists and local cost calculators to simplify every step of a move or investment.

Disadvantages

❎ The app is hyper-local and optimized for Central Iowa markets, so coverage outside the Des Moines metro is limited.

❎ Advanced commercial and land deal simulators provide powerful estimates but should be supplemented with professional due diligence.

❎ Some market insights depend on available listing feeds and local reporting, so rare or off-market opportunities may not appear instantly.

Development Team

Smart Move Des Moines is powered by the CHASE. Collective and founded by SRES® Realtor Sarah Ingles, with partnership support from Golden Concierge and CCIM expertise provided by Chase Keller; the team blends local real estate experience with insurance and investment credentials to serve Central Iowa users.