Green Beret Realty Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Ankeny, Iowa

1:27 PM in Ankeny Directions

Here is what working with Green Beret Realty in Ankeny typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in Iowa.

Showings in Ankeny

Scheduling private tours, previewing listings and flagging issues worth a closer look.

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

Seller services

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Ankeny home.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

Marketing the listing

MLS exposure, online listing portals, signage and open houses where they make sense.

Offer review and negotiation

Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.

Focus areas

Downsizing & 55+

Right-sizing and 55+ communities.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Iowa rules.

Typical costs on an Ankeny home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $338,606. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $339K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$8,465–$10,158
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,772–$10,158
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,772–$16,930
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Ankeny

Altoona, IA9.4 mi · $321K Clive, IA11 mi · $431K West Des Moines, IA12 mi · $322K Ames, IA21 mi · $304K Indianola, IA26 mi · $313K Boone, IA27 mi · $213K Pella, IA42 mi · $360K Grinnell, IA46 mi · $218K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Iowa?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Green Beret Realty work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Green Beret Realty handles dual agency or designated agency under Iowa law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.