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Your Trusted First-Time Homebuyer REALTOR® in Des Moines & Central Iowa

Navigate the Central Iowa real estate market with confidence. From pre-approval to closing day, I provide the straightforward guidance you need to move into your first home.

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Dallas L. Wood, REALTOR® serving Des Moines and Central Iowa

Your First-Time Homebuyer Realtor in Des Moines

Buying or selling a home is a big decision, and you deserve straightforward guidance along the way. As a REALTOR® with Realty ONE Group Impact, I help first-time homebuyers, buyers, and sellers throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa understand their options, make informed decisions, and move forward with confidence.

First-Time Buyer Hub

Where Do I Start?

How Much Do I Need?

Understand down payments, closing costs, credit, and Iowa down payment assistance programs.

Learn the first steps, from talking with a lender to understanding your budget.

The Buying Process

Follow the path from preapproval and home shopping through offers, inspections, and closing.

First-time homebuyer starter home in Central Iowa

Buying Your First Home

Get clear guidance on financing, home searches, offers, inspections, and closing.

Home for sale in Des Moines and Central Iowa

Selling Your Home

Prepare, price, and market your home with a clear strategy designed for the Central Iowa market.

What My Clients Say

Single-story home with attached garage in Des Moines, Iowa Waterbury
Small gray starter home with front porch in Central Iowa South Des Moines
Two-story suburban home with attached garage in Central Iowa Waukee

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Working with Dallas was a great experience. He is kind, understanding, knowledgeable, and attentive to your needs. He goes out of his way to take care of you.

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Run into couple of problems with the first lender and Dallas manage to find me somebody else that is that could truly help in the last minute situation. Very engaged and making sure that my purchase can happen quickly in very short time. Very nice to have someone that truly helping you understand and go through complicated process.

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Working with Dallas was a pleasant experience. He is patient, easygoing, and was very accommodating of our schedules throughout the process. He was also very responsive and always got back to us quickly, which we really appreciated. Overall, he is a kind and professional person, and we are grateful for his help throughout the process.

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Trusted Lending Partners

Charles D. Chedester, licensed mortgage originator with Midwest Family Lending

Charles D. Chedester

Licensed Mortgage Originator

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Kyra Moore, branch manager with Stockton Mortgage

Kyra Moore

Branch Manager

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Bobby Burgett, senior mortgage loan advisor with CharterWest Bank

Senior Mortgage Loan Advisor

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CharterWest Bank

Learning Center

Historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines, Iowa
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New homes in Des Moines and Central Iowa for relocating buyers

FREE BUYER'S GUIDE

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Relocation Resources

A step-by-step guide to buying your first home in Des Moines and Central Iowa, from getting prepared through closing day.

Short, easy-to-follow videos answering the questions first-time homebuyers ask most, from getting started through closing.

Helpful information for buyers moving to Des Moines and Central Iowa, including communities, neighborhoods, and the relocation process.

First-Time Homebuyer 101 video series for Des Moines and Central Iowa

Featured Listing

Greenfield Iowa acreage home with lake views on 3.07 acres

4 Beds    2.5 Baths    3.07 Lush Acres

2178 243rd Lane, Greenfield, IA 50849

Updated kitchen prepared for sale in a Central Iowa home
Landscaped backyard patio prepared for a Central Iowa home sale

Seller Services

Home Preparation

Optimizing your property for maximum appeal and value in the Central Iowa market.

Pricing Strategy

Accurate market analysis to ensure your home is priced competitively and attracts serious buyers.

Marketing Strategy

Professional photography and digital advertising tailored to reach the right audience in Des Moines.

Seller Consultation

Personalized guidance on the entire selling process to ensure a smooth and successful transition.

Dallas L. Wood, REALTOR® with Realty ONE Group Impact in Des Moines, Iowa

Dallas L. Wood, REALTOR®

Realty ONE Group Impact

Phone: 641-740-7544

Email: Dallas@DallasWoodRealty.com

Office Address: 140 S 68th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

I help first-time homebuyers, buyers, and sellers throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa with clear, straightforward guidance. My goal is to help clients understand their options, make informed decisions, and move through the real estate process with confidence.

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