I believe that real estate is more than just a transaction. As a REALTOR® with CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate, I build my business by referral, and therefore my goal is to provide every home buyer and seller in Iowa with an extraordinary experience that puts people before sales.
Closing the sale matters, but more important is having a trusted advisor in your corner who has your back every step of the way and is able to keep you safe from potential pitfalls.
Reach out if you want to talk about selling your home, buying a property, investing in real estate, or learning more about your local community.
“Carla sold my house in under 48 hours. It was near the asking price and a cash offer that fit within my timeframe for closing, all in a very tough market. It couldn't have been more perfect. Carla was professional, confident and executed beautifully from the beginning to the end of the process, including the closing. I did not have to worry about a single detail throughout this process, nor did I have to be concerned about whether any of the details were being managed properly. She is extremely knowledgeable and understands how to run a home sale expertly. I couldn't have asked for a more competent agent. I feel very fortunate to have had Carla on my team! She is an exceptional asset to your company.”
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Sheila, Hamilton
“Carla sold my house in under 48 hours. It was near the asking price and a cash offer that fit within my timeframe for closing, all in a very tough market. It couldn't have been more perfect. Carla was professional, confident and executed beautifully from the beginning to the end of the process, including the closing. I did not have to worry about a single detail throughout this process, nor did I have to be concerned about whether any of the details were being managed properly. She is extremely knowledgeable and understands how to run a home sale expertly. I couldn't have asked for a more competent agent. I feel very fortunate to have had Carla on my team! She is an exceptional asset to your company.”
Sheila, Hamilton
December 19, 2024
“Carla Jourdan was excellent to work with on the sale of our house. She communicated proactively and made sure that the process was as stress free as possible. Would strongly recommend working with Carla if you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Des Moines area.”
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Steven, Schipper
“Carla Jourdan was excellent to work with on the sale of our house. She communicated proactively and made sure that the process was as stress free as possible. Would strongly recommend working with Carla if you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Des Moines area.”
Steven, Schipper
December 19, 2024
“Carla has excellent listening skills. She was always professional. Carla gave us reasonable expectations based upon the current market conditions. Our questions and concerns were addressed promptly, candidly and throughly. We felt that we had a personal connection with Carla.”
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Tom & Tammie Icatar, Clive,Iowa
“Carla has excellent listening skills. She was always professional. Carla gave us reasonable expectations based upon the current market conditions. Our questions and concerns were addressed promptly, candidly and throughly. We felt that we had a personal connection with Carla.”
Tom & Tammie Icatar, Clive,Iowa
December 19, 2024
“We are quite difficult to please. Carla stayed with us durring our house hunt that lasted three years. Always gracious and always ready to look at the next propoerty. Carla is not only the only agent I'll ever deal with from now on, she has become a treasured friend.”
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Roger and Jill Strain
“We are quite difficult to please. Carla stayed with us durring our house hunt that lasted three years. Always gracious and always ready to look at the next propoerty. Carla is not only the only agent I'll ever deal with from now on, she has become a treasured friend.”
Roger and Jill Strain
December 19, 2024
“We are first time homebuyers so I don't have a baseline to say exactly how far and above Carla's service was. We were 100% satisfied with how much effort Carla put into helping us find a new home on a tight schedule while living hundreds of miles away.”
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Hank, Des Moines
“We are first time homebuyers so I don't have a baseline to say exactly how far and above Carla's service was. We were 100% satisfied with how much effort Carla put into helping us find a new home on a tight schedule while living hundreds of miles away.”
Hank, Des Moines
December 19, 2024
“Carla , would be an excellent agent to anyone . She had a strong personality in overall work . I highly recommend her and do busdiness again for sure”
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Mariaruby Barnes
“Carla , would be an excellent agent to anyone . She had a strong personality in overall work . I highly recommend her and do busdiness again for sure”
Mariaruby Barnes
December 19, 2024
“Carla is very easy to work with, knowledgeable about Des Moines from East to West and does most of the heavy lifting to the extent able throughout the process. This is our second time using her and plan to use her again when needed in the years to come!”
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Chris & Laura, West Des Moines
“Carla is very easy to work with, knowledgeable about Des Moines from East to West and does most of the heavy lifting to the extent able throughout the process. This is our second time using her and plan to use her again when needed in the years to come!”
Chris & Laura, West Des Moines
December 19, 2024
“I would refer anyone that would be looking to Carla I only go off of reviews for services. Carla was referred to me and was very prompt and thorough through the process making first time home buying less stressful.”
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Melissa Huisman
“I would refer anyone that would be looking to Carla
I only go off of reviews for services. Carla was referred to me and was very prompt and thorough through the process making first time home buying less stressful.”
Melissa Huisman
December 19, 2024
“I worked with Carla Jourdan on a previous townhome we purchased, which resulted in such a great experience, that she is the only person I would consider having as an agent. All aspects of purchasing the home were handled with great professionalism. She was on top of any new listings that came up, which resulted in our ability to see the home the first day it was on the market, make a bid to purchase it and having our bid accepted before the day ended. We are now in our home and love it thanks to Carla Jourdan.”
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Kathy Biederman
“I worked with Carla Jourdan on a previous townhome we purchased, which resulted in such a great experience, that she is the only person I would consider having as an agent.
All aspects of purchasing the home were handled with great professionalism. She was on top of any new listings that came up, which resulted in our ability to see the home the first day it was on the market, make a bid to purchase it and having our bid accepted before the day ended.
We are now in our home and love it thanks to Carla Jourdan.”
Kathy Biederman
December 19, 2024
“I had dealt with Carla Jourdan a previous sale of our home. She was on top of everything & we ended up finding a new townhome that was perfect. At that time she had been recommended by a family member. She had everything under control & it went very smoothly. When we decided to look for another home I only wanted Carla Jourdan to represent us & her ability in selling our current home was amazing. We received an offer the same day we placed it on the market. We couldn't have had a better agent representing us. Carla Jourdan has a very out going personality with a smile on her face constantly. She is very good around people. Her knowledge of what needs to be completed and when, keeps the process of buying and selling of a home running very smoothly. When a new listing would come on the market, Carla Jourdan would contact us right away to see if we were interested in seeing the home. Without that determination in finding new listings, we would never have been able to make a bid so quickly.”
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Kathy Biederman, Des Moines
“I had dealt with Carla Jourdan a previous sale of our home. She was on top of everything & we ended up finding a new townhome that was perfect. At that time she had been recommended by a family member. She had everything under control & it went very smoothly. When we decided to look for another home I only wanted Carla Jourdan to represent us & her ability in selling our current home was amazing. We received an offer the same day we placed it on the market. We couldn't have had a better agent representing us.
Carla Jourdan has a very out going personality with a smile on her face constantly. She is very good around people. Her knowledge of what needs to be completed and when, keeps the process of buying and selling of a home running very smoothly.
When a new listing would come on the market, Carla Jourdan would contact us right away to see if we were interested in seeing the home. Without that determination in finding new listings, we would never have been able to make a bid so quickly.”
Kathy Biederman, Des Moines
December 19, 2024
“In getting to know Carla as a neighbor, I felt she had a good understanding of our neighborhood and CCCOA. The realtor I used16 years ago to purchase my townhouse has retired and moved to Arizona. I wanted to use a realtor that was familiar to me. Carla does a top notch job!”
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Carol Corrigan
“In getting to know Carla as a neighbor, I felt she had a good understanding of our neighborhood and CCCOA. The realtor I used16 years ago to purchase my townhouse has retired and moved to Arizona. I wanted to use a realtor that was familiar to me.
Carla does a top notch job!”
Carol Corrigan
December 19, 2024
“We really cannot say enough about Carla! We always felt like her only client even though we knew we're not! There were days when she cleared her schedule and took us to all 10 places we asked for. We spent over a year looking to find the right house and she never made us feel like we were delusional or had to high expectations! She was diligent and attentive and always polite and professional! I would recommend her to anyone.”
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Hodson - West Des Moines Ia
“We really cannot say enough about Carla! We always felt like her only client even though we knew we're not! There were days when she cleared her schedule and took us to all 10 places we asked for. We spent over a year looking to find the right house and she never made us feel like we were delusional or had to high expectations! She was diligent and attentive and always polite and professional! I would recommend her to anyone.”
Hodson - West Des Moines Ia
December 19, 2024
“Carla was amazing and very helpful with finding a great home.”
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Daniel Tallon
“Carla was amazing and very helpful with finding a great home.”
Daniel Tallon
December 19, 2024
“Carla found the perfect home for us! I'm so grateful for her patience and detailed assistance to navigate this very difficult market. Her quick communication and access to view every home we were interested in was outstanding. I wish I had known to contact her on our previous home sale and will definitely not make that mistake again.”
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Julie Adams, Clive
“Carla found the perfect home for us! I'm so grateful for her patience and detailed assistance to navigate this very difficult market. Her quick communication and access to view every home we were interested in was outstanding. I wish I had known to contact her on our previous home sale and will definitely not make that mistake again.”
Julie Adams, Clive
December 19, 2024
“Carla takes the time to understand your individual needs. She really goes above and beyond to make sure you're taken care of through the whole buying/selling process. She is such a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her and will refer friends/family to her in the future. Thank you for all you do Carla!”
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Sherry, Des Moines
“Carla takes the time to understand your individual needs. She really goes above and beyond to make sure you're taken care of through the whole buying/selling process. She is such a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her and will refer friends/family to her in the future. Thank you for all you do Carla!”
Sherry, Des Moines
December 19, 2024
“Carla Jourdan went above and beyond the call of duty with our home purchase in a different city. She went to our future home each week as it was being built and sent us pictures and video. She was incredibly helpful with any little detail that came up and was always willing to step in for us when we couldn't be there in person prior to our relocation. We could not have asked for a better realtor!”
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Jodi Schultz, Clive, IA
“Carla Jourdan went above and beyond the call of duty with our home purchase in a different city. She went to our future home each week as it was being built and sent us pictures and video. She was incredibly helpful with any little detail that came up and was always willing to step in for us when we couldn't be there in person prior to our relocation. We could not have asked for a better realtor!”
Jodi Schultz, Clive, IA
December 19, 2024
“Carla is very through in all aspects of real estate. She was attentive to all needs concerning this sale. Would highly recommended!”
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Mark Crouch, Clive
“Carla is very through in all aspects of real estate. She was attentive to all needs concerning this sale. Would highly recommended!”
Mark Crouch, Clive
December 19, 2024
“Carla went above and beyond our expectations, trying to find a difficult match for what we needed. She made outreach to owners to see if they had interest in selling. Ultimately her persistence paid off with one of those she called finally agreeing to sell. We have and would continue to recommend her to others.”
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John, Des Moines
“Carla went above and beyond our expectations, trying to find a difficult match for what we needed. She made outreach to owners to see if they had interest in selling. Ultimately her persistence paid off with one of those she called finally agreeing to sell. We have and would continue to recommend her to others.”
John, Des Moines
December 19, 2024
“I moved out of state but Carla made everything very easy for me with the sale. She was always going above and beyond for me.”
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Carol Knopic / Greensburg, PA
“I moved out of state but Carla made everything very easy for me with the sale. She was always going above and beyond for me.”
Carol Knopic / Greensburg, PA
December 19, 2024
“Carla was amazing. She expertly guided me through the sale. Carla returned my texts and emails promptly. If she wasn't sure of an answer, she looked into the situation further and did the research. Even when unexpected things came up, she was unfazed and helped me deal with them.”
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J White, Iowa
“Carla was amazing. She expertly guided me through the sale. Carla returned my texts and emails promptly. If she wasn't sure of an answer, she looked into the situation further and did the research. Even when unexpected things came up, she was unfazed and helped me deal with them.”
J White, Iowa
December 19, 2024
“Carla Jourdan was very knowledgable and efficient in helping us with this process. She kept us apprised at every step as to what was happening and what we needed to do. We very much enjoyed working with Carla. She was always very positive and enthusiastic. She was also able to address problems when they came up. This was a very positive experience for us, even though it was a difficult process because we were selling our daughter's house. She had passed away last August and it was time for us to take care of the sale of the house. Carla was very understanding and helped a great deal with the whole process.”
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Phyllis Bishop Chariton, IA
“Carla Jourdan was very knowledgable and efficient in helping us with this process. She kept us apprised at every step as to what was happening and what we needed to do.
We very much enjoyed working with Carla. She was always very positive and enthusiastic. She was also able to address problems when they came up.
This was a very positive experience for us, even though it was a difficult process because we were selling our daughter's house. She had passed away last August and it was time for us to take care of the sale of the house. Carla was very understanding and helped a great deal with the whole process.”
Phyllis Bishop Chariton, IA
December 19, 2024
“Girl, what a delight you are! It was a pleasure to work with you even though moving is a pain in the butt.”
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Sue Hausmann, Los Angeles,
“Girl, what a delight you are! It was a pleasure to work with you even though moving is a pain in the butt.”
Sue Hausmann, Los Angeles,
December 19, 2024
“I met with 2 other brokers prior to deciding on Carla. Carla was the only one who took the time to sit down with me and hear my objectives prior to going out and looking at properties. I appreciated her taking the time to do that. In this crazy year, I struggled with even buying property right now, Carla was patient and respectful of my process. She keyed in very quickly on what worked for me at a detailed level and was able to show me properties that were well aligned with my goals. In then end, she found one that I just could not resist, it is perfect for me. I enjoyed working with her and will definitely seek her out the next time that I buy property. I will also recommend her without hesitation to all my friends and family.”
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Kate Corrigan
“I met with 2 other brokers prior to deciding on Carla. Carla was the only one who took the time to sit down with me and hear my objectives prior to going out and looking at properties. I appreciated her taking the time to do that.
In this crazy year, I struggled with even buying property right now, Carla was patient and respectful of my process. She keyed in very quickly on what worked for me at a detailed level and was able to show me properties that were well aligned with my goals. In then end, she found one that I just could not resist, it is perfect for me.
I enjoyed working with her and will definitely seek her out the next time that I buy property. I will also recommend her without hesitation to all my friends and family.”
Kate Corrigan
December 19, 2024
“Carla Jourdan handled the negotiations very well with the buyer's agent & was able to get exactly what we wanted for the home. Since the sale commitment came about very quickly after the home went on the market, it was such a good feeling to know that it was sold by such a responsible realtor. I was very satisfied with how Carla Jourdan handled all the aspects of selling our home up to and including the closing.”
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Kathy Biederman, Des Moines IA
“Carla Jourdan handled the negotiations very well with the buyer's agent & was able to get exactly what we wanted for the home.
Since the sale commitment came about very quickly after the home went on the market, it was such a good feeling to know that it was sold by such a responsible realtor.
I was very satisfied with how Carla Jourdan handled all the aspects of selling our home up to and including the closing.”
Kathy Biederman, Des Moines IA
December 19, 2024
“Carla Jourdan was highly recommended by my daughter who knew Carla and her work ethic. I was very impressed the first time I met her and how hard she worked to help us find what we were looking for though the whole process. She was an amazing realtor in helping us find the perfect place in such a short time. No matter what day it was Carla had such an uplifting personality. My husband can be hard to deal with if he is tired and; Carla Joirdan handled him with such grace. She was always smiling and in a great mood. I just can't say enough on what a great job I felt she did. I was just truly satisfied with her knowledge and how she handled all the issues. I will recommend Carla Jourdan to anyone I know that would be looking for a realtor in the future. .”
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Kathy Biederman, Des Moines IA
“Carla Jourdan was highly recommended by my daughter who knew Carla and her work ethic. I was very impressed the first time I met her and how hard she worked to help us find what we were looking for though the whole process. She was an amazing realtor in helping us find the perfect place in such a short time.
No matter what day it was Carla had such an uplifting personality. My husband can be hard to deal with if he is tired and; Carla Joirdan handled him with such grace. She was always smiling and in a great mood. I just can't say enough on what a great job I felt she did.
I was just truly satisfied with her knowledge and how she handled all the issues. I will recommend Carla Jourdan to anyone I know that would be looking for a realtor in the future.
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Kathy Biederman, Des Moines IA
December 19, 2024
“Carla was an amazing agent when she helped my parents find their last house. I know she is very knowledgeable of the area I was interested in and was very patient with my many questions as a first time home buyer. Carla is a true professional. She is just a genuinely nice person. She was very sensitive to the distressing situation I was in that warranted me buying a house. She remembered every detail and was quick to respond to emails/ texts. She was planned ahead to avoid problems and she did a great job explaining everything. Carla made this entire process very easy and stress free! I would wholeheartedly recommend her to everyone I know!”
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Jessie Untrauer, West Des Moines
“Carla was an amazing agent when she helped my parents find their last house. I know she is very knowledgeable of the area I was interested in and was very patient with my many questions as a first time home buyer.
Carla is a true professional. She is just a genuinely nice person. She was very sensitive to the distressing situation I was in that warranted me buying a house.
She remembered every detail and was quick to respond to emails/ texts. She was planned ahead to avoid problems and she did a great job explaining everything.
Carla made this entire process very easy and stress free!
I would wholeheartedly recommend her to everyone I know!”
Jessie Untrauer, West Des Moines
December 19, 2024
“Carla Jourdan understood our needs and our circumstances that affected when we were ready to purchase a house. She was patient considerate with our changing situation and immediately available when we were ready to buy. We knew that she would be always available and ready to help. We felt comfortable asking questions and voicing our opinions with Carla, knowing that she would have our best interest in mind. She was completely professional, and we trusted her expertise. Carla was always patient and responsive to our questions and needs. Whenever we asked a question, she would either explain it or diligently research it and respond promptly. Carla has great attention to detail, and we trusted her to be accurate in her work.”
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Dan & Kathy McGrane
“Carla Jourdan understood our needs and our circumstances that affected when we were ready to purchase a house. She was patient considerate with our changing situation and immediately available when we were ready to buy. We knew that she would be always available and ready to help. We felt comfortable asking questions and voicing our opinions with Carla, knowing that she would have our best interest in mind. She was completely professional, and we trusted her expertise. Carla was always patient and responsive to our questions and needs. Whenever we asked a question, she would either explain it or diligently research it and respond promptly. Carla has great attention to detail, and we trusted her to be accurate in her work.”
Dan & Kathy McGrane
December 19, 2024
“Carla was great to work with! She was very knowledgeable, available day and night and did a great job anticipating our needs. I will definitively recommend her to any friend or family member who might be looking to purchase or sell a home in the area.”
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Christopher
“Carla was great to work with! She was very knowledgeable, available day and night and did a great job anticipating our needs. I will definitively recommend her to any friend or family member who might be looking to purchase or sell a home in the area.”
Christopher
December 19, 2024
“She was very helpful in so many ways. She was extremely patient with me. I felt as if I was her priority and she only wanted the best for me. I loved that she was available whenever I needed her or else got back to me within an hour. I am extremely happy and would be more than happy to refer anyone I know to her.”
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Blakelee Haines. Des moines, Iowa
“She was very helpful in so many ways. She was extremely patient with me. I felt as if I was her priority and she only wanted the best for me. I loved that she was available whenever I needed her or else got back to me within an hour.
I am extremely happy and would be more than happy to refer anyone I know to her.”
Blakelee Haines. Des moines, Iowa
December 19, 2024
“What made Carla stand out most to me was her patience and willingness to work with first time home buyers. She was very friendly, organized, and approachable. Carla was easy to communicate with and always responded in a timely manner. It was easy to see that she finds joy in helping her clients find the perfect home!”
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Laura T, Ankeny
“What made Carla stand out most to me was her patience and willingness to work with first time home buyers. She was very friendly, organized, and approachable. Carla was easy to communicate with and always responded in a timely manner. It was easy to see that she finds joy in helping her clients find the perfect home!”
Laura T, Ankeny
December 19, 2024
“Ran into Carla at an open house (not even "her" showing) and it seemed to be meant to be! Great job getting me into several properties so I knew what I wanted and didn't want. Very nice and accessible. Generally just wanted me to find my/THE home :)”
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Katie
“Ran into Carla at an open house (not even "her" showing) and it seemed to be meant to be! Great job getting me into several properties so I knew what I wanted and didn't want. Very nice and accessible. Generally just wanted me to find my/THE home :)”
Katie
December 19, 2024
“Upon starting my house search, I wasn't quite sure what I wanted out of a realtor, or even the house itself. However, Carla made the whole process very easy, and very difficult to want to even search for an agent anywhere else.”
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Wesley Hutter, Ankeny
“Upon starting my house search, I wasn't quite sure what I wanted out of a realtor, or even the house itself. However, Carla made the whole process very easy, and very difficult to want to even search for an agent anywhere else.”
Wesley Hutter, Ankeny
December 19, 2024
“Carla was very professional. For being her 1st sale, we felt very comfortable with the purchase. She had everything covered. Carla was very professional. For being her 1st sale, we felt very comfortable with the purchase. She had everything covered. Got a good agent in Carla.”
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Ken and Diane Pratt
“Carla was very professional. For being her 1st sale, we felt very comfortable with the purchase. She had everything covered.
Carla was very professional. For being her 1st sale, we felt very comfortable with the purchase. She had everything covered.
Got a good agent in Carla.”
Ken and Diane Pratt
December 19, 2024
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