RRATLIFFREAL ESTATE GROUP515-943-0219Plan your move
A welcoming Des Moines home prepared for its next chapter
SELLING IN THE DES MOINES METRO

Sell with a plan.
Move with confidence.

Your home is a major financial decision. Get clear guidance on pricing, preparation, marketing, and what comes after the sale.

Choose your starting point

Selling is rarely just about the house.

Start with the situation shaping your move, then get a plan that makes the next decision clearer.

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Selling and buying at the same time

Everything works better when it happens at the same time.

When you are selling and buying together, each decision affects the other. Natasha helps keep the timing, financing conversations, contingencies, and contract details aligned, so everything works at the same time.

Get the Sell & Buy Game Plan →

Protect your timingLine up the sale and purchase so deadlines work together.

Avoid two movesCreate options that help you move directly into your next home.

Limit the housing gapPlan for the real risks before they become last-minute pressure.

The selling roadmap

A plan for the work that makes the difference.

Every home and timeline are different, but a thoughtful selling process follows a clear sequence.

  1. 01

    Pricing

    Set a price with current local data, your home’s condition, and the buyers most likely to respond.

  2. 02

    Prep and staging

    Focus time and money on the improvements that make a meaningful difference.

  3. 03

    Marketing and photography

    Present the home with a clear story, strong photography, and focused exposure.

  4. 04

    Showings and offers

    Manage access, feedback, and buyer interest without losing sight of your day-to-day life.

  5. 05

    Negotiation

    Compare the whole offer, not just the price, then protect the terms that matter to your move.

  6. 06

    Closing

    Keep deadlines, documents, and next steps organized through the handoff of the keys.

Seller resources

Answers for the decisions ahead.

Five practical guides for the questions that come up before you list, while you negotiate, and as you plan what comes next.

Natasha Ratliff of Ratliff Real Estate Group
Why sellers work with Natasha

Strategy for the sale, perspective for the move.

Natasha has spent more than 11 years helping Des Moines metro families make clear decisions about selling, buying, building, and moving forward. Her CRS and SRS designations reflect a practice built around client representation and thoughtful sale strategy.

She brings experience helping clients sell and buy at the same time, along with builder relationships, into the conversation early, so your listing plan supports the home and timeline you are moving toward.

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Client experiences

What sellers remember.

“I have never seen anyone as dedicated to her clients as Natasha. She is professional, knowledgeable and incredibly service oriented.”Tom Wilson, Realtor.com testimonial
“When we started searching for an agent to sell our home, we were disappointed, until we found Natasha!”Emily Crow, Zillow review
Frequently asked questions

Good questions before you list.

How do we decide what price to list at?+

Natasha starts with recent local sales, current competition, your home’s condition, and your timing. The goal is a price that positions the home well from day one, not a number chosen in isolation.

Which repairs are actually worth making before we sell?+

The right answer depends on the home and the buyer it is likely to attract. Natasha helps you separate the repairs and updates that build confidence from projects that are unlikely to return their cost.

How do showings work when we still live here?+

You will have a clear plan for showing windows, notice, feedback, and what needs to be ready. The process should support your real life, not turn every day into a scramble.

Can we sell our home and buy another one at the same time?+

Yes, with the right plan. Natasha coordinates the sale, purchase timing, financing conversations, and contract contingencies so you can reduce the risk of two moves or a housing gap.

WHEN YOU ARE READY

Start with the value of your home and the shape of your next move.

Bring your questions, your timing, and your goals. We will build the plan from there.

11+ years in the Des Moines metroCRSSRSREALTOR®