ABOUT JACOB SIMON
DES MOINES REAL ESTATE AGENT. SUBURBS SPECIALIST.
MY STORY
Why I do this - and why it matters to me
I relocated to Des Moines in 2016 from Minneapolis with fairly low expectations for a smaller city. What I found instead was a community that quickly won me over - one with character and good people doing cool things. It didn’t take long before Des Moines felt like home.
Upon graduating from Drake University, I couldn’t help but stay to plant roots in Des Moines. After enjoying living downtown for many years, I now live in Urbandale with my fiancé, Hayley, and dog, Winston. We love being active, checking out the ever-growing Des Moines food scene, and leaning into whatever is happening around us in our community.
Authenticity, Respect, Honesty, and Innovation are deeply rooted in what I do. With my business built upon these values, it leaves room to get the job done properly and have some fun along the way.
I mean it when I say that I really love this city and truly believe that, if you lean in, you will find what you are looking for here. Whether you are relocating here like I did or have been a lifelong resident, I would be honored to help you with your real estate needs. I approach my business differently than many; I take it deeply seriously when I am hired to go to work FOR you and promise to take care of you along the way. If it sounds like what you are looking for, I would be honored to have a conversation with you to see if we would be a good fit for each other.
HOW I WORK
What you can expect working with me
A few things I believe in that shape how I show up for every client.
Honest over comfortable
Genuinely local
Responsive and present
It doesn't end at closing
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
A few words from people I've worked with...
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“Jacob was amazing. He was very responsive to us and walked us through the entire process of buying our first home. It was critical for us to understand how the process worked in order to move forward at some parts and we really appreciated his availability to us. With a stressful offer situation(for us deciding), he guided us through seamlessly. He had the local recommendations for inspectors which was helpful, and was great at negotiations. We appreciated his willingness to pick up the phone and answer all of our crazy questions. Our first time homebuying process was the best one we could have had due to having Jacob as our realtor. I would 100% recommend Jacob to anyone looking for a home. Happy to have worked with him and will again if we ever move!”
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Marisa and Nate Woock, Des Moines, IA -
“Jacob is a true realtor who will go above and beyond to meet your expectations. I would recommend him to all my family if they were close by. If you are looking for professionalism with results as well, he is your guy!”
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John Mitroka, Ankeny, Iowa -
“Jacob was an incredible resource through the entire home buying process. He understood our needs, was extremely responsive, and helped us through each step of purchasing our first home. Highly recommend working with Jacob!”
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Alex G, Des Moines, IA -
“Jacob was great to have by our side during the home buying process. I always knew he had our best interest in mind. We had our first offer fall through because of a bad inspection and Jacob didn't hesitate to give us all options, including backing out and trying again. This is our second home we've purchased with Jacob and he's been available and friendly throughout the years, never hesitating to lend a helping hand.”
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Griffin Miller, Urbandale, IA -
“Jake was great to work with from the beginning to the end of the transaction.”
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Logan Kentner, Ankeny, Iowa -
“This is the second home purchase I've worked with Jacob on, but it was the first time working with him to sell a home. Jacob was very knowledgable about local market dynamics and pricing. He sold our house much faster than all comparable houses in our area that were on the market, but got us a very fair price. His marketing plan was thoughtful and impactful, where he thought outside of the box consistently. He was experienced and instrumental when negotiating with our buyers. Overall, I would highly recommend Jacob to anyone who is looking for reliability and a realtor that will go above an beyond.”
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Nathan, Des Moines, IA -
“Jacob Simon was outstanding throughout the entire process. He communicated clearly and often, making me feel confident every step of the way. His quick responses and efficiency kept things moving smoothly, and his experience in negotiating contracts really stood out—I felt like I had a strong advocate on my side. I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and highly recommend him!”
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Nathan, Waukee, IA -
“Jacob Simon was an amazing realtor to work with! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. As a first-time homebuyer, I felt calm and comfortable because he kept me informed, explained everything in detail, and made the process very smooth. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking in the Des Moines Metro!”
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Hayley Coder, Urbandale, Iowa -
“Jacob is helpful, accessible, and pays attention to detail. He takes into account the buyers' wants, needs and timeline. As someone new to the Des Moines area, I was pleased to learn his insights into different areas of the city.”
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Michelle Henrikson, Ankeny, IA -
“Jacob worked with us to sell our property through an assumable loan. It was a long process but we ended closing 60 days after the offer was accepted. He helped us get out of a tough market, which in turned helped us move closer to family out of state. He was great to work with, very communicative, and got things done when needed. 10/10 would recommend!”
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Brendtly Lauck, Ankeny, IA -
“Having gone through a few home sales, we wanted someone we could easily communicate with, trust and who is extremely professional. We had that with Jacob Simon. We would highly recommend him to family and friends.”
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Peter, Waukee, IA -
“We shared our long list of must-haves with Jacob. He found the property that fit the list to a tee and sent it to us the moment it hit market. He ensured that we wrote the perfect offer to get it closed and we moved in 3 weeks! We will recommend Jacob to everyone in the market.”
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Kasey Clary, Des Moines -
“Jacob Simon was very pleasant to work with and we had a great experience with him. He was able to find us the home that we were looking for, answered all of our questions and was always accessible when we had any issues with purchasing a home. We would definitely recommend Jacob to anyone that we know that is looking for a home in the Des Moines area.”
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Chad and Teresa Gurney -
“Jacob was an excellent realtor to work with. My wife and I were new to the area and he was very patient with us as we went back and forth over what home was right for us and when it was time to buy he put out all the stops for us. He went above and beyond for my wife and I, we are now greatful to be living in a brand new home in a great community with everything we were looking for.”
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B L - Ankeny, IA -
“Jacob was incredible throughout the entire homebuying process! His insider knowledge on local real estate conditions and what it takes to get an offer accepted made navigating a white-hot market much easier. Additionally, his thoroughness, attention to detail, and ability to clearly explain every step of the process ahead of time gave me much more confidence throughout, especially as a first time homebuyer. For anyone looking to get an edge in the DSM home market, I would definitely recommend Jacob Simon's services!”
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Phil Copeland, Des Moines -
“Jacob was a great guide for me every step of the way. Anytime I was beginning to feel stressed, he addressed the concern in a calm and confident manner. He truly did walk the home buying journey with me in a way that made me feel comfortable. Buying a house was a huge step for me in my young adult life and Jacob understood that and made it happen!”
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Nate Paulsen, Des Moines -
“Jacob was the perfect example of a professional. He was excellent. Jacob answered any and all questions that I had in a timely manner. I will highly recommend Jacob to all of my family and friends based on my experience with him.”
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Anthony Jared Iowa -
“Jacob did a great job with our house search while moving to Iowa! He listened to our interests, communicated quickly, and got the job done! I would highly recommend Jacob to anyone trying to buy or sell a house!”
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Erika Wolfschlag - Ankeny, IA -
“I appreciate everything he did for us. He was very kind and respectful. Thank you.”
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Joyce Schechter ANKENY Iowa -
“We moved into Ankeny from out of state for a work relocation. Jacob Simon was recommend to us by a coworker that previously used Jacob. Our timeline for locating a house was tight, 4 day house hunting trip. Jacob was excellent about lining up showings and walking us through the home buying process. It was awesome to have Jacob on our side and I would highly recommend him.”
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Jason, Ankeny IA -
“Jacob was an amazing agent for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, Jacob has an unbelievable knowledge of the industry, the market, and the local area. As a first time homebuyer, I had a multitude of questions and Jacob always had answers for me. He explained things is an easy-to-understand way, helping to put my worries to rest and make me as informed as I could be before making a great life-changing decision. Jacob is extremely hardworking, always available day or night to answer my questions, continuously trying to find me my dream home in a market where supply/inventory was not always what it has been historically. Jacob went the extra mile to make sure I found the perfect place for me, even if it meant going on 25+ different showing. Jacob's dedication to his clients and assuring their satisfaction is a model that all agents should try to emulate in their work.”
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Dustin Casey, Grimes -
“Thanks again to Jacob! Will recommend to many people and possibly use in the future!”
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Nate Campbell Iowa -
“Jacob Simon was very thoughtful and patient while in the process of a home selection. He was always able to secure a showing very quickly when I showed interest in a home to view. He was not over-bearing in trying to sell but gave valuable thoughts and opinions when asked. Paperwork was always explained and Jacob Simon would let me know when documents were headed my way to preview. He was always readily available to explain anything I was not clear on. I could not imagine having dealt with a more patient and thorough and genuinely kind realtor than Jacob Simon! I will definitely recommend Jacob Simon to anyone I know that is buying or selling their home for a quality experience!”
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Carol Gilbert--Des Moines, IA -
“Jacob was personable and helpful.”
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Griffin Miller, Des Moines
“Jacob was amazing. He was very responsive to us and walked us through the entire process of buying our first home. It was critical for us to understand how the process worked in order to move forward at some parts and we really appreciated his availability to us. With a stressful offer situation(for us deciding), he guided us through seamlessly. He had the local recommendations for inspectors which was helpful, and was great at negotiations. We appreciated his willingness to pick up the phone and answer all of our crazy questions. Our first time homebuying process was the best one we could have had due to having Jacob as our realtor. I would 100% recommend Jacob to anyone looking for a home. Happy to have worked with him and will again if we ever move!”
Marisa and Nate Woock, Des Moines, IA
August 7, 2026
“Jacob is a true realtor who will go above and beyond to meet your expectations. I would recommend him to all my family if they were close by. If you are looking for professionalism with results as well, he is your guy!”
John Mitroka, Ankeny, Iowa
August 7, 2026
“Jacob was an incredible resource through the entire home buying process. He understood our needs, was extremely responsive, and helped us through each step of purchasing our first home. Highly recommend working with Jacob!”
Alex G, Des Moines, IA
August 7, 2026
“Jacob was great to have by our side during the home buying process. I always knew he had our best interest in mind. We had our first offer fall through because of a bad inspection and Jacob didn't hesitate to give us all options, including backing out and trying again.
This is our second home we've purchased with Jacob and he's been available and friendly throughout the years, never hesitating to lend a helping hand.”
Griffin Miller, Urbandale, IA
August 7, 2026
“Jake was great to work with from the beginning to the end of the transaction.”
Logan Kentner, Ankeny, Iowa
August 7, 2026
“This is the second home purchase I've worked with Jacob on, but it was the first time working with him to sell a home. Jacob was very knowledgable about local market dynamics and pricing. He sold our house much faster than all comparable houses in our area that were on the market, but got us a very fair price. His marketing plan was thoughtful and impactful, where he thought outside of the box consistently. He was experienced and instrumental when negotiating with our buyers. Overall, I would highly recommend Jacob to anyone who is looking for reliability and a realtor that will go above an beyond.”
Nathan, Des Moines, IA
August 7, 2026
“Jacob Simon was outstanding throughout the entire process. He communicated clearly and often, making me feel confident every step of the way. His quick responses and efficiency kept things moving smoothly, and his experience in negotiating contracts really stood out—I felt like I had a strong advocate on my side. I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and highly recommend him!”
Nathan, Waukee, IA
August 7, 2026
“Jacob Simon was an amazing realtor to work with! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. As a first-time homebuyer, I felt calm and comfortable because he kept me informed, explained everything in detail, and made the process very smooth. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking in the Des Moines Metro!”
Hayley Coder, Urbandale, Iowa
August 7, 2026
“Jacob is helpful, accessible, and pays attention to detail. He takes into account the buyers' wants, needs and timeline. As someone new to the Des Moines area, I was pleased to learn his insights into different areas of the city.”
Michelle Henrikson, Ankeny, IA
August 7, 2026
“Jacob worked with us to sell our property through an assumable loan. It was a long process but we ended closing 60 days after the offer was accepted. He helped us get out of a tough market, which in turned helped us move closer to family out of state.
He was great to work with, very communicative, and got things done when needed. 10/10 would recommend!”
Brendtly Lauck, Ankeny, IA
August 7, 2026
“Having gone through a few home sales, we wanted someone we could easily communicate with, trust and who is extremely professional. We had that with Jacob Simon. We would highly recommend him to family and friends.”
Peter, Waukee, IA
August 7, 2026
“We shared our long list of must-haves with Jacob. He found the property that fit the list to a tee and sent it to us the moment it hit market. He ensured that we wrote the perfect offer to get it closed and we moved in 3 weeks! We will recommend Jacob to everyone in the market.”
Kasey Clary, Des Moines
August 7, 2026
“Jacob Simon was very pleasant to work with and we had a great experience with him. He was able to find us the home that we were looking for, answered all of our questions and was always accessible when we had any issues with purchasing a home.
We would definitely recommend Jacob to anyone that we know that is looking for a home in the Des Moines area.”
Chad and Teresa Gurney
August 7, 2026
“Jacob was an excellent realtor to work with. My wife and I were new to the area and he was very patient with us as we went back and forth over what home was right for us and when it was time to buy he put out all the stops for us.
He went above and beyond for my wife and I, we are now greatful to be living in a brand new home in a great community with everything we were looking for.”
B L - Ankeny, IA
August 7, 2026
“Jacob was incredible throughout the entire homebuying process! His insider knowledge on local real estate conditions and what it takes to get an offer accepted made navigating a white-hot market much easier. Additionally, his thoroughness, attention to detail, and ability to clearly explain every step of the process ahead of time gave me much more confidence throughout, especially as a first time homebuyer. For anyone looking to get an edge in the DSM home market, I would definitely recommend Jacob Simon's services!”
Phil Copeland, Des Moines
August 7, 2026
“Jacob was a great guide for me every step of the way. Anytime I was beginning to feel stressed, he addressed the concern in a calm and confident manner. He truly did walk the home buying journey with me in a way that made me feel comfortable. Buying a house was a huge step for me in my young adult life and Jacob understood that and made it happen!”
Nate Paulsen, Des Moines
August 7, 2026
“Jacob was the perfect example of a professional. He was excellent. Jacob answered any and all questions that I had in a timely manner. I will highly recommend Jacob to all of my family and friends based on my experience with him.”
Anthony Jared Iowa
August 7, 2026
“Jacob did a great job with our house search while moving to Iowa! He listened to our interests, communicated quickly, and got the job done! I would highly recommend Jacob to anyone trying to buy or sell a house!”
Erika Wolfschlag - Ankeny, IA
August 7, 2026
“I appreciate everything he did for us. He was very kind and respectful. Thank you.”
Joyce Schechter ANKENY Iowa
August 7, 2026
“We moved into Ankeny from out of state for a work relocation. Jacob Simon was recommend to us by a coworker that previously used Jacob. Our timeline for locating a house was tight, 4 day house hunting trip. Jacob was excellent about lining up showings and walking us through the home buying process. It was awesome to have Jacob on our side and I would highly recommend him.”
Jason, Ankeny IA
August 7, 2026
“Jacob was an amazing agent for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, Jacob has an unbelievable knowledge of the industry, the market, and the local area. As a first time homebuyer, I had a multitude of questions and Jacob always had answers for me. He explained things is an easy-to-understand way, helping to put my worries to rest and make me as informed as I could be before making a great life-changing decision.
Jacob is extremely hardworking, always available day or night to answer my questions, continuously trying to find me my dream home in a market where supply/inventory was not always what it has been historically. Jacob went the extra mile to make sure I found the perfect place for me, even if it meant going on 25+ different showing. Jacob's dedication to his clients and assuring their satisfaction is a model that all agents should try to emulate in their work.”
Dustin Casey, Grimes
August 7, 2026
“Thanks again to Jacob! Will recommend to many people and possibly use in the future!”
Nate Campbell Iowa
August 7, 2026
“Jacob Simon was very thoughtful and patient while in the process of a home selection. He was always able to secure a showing very quickly when I showed interest in a home to view. He was not over-bearing in trying to sell but gave valuable thoughts and opinions when asked.
Paperwork was always explained and Jacob Simon would let me know when documents were headed my way to preview. He was always readily available to explain anything I was not clear on.
I could not imagine having dealt with a more patient and thorough and genuinely kind realtor than Jacob Simon!
I will definitely recommend Jacob Simon to anyone I know that is buying or selling their home for a quality experience!”
Carol Gilbert--Des Moines, IA
August 7, 2026
“Jacob was personable and helpful.”
Griffin Miller, Des Moines
August 7, 2026
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