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Awards
- 2020 - CENTURION
- 2020 - President's Producer
- 2020 - Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
- 2019 - Masters Emerald
- 2019 - Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
- 2018 - Masters Diamond
- 2018 - Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
- 2017 - Masters Diamond
- 2017 - Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
- 2016 - Masters Emerald
- 2016 - Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
Professional Designations
- Certified Commercial Investment Member
Eileen Van Kooten - Schmitt of CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate
Locations Served:
- Adel, IA
- Alleman, IA
- Altoona, IA
- Ankeny, IA
- Beaverdale, IA
- Bondurant, IA
- Churchville, IA
- Clive, IA
- Dallas Center, IA
- Des Moines, IA
- Grimes, IA
- Guthrie Center, IA
- Guthrie Ctr, IA
- Huxley, IA
- Indianola, IA
- Johnston, IA
- Norwalk, IA
- Pleasant Hill, IA
- Polk City, IA
- Rippey, IA
- Spring Hill, IA
- Urbandale, IA
- W Des Moines, IA
- Wdm, IA
- Waukee, IA
- West Des Moines, IA
- Winterset, IA
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Eileen Van Kooten - Schmitt's Reviews
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Austin Rankin Indianola
| Seller Rating
February 2021
Eileen was great to work with and understood our needs. She ensured our home was well prepared and was able to sell it quickly.
February 2021
Rachel Duncan, Littleton
| Seller Rating
January 2021
We needed to choose from three realtors for a relocation sale and she was by far the best choice. I'd use Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt again for sure! Very professional, personal, thorough, and kind.
January 2021
Mary Clarke, Waukee
| Seller Rating
January 2021
We've worked with Eileen in the past and she was our first choice to work with when we were ready to buy and sell. Eileen is excellent to work with, is attentive and knowledgeable. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
January 2021
Mary Clarke, Waukee, Ia
| Buyer Rating
October 2020
We have worked with Eileen in the past and had a great experience. When the time came to sell and buy a new house Eileen was the first person we thought of.
October 2020
Debbie M Des Moines, Iow
| Seller Rating
August 2020
As we were SELLING our home, we wanted someone who could sell well. We found that person in Eileen
August 2020
Sandy And Mahlon Barker
| Buyer Rating
August 2020
We already knew Eileen from living in the community and we knew that we could trust her to be honest and work her hardest to help us sell our home and find our new home. August 2020
Eileen showed us homes in areas that we expressed interest in. Then she listened to us as we kept looking and helped us find the perfect home in the perfect location that had the most important details we were seeking. She made sure that everything closed on time, even when there were a few bumps in the road coming from the other party. Eileen handled everything with grace and professionalism, and made the process of selling our home of 29 years rather simple. She gave us great guidance.
Eileen is the epitome of a empathetic and professional realtor. Absolutely no pressure, and always acts with her clients' best interests in mind. She also worked with our son in buying his first home during our buying process, and I truly would not have entrusted him to anyone else. Eileen is probably the hardest working agent I have seen, but she seems to do everything without stress and with a true love for her clients.
Eileen is the best! We couldn't have done this without her! Truly!
Edward Dullenty Urbandal
| Buyer Rating
August 2020
90 % of my calls to Eileen were answer by her vs voicemail. If my anxiety would get high she would walk me through each step very calmly. She was over the top supportive and very kind. An example :August 2020
When I was having difficulty with stress and would text my Kansas City realtor I got back a text " I'm sorry" When I text Eileen she called at once.
She gave me some very good information about moving to DM for Kansas City.
She did not judge me when I shared I had old issues with anxiety.
In KC at the 11 hour my buyers there were being very difficult with issues I had no control over.
Eileen saved the day and I will always be very grateful . She is a 100 % professional and I feel like I have a caring friend in this industry.
5=Stars for Understanding and Clear Communication.
Please use me as a reference in the future .
Dawn West Ankeny
| Buyer Rating
August 2020
Eileen was there door anything and everything during our purchase. She is very responsive to text messages and phone calls. Eileen did a good job negotiating our house and the closing. She was very knowledgeable and helpful.
August 2020
Mark And Sandra Blessing
| Seller Rating
August 2020
Eileen was recommended by a Christian friend of mine and shared that Eileen was a Christian also that was very important to myself and my husband, also saw she was very successful even with the COVID 19 going on. She was very helpful and very friendly, very prompt and kept us informed of what was happening. She explained everything in terms we could understand. I considered her as a friend and someone I would definitely recommend to others!August 2020
Eileen makes GREAT DUTCH LETTERS!
Impressive and recommendable
We did not have any concerns or complaints
No complaints very satisfied
Scott West 1619 North Av
| Seller Rating
August 2020
Eileen is very professional and pays attention to all details. She will go the extra mile to insure everything is taken care of.
August 2020
Lois Vetsch Norwalk, Ia
| Buyer Rating
August 2020
I would use Eileen again without a second thought. She is so professional and you can see in her work that she has high expectations when working with other realtors and in this case, the builders and list agent. August 2020
I was amazed at her knowledge, she knew just what to do and told us what we should expect.
Eileen also made sure we knew that just because the sale is complete, it doesn't mean that she is done with us. We can call or text her anytime with questions or concerns.
I felt completely at ease with Eileen and was able to ask any questions. Being out of state and a little older, I appreciated how patient she was with us.
I am so glad Eileen was suggested as an agent, she did not disappoint and made our experience a happy one.
I would recommend her to family and friends for sure!
Tony Voshell
| Buyer Rating
July 2020
Eileen,July 2020
Walked us thought everything explained what was happening and what to expect. She always returned phone calls. Eileen really went above and beyond.
Rebekah Cooper, Adel
| Buyer Rating
July 2020
So amazing to work with! She was extremely helpful and readily available. She provided a lot of guidance as I was a first time homebuyer! I have already recommended her to others I know!
July 2020
Matthew Mcconville - Wes
| Buyer Rating
June 2020
Eileen is very professional, yet cares about her clients, and goes the extra mile to make the real estate purchase experience, like being a part of a family. Iowans are a special breed. And my real estate endeavor was at times stressful, but Eileen had compassion and fortitude to help me along my path of submitting all that was requested by the Loan officers, and also was instrumental in connecting me with the Sellers, at Critical times during the process, i.e. obtaining mail, and positive feedback throughout the entire Home buying journey.
June 2020
Terry A Vrieze
| Seller Rating
June 2020
Did and overall excellent job, got top dollar
June 2020
Tim Bayse, Clive
| Seller Rating
June 2020
We have known Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt for a long time. She is professional and provides outstanding customer service. Very pleasant to work with.
June 2020
Dawn West, Ankeny
| Seller Rating
June 2020
Eileen did a fabulous job for us. Our house sold in 36 hours! There were a few bumps on the way to closing but Eileen was all over them showing how much she cares about her client. While moving can be stressful, Eileen gave pointers and helped out with everything she could.
June 2020
Dave Hamilton
| Seller Rating
May 2020
We will use her again
May 2020
Debra Lukenbill, Ankeny,
| Buyer Rating
May 2020
Very patient with my wanting to look at a million homes. Took awhile for me to find home of my choice and to get an accepted offer. During a very competitive market she helped me finally find home that I am happy with.
May 2020
Debra Lukenbill, Ankeny,
| Seller Rating
May 2020
Very professional and friendly. Good communication. Patient and offered good suggestions on pricing and negotiations. Quick closing, not a lot of running around.
May 2020
Ryan Marshall, Polk City
| Buyer Rating
May 2020
Eileen was wonderful to work with. She kept us informed and understood our needs and wants. My wife and I had a few different items that were important to us, (not being the same) and Eileen conquered that task. Always able to get any questions we had answered timely. May 2020
One thing that I enjoyed was her ability to tell us the truth about things.
Great Experience, and I have bought a few homes over the years.
Jim & Stephanie Bayse,
| Seller Rating
May 2020
Eileen is fantastic to work with. She knows the market & pricing and will help you get your home ready to sell. She is always available & will address any concern. She truly made selling our home quick & easy! May 2020
We also used Eileen to purchase our new home. I can't recommend her highly enough!
Jill Rogers, Indianola,
| Buyer Rating
April 2020
Eileen Van Kooten - Schmitt did an excellent job on the sale of our home and purchase of our new home. She is very knowledgeable about acreages and provided a lot of insight on what to expect and was helpful throughout the entire process. We decided to build instead of purchasing an existing home which took longer than expected; however she did her best to keep everything moving in a timely manner. Eileen was able to coordinate our closing dates and move in dates so that everything ran smoothly. I would definitely recommend Eileen Van Kooten - Schmitt!
April 2020
Rod -- Wdm
| Buyer Rating
March 2020
Eileen is an extremely knowledgeable realtor and handles the position very professionally.
March 2020
Kimberly S. Porter, Anke
| Seller Rating
March 2020
Eileen was very friendly and timely in her actions.
March 2020
Jim & Stephanie Bayse p
| Buyer Rating
January 2020
Eileen was great to work with. We fell in love with a For Sale By Owner home. She negotiated fees with the seller on our behalf. She helped us find a thorough home inspector to make sure the home was in good shape and then she dealt with the seller on fixing a couple of things. She really took care of everything! All we had to do was help negotiate the sale price and show up for closing!January 2020
Eileen made everything EASY!!! We will use her to sell our current home as well because we know that she will look out for us and guide us through the process.
Gary Wilson, President O
| Seller Rating
November 2019
Eileen was a great fit for our situation. She started the process with some professional advice and finished the sale with a smile and a handshake. Everything in between was professional, prompt and pleasant. We are pleased with the results and would invite her back as our realtor when we need one in the future.
November 2019
Pj And Cheri
| Seller Rating
October 2019
This is the second home Eileen has sold of ours, she is like a member of our family, we love her and trust her. We will always use her with any future needs and would recommend her to everyone that is on the market to buy/sell their home. She is incredible! She was very responsive to all of our questions and made this transition an easy one.
October 2019
Tgh, Urbandale
| Seller Rating
October 2019
I've been a party to almost ten real estate transactions in the last 20. This transaction was by far the most efficient and effective transaction I have been involved in to date.October 2019
At our introductory meeting, Eileen's confidence and deep understanding of the market convinced me to retain her as our broker.
Eileen was spot-on throughout the entire process. From a pre-listing walk-through all the way to the closing table, Eileen kept everyone and everything on time and on point.
Fiona Smith, Urbandale
| Buyer Rating
September 2019
When we were in the market for our first home, it was overwhelming to know where to begin. Eileen provided concrete advice for how to get our townhome ready for sale and was very patient in looking through a number of homes, until we found the one that we loved. She was knowledgeable with what to look for and pointed out any areas of concern. She guided us through the whole process allowing us to keep stress to a minimum with a big decision. I would enthusiastically recommend her to all my family and friends!
September 2019
Casandra Woodward, Des M
| Seller Rating
August 2019
Eileen was extremely helpful since we had a hard to please buyer!
August 2019
Janice Squires West Des
| Buyer Rating
August 2019
She was not only professional but also a very caring and good realtor.
August 2019
Tyler Smith Urbandale
| Seller Rating
August 2019
Eileen provided excellent service in both the selling of our home and the purchase of our new home. Eileen's experience was evident in her ability to negotiate and deal with a difficult buyer. Eileen also provided exceptional advice when it came to purchasing a new home. We could not be happier with our new home. Finally working with Eileen is a very personal experience as she got to know everyone in our family. I highly doubt there is a better real estate agent in the Des Moines Metro.
August 2019
Patti, Waukee
| Buyer Rating
July 2019
Eileen was always flexible with our last minute requests for a viewing. Did a good job guiding us through the viewing process and helping us look at a home's pros/cons and whether they fit our criteria. Very helpful to receive that professional assistance! Great realtor!
July 2019
Diane Peabody, Omaha
| Seller Rating
June 2019
It was a pleasure working with Eileen Van Kooten - Schmitt. She was very professional, thorough and provided excellent service. Whenever I had questions, Eileen was always available to answer them either by phone call, text or email. June 2019
Since I live in the Omaha area, I was pleased that I could sign many of the documents online by using the Dotloop software application. This saved me time and money because I didn't have to travel back and forth from Omaha to Des Moines to sign papers. It gave me the flexibility to complete and sign the forms based on my availability and schedule. I also liked the fact that I didn't have to be present at the Closing. I was able to sign the documents and send them to Eileen before the Closing date.
Eileen provided an honest and knowledgeable assessment about what improvements should be made to the townhouse before putting it on the market. Her suggestions were in line with my thoughts and that was very important to me. She didn't suggest anything that was unreasonable or expensive. She also gave me contact information for trustworthy contractors who could do some of the work that I needed to have done. This was very helpful, since I'm from out-of-town and not familiar with reputable contractors in the Des Moines area. The contractors she suggested were all friendly, trustworthy, respectful and did excellent work.
I would definitely recommend Eileen Van Kooten - Schmitt in the future to my family and friends for their real estate needs!
John Wilcox Earlham,iowa
| Seller Rating
May 2019
Eileen is a real professional,she knew the value of our property and fought hard to get it for us.I would recommend her to anyone that is looking to buy or sell a property.
May 2019
Tim Dreher
| Seller Rating
April 2019
We chose Eileen over the realtors we used to buy our house initially. She was Down to earth, honest and cared about what was important to us. April 2019
Communication was a key factor for us when choosing an agent. She did not disappoint. She was very easy to communicate with all thru out the entire process.
It was very obvious to us she had our best interest in mind thru out the entire process. She was extremely helpful navigating thru the different offers we received.
Eileen is a wonderful person and realtor and we could not have been happier with our decision to use her services in selling our home.
Randy And Lori Johnson
| Seller Rating
December 2018
We loved working with Eileen. She had great ideas and was easy to work with. She was flexible and concerned about our needs. We highly recommend her!
December 2018
Adam Clarke, Waukee Ia
| Seller Rating
December 2018
It was a joy to work with Eileen. I will definitely work with her again if the need arises and would recommend her to any friends or family.
December 2018
Adam Clarke, Waukee, Ia
| Seller Rating
December 2018
It was a joy to work with Eileen. I will definitely work with her again if the need arises and would recommend her to any friends or family.
December 2018
Margie Hamilton, Urbanda
| Buyer Rating
December 2018
Eileen promptly returned our calls, and quickly made appointments to show us the properties in which we were interested. She was sensitive to our needs, and made us feel like helping us find the perfect home for us was a priority to her.
December 2018
Tiffany And Dan Lillard,
| Seller Rating
December 2018
We met with a few agents based on recommendations from family and friends. Eileen was by far the most responsive. She always made us feel like we were her top priority.
December 2018
Adam Clarke
| Seller Rating
November 2018
Eileen Van Kooten - Schmitt was excellent to work with. She worked hard to accommodate our needs as a family. She was always helpful, always available and always patient. I would definitely work with Eileen again if given the opportunity.
November 2018
Adam Clarke
| Seller Rating
November 2018
Eileen Van Kooten - Schmitt was excellent to work with. She worked hard to accommodate our needs as a family. She was always helpful, always available and always patient. I would definitely work with Eileen again if given the opportunity.
November 2018
Jason, Des Moines
| Seller Rating
October 2018
She had it sold so fast that we didn't really have a need for advertising online. October 2018
Another great job by Eileen. She puts in the effort to make sure things go smoothly and to meet and exceed expectations.
Megan Crouse, Carlisle
| Buyer Rating
October 2018
Eileen was amazing to work with through this process. She explained things clearly and was always up front and honest. She was able to talk us down when we were worrying. She is fantastic and I know we will work with her in the future, if needed.
October 2018
Andrew Hopper, Grimes, I
| Buyer Rating
August 2018
Eileen was great! I worked with her for a little over a year, and it took a long time to find the perfect place. Once I did though, it has been the best place ever. I can't imagine being anywhere else.
August 2018
Hunter & Laura
| Buyer Rating
August 2018
Not only is Eileen a fantastic mother, but she is an amazing realtor! The process of purchasing our first home could not have been any more smooth. It is obvious how much she loves her job and loves working with people to help them purchase a new home or sell their current home. I could not be more thankful for the time she spent with us on showings and laying out the process of home-buying so there we no surprises or hiccups. Hands down, I would and do recommend her to anyone and everyone looking for a realtor or curious about what their options are. Thanks again mom!!
August 2018
John And Victoria Mylan,
| Seller Rating
August 2018
Eileen came highly recommended by my brother, John E, when we were shopping market to purchase a home. When we decided to sell our property at 204 SW 3rd, I tried to sell on my own, did not work, we called Eileen, she did a great job and I have told friends all about her....
August 2018
Steve, Pella
| Seller Rating
August 2018
We had a somewhat challenging foreclosure property to sell. Eileen gave us an honest assessment of the property and a suggested price range where the property could readily sell. We priced the property accordingly which generated good interest and offers. Eileen did a great job of rapidly responding to the offers so that we could achieve the quick sale that we hoped for on the property.
August 2018
Zach Ellingson Newton, I
| Buyer Rating
August 2018
We dealt with some of the stingiest "Motivated Sellers" ever. Eileen remained very professional throughout the process and ultimately got the deal done. She was very supportive throughout the entire process. August 2018
A pleasure to work with. I look forward to working with her again in the future when I relocate back home or to wherever life takes me.
Linda Wilde, Johnston
| Seller Rating
July 2018
We had the offer we accepted on our property hours after it listed.July 2018
Eileen went above and beyond my expectation, and most important to me she explained everything so well and made the whole process unscary.
Brenda Knollenberg, Kent
| Seller Rating
June 2018
I have known Eileen for years and know that she is a trustworthy person and does a great job selling houses -that played a big part in us choosing Eileen!
June 2018
Stacie Joslin, Des Moine
| Buyer Rating
June 2018
Eileen was amazing in every way. We had septic issues and she was so knowledgeable about the whole situation. She was very personable with us and was concerned about our needs the entire process. She kept in touch with us the entire time so we knew what was going on when things happened. She recommended inspectors and a lender that would best suit our needs as well as helping things get set up at the house within the time they needed to be done.
June 2018
Sam Hocker - Des Moines
| Buyer Rating
June 2018
Eileen was the best! She was so patient in helping me find the perfect first home! Being younger, I had a lot to learn about the process, but with Eileen's help, it couldn't have gone smoother! I would definitely recommend Eileen to anyone looking for their first home or next home! She is patient, thorough, and never makes you feel pressured into buying something you don't love. She legitimately wants you to find your perfect home.
June 2018
Janet Maldonado, Des Moi
| Seller Rating
June 2018
An excellent sales person with personality and knows her stuff.
June 2018
Mike Howell, Dallas Cent
| Buyer Rating
May 2018
Eileen was wonderful to work with. She was very knowledgeable and experienced. She had an answer to all of our questions and made the process of buying less stressful. She took great care of us and we highly recommend her!
May 2018
Mike Howell, Dallas Cent
| Seller Rating
May 2018
Eileen was great at taking care of us through the whole process!May 2018
Eileen was a pleasure to work with!
Eileen was very knowledgeable and experienced. We wholeheartedly trusted her throughout the selling process and she took great care of us. She was always available and had an answer for everything. She made it all easy and simple for us. We would definitely recommend Eileen to anyone!
Gloria And Glen Winterse
| Buyer Rating
April 2018
Eileen you were so awesome to work with you answered all our questions and was great
April 2018
Lori Wilkins, Urbandale
| Buyer Rating
April 2018
Eileen is very knowledgeable and professional! I highly recommend her!
April 2018
Jason Huffman, Des Moine
| Buyer Rating
April 2018
Very proactive, detailed and organized person. Very willing to work with flexible hours regarding viewing homes, meet-ups, and communications. April 2018
Very pleased with Eileen's level of diligence and attention to detail. Very proactive.
Carolyn Whiting, Oskaloo
| Seller Rating
December 2017
I would highly recommend Eileen to be a part of a journey in selling a home. This is the piece that is most important - a trustworthy realtor - and to bring the results you hope for. She is honest, timely in responses, and detail oriented. I am so thankful that I placed a call to her and had the trust that she would bring me the best results possible.
December 2017
Gabe Sweers, Beverdale
| Buyer Rating
November 2017
Eileen is Great! Extremely patient, lets you ask any questions, very understanding, lets you go at your own pace, and trust worthy. November 2017
Highly recommend!!!
David Beroth
| Seller Rating
October 2017
We had a high level of trust in Eileen.
October 2017
Stephanie, Des Moines, I
| Seller Rating
October 2017
I would highly recommend Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt as a realtor. The process could not have been easier. She is knowledgeable, organized, efficient and friendly. I have enjoyed working with Eileen.
October 2017
Dan - Waukee, Ia
| Seller Rating
September 2017
I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt. She made it very easy for us in selling our home. If you are in the market to buy or sell a home, I can't recommend Eileen enough. You'll be happy you went with her.
September 2017
Kurt And Meghan Olmer, A
| Seller Rating
September 2017
I cant say enough good things about Eileen. She was absolutely fantastic. My husband and I aren't always the easiest customers to please but, she definitely surpassed our high expectations. After find our dream home, we knew we needed to move quickly. Eileen helped us get it for a price that fit in our budget. She also sold our existing home within 7 days for above asking price. Who could ask for more? This was my first time buying/selling a home (a second for my husband). We've all heard that moving can be one of the most stressful times in someone's life, needless to say we were nervous. Eileen made it EASY. She is extremely punctual, friendly, and organized. Having 3 kids and both working full-time, it can be difficult to remember everything. Eileen managed the entire selling/buying process for us. She truly goes above-and-beyond; During the final walk through, our buyers noticed that the sink in our bathroom was slow to drain. Eileen "unclogged" the drain and removed the hairball plugging it. Wow! She even helped watch our kids at our new house while my husband and I met with a contractor. I could go on-and-on about how wonderful she is. I will most definitely recommend her to everyone I know! In fact, I wouldn't want to go through the process without her. Thanks Eileen!!
September 2017
Kristin Hepworth, West D
| Buyer Rating
September 2017
Eileen was very helpful and understanding of my needs. Eileen is kind, considerate, and very knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to assist in the sale of my previous home AND the purchase of my new home! She was timely in our communication and answered all of my questions -- no matter how small. She did everything possible to make this process as smooth as possible. I would highly recommend Eileen as a broker --she will not disappoint you!
September 2017
Randy Simonini, Des Moin
| Buyer Rating
September 2017
Eileen was extremely patient with me,and I took a lot of her time. She was there to help at every turn,even thought it was a small sale.She never made me feel like I was putting her out or taking her time, unlike other agents I have dealt with in the past.
September 2017
Sarah, Dallas Center, Io
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September 2017
Eileen was always ready to answer our questions no matter the time of day. She worked hard to make sure we knew all of the aspects of not only the sale of our house, but the purchase of our next. She also gave us reminders to keep us on track in getting various aspects ready on our house. She put us at ease and made the sell of our house as simple as possible.
September 2017
Katy Hager, Des Moines
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August 2017
Love Eileen! She took so much time to walk us through this process. She was quick to answer our questions and to get us the help we needed, when we needed it. After the purchase of our home Eileen has continued to be an amazing resource for us as we begin our journey of home ownership!
August 2017
Kurt Olmer adel, Iowa
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August 2017
Eileen did an amazing job in the purchasing of our new house and the selling of our old house! I am a very detailed oriented person and can be a hard to please customer. I will only recommend people or businesses to others when I received excellent service and this is what Eileen provided. If you are looking to buy or sell you won't be disappointed if you choose Eileen Van Kooten – Schmitt and your realtor.
August 2017
Lindsay Steele
| Buyer Rating
July 2017
Eileen took the thinking out of the process so I could focus on the true task, finding the perfect home. She was extremely knowledgable in the field and made smart recommendations while accommodating my requests as well. I trusted her 110% of the way and would highly recommend her. July 2017
She led me along this journey with realistic expectations and a wonderfully positive attitude. Even during the nerve racking times, she offered assurance and always available for any questions.
There honestly is nothing she could have done better. Her great personality combined with her extremely professional work ethic makes her the perfect person to partner with in a monumental time in your life. Thank you Eileen.
Beth Lemon, Grimes Ia
| Buyer Rating
July 2017
Eileen has a heart of gold & went above & beyond in her role as an agent. She was always there for me as a friend & an agent. I was impressed by her prompt responses & attention to detail. She always took time for me & I never felt rushed or pressured. Her knowledge of real estate, the market, and house quality was remarkable. She genuinely looks out for her clients like family. I was completely at ease with the whole home buying process.
July 2017
Beth Lemon Grimes Ia
| Seller Rating
June 2017
Eileen is a wonderful agent & person who always has her clients best interest at heart. She is patient, knowledgeable, understanding and hard working. She helped my family through a very difficult circumstance with grace & love. She was always just a text or phone call away when I needed her. I could not be happier with my experience of selling my acreage with Eileen. She is a shining example of what a real estate agent should be.
June 2017
Greg Blair, Dallas Cente
| Seller Rating
June 2017
Eileen did a great job on getting people thru our house
June 2017
Ryan Bennett, Des Moines
| Buyer Rating
April 2017
Eileen was easy to work with and takes care of you. She makes sure different things don't slip through the cracks and keeps looking out for you even after you close on your home!
April 2017
Caci Fell, Grimes
| Seller Rating
March 2017
She is wonderful to work with! She is confident in her abilities and that made me very comfortable with any suggestions she had and knowing things were being done correctly and handled with care! I know she had other clients she was working with at the same time but she always made me feel like a priority and balanced her workload very well. She always came across as giving 100%! Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt is very easy to talk to and does a wonderful job handling all aspects of the sale and also manages to keep you smiling along the way! I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a realtor!!
March 2017
Mary Chittenden, Waukee,
| Buyer Rating
February 2017
She has the passion, knowledge, energy, contacts with lenders, and a sincere desire to help us find the home we needed, on a very limited budget with room for 4 adults. Not a small task!February 2017
Best realtor I have ever worked with. We will be contacting Eileen again when we are ready to "upgrade".
He made herself available 24/7 practically, so I didn't have to worry about time off from a new job. She stayed in touch even when we hit a dry streak of home choices, and she kept the lender in the loopen as needed, which sped up the process, as I got more timely feedback all the way around.
Micah - Des Moines, Ia
| Buyer Rating
December 2016
With no expectations or experiences being first-time homebuyers, Eileen made us very comfortable with the process from the start. We had a great experience working with her and are extremely satisfied with the service we received. Eileen makes each and every interaction personal and every client feel valued.
December 2016
Pabitra Biswa, Des Moine
| Buyer Rating
December 2016
Eileen is excellent person to work with. She was very professional and helpful. I didn't have so much knowledge on buying a house. She made the process go soo smoothly. As a first time home buyer, I would recommend her to anyone since she is so reliable.
December 2016
Carla Steele, Pleasant H
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November 2016
I met Eileen at an open house she was hosting. She was so easy to talk to, and she contacted me the next day to see if there was anything she could for me. We ended up talking on the phone for quite some time, and I decided she was the agent I wanted to use to buy and sell a home.November 2016
Eileen worked very hard to sell my home. She had to sell it twice as the financing for the first buyers did not go through. She resold it in less than two weeks the second time also.
When you first meet her, you know that Eileen is the person you want to help you.
The office runs like a well-oiled machine.
I have shared her name with many people who I think may need a real estate agent. She will also be helping my daughter find a new home near mine when she moves to Iowa the first of the 2017.
Patty, Pleasant Hill Ia
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October 2016
Dedicated, prompt, communicator, trustworthy, patient, all great words to describe my experience with Eileen! Eileen was extremely patient and always responded to my text or emails very promptly. I feel as though I was current almost as soon as she received a response. There was never a time when I wondered what she was doing on my behalf, she made sure I always knew. I would absolutely recommend her and will definitely use her services if I ever decide to sell!
October 2016
Carla Steele, Pleasant H
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October 2016
Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt was very attentive to our needs and requirements. Every house she showed us was in line with what we were looking for. She was very knowledgeable about the home buying and selling process and worked hard to make things run smoothly. She also followed up after our purchase to be sure we have done everything we needed to do following the move. I have and will continue to refer friends and family to her!
October 2016
Carolyn Young,des.moines
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July 2016
Eileen is very helpful ,she will take her time and show you any house you would like to see.Her friendly and kind professional personality really makes you feel comfortable with her.
July 2016
Waukee, Ia
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June 2016
Eileen Van Kooten - Schmitt is excellent! She knows the current market and provides a top notch service. My house sold in one day!! If you want to buy or sell, I highly recommend Eileen!
June 2016
Bradley Cogniet west De
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May 2016
Eileen was wonderful! She helped our family for over a year. She was always there when we needed her. As first time home buyers with very little knowledge, we felt like we were informed and helped to make the best decision. Eileen is like part of our family know.
May 2016
Michael White/ Ankeny, I
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May 2016
I would definitely refer any of my family or friends who are in the market to give Eileen an opportunity. Professional, prompt, courteous and knowledgeable are words that come to mind. She was a pleasure to deal with from beginning to end. Thanks Eileen!
May 2016
Harriet Joslin clive,
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April 2016
She is the Best!!
April 2016
Jennifer Vankooten
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April 2016
I highly recommend Eileen VanKooten-Schmitt as your personal realtor. She listened to what was important to us and gave sound advice to reach our goals. She did a great job showing our home and gave us constant feedback on what was said during the showing. I feel she is very honest, having someone trustworthy is great peace of mind in a real estate transaction. She was always available to give advice months before we were ready to list. We felt confident she was giving our home listing a priority effort. I appreciate her professional and understanding approach in marketing very much.
April 2016
Julie Roper, Grimes, Ia
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April 2016
It was a wonderful experience having Eileen as my Real Estate Agent.
April 2016
Kelly Schutte, West Des
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April 2016
What can I say, Eileen is awesome! She assisted us from the very beginning with the preparation of the sale of our condo to the purchase of our new home! She provided tips/suggestions to make the best of our showing of our condo. She was very easy to work with and did everything she could, to be available to us for the million questions we had about the process, :)April 2016
For me, that was probably the part that stood out the most, her willingness to stay in contact with us from start to finish! She put my mind at ease by being readily available whether it was a phone call, an email or a text. Throughout the process, I never was left with that feeling of "what now", She always explained the process to my husband and I and let us know what we could expect. Everything went very smooth.
On a personal level, I feel like I have gained an amazing friend as well throughout this process, :) If you are looking at selling or buying or both, I highly recommend Eileen! She has a way of connecting with people. She is very confident in what she does, so she immediately made us feel very comfortable with the decisions we made.
Allen - Forest City, Iow
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April 2016
We saw a property we were interested in pursuing on the internet, listed by Century 21. I called and spoke with a gentleman, he said he would contact the realtor who could help us with it. Very shortly, I received a call from Eileen Van Kooten - Schmitt. She was very helpful and very willing to rearrange her schedule to make our needs her TOP priority! She has maintained this position throughout our period of property searching; with great patience and consideration of our situation, timeline and goals. Eileen's organizational skills are superior, and we had absolute faith she would complete the purchase transaction/closing in it's entirety with accuracy. April 2016
To accommodate our limited available time to tour properties, Eileen arranged for another realtor to assist her with showing us property, to maximize our viewings. The assisting realtor (Angela) was a delight and very knowledgeable and considerate of our needs.
Matt Gearhart, Johnston
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March 2016
Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt came recommended to me by friends and family & I quickly found out why. As a first-time buyer it was great to work with someone who was so dedicated and attentive to her craft. She made the whole process as painless as possible and was always there to help answer my many questions along the way. Not to mention the many home tours she took me on over several months while I held out for the perfect place, her patience was greatly appreciated. I'd highly recommend Eileen to anyone!
March 2016
Kristen, Des Moines
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March 2016
Eileen was always there for me when I would call with questions. If she didn't have the answer I was looking for, she found it and got back to me promptly.
March 2016
Miroslav Raus
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February 2016
Great lady and very patient and helpful
February 2016
Brad Van Horn, Winterset
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December 2015
Eileen has kept in contact with us for over a year during our search in a very considerate and respectful way and when the right property came along she was our only choice.December 2015
Eileen is a professional in every way!
David Garland ankeny
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December 2015
We know Eileen personally. We have found her to be very passionate and dedicated to her career as a realtor.
December 2015
Keith D. Overton
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December 2015
I was referred to Eileen through a relative. She is very easy to work with, always keeping me informed on listing and showings, very professional, and always available to answer any of my questions or concerns. We sold the property inside of two weeks!!December 2015
Thanks Again Eileen!!
Kristen Magill
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November 2015
Eileen always made time for us and always made us feel important.
November 2015
Mike In Grimes
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November 2015
Eileen was great to work with! Very happy new homeowner.
November 2015
Sonia Page, Ankeny
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October 2015
Eileen was always available for a phone call and, if not, always called back shortly. The sale moved fast for us so being able to get our questions answered was very important.
October 2015
Kelly And Brenda Clark,
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October 2015
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we needed to find and close on a home in a very short time frame. Quite frankly, we didn't believe it could be done. But our decision to move forward with Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt as our real estate agent was the very best decision we made in the entire process. Everything was completed on time, and Eileen gets all of the credit! She made herself available on short notice on multiple occasions, always took her time with us, gave us great advice, always followed through with what she said she would do, and always stayed on top of various details. Eileen is a terrific real estate agent, and became our friend. We recommend her highly!
October 2015
Sabitra Biswa, 2004 E 39
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October 2015
Eileen was very positive. She showed great friendship in guiding us through. She is full of smiles and ready to help us in smooth transaction to our new home. We would always remember her great help. Thank you so much Eileen.
October 2015
Steve, Urbandale, Iowa
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August 2015
Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt represented us so well. She was quick to respond to any questions that we had. She was always one step ahead of what was happening. We never felt in the dark, she kept us informed. August 2015
She used her networks and contacts to make this house purchase a fantastic experience.
Grant Warren
| Buyer Rating
August 2015
She was very knowledgeable and was very helpful in buying my first house. 10/10. I would recommend her to everyone.
August 2015
Prudy Campbell
| Seller Rating
August 2015
Eileen is dedicated to her clients and has great follow through with each step.August 2015
Eileen was a BeautiControl director and I was a consultant under Eileen. She was always very detail oriented and personable so I felt she would also do a great follow through with reality too and we were correct.
Our home sold the day after listing so we really didn't have much to do with anyone other than Eileen who directed us in staging our home and signing papers.
Kelsey And Josh
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June 2015
My husband and I originally weren't planning on using an agent but we are certainly glad we did. Eileen listened to what we needed and really helped steer us through the process. She was a delight to work with and would use her again if we ever move again!
June 2015
Nicole Stace Des Moines,
| Buyer Rating
June 2015
Eileen was wonderful and attentive during the entire process. I would highly recommend her to friends and family.
June 2015
Bobbi Daggett, Waukee, I
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May 2015
Eileen was efficient, dedicated, available and returned all phone calls in a timely manner. She gave us information on questions we hadn't thought of but would need in selling and finding a home. A fun and dedicated realtor.
May 2015
Russell & Cynthia Anders
| Buyer Rating
April 2015
There were some problems with the appraiser and lender during the closing process but Eileen went above and beyond to help get things closed. April 2015
Eileen was always available any time we needed her!
If there is an opportunity to recognize Eileen among her peers, it should be done. The effort she put forth would be a great example for others and especially newer agents.
Tim Bayse, Dallas Center
| Buyer Rating
February 2015
Eileen took care of everything. Made the process very smooth and efficient.February 2015
She is the best!!!
Joe & Roni Papian 1417
| Buyer Rating
February 2015
Many thanks for all the help Eileen. We really do appreciate everything. I know you went out of your way several time to accommodate us.February 2015
We will call you again if we have any other real estate needs & recommend you as well. JP / RP / Denali
Laurie Nielsen
| Seller Rating
January 2015
It's been a pleasure to work with Eileen. She's been very efficient and knowledgeable and very helpful. It makes a difference when somebody truly loves what they're doing.
January 2015
* Some customers who provided a testimonial may have received a Starbucks gift card from their CENTURY 21 Sales Professional as a thank you for completing the customer satisfaction survey.
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220 Abilene Road, Ankeny, IA 50023
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