Estate Agent Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

How much does an Estate Agent make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Estate Agent in Des Moines, IA is $118,269. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,166 to $136,522, with most professionals earning between $87,505 and $153,141.

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What is an Estate Agent?

An Estate Agent is a person or business that arranges the selling, renting, or management of properties and other buildings. An agent that specialises in renting is often called a letting or management agent. Estate agents are mainly engaged in the marketing of property available for sale, and a solicitor or licensed conveyancer is used to prepare the legal documents. In Scotland, however, many solicitors also act as estate agents, a practice that is rare in England and Wales. The Estate Agent remains the current title for the person responsible for the management of one group of privately ow...

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Common responsibilities of an Estate Agent

Communicate thoroughly to all clients within a reasonable time frame throughout the entire transaction.

September 22, 2022

Develop new opportunities within specific geographies served by our team to ensure growth for our business.

October 24, 2022

Prepare representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases for clients in order to facilitate smooth and accurate transactions.

November 05, 2022

Negotiate offers and successfully guide clients through the process until closing.

January 15, 2023

Schedule regular follow-ups with buyer via email and phone throughout the buying process to increase sales results.

February 15, 2023

Provide guidance and assist sellers and buyers in marketing and purchasing property for the right price under the best terms.

March 28, 2023

Follow up with all customer leads and requests in a timely manner to ensure great customer service.

April 17, 2023

Respond to new leads in a timely manner, and maintain a consistent follow up to convert leads into appointments.

April 25, 2023

Manage facilitation of required documentation for purposes of legal property transactions and ensure a smooth close.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Estate Agent in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

102166

136522

118269

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

109201

146520

126255

What is the average salary for Estate Agent in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Estate Agent in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Estate Agent ranges from $102,166 to $136,522 with the average base salary of $118,269. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,201 to $146,520 with the average total cash compensation of $126,255.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$118,269	$102,166 - $136,522
Bonus	$7,986	$7,035 - $9,998
Total Pay	$126,255	$109,201 - $146,520

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Estate Agent Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,715 - $135,920	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,715 - $135,920	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,767 - $134,653	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,959 - $126,891	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,773 - $127,979	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,776 - $134,664	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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