# Stephanie Dart > Start With Dart (Stephanie Dart Real Estate Team) is a Baxter, Iowa-based boutique real estate team serving the Des Moines metro and nearby communities, offering buyer and seller representation, new-construction guidance, and design-forward marketing in partnership with RE/MAX Concepts. Des Moines metro focus, design-forward marketing, first-time buyers & sellers, new-construction expertise, boutique team + RE/MAX distribution, neighborhood authority ## Agent Bios - [Stephanie Dart Real Estate Agent Iowa - Your Trusted Partner](https://startwithdart.com/agent/stephanie-dart): Iowa real estate agent Stephanie Dart's profile highlights 15+ years of experience and current Baxter and Ankeny listings. - [Lindsay Bethards Iowa Real Estate Agent for You](https://startwithdart.com/agent/lindsay-bethards): Directory listing for Lindsay Bethards on Stephanie Dart's real estate team. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Baxter, IA Real Estate - Discover Your Dream Home](https://startwithdart.com/neighborhoods/baxter): Baxter, IA real estate listings and neighborhood profile. - [Des Moines Real Estate - Discover Your Dream Home Today](https://startwithdart.com/neighborhoods/des-moines): Des Moines, IA neighborhood page with local listings, census demographics, walkability scores, and nearby businesses. - [Explore Ankeny Real Estate - Find Your Dream Home Today](https://startwithdart.com/neighborhoods/ankeny): Ankeny, Iowa community page with active listings, census snapshots, nearby businesses, and school data. - [Altoona, IA Real Estate | Homes & Lifestyle Guide](https://startwithdart.com/neighborhoods/altoona): Altoona, IA neighborhood page with home listings, census snapshot, local amenities, and school overview. - [Ames, IA Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Estates For Sale](https://startwithdart.com/neighborhoods/ames): Ames, Iowa real-estate listing page with luxury homes, neighborhood stats, and nearby business and school information. - [Colfax Real Estate - Find Your Dream Home Today](https://startwithdart.com/neighborhoods/colfax): Colfax, IA real estate listings page with neighborhood stats, local business highlights, and homes for sale. - [Norwalk, IA Real Estate | Neighborhoods | Stephanie Dart](https://startwithdart.com/neighborhoods/norwalk): A Norwalk, Iowa neighborhood profile featuring real estate listings, census demographics, walkability, and local points of interest. - [Newton IA Real Estate | Tour Homes with Stephanie Dart](https://startwithdart.com/neighborhoods/newton): Newton, IA real estate and neighborhood profile featuring property listings, local demographics, walkability, schools, and nearby businesses. - [Tama, IA Real Estate & Homes for Sale | Stephanie Dart](https://startwithdart.com/neighborhoods/tama): Directory listing of Tama, IA homes for sale with local demographics, nearby businesses, and commute/walkability data. - [Marshalltown, IA Real Estate & Homes | Stephanie Dart](https://startwithdart.com/neighborhoods/marshalltown): Marshalltown, IA real estate and community guide with listings, Census demographics, and local walk, bike, and transit scores. ## Featured Properties - [Featured Properties for Sale in Iowa | Stephanie Dart](https://startwithdart.com/properties/sale): Featured property listings for sale across Iowa, including homes in Baxter, Newton, and Des Moines. - [Recently Sold Properties in Iowa | Stephanie Dart](https://startwithdart.com/properties/sold): Listings of recently sold single-family homes across Iowa towns showing addresses, beds, baths, and sale prices. - [11302 W 60th Street](https://startwithdart.com/properties/11302-w-60th-street-baxter-ia-50028-725787): Pending 4-bed, 4-bath ranch on 8.28 acres in Baxter, IA; 3,677 sq ft. - [8 E Wall Avenue](https://startwithdart.com/properties/8-e-wall-avenue-des-moines-ia-50315-721348): Pending 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow at 8 E Wall Avenue in Des Moines, IA, 618 sqft, $163,900. - [410 S East Avenue](https://startwithdart.com/properties/410-s-east-avenue-baxter-ia-50028-725423): Listing for a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath two-story home for sale in Baxter, Iowa, 1,872 sq ft. - [3221 Ashwood Drive](https://startwithdart.com/properties/3221-ashwood-drive-urbandale-ia-50322-725397): Sold 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home at 3221 Ashwood Drive in Urbandale, IA with multiple recent updates. - [815 S 5th Avenue W](https://startwithdart.com/properties/815-s-5th-avenue-w-newton-ia-50208-715449): Property listing for a 4bed, 2bath, 1,800 sqft home at 815 S 5th Avenue W, Newton. ## Tools - [Mortgage Calculator for Iowa | Estimate Your Payment](https://startwithdart.com/mortgage-calculator): Mortgage calculator landing page for estimating Iowa home payments and contacting Stephanie Dart Real Estate Team. - [Home Valuation - Iowa Property Estimates | Stephanie Dart](https://startwithdart.com/home-valuation): A landing page for Iowa homeowners seeking an instant free home valuation. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Des Moines vs Suburbs Housing: How Far Your Dollar Goes](https://startwithdart.com/blog/des-moines-vs-suburbs-where-your-housing-dollar-goes): Guide compares Des Moines and nearby suburbs on housing price, taxes, commute, schools, and total ownership costs. - [Earnest Money in Iowa: Ankeny Buyer Guide & Protection Tips](https://startwithdart.com/blog/earnest-money-in-iowa-what-buyers-should-know): A guide for Ankeny buyers explains earnest money, Iowa deposit customs, contingencies, deadlines, and Polk County closing logistics. - [Cost of Living Newton Iowa: Housing, Utilities, Commute](https://startwithdart.com/blog/cost-of-living-in-newton-housing-utilities-and-commute): Guide to Newton, Iowa living costs, covering housing, utilities, commute expenses, and budgeting examples. - [Pricing Your Norwalk Home Strategically Today](https://startwithdart.com/blog/pricing-your-norwalk-home-strategically-in-todays-market): A Norwalk real-estate article explains how to price a home strategically using local comps, condition, and early market response. - [Townhome vs Single-Family in Altoona: A Local Guide](https://startwithdart.com/blog/townhome-vs-single-family-in-altoona): A local guide compares Altoona townhomes and single-family homes by cost, maintenance, financing, and lifestyle. - [Tama Homes Around $300K: What You Can Buy Right Now](https://startwithdart.com/blog/what-dollar300k-buys-in-tama-right-now): A Tama real-estate guide explains what about $300,000 buys in local homes, acreage, financing, and buyer due diligence. - [Norwalk Pre-Listing Inspection Checklist for Sellers](https://startwithdart.com/blog/prelisting-fixes-norwalk-buyers-actually-notice): A Norwalk pre-listing guide on the repairs, documentation, and maintenance buyers notice most. - [Baxter New Construction Guide: Timeline, Lots, Costs](https://startwithdart.com/blog/building-new-in-baxter-timeline-lots-and-costs): A Baxter new-construction guide covering timelines, lot checks, permits, financing, and cost planning. - [North vs South Ankeny Housing and Commute Guide](https://startwithdart.com/blog/north-ankeny-vs-south-ankeny-housing-and-commute-tradeoffs): Ankeny homebuying guide comparing north and south neighborhoods, housing styles, amenities, and commute patterns. - [Commuting from Colfax IA: Small-Town, Big-City Access](https://startwithdart.com/blog/commuting-from-colfax-small-town-living-with-big-city-access): A Colfax relocation guide covering commute times, housing tradeoffs, broadband, schools, and services for Des Moines-area workers. - [Best Family-Friendly Neighborhoods in Norwalk, Iowa](https://startwithdart.com/blog/family-friendly-neighborhoods-in-norwalk-a-local-overview): A local overview of Norwalk, Iowa neighborhoods for families, covering housing types, schools, parks, commute realities, and homebuying trade-offs. - [Living in Altoona, IA: Entertainment, Commute, Daily Life](https://startwithdart.com/blog/living-in-altoona-entertainment-commute-and-everyday-life): Guide to living in Altoona, Iowa, covering entertainment, commute options, parks, schools, and housing. - [Iowa Home Appraisal Process in Des Moines & Polk County](https://startwithdart.com/blog/how-home-appraisals-work-in-iowa): Guide to Iowa home appraisals explains Des Moines market factors, Polk County assessments, appraisal gaps, timelines, and FHA/VA repairs. - [School Boundary Basics for Norwalk Home Shoppers](https://startwithdart.com/blog/school-boundary-basics-for-norwalk-home-shoppers): Explains how Norwalk home shoppers can verify school boundaries, feeder schools, and bus eligibility before buying. - [Living in Norwalk Iowa: Commute, Parks & Amenities Guide](https://startwithdart.com/blog/living-in-norwalk-commute-parks-and-amenities): A guide to commuting, parks, schools, utilities, and everyday amenities in Norwalk, Iowa. - [Ankeny Property Taxes & Homestead Credit Guide for Buyers](https://startwithdart.com/blog/ankeny-property-taxes-and-homestead-credit-explained): A guide to Ankeny property taxes, Iowa rollback rules, and Polk County Homestead Credit filing steps. - [Staging Your Newton Home to Stand Out | Newton, IA](https://startwithdart.com/blog/staging-your-newton-home-to-stand-out-in-the-market): Newton home-staging guide covering room priorities, curb appeal, photography, budgets, and a 6-8 week pre-listing plan. - [Top Marshalltown Neighborhoods for First-Time Buyers](https://startwithdart.com/blog/best-marshalltown-areas-for-first-time-homebuyers): A Marshalltown homebuying guide compares downtown, south-side, west-central, and southwest neighborhoods for first-time buyers. - [Build New or Buy in Baxter? Local Guide to Decide](https://startwithdart.com/blog/build-new-or-buy-existing-in-baxter-how-to-decide): A Baxter real-estate guide compares building new versus buying existing, using local lot prices, timelines, financing, and permit considerations. - [When to Sell in Marshalltown: Best Time to List Your Home](https://startwithdart.com/blog/best-time-to-sell-a-home-in-marshalltown): A Marshalltown seller's guide covers seasonal timing, local market factors, and pre-listing prep for home sales. - [Iowa Title and Abstract Guide for Ames Homebuyers](https://startwithdart.com/blog/iowa-abstract-and-title-basics-for-homebuyers): Ames guide explaining Iowa title work, abstract basics, title insurance, costs, timing, and common title issues for homebuyers. - [Norwalk Sump Pump Discharge Rules: Drain the Right Way](https://startwithdart.com/blog/sump-pump-rules-in-norwalk-and-how-to-drain-right): A Norwalk guide explains sump pump discharge rules, approved drainage routes, and retrofit tips for homeowners. - [First Time Homebuyer Ankeny Guide to Top Neighborhoods](https://startwithdart.com/blog/first-time-homebuyers-guide-to-ankeny-neighborhoods): Ankeny neighborhood guide for first-time buyers compares quadrants, home types, schools, HOAs, commute, and financing options. - [Downtown Des Moines Living: Condos, Lofts, Amenities](https://startwithdart.com/blog/downtown-des-moines-living-condos-lofts-and-urban-amenities): Guide to downtown Des Moines condos, lofts, townhomes, transit, parks, and neighborhood amenities. - [Townhome vs Single-Family in Ankeny for Downsizers](https://startwithdart.com/blog/townhome-or-single-family-in-ankeny-a-downsizers-guide): Ankeny downsizing guide comparing townhomes and smaller single-family homes on price, upkeep, HOA dues, and Iowa homestead benefits. - [Buying a Home in Tama | Step-by-Step First-Time Guide](https://startwithdart.com/blog/how-to-buy-your-first-home-in-tama-step-by-step): A step-by-step guide for first-time buyers in Tama covering budgeting, financing, inspections, title work, and closing. - [Ames Student Rental Investment: What Parents Should Know](https://startwithdart.com/blog/buying-a-student-rental-in-ames-what-parents-should-know): Guide for Ames parents buying student rentals, covering zoning, compliance, financing, taxes, and cash-flow planning near Iowa State University. - [Sell Your Home in Norwalk Faster With Smart Marketing](https://startwithdart.com/blog/how-strategic-marketing-helps-norwalk-homes-sell-faster): Blog post explains how strategic marketing helps Norwalk homes sell faster through staging, photos, and broad online exposure. - [Colfax Acreage vs In Town: What Buyers Should Know](https://startwithdart.com/blog/colfax-acreage-vs-in-town-what-buyers-should-consider): A Colfax guide compares acreage and in-town homes across utilities, maintenance, zoning, financing, and resale considerations. - [New Construction Neighborhoods in Altoona, IA](https://startwithdart.com/blog/new-construction-neighborhoods-in-altoona-what-buyers-should-know): A buyer guide to Altoona new-construction neighborhoods, covering builders, lot sizes, HOA fees, abatements, and warranty questions. - [Ankeny Parks and Trails Guide for Ankeny Homebuyers](https://startwithdart.com/blog/ankeny-parks-trails-and-outdoor-life-for-homebuyers): Guide to Ankeny parks, trails, and outdoor amenities for homebuyers. - [Living in Baxter IA: Homes, Commute, and Lifestyle](https://startwithdart.com/blog/living-in-baxter-small-town-life-between-des-moines-and-ames): A Baxter, Iowa living guide covering commute, recreation, library amenities, and local housing patterns between Des Moines and Ames. - [Buying an Older Home in Colfax: Smart Buyer Guide](https://startwithdart.com/blog/buying-an-older-home-in-colfax-character-updates-and-resale): A Colfax homebuying guide on older-home inspections, Iowa safety checks, and updates that support resale. - [Should You Update or Sell As-Is in Newton?](https://startwithdart.com/blog/should-you-update-or-sell-as-is-in-newton): Newton sellers compare modest updates, staging, and as-is pricing against local market conditions and Iowa disclosure rules. ## Testimonials - [What Our Clients Say | Stephanie Dart | Real Estate Team](https://startwithdart.com/testimonials): Client testimonials page for Stephanie Dart Real Estate Team in Baxter, Iowa. ## Core Pages - [Stephanie Dart Real Estate Team Iowa | Buy or Sell](https://startwithdart.com/): Stephanie Dart Real Estate Team homepage for Iowa buyers, sellers, and neighborhood guides. ## Other Pages - [404 Page Not Found | Stephanie Dart | Iowa Real Estate Team](https://startwithdart.com/404): Stephanie Dart Real Estate's 404 page provides contact information for its Baxter, Iowa team. - [Contact Us | Stephanie Dart | Iowa Real Estate Team](https://startwithdart.com/contact-us): Contact page for Stephanie Dart Real Estate Team with message form, consent language, and direct phone and email details. - [Comprehensive Guide to Iowa Communities | Stephanie Dart](https://startwithdart.com/neighborhoods): A Stephanie Dart real estate directory for Iowa communities including Altoona, Ames, Ankeny, Baxter, Colfax, and Des Moines. - [Copy of Stephanie Dart | Real Estate Team Serving Iowa](https://startwithdart.com/copyhomepage): Homepage listing for Stephanie Dart's Iowa real estate team, promoting buyer, seller, design, and build services. - [Privacy Policy | Stephanie Dart | Iowa Real Estate Team](https://startwithdart.com/terms-and-conditions): Stephanie Dart's privacy policy and terms of use for the real estate site outline data practices, AI use, advertising tracking, and opt-outs. - [Meet Stephanie Dart | Real Estate Team Serving Iowa](https://startwithdart.com/team): Directory listing for Stephanie Dart Real Estate Team in Baxter, Iowa, with team members, testimonials, and contact details. - [Iowa Real Estate & Community Blog | Stephanie Dart](https://startwithdart.com/blog): Blog index for Iowa real estate advice and local market articles from Stephanie Dart Real Estate Team.