He was upfront with us but listened to what we wanted in a house. The knowledge Galen has about the structural integrity of a house is outstanding. He made the whole process easy and fast but, wouldn't let us settle till we found the perfecthouse. I recommend him for anyone buying a house, especially first time home owners. Ask the questions you can he knows it all! ??
- Home Buyer and Seller
Galen was great. Honest, forthcoming, attentive and overall very pleasant to work with. We had a long closing timeframe and he kept us in the loop anytime something came up. It was nice to be able to shoot him a text and get a response within an hour, in most cases it was within minutes.
- Home Buyer and Seller
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Galen. During our search, he allowed us enough space to feel in control and not at all pressured, while still regularly staying in touch and keeping us feeling motivated about the next step. After dragging him along on what seemed to be a 1+ year wild goose chase, my husband and I finally found just the home we have been searching for, and there is no way we could have reached that point while avoiding first-timer pitfalls without Galen by our side. If you’re looking for a realty agent in central Iowa who is knowledgeable, thorough, truthful, well-connected, accessible, and keeps his clients best interests at the forefront at all times, there is truly no one better than Galen Kurth. He is a veteran of his trade, and that expertise shows in the work he does and the way he advises and advocates for his clients.
- Home Buyer
You probably cannot find a better agent. The man is a machine with a great sense of humor. Galen won't beat around the bush on his opinion of a property and will never pressure you into a sale. The guidance he provided, as well as negotiating and keeping all the other parts moving (e.g. badgering a person if they are dragging their feet and paperwork is stuck) was key to our successful house-buying experience. He's just excellent at what he does!
- Home Buyer
I've bought and sold a home with Galen's help. Couldn't be happier with service. He's currently helping me buy my next home while I'm out of state and he's making it very easy.
A big plus is Galen knows the Des Moines Metro area so well. He makes sure you're getting a good deal and when there's something to watch out for.
- Home Buyer and Seller
Galen is an absolute ROCK STAR! I don't think we could have asked for a better realtor! We met Galen in January when looking to relocate to Ankeny, eventually deciding to build a home. Galen was beside us every single step of the way. His 20+ years of experience in the construction business coupled with his realty experience allowed us to have the most incredible building experience. He is upfront, honest, knowledgeable, responsive and a strong negotiator. We will never choose anyone else - Galen is our realtor for life!
- Home Buyer
Trying times to buy a new home. We looked at homes with him for many months until finally finding one that fit our needs. He was knowledgeable patient and always available. The purchase and paperwork were seamless and his attention to detail made everything work well. Highly recommend!
- Home Buyer
I contacted Galen accidentally and have not regretted it! He knows his stuff and he held our hand throughout the process (not physically because of COVID lol). He was always checking in on us and available for questions! I also liked the fact that he noticed construction flaws that we didn't! He is an experienced contractor and realtor! The best thing about Galen is that he is honest! You will not regret choosing him as your realtor
- Home Buyer
Galen helped me buy and sell my first home and recently helped me buy a new home. I wouldn't work with any other realtor. Galen won't let you buy a bad house. He notices things that I wouldn't and I really appreciate that so I don't have any surprises after I move in. He is very responsive and gets me in a house I want to see ASAP. Galen is a fantastic realtor.
- Home Buyer
Galen was an absolute pleasure to work with. As a first time home buyer I had no idea what I was looking for or how the process worked, but Galen was incredibly patient and took the time to explain everything to me. He refused to let me settle for homes that weren't what I wanted or weren't a good deal. His construction knowledge was incredibly helpful as we looked at many properties that needed work - he was able to tell me how big of a deal different repairs were and spot problems that I wouldn't have otherwise seen.
- Home Buyer
I have numerous properties and I have never met any realtor like Mr. Galen Kurth. He has an extreme wealth knowledge, he goes above and beyond, he give you great expert advice, patient, hospitable, honest. He is an excellent realtor, the Best that I have ever met. Highly recommended! Thanks Galen
- Home Buyer
Galen is awesome in helping you find a home that tailors to your tastes and price range. He is also very honest, so when he sees something that is cause for concern, it would be wise to take heed of what he says. His responsiveness is top notch and he is on top of all the paperwork that goes into buying a home. I have used him twice so far with buying a home, and I have been very pleased with working with him. I highly recommend using Galen.
- Home Buyer
Galen was recommended to us by a friend of mine and reaching out to him was one of the best decision we made during our home buying process. There was never a moment that I felt pressured by Galen to find a house. It was clear he wanted us to find a home we loved and one that was worth an offer. Not only was he always available/willing to answer any and all questions we had, but he is also very knowledgeable when it comes to houses and always made sure we looked at every little detail when viewing a house (foundation, roofing, etc.) and gave his opinion on whether or not he felt it was in good shape. Once we found a house we loved and put in an offer, Galen took care of the rest. You’ll know your in good hands with Galen and we couldn’t recommend him enough to anyone who is buying or selling.
- Home Buyer
We purchased our first home in November of 2020 and were recommended Galen by a friend of ours. Galen is an extremely unique agent in our experience. He has a wealth of knowledge about homes and locations and his experience and expertise were invaluable in our search. We never felt like Galen was pushing us to purchase a home, but rather that he wanted to ensure, first and foremost, that we were making an informed and educated decision on any home we were interested in. Galen was flexible, always available
- Home Buyer
Are you considering Galen Kurth when it comes to your real estate needs? Well then, buckle up, because you need to read this. My fiancé and I were looking to purchase our first home. My best friend could not recommend Galen enough and the reviews were great so we gave him a call, and I will never go to anyone else – he’s found himself some customers for life. So, to the person reading this, I will try to be cognizant of your time and provide my top 5 reasons as to why Galen is not only the RIGHT choice but the BEST choice.
- Home Buyer
My husband and I worked with Galen in 2017 to purchase our first home. Not only did he make the process a breeze, but he made himself available over the following years for advice and contractor recommendations. We worked together again this year to sell our first home and purchase a larger home for our growing family. What I can say about Galen is 1. He KNOWS his stuff and will tell you any time he smells trouble and guide you through it 2. He is quick - he will make time for you
- Home Buyer and Seller
From start to finish, Galen was outstanding! He showed us many properties and went above and beyond our expectations!! He made our move from Illinois to Iowa stress free! We highly recommend Galen’s expertise to anyone buying or selling.
- Home Buyer
Galen was very patient with us. We looked at a wide range of homes with him. He was always very willing to show us anything we wanted. Each time we looked at a different house, he always came prepared with information on the home. Galen gave us the time to find a home we wanted without the stress and pressure to make a quick decision. Once we found the home we wanted, he was there every step of the way, from negotiations to closing. Galen does his homework, and that gives the people he represents the confidence to make good decisions when looking at and buying homes. It was a great experience. Thank You
- Home Buyer
Galen was such a pleasure to work with! He was very flexible with scheduling visits and made sure to make it worth our while by scheduling multiple houses. We loved getting updates on new homes for sale as soon as they were listed. As first time home buyers, we certainly did not know all of the important things to know when buying a house, but Galen helped us throughout the entire process without being wishy-washy. He told it to us how it was which made him very easy to trust! Galen is incredibly easy to talk to
- Home Buyer
Galen was remarkable. He made the entire buying and selling process run smoothly with minimal stress on us. We never felt pressured or pushed towards decisions that didn't fit our needs. Galen made us feel like family. He always had our best interests as a top priority. His knowledge of the local communities and builders was incredibly insightful. We felt more confident in our decisions because we had Galen's information to guide us.
- Home Buyer
Moving from Colorado back to Iowa after 25 years and so much changes in the area, Galen was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the Ankeny area. Galen guided us through what to look for (gothas to avoid) and was fantastic as an agent getting an excellent price for the house we purchased. I cannot thank Galen enough for his expertise and his guidance through the whole process!
- Home Buyer
Galen did an excellent job helping us buy or first home. He did way more than I would have expected or ever ask him to do. Our home was new construction and he did all of the communicating with the builders to make sure we everything went as planned and we were treated fairly. He was also present at all of the walk throughs, spec meetings, closing, etc. He was available nearly 24/7 if we had questions or concerns. I would recommend Galen to anyone in the market for a new home.
- Home Buyer
Galen was the expert we needed to get through the process. Galen was well prepared, experienced in the nuances of his craft and extremely professional. I would recommend Galen Kurth to anybody out there searching for simplicity, integrity and respect. If you want to buy or sell a property, go with Galen.
- Home Seller
We have been working with Galen for several years to try and find the best first home for us. Galen has been extremely patient with us, making sure never to pressure us and only providing the knowledge we needed to make sound decisions - and by the way his background is in construction, so we trust him completely with his knowledge about building a home and preliminarily inspecting the home for small details that most other agents wouldn't bother to point out.
- Home Buyer
Galen was very knowledgeable and very straightforward with us. He helped us find a house we are very happy with in this quick market and is exactly what we needed in an agent!
- Home Buyer
A year ago I developed some physical challenges that eventually meant we needed to move to a home without stairs so when I decided to make an inquiry about a home listed on the Internet Galen was the first and only agent to respond. He quickly understood our situation and went to work immediately to help us out.
- Home Buyer and Seller
Galen was very professional from the start, his background gives him excellent knowledge of the market and a keen eye for any structural deficiencies/concerns to be aware of as a potential home buyer. Any questions I had were immediately address. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the market for a new home or business.
- Home Buyer
I had such an amazing experience with Galen. He is so polite, always on time, he ALWAYS said the truth about a house. He knows what he is doing, he completely knows how everything worked and he explained every detail to us very carefully. It took us 2 months to find that house, and he never said no when we wanted to see a house. He saved us a lot of money as well.
- Home Buyer
Es un excelente intermediario! Dado q busca una buena oportunidad para los q andan buscando comprar casa! Es responsable,honesto y sobre todo paciente!! En verdad estamos muy agradecidos por todo lo que hizo en la búsqueda de nuestra bonita casa ..
- Home Buyer
VERY GREAT REAL ESTATE AGENT, SUPER TO WORK WITH ,GALEN MADE PROCESS EASY ,EVERYTHING WENT GREAT ,SUPER NEGOTIATION SKILLS ,VERY IMPRESSIVE ,WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND GALEN AND WILL US GALEN AGAIN IF I SHOULD SELL OR BUY ANOTHER HOME
- Home Buyer
Galen is very full of information answered every question I had and is not pushy at all took us a year in half to find our home and was very patient and made sure we found the home that was best fit for our family and budget and made sure it was a good quality home with no surprises he is very thorough and points out every detail and makes sure that you know of any and all issues/conditions with every house that we looked at I Highly Recommend Galen to anyone looking for a down to earth honest no b/s realtor
- Home Buyer
Just bought a house with Galen this April. He was very responsive via both phone and email whenever we had questions. He listened to what we were looking for in a house and only showed us houses in our budget that met our needs. His experience as a contractor was invaluable. He has a way of peeling back the veil of the pain and exteriors to help identify if a home is built to last.
- Home Buyer
Galen is wonderful to work with! He is very knowledgeable and really cares about his clients, whether they are selling or buying. He is honest and gives great advice. We will be calling Galen again in the future. If you're looking for someone who puts your interest first, I would highly recommend Galen. He will not disappoint.
- Home Seller
My husband and I are first time home buyers and Galen made the process extremely easy and stress free. He was always available and willing to answer all our questions and put us at ease through the entire process. Highly recommend!
- Home Buyer
My fiance and I were lucky enough to work with Galen in finding our first home. The first time home buying experience is very overwhelming and Galen did an excellent job in educating us on what to look for and what to expect. He was always quick to point out potential expensive repairs or updates that a property might require and we never felt pressured to make an offer on a home if we didn't feel it was right. Galen was readily available via phone call, text or email, ready to look at any new listing with just a few hours
- Home Buyer
Galen was amazing to work with. With selling our home; he was knowledgeable on what we needed to do and speedy through the process. With buying another home; he would point out the goods and the bads of every home that we looked at. He would not sugar coat anything, he wasn’t just trying to sell us any house, he was helping us buy a good home. His negotiation skills really came in handy also! His knowledge and understanding of this business was extremely apparent. I highly recommend him as a realtor to anyone!
- Home Buyer and Seller
I'm so grateful to have had Galen guiding me through the home buying process. Throughout the entire process it felt as though he was 100% dedicated to helping me find a home, maintained constant contact with me throughout the process, negotiated a great deal, worked tirelessly & without much notice-He took me to 93 homes in 3.5 weeks. If something came on the market at 8:00am I would call him and he was showing it to me over my lunch break.
- Home Buyer
If you are looking for a realtor, Galen Kurth is your guy! He was so helpful through the whole process! He was always there for me,from beginning to end! Knowledgeable in everything you need! If you are looking to buy a house,make him your first call. You won't be sorry! THANK YOU GALEN!!!
- Home Buyer
We can't say enough about Galen Kurth’s extensive knowledge, professionalism and true caring nature. We had the privilege of working with Galen as our realtor when looking to purchase a home in the Des Moines area. Galen’s knowledge about real estate is multi-faceted and he is most certainly able to do more than the average agent. He has a solid knowledge of home construction. As we looked at different homes, he was quick to notice things with potential for problems down the road. We would not hesitate to recommend
- Home Buyer
I have used Galen buying and selling on 3 properties since 2012. This time we had a difficult property to sell due to price range, it's age and being surrounded by new construction, and a variety of comedy of errors out of Galen's control. But he was patient, kind, responsive, and helpful at all times! Plus he was working with a brother-sister team, one who lived locally and the other in California. He has the patience of Job!
- Home Seller
We just recently bought a house and Galen is a Great Realtor! Very Quick to respond to all our questions. Very knowledgable. Galen was the best choice for us since he goes above and beyond to answer all your questions. I totally recommend anyone who is looking to buy a house to go through him.. he takes you step by step through the process. Best decision we've ever made! Thank you so much...
- Home Buyer
Galen is a wonderful agent. Contacted him before we moved from out of state, he helped us throughout the buying process even before we moved to Iowa. He showed us a diverse range of properties yet was always thoughtful of our budget and never pressed us to go beyond that. Throughout the process, he was available day and night and extremely flexible and resourceful in scheduling viewings. Once we settled on a place we liked, he went above and beyond to extract value on the deal for us
- Home Buyer
Excellent Realtor. Made the process easy. He was very knowledgeable and very helpful. He would go out of his way to find us a home that fits what we wanted and would be available any time of the day. We were first time home buyers and did not know exactly know what to do, but Galen made the process so easy. I hear people saying how stressful buying a house is, but it wasn't for us. I would recommend to have Galen as your realtor if you are looking to buy a home. He is good at negotiating, we were able to get our house under the appraised value.
- Home Buyer
We were first-time home buyers, so we really depended on our real estate agent. Galen was extremely responsive and we saw about 20 houses in our first week with him. He was very upfront about any potential inspection issues and the true value of each property, which helped us make an informed decision. The closing process was incredibly smooth and we did not hit any snags. We would absolutely use Galen again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a new home.
- Home Buyer
Our Realtor Galen was great and knew exactly what he was doing. I would recommended him to every one, he was friendly, professional, and listened. All the time he was available with the answers to our questions. specially for first home buyer like us Galen was the best choice. Many thanks Galen we appreciate your help
- Home Buyer and Seller
Galen went out of his way to bring my mortgage back from the grave by finding a new lender. He also is very knowledgeable in the important parts of a stable and worth while home: foundation, dry basements, windows, structure, roof, siding, etc. Galen made great recommendations of homes to view when I was losing hope. He worked around my schedule to see homes and answer questions.
- Home Buyer
it think he is just amazing they way he treat us was absolutely professional he did a wonderful job to get the house we wanted on every single detail to get exactly what we were looking for we really appreciated what he has done for our family THANKS GALEN
- Home Buyer
Very smart, patient and understanding. He definitely puts you as a priority! He went out of his way to make sure I found what I wanted. I'll definitely recommend him to my friends and family.
- Home Buyer
We had an excellent experience with Galen on our home purchase. He knew the market and had a great knowledge about the cost of the materials and home construction. He was a remarkable negotiator and watched out the details for us. He pointed things that we would have overlooked. Would love to work with him again!
- Home Buyer
Galen exceeded my expectations,among all the realtors I reached out prior to serching for my first home as a first time homebuyer.His experience and honesty was unmatched.I will always be grateful for having him as my realtor
- Home Buyer
Extremely positive experience. Incredibly dedicated to finding a home that met my wants and needs. Really listened to me and always went above and beyond for me. Worked with Galen for over 2 years looks for a home. Always patient and excited to help. Highly, highly recommend Galen for anyone looking for a safe, well put together home they can call their own!
- Home Buyer
What I liked about Galen was that he didn't try to sell me on a property. He pointed out any and all blemishes/issues they property had. Galen was quick to updated me with new available properties and was very knowledgeable about then.
- Home Buyer
Kurth Galen did an excellent job for us, he never quit. He never gave up even when it got tough. I would highly recommend him for any size or price of home. He helped us with all things through out process. Kudos to Galen.
- Home Seller
Galen was highly recommended to me as a realtor who was up front and a great negotiator. I was in a position in which I needed to find a home to buy in a fairly short timeframe and he worked diligently to show me homes. He was forthright and pointed out all concerns/issues he saw with potential properties. He handled problems that came up and looked out for my interests. I highly recommend him.
- Home Buyer
We were fortunate to have Galen as our real estate agent when buying our first home. Galen was responsive, knowledgeable, and thorough. The man works over 12 hours a day (weekends included). No matter what time we texted, emailed, or called Galen he was available.
- Home Buyer and Seller
We are first time home buyers and we could not have found a better realtor than Galen. He is always accessible and goes above and beyond for his clients; he genuinely cares for the people he works with. He even helped us try to find a replacement tenant for our lease so we could close on our dream house sooner. During the touring process, his previous experience with construction allowed for several teachable moments while seeing homes that needed some improvement.
- Home Buyer
Galen was the exact realtor we needed to help us purchase our first home! He is very knowledgeable, honest, and dependable. Always available to work around your schedule and very on top of things. Very thankful for his help in this process and making it stress free. I would highly recommend him!
- Home Buyer
Galen found us our dream home out in the country in Bondurant, Iowa back in June 2016. We had just gotten through a very bad experience with another realtor so we had low expectations when we met Mr. Kurth. Galen is the epitome of a professional realtor. He is not afraid to go to bat for your best interests but is not overbearing in his approach. I cannot say enough good things about Galen and the work he did selling our home and negotiating the purchase of our dream home. If you want to find the home of your dreams before it comes on the market contact Galen Kueth. He is definitely connected in the Des Mounes and surrounding metro area. Again, can't say enough good things about this guy!
- Home Buyer and Seller
Galen is and was amazing to work with! He recently helped me purchase my first home. During the process he was easy to work with, quick to respond to any questions or concerns, was very knowledgable, and helped me negotiate things like price, closing costs, and items that failed inspection. I would highly recommend Galen to anyone buying or selling a home! I know I would have been lost and missed out on some opportunities to cut costs without him.
- Home Buyer
Galen was amazing to work with. He always puts the clients' best interest at heart. Always available to receive calls and attend to us in a timely manner. He made our "Building From Scratch" custom home process very smooth.
- Home Buyer and Seller
We hired Galen as our listing and buying agent. It turned out to be a great hire. He was very knowledgeable about his job, was always prompt to address our concerns, and gave us numerous suggestions that we didn't think of on our own. With his guidance, both selling and buying processes went extremely smooth for us. We will definitely hire him again in case we need a real estate agent in the future.
- Home Buyer and Seller
Galen knows the real estate market very well. He provides excellent advice from the buyer and seller’s side of the transaction. His knowledge and experience from his general contractor background gives him credibility and more value as a realtor. He created an excellent listing description for our house and the photos of our home were top notch quality. Galen is always fast to respond via text, email, or phone. The documentation process is quick and easy using an electronic signature process.
- Home Buyer
Unbelievable. When we started working with Galen, we were blown away by how much he went above and beyond our expectations. You can tell he's a seasoned vet at his profession as his wealth of knowledge throughout the entire home buying process was quite evident. My favorite quality of Galen is his personality and what I mean by that is that he doesn't sugarcoat a situation and is straight forward with you. If there is something that didn't look right to him, he will tell you immediately. It was extremely helpful to my wife and i as we were first time home buyers. Also, there was never a time of day that we couldn't reach him. We could call/email/text and he would respond within minutes. He is also an amazing negotiator.
- Home Buyer
Galen went above and beyond what we ever expected! We had some rough patches with the banks and he was on top of all of it, helping us doing everything we could to get our home. He was ready and willing to do whatever we needed any time of the day, any day of the week! We can't recommend him strongly enough!
- Home Buyer
Great to work with! Had a great experience looking at house with him. My work hours were crazy but he was really flexible on when I can contact him. He had to show me houses on Saturday because that was the only day I could go see them and on Sunday he worked with me to make an offer on a house. He really knows what he is doing.
- Home Buyer
There are literally no words to describe how good Galen is at his job, he is that good. Honestly the best realtor we could have ever been with. He helped us buy our first home and made sure that that it was a good one. We will definitely use him if we ever decide to move/sell! Highly recommend him to anyone and everyone looking to buy a house!
- Home Buyer
We loved having Galen helping us search for our new home! We finally have the beautiful, spacious house we always dreamt of. Galen looked out for us, and we trusted his advice. He is knowdeable and made it possible for us to get the best deal possible. It was also very easy to get in contact with him whenever we needed him. If you're looking for a real estate that will have your best interest first, look no further. Galen is the best!
- Home Buyer
It all started when we were looking at a house on Zillow. Not knowing anybody in the area, I randomly picked three realtors for information on the house. Galen responded right away (10PM), we had a great conversation immediately. He was very knowledgable about the area and the market, he let me keep him on the phone for a very long time. Of course we picked him for our realtor and never once regretted it. He genuinely listened and responded to our concerns and wishes. He consistently took my calls right away. He really helped during the negotiation, his knowledge of the process was invaluable. I would gladly recommend him to anyone in looking to buy or sell in the Des Moines Metro area. He's a great guy and fun to work with!
- Home Buyer
Galen was amazing to work with. He wasn't in it for the sale, he truly wanted to help me find my first home. He was always looking out for me, making sure I was getting a quality house, checking to see if the house had a sturdy structure, if any updates needed to be made. He would always give his unfiltered opinion, which is what I enjoyed the most because it helped me make the right decision. Galen will not stop looking, and won't give up until he has found the perfect home for you!
- Home Buyer
We decided to go with Galen because of his great reviews on Zillow. When I first contacted him, I let him know what we were interested in, and he sent me a link to all the listings that match our criteria. I looked through the information for a week and contacted him houses we wanted to check out. He was never pushy and did not rush us. He let us take our time to figure out what we wanted to see, and was able to set up showings quickly and at late hours since our schedules are busy during the day.
- Home Buyer
Galen brings many strengths to the home buying process that make him an excellent choice for savvy home buyers. He is extremely responsive and worked hard to accommodate our schedules and demands. Galen is also patient and flexible, and adept at offering creative solutions that put his client's interests first. Although I know that he has many clients and sells many homes, I always felt that he had time for us and devoted his attention to meeting our needs.
- Home Buyer
Galen was extremely helpful. when I saw a problem he had or found a solution. He provided me with great contacts. he even found time for my whole family to see the home. explained the process to me and how things work. I needed his help because a lot has changed in 20yrs. i have even convinced my kids to go through Galen he is asset to these communities with his hard work and knowledge.
- Home Buyer
Galen was very helpful and knowledgable in helping my fiancé and I find a home in Ankeny. Galen was very patient and positive with us throughout the entire process of finding a home that fit our needs. We could not have asked for a better person to guide us through the daunting process of buying a home for the first time. I would consider Galen a friend more than a realtor and I will certainly refer anyone who is in need of his knowledge and expertise in the future.
- Home Buyer
If we could give Galen 100 stars we would. He was absolutely wonderful to work with. He always made himself available for us any time no matter the day. He has great knowledge about home construction, and he was always very thorough when talking through each house to let us know specific things that were wrong with the house including big ticket items such as the roof, AC, furnace, etc. He will give you an honest answer if the home is a good buy, and he will not let you overpay
- Home Buyer
Galen was very helpful in our house search, before and after our house sold. He covered a huge area and showed us everything we asked for. He's very friendly and helpful and willing to give of his time.
- Home Buyer
Galen helped my husband and I find our first home together. We were both nervous and didn't know what to expect. Galen was patient with us and took us to as many homes as we wanted to see, which ended up being several! He gave solid advice about the houses and did not try to hide negatives but would point them out and tell us what things we should be concerned about. It was clear that he has sold many homes and has a lot of experience. Really enjoyed working with Galen and would recommend him to others.
- Home Buyer
As the saying goes "It's not what you know. It's who you know." Galen is the one to know!! Galen was extremely helpful, in all aspects of the process. I enjoined his honest options about potential homes. He helped steer us in the right direction to a home that we not only love, but has good "bones" and will last! Even after closing he is still in contact with us and always willing to help.
- Home Buyer
Galen was very helpful and knowledgable. We always felt that he was giving us an honest opinion about each house we visited--pointing out the pros and cons of each. I would recommend him highly.
- Home Seller
Galen was persistent, relentless, and never gave up until we found the right home! I admire him for following through with everything he said he would do.
- Home Buyer
Galen was amazing in our search for a new home! I had contacted several other agents, and couldn't even get them to return my call, within 10 minutes of e-mailing Galen, I had received a call from him. We really enjoyed his sense of humor, he made the process fun! Even though our budget wasn't much, Galen treated us with the same respect as someone spending 10 times as much. I highly recommend using Galen for all of your real estate needs!
- Home Buyer
Galen contacted us when he noticed our house wasn't selling about 2 years ago. We should have just went with him initially but out bank recommended someone who turned out to be just horrible. Fast forward 9 months, we got in contact with Galen and listed our home with him. The first day it went up, he had it sold. He was truly amazing to work with. He got back to us right away if we had any questions and can negotiate very well. He tells it to you straight unlike a lot of realtors. He actually cares about his customers.
- Home Buyer
Thanks a lot to Galen kurth he is very professional, he is always happy to help ,Top quality service. his knowledge and experience saved us a lot of time and money through the whole process. We do really appreciated all the things that he did for us.,God bless you
- Home Buyer
Galen Came highly recommended by a few people and when we first found a house me and my wife liked Galen did a lot of research into it for us without us having to ask and he found it was a very bad investment it saved us big time because i wanted a shop built on it one of the big things i wanted and he called the polk county zoning and found out we couldn't build a house on this property because he found out it was in a flood zone and if the septic system ever failed it would be and outrages price a small fortune to fix when it would have been easier for him to just let us buy the house when we looked at a few others within seconds found lots of foundation damage and expensive repairs again saving us time and money when we finally found our dream house he told me to get a structural engineer to look at it in the first week that payed off three months later when the termite inspection found evidence of old termites and the bank required a structural engineer to look at it we already had it if we didn't get it within the first week it would have cost us an extra month's rent and delays of around three weeks i can't imagine having any other agent then Galen Kurth we would probably be stuck with the first house if not. another thing i really appreciated is when we were looking at a house my wife left here phone in one of the houses i called galen hours later and he was at dinner and he said he would be glad to come down and unlock the door for us and was there within minutes always had time for us thank for everything!
- Home Buyer
Galen patiently and professionally worked with me to find the perfect house! From the beginning, I was extremely impressed with his expertise and his willingness to point out flaws and problems with each house I looked at and to encourage me to hold out for the right house. His integrity, professionalism, experience and patience cannot be matched and I would recommend Galen to anyone looking to buy or sell. He worked with me to see each house I wanted to see as quickly as possible and always made himself available
- Home Buyer
I could not imagine a better realtor to help us in our home buying journey. Galen was very upfront with us and would not even let us consider a house which might later cause us issues. From the beginning he was interested in finding us a home, not only in getting a sale. Very refreshing and so personable to work with! We were also very impressed with his knowledge of every area we looked at and what to look for in the houses that might cause us issues. We had a very good first home buying experience thanks to Galen!
- Home Buyer
Galen was amazing to work with. He was available any time we had questions or concerns and is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to real estate. He was extremely helpful guiding us through this process as first time homeowners. We would recommend Galen to anybody looking to buy or sell their home.
- Home Buyer
Galen is a remarkable man and a perfect agent for this kind of work. He is a veru professional man. He is always ready to answer any question. I would recommend his services to everyone. Hi is very experienced agent and he was very good at bargaining. Galen is ready to answer the call at any time of day or night. I would recommend Galen as an agent to anybody. I may add that he is very patient with people who have an accent.
- Home Buyer
Thanks for being so committed to selling my home. I appreciate you tracking and following up with the house showings. He now knows precisely what he has to do to sell your house. I have nothing but positive things to say about Galen!
- Home Buyer
Galen represented us as a buyer. We ended up buying a home where Galen was the listing agent. He brought the deal together in a very professional, unbiased manner. We will be using him when we get ready to sell.
- Home Buyer
He is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. As a first-time home buyer I knew virtually nothing about the home buying process and he answered all my questions and offered invaluable practical advice about my options. Very easy to work with and determined to help me find a good, solid house that fit my needs. Very available and quick to respond whenever I had a question. I would highly recommend this realtor to anyone looking to purchase a home in the area.
- Home Buyer
Galen was an excellent help in finding a townhouse for us. He was easy to get in contact with, there when we had questions to answer and always had an answer for us. He is a great realtor and has a great personality we loved working with him and would recommend you use him when buying or selling your home.
- Home Buyer
I am so happy to have Galen as our realtor, He helped us in answering a lot of questions to find our new home. He has lot of patience and very good negotiation skills. I would recommend to all of you there who are reading this review, he is one of the best person in dealing with builders and their realtors.
- Home Buyer
With such high ratings your first thoughts probably is this review can not be trusted. Read on to come to your own conclusion. We were in the market to buy a property and received a call from Galen who explained why we needed a Real Estate agent to represent us. We were skeptical but agreed to meet him when we were back in Des Moines. It turned out to be the best choice we could have made. He not only got us the property, that we ended up purchesing, at a price that was a considerable amount below what we would have offered as a starting price, but did something more important. We ended up debating between two properties. And I thought my wife wanted property B so I leaned that way and she thought I also wanted to deal on property B so she also leaned that way. But Galen could tell intuitively that might be what was happening so he suggested why not let him schedule another walk through of property A before we start negotiating. He could have saved himself the extra time involved to do this and just start negotating on property B and that would be where we would have been residing today. Because he took the time to do this we not only purchased the property that we both really wanted, property A, we also got it at a considerably lower price than if I did not have him as our buying realator. We have not used Galen as a seller realator so can not rate him in those shoes but when it comes to selling this property he will be tops on our list of who to contact. Ane if we are buying again, there is no doubt what-so-ever who will be representing our interest. He will go above the call of duty and will take whatever time is required to get us what we truly want. My first thoughts on his initial phone call was that he is only offerring his services so as to collect a fee. Was I mistaken. His first goal is to find the ultimate property for the buyer and then will work hard to get it at the lowest negotiated price. My reason for writing this review is that he treated us more than right and I hope that there will be others that get treated the same. Larry and Connie McCurdy
- Home Buyer
Galen was above and beyond helpful in the whole process. He looked things up if he didn't know off the top of his head at the drop of a hat. Even after the negotiation was done he still looked into things including how to get snow removal. Even after the house was closed he continues to help me find answers to questions or problems.
- Home Buyer
Galan was an amazing realtor he finds out what you need and gors about getting it. When you are trying to buy a home he looks out for your best interest which is so important. I will recommend Galan to anyone who needs a realtor.
- Home Buyer
My experience again with Galen has been nothing but IMPRESSIVE and KNOWLEDGABLE. Galen took the time to show me so many houses and as picky as I am, it took a longer time to find the perfect house. BUT Galen was very professional and every house we looked at, he truly was being honest, sincere, and transparent about everything. Galen is very responsive and so easy to work with.
- Home Buyer
Working with Galen was easy, he made the process go so smoothly. He made himself available to us and even worked around our sometimes very crazy schedule. We are thrilled with our new house and thankful to Galen for helping us find it and truly making the whole journey a joy!! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an easy, less stressful, search for a beautiful home!
- Home Buyer
Dealing with Galen was a great experience. He is a no-pressure guy that really looks out for the buyer. Galen made sure that we were aware of all the details to make a closing go smoothly and we never had any hiccups.
- Home Buyer
My wife and i found Galen on the internet and decided to contact him based on several good reviews. He not only met our expectations but he exceeded them in so many ways. He is truly an amazing realtor to work with. He is very honest and wants you to find the best house for your needs, thats in your price range. We are thrilled with the home we purchased and Galen made the whole process so simple. He is more than willing to answer any questions you may have and he is very knowledgeable.
- Home Buyer
We were very fortunate to have Galen as our Realtor in searching for our first home. Galen patiently walked us through all steps of the process and provided valuable information as we toured numerous homes. Galen was quick to point out issues that we would have overlooked as we were new to the process. At no time were we pressured to make a purchase. Once we found the home we wanted, Galen was able to negotiate the price well below the seller's asking price saving us a considerable amount of money.
- Home Buyer
When my husband and I started looking for our house Galen was so helpful. He quickly set up walk-throughs even when we did not allow much time. He was great at pointing out pros and cons of the various houses we saw. I really felt that he wanted to help us find and get the house that was best for us. He gave us great advice while negotiating and now we are living in an amazing house!
- Home Buyer
Galen made our first home buying experience great. He went above and beyond what was asked of him. Every little detail that we asked him to find for us he did and he did it much sooner than was expected. I would recommend him to any one and everyone. He made the buying experience relaxed, enjoyable, and most of all funny. No matter how bad of time we may have had that day, you could guarantee a phone call from him would made your day tons better. If you are looking for a good, professional agent he is your guy.
- Home Buyer
He was Fantastic! He was wonderful to do business with. I would recommend him anyone! Showed me homes for sale of what I was asking for. Very happy with the results!
- Home Buyer
Galen was fantastic to work with. I'm not sure he sleeps, because he scheduled showings for us when we were available, worked on paperwork late at night when we found a house to put an offer on, and was extremely quick to respond to any emails or calls we had. He worked on our behalf, and negotiated until the deal we wanted was done. I would work with him again, and recommend him to anyone I know.
- Home Buyer
Galen was phenomenal to work with. He was very patient as my wife and I looked at numerous houses. He was also fast to point out any deficiencies in the houses which gave us the piece of mind of knowing he had our best interest in mind. We will highly recommend Galen to all of our friends and family.
- Home Buyer
Galen recently helped us find our new home in spite of us being in a time crunch. In a very stressful time, he made the process easier by being available and making things happen whether it be showings or negotiating the final price of our house. One aspect that we really appreciated in particular was his honesty and expertise in construction. In retrospect, I am unsure whether or not we could have found what we wanted without Galen. We would happily and without question recommend him to everyone
- Home Buyer
I first contacted Galen in March of 2015 looking to purchase a home, ( I was renting ) and move in early June. While it was a bit early to start looking at houses Galen set up a scan of all active properties at the time. We began to look at properties at the end of March. We selected 6 properties and looked at them over 2 days. Galen was very knowledgable about the property condition and gave an honest opinion on the property.
- Home Buyer
We presented Galen with a challenge of finding my wife a beautiful ranch home and myself a shop area for woodworking along with country view close to the city.The clincher was our budget. We would be moving from Michigan where home prices seem to be about 60% of what they are in the Des Moines, Ia area. Galen worked with us through the internet to save us trips to Des Moines. We could sign forms electronically and return them automatically.
Galen listened to our desires and worked hard to find what we wanted in the price range we had to work with. We found Galen to be very knowledgeable about home construction. As a former builder he knows what to look for and is quick to notice when something is not constructed right or is in need of repair. We found Galen to be very knowledgeable about the price of homes in the different areas around the city and outlying towns. We appreciated that Galen was willing to show us multiple homes and never try to sell us on a home just to close a deal. It was evident Galen wanted us in the home that we would love for years to come and at a price we could afford weather we viewed 20 homes or 50. Each time we viewed a home Galen received our comments and used them to refine the search. We found Galen willing to work hard to communicate with other realtors to create a workable and fair purchase possible. Galen was also very helpful after the purchase of our home. He helped guide us in contacting the utility company and city water and waste removal.
I would highly recommend Galen no matter what your budget or tastes are he will work hard to find you a home you will love for years to come.
- Mel Crowley
- Home Buyer
Galen was the realtor for the sellers on my home purchase in January 2014. He has gone above and beyond to help me with a variety of issues after I moved into the house. He gets back to me very quickly and never hesitates to assist me. He has recommended contractors all of whom have been excellent. I recommend Galen is you are buying or selling a home. He will work hard for you.
- Home Buyer
We had a wonderful experience having Galen as our realtor. He was a pleasure to work with, was very organized and had been in many of the homes in Ankeny already. He pointed out things we may have overlooked and he was very prompt in getting back to us with questions and concerns through out the process. He was not high pressure and was not out to just make a sale. He really wanted to be sure we found the right home for our family. We would highly recommend him.
- Home Buyer
Galen was always available, He was patient as we requested seeing a LOT of homes. His knowledge of construction was extremely helpful as he would look for things we might miss in a home. He also is very knowledgeable about the market, walked us through the entire process, made helpful recommendations on sources for inspections, loans...anything we needed. He was not afraid to discourage us from bidding on a home that he sensed we would not be happy with in the long run.
- Home Buyer
Galen is very knowledgeable and client focused. He was very patient as we tried to find the right home and negotiate a fair price. I would highly recommend Galen as a realtor if you are looking for a new home.
- Home Buyer
Knowledgable about the value's of the realestate we look at , which aided greatly when deciding what property to buy and what to offer. It made the process quick and smooth. Best of all Galen always returned our calls promptly. He gave his best opinion,but let us decide. I highly recommend Galen, he will get the job done.
- Home Buyer
We moved from Texas to Iowa with little knowledge of the area or the housing market. Galen educated us on the market and the area with patience and consideration. We felt that Galen had our best interests at heart through the whole experience. He is personable, knowledgable and available! I would work with him again in a the future and recommend him in a heartbeat!
- Home Buyer
I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Galen. He was always available when we wanted to look at houses and worked around our busy schedules. He was always prompt in returning our calls, texts, and inquiries. I cannot imagine how many people he works with at any given time, but he treated us like we were the only people he was working with. We felt valued, important, and like we were really being taken care of by an expert realtor and negotiater. Galen tells it like it is and doesn't play games.
Thank you again for outstanding services.
- Home Buyer
Galen is an excellent realtor. Not only he has helped and directed us during the process but he is always there for us. He is aknowledgeable and truly cares for his clients.If you want to work with someone who will always do right for you, Galen is definitely your choice. Thank you Galen.
Thank you again for outstanding services.
- Home Buyer
Galen is an excellent agent and we would like to thank you for assisting us with the buying of our new house. Galen was very dedicated and patient with us and willing to go beyond to answer all our inquiries. We are very grateful for your good services, your dedication, and your prompt response. We would recommend your excellent services to those we know.
Thank you again for outstanding services.
- Home Buyer
Galen is an excellent agent and we would like to thank you for assisting us with the buying of our new house. Galen was very dedicated and patient with us and willing to go beyond to answer all our inquiries. We are very grateful for your good services, your dedication, and your prompt response. We would recommend your excellent services to those we know.
Thank you again for outstanding services.
- Home Buyer
Galen is looking out for you. That's what it really comes down to. He is not worried about a sale, more money or anything like that. He does an honest job and he does it good. I always joke with him and say he is a bad realtor because he talked me out of putting an offer on a house. I am now glad he did because the next week I found the perfect home. He did an awesome job negotiating and he didn't drop and walk away after the sale. He has followed through after the sale. This guy knows what he is doing, he knows the business, he does it well. I used him and I will go out of my way to use him again.
- Home Buyer
Galen made selling the house effortless. He was always available when we had a question and came to us for all paperwork. He is very friendly and a pleasure to deal with. I will recommend him to everyone.
- Home Seller
Galen made selling my house effortless. He was available when needed and was quick return calls or text if a message was left. I will definitely recommend him to anyone I know who is looking to buy or sell their home.
- Home Seller
Sold house in 10 days. Very knowledgeable with the market and easy to work with and always available for our needs. Posted excellent pictures of listing, negotiated a very good price for the home we bought.
- Home Seller
Galen has helped us with 2 transactions so far. He will go out of his way to make his clients satisfied. We put our house up for sale in the middle of winter and he came to our house in a blizzard to bring us the paperwork and to put a for sale sign in the yard. Galen helped us find the right price for the house and it sold in 4 days in the middle of winter! He is always easy to get a hold of and will let you know his honest opinion. Galen is a great agent to have on your side and we can't wait to use him again.
- Home Seller
My wife and I enjoyed and appreciated Galen's work on our behalf. We listed our property with him twice, and he sold it the seocnd time within three months. He was encouraging, and he guided us in preparing our home in Des Moines for sale. There were some negations that came up after the inspection, and he helped us through that process. He simply did a good job for us, and we would recommend him to others, if we were asked.
- Home Buyer
Galen helped me in buying a house and we bought the house in 10 days. Myself and my wife enjoyed working with him. I worked with the other agents and i didn't see anyone who is as prompt as Galen in picking up the calls. He is very flexible in showing the houses, as we both work he used to show the houses anytime. I have referred to one of my friend and he even bought the house from Galen. He is very knowledgeable in whatever he is doing and as he even helped me in setting up my basement after i bought the house.
- Home Buyer
My wife and I were fortune enough to have Galen as our realtor. We stumbled upon Galen after inquiring on houses in Bondurant, IA and we never regretted the decision to work with him. We ultimately purchased a home in Ankeny, IA and couldn't be happier with how the selling and purchasing process went with Galen. From the time we met Galen until we sold our house, he was courteous, honest, direct, professional, extremely punctual, and one hell of a negotiater. Do yourself a favor and contact Galen to be your realtor
- Home Buyer & Seller
As a single woman purchasing my first home, Galen was so helpful, patient and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. When we were looking at homes he would point out the things that are easy to miss like 2-prong plugs, structural damage, potential hazards. He knew the neighborhoods and whether the homes were over or under priced. He was professional, punctual and easy to work with. He also helped me get a great price on my home and walked me through the process every step of the way!
- Home Buyer
Galen helped us find our first home. This process from start to finish was such a pleasure with Galen's assistants. He is very easy to work with, very helpful and has a lot of knowledge to share. He has a great personality and always available to answer any question you might have. Galen doesn't pressure you into any purchase. Even after the purchase he is still there for you. We highly recommend Galen for an agent.
- Home Buyer
We have used Galen to sell our townhome. We were happy with the communication and advice we received. We will now probably purchase another property; Galen will be our choice as agent. Addendum: We did purchase another property with Galen's assistance. He handled all the glitches well and, for us, things went smoothly. We plan to sell and purchase through Galen again
- Home Buyer
Galen was very knowledgeable. He was honest about what houses may not be right for me and patient when I wanted to look around at different houses. He was able to negotiate with the Sellers' realtor to get a fair price. If I ever buy another house, I will definitely contact Galen.
- Home Buyer
Working with Galen was great. He was able to find the best houses in our price range and didn't try to push us into anything. He was really good about showing you any problems with the house, like foundation and roof issues, which was great because that's not always easy to spot. He responds to texts, calls, and emails in minutes which is awesome if your very eager and anxious like we were. And when it comes time to get the deal done, he does just that, he gets you what you want and the price you want.
- Home Buyer
I met Galen in Ankeny and he showed me a townhome that I saw online. After looking at it I changed my mind and asked if he had anything in better condition. He said he would check into it and let me know. It wasn't but 15 min and he called me back and showed me a new townhome (that I fell in love with) and also gave me advice on how to sell and buy. He was very quick, knowledgeable and thoughtful (as he thought of my needs and what would work for me). I am very impressed with Galen
- Home Buyer
The person who bought our home was very difficult. Galen handled this this situation with professionalism. He is extremely responsive and very knowledgeable. He goes above and beyond for his customers.
- Home Buyer
Galen helped us out tremendously showing us numerous homes and working with the builders to get us our beautiful new house. From showing the homes to the final walk through, Galen was very professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for property to purchase.
- Home Buyer
Very nice, friendly and courteous. He placed the needs of his client a priority. Always available to receive calls and attend to us in a timely manner. The documentation process was very smooth and understanding.Through his expertise and advise were very helpful.
- Home Buyer
Galen was recommended to us by a friend and we were not disappointed at all! As first time homebuyera, we were impressed by how quick Galen can arrange for walk through. He was very knowledgeable and provided responses to all the questions we had in a timely matter. Galen made our home buying experience much less stressful. Great agent!
- Home Buyer
Galen is great to work with! He is very easy to work with and works hard to get you what you want. He was very encouraging and provided a positive atmosphere.
- Home Buyer
Galen was amazing throughout the entire process. I found him when I inquired about a listing and have worked with him since. Not only was he patient in showing me houses but he also referred me to my banker, Cari Jenson, with Compass Mortgage, who also was nothing short of amazing. He's very knowledgeable and help save me from purchasing a property that would've been a huge nightmare. We found the perfect house and he negotiated me a great deal. He knows what he's doing, doesn't pressure you, and has your best interests in mind. After a long closing and waiting for the tenant to vacate I now own my first house and I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend Galen.
- Home Buyer
Galen did a fantastic job for us. He was excellent in helping us find our dream home, showing us every property we had asked for and went above and beyond by being there for almost all of our design and customizing meetings. He continued to be responsive even after closing. He is very attentive and a true advocate for his buyers. Would highly recommend him!!
- Home Buyer
He is very good in what he does. He makes everything so easy I highly recommend him. I wish every real state agent was like him! Communication was amazing; we already closed and he still there answering questions when we needed them. I don't know how he does it, but I got everything I asked for. I guess he's just the right person in the right business! Thank you Galen
- Home Buyer
From the moment I met Galen, I knew he was going to be honest and keep us from buying a house of horrors. He never scoffed at our price range, like some other realtors had. He was patient and never made us feel like an inconvenience, showed up early for showings, and even was able to line up multiple showings in one evening with little notice. He took our concerns seriously. He made the process pretty painless.
- Home Buyer
We worked with Galen to purchase our first home. We looked at many houses, and toured about 8. Galen is very thorough and upfront with any property, he was great and helped us understand what's important to look for in a home. He was very responsive to all of our emails and calls. He walked us through every step and did very well in our negotiation. We recommend Galen to everyone looking to purchase a home.
- Home Buyer
