$199
MLS Listing · paid upfront
- MLS listing + Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, Homes.com
- Maximum MLS photos, 6-month term
- Required Iowa forms and disclosures
- Dedicated listing number with call forwarding
Flat Fee MLS Listing in Des Moines, Iowa
Sell your Des Moines home without a percentage listing commission. Get on the MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com and more from $199 — with as much help from a licensed Iowa broker as you want.
Des Moines Housing Market for Sellers
Market snapshot: Des Moines · August 2026
Median sale price
$226,850
+3.1% year over year
Median days on market
24
23 days a year ago
Sale-to-list price
98.3%
of asking price, on average
Homes sold
884
+5.8% year over year
Source: Redfin, retrieved October 1, 2026. Redfin generally reports these as 3-month rolling figures ending in the month shown; they may be revised, and periods vary by area.
What this means if you're selling
The median sale price in Des Moines was $226,850 for August 2026, up 3.1% from a year earlier. That is 14% below the Iowa statewide median of $264,448 (July 2026).
Homes are selling at a steady pace, with a median of 24 days on market. A year earlier it was 23 days.
Homes are selling close to asking, at about 98.3% of list price on average, and 22.9% of homes sold above list price.
Redfin rates Des Moines somewhat competitive (68/100). Some homes get multiple offers. The average home sells for about 2% below list price and goes pending in around 25 days.
Tips for Des Moines sellers
- Have your home photo-ready and your disclosures signed before you go live — the first week brings most of the showings.
- Price it right on day one. In a fast market a well-priced home can draw multiple offers; overpricing wastes your best exposure window.
- About 41% of listings here had a price drop. A pricing consultation and CMA (included with Broker Assist) helps you avoid being one of them.
- List on the MLS so every buyer's agent in the area can see your home — that's where most buyers are found.
What a Flat Fee Could Save You in Des Moines
An illustration using the Des Moines median sale price of $226,850.
$5,671A 2.5% listing-side commission
$1,499Our Full-Service Flat Fee
$4,172Difference you keep
Example only. Commissions are negotiable and vary; buyer's agent compensation, if offered, is separate and your decision.
Flat Fee Packages for Des Moines Sellers
Every package puts your Des Moines home on the MLS. Pick how much broker help you want.
$499
Broker Assist · due at closing
- Everything in MLS Listing
- Pricing consultation and CMA
- Offer review and purchase agreement guidance
- Yard sign, lockbox, direct broker access
$1,499
Full-Service Flat Fee · due at closing · any sale price
- Everything in Broker Assist
- Professional photography*
- Showing management and negotiation
- Transaction coordination through closing
*Where a qualified photographer is available in your market. See everything included in each package →
How Listing on the MLS Works in Des Moines
The MLS (Multiple Listing Service) is the database real estate agents use to find homes for their buyers. When your Des Moines home is listed there, every participating agent in the area can see it, and the listing feeds out to Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, Homes.com and other major home search sites.
With a flat fee listing, you get that same MLS exposure without signing up for a percentage-based listing commission. Buyer calls come to a dedicated listing phone number that forwards straight to you, and you can put that number on your yard sign.
Choose the $199 MLS Listing to handle the sale yourself, or add a licensed Iowa broker's help with Broker Assist ($499) or Full-Service ($1,499).
What you'll need to list
- Signed listing agreement
- Iowa real estate disclosure statement forms
- Photos (or our professional photography with Full-Service*)
- Property details: bedrooms, baths, square footage, lot, taxes, updates
- Your asking price — or a CMA from us to set it
Des Moines Flat Fee MLS FAQ
How much does it cost to list my home on the MLS in Des Moines?
Our Des Moines MLS Listing package is $199 paid upfront. Broker Assist is $499 and Full-Service is a $1,499 flat fee, both due at closing. None of our packages charge a percentage listing commission.
Can I sell my Des Moines home without a traditional listing agent?
Yes. With our $199 MLS Listing you sell it yourself while your home appears on the MLS and major sites like Zillow and Realtor.com. If you want help with pricing, offers or negotiation, Broker Assist and Full-Service give you a licensed Iowa broker for a flat fee.
What is the median home price in Des Moines?
According to Redfin, the median sale price in Des Moines was $226,850 for August 2026, +3.1% year over year.
How long does it take to sell a house in Des Moines?
The median home in Des Moines sold in 24 days (August 2026, Redfin). Price, condition and photos have the biggest effect on how fast your home sells.
Will my Des Moines listing show up on Zillow and Realtor.com?
Yes. Once your home is live on the MLS it syndicates to Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, Homes.com and other major sites.
Who will I work with?
A locally licensed Iowa broker with Jeff Hagel Realty — not a referral company or a national call center. Call 952-529-0066.
Ready to List Your Des Moines Home?
Call or text a licensed Iowa broker, or send your details and we'll get back to you.
952-529-0066