How Long Does It Take to Buy a Home?A practical, no-fluff guide for buyers in Des Moines and central IowaOne of the most common questions first-time homebuyers ask is: "How long is this actually
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Testimonials
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I cannot say enough good things about working with Justin. I have bought and now sold a house with his help and it is a seamless process. He is very professional, helpful and caring throughout the whole process. He is also very good at answering any questions you might have and making sure everything happens when/how it should. He truly puts clients first and makes sure they do not go through this process without professional guidance. Thank you Justin!!
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- Jenelle Brodzik
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Justin was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and professional, and most importantly, he turned my wife and I into first-time homeowners! Thanks Justin!
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- Brandon Wheelock
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Justin and his team were AMAZING to work with- very professional, available to us and patient with any questions and concerns we had. They worked hard to help us sell our house quickly and move forward with the purchase of our new one. A wonderful experience! Would definitely use the Marshall Team again and recommend them to all of our friends!
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- Rebecca Waters
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Looking for realtors that are knowledgeable, trustworthy, patient, won't just tell you what you want to hear and can get the job done whether it's a starter or luxury home? Look no further! Justin and Cliff did an excellent job of selling my home in Urbandale and were instrumental in the purchase of my Grimes home. Cliff had actually sent me the Grimes listing by mistake. When I viewed the Grimes house listing, I really fell in love with it and decided I needed to at least look at it. The house was significantly above my initial spending budget. Cliff and Justin both went through the house with me and did an outstanding job helping me to make my eventual buying decision. We had to work quickly because there were numerous prospective buyers emerging right after the house was listed. My business relationship with them extended for over a year looking at various houses of interests. Justin's background in engineering & construction was also key in being able to point out the strengths and weaknesses of
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- Bryan Herbold
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Justin made our buying experience very easy and enjoyable being it was our first home! Will recommend him to all of our family and friends and will use him again for sure! Thank you!
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- Marc Mueller
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Don’t let market trends change your plans for home ownership! When interest rates, fees, and closing costs seem to pile up, Justin’s industry knowledge and connections are true lifesavers! He goes above and beyond to ensure the entire process not only goes smoothly but that everyone involved is fully informed and comfortable along the way. Buyers, sellers, lawyers, bankers, brokers, etc. beware, he’s on it! If you want a realtor with local expertise, industry knowledge, and dedication to a client, then look no further.
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- Elle Loy
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Justin just helped us to buy our first home and we couldnt be happier with our home buying experience. He was incredibly flexible with us regarding when we could look at houses and how far be was willing to drive. Very easy to work with, always available to text and call with all questions and concerns we had. His experience and knowledge helped save us money and understand the type of home we were looking for. We definitely felt like we were valued. Thanks for helping us find our first home!
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- Patrick Girard
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When speaking of Justin, you must know he's very professional, responsive, resourceful, knowledgeable, and holds a great value into helping one find a home. It was a great experience & the level of professionalism was amazing.
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- Marcus Foy
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Justin and his team are amazing. We knew the entire time that we were the ones he was fighting for in both the sell of our home old home and purchase of our new. I never once felt that we were secondary to the sell. He has a vast network of connections that put us in touch with the people that are doing the roof on our new home. I would highly recommend him and his team.
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- Jessica Cox
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Justin not only helped me secure a more than suitable 5 bedroom home with absolutely zero credit history but also put me into his own personal network of home improvement and loan services, would not have the home I’m sitting in at the moment without him, walked me through the best ways to finance the estate to build up future credit as well 10/10 experience working with Justin Marshall on the remax team.
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- Kooper Evans
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Great experience with Justin very quick to call back and get showings planned never tried to pressure us and we we spoke about what we needed in a home he brought us the best matches as soon as they were on the market
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- Justan Shipley
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I cannot recommend Justin enough! From start to finish of purchasing my first home, Justin was there. He was amazing at walking me through the steps, always there to answer questions and was honestly dedicated to making sure every detail was spot on. I couldn't be happier with the way the entire process went!
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- J.B
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Justin made my home buying process extremely smooth! He stuck it out with me through over a year long process of getting myself to the point of being able to purchase, and cheered me on the whole time. I cannot thank him enough for the support and knowledge he brought to the table! He made the hunt so much fun, and I enjoyed touring homes with him. I would absolutely use Justin again, and would recommend him to anyone looking for a home! Buying a house is the largest purchase someone can make, so naturally it is scary and emotional. I am grateful I had Justin in my corner to make it smooth, painless, and most importantly FUN! Justin continues to be an excellent resource for me, and I am thankful to be able to call him my friend.
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- Kelsi R
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Justin Marshall and all his team was amazing to work with! Justin took time out of his day to work with us on finding excatly what we were looking for. Great rates for the price range we were looking into! I strongly recommend that you contact Justin Marshall and his team if you want a great realtor and a wonderful time to put all the work together to help you find your dream home or a 1st time buyer or just looking for something to change! Thanks again from our family to the the Marshall team for helping us buy our first house!
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- Haley Thompson
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Justin is quite literally a miracle worker. He worked day in and day out with us to make sure we ended up where we wanted, and no was never the answer. Justin had us moved, sold our house, install a new water and sewer line, and purchased our new home in 22 days with two major holidays intertwined. He even provided us his trailer to move two loads of furniture to our new home. I will forever recommend his excellency and AMAZING personality to everyone we know. We will never even consider reaching out to any other realtor.
Excellent person, amazing family, wonderful friend, fantastic team, and the best communication. Justin, you are the BEST! 😁
We didn’t only move in to the house of our dreams, but made a life long friend.
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- Sydney Montalvo
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Justin was a fantastic realtor that made the home buying and selling experience as painless as possible. He was always available when we called and even took time out of his vacation to answer our calls and texts. Justin was super helpful with getting our home ready to sell and offered great referrals to help get the work completed as fast as possible. He allowed us control over the home showings so we were able to work around our schedules and still successfully sold our home. During the negotiation process Justin saved us from making decisions that would have cost us extra money and made sure we were getting the best deal possible. It was pleasure working with him and his team. Justin is a realtor that knows a lot about the industry and will work extra hard to get you out of your current home and find you the perfect new one.
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- Chris Keasey
About Justin Marshall
Justin has been in the housing industry for over 20 years. Growing up as a builders son Justin's skill set and knowledge of a property is extensive. Justin attended Iowa State University for Construction Engineering. Justin has been an investor in the Des Moines Metro since 2015. Justin has invested in rentals as well as rehab opportunities. Justin is a father of 3 children and is heavily involved with the local community as well as coaching for his children's sports. Justin is committed to offering the least stressful transaction possible for your home buying/selling journey.
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