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Testimonials
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From the moment we contacted Heather she set us on the path to owning our own home from the moment we first talked on the phone. Her expertise in negotiating, her local knowledge, her responsiveness are second to none. We felt really lucky and privileged to have had her as our agent, just knowing she had our back made the whole home-buying process less stressful. Thank you to Heather and her team at Heather Wright & Associates. We are forever grateful.
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- Emir
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I reached out to Jessica on a whim and it was the best decision I made as a first time home buyer! Being completely new to the process, I was looking through listings online and at the time didn't know why it was necessary to work with a real estate agent. Nonetheless, I looked through a couple realtors online and messaged Heather Wright & Associates. Jessica quickly responded and we were immediately discussing available properties. The home buying process really intimidated me because I went in feeling like I had no idea what I was doing. Jessica was amazing in that she NEVER made me feel stupid or silly, answered ALL my questions quickly and is truly a joy to be around. As we looked at dozens of homes, she shared her honest feedback of each property. It was very helpful to get an experienced set of eyes on each home and hear any concerns she had, yet I never felt she was pushing her opinion on me! Jessica is extremely accommodating, even with wacky schedules. She's dependable, I never had to wonder if she would be at an appointment on time or whether or not she would respond to an email/text. She's professional in that she helps get things done and keep others accountable with her client's best interest in mind. The home buying process came with a roller coaster of emotions but there was peace of mind knowing that I had Jessica in my corner and she kindly provided reassurance that everything would work out in the end. It's clear Jessica is respected in the real estate industry. She has great recommendations for financing, inspection etc. and everyone we worked with also seemed to have plenty of praise for her as an agent. Even after closing, Jessica has been extremely helpful with things that have come up and questions I've had. I cannot say enough positive things about Jessica and wholeheartedly recommend her for all your real estate needs
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- Samantha
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We absolutely loved working with Heather! As first-time homebuyers and unfamiliar with the needs of Des Moines homes, Heather knew the things to look out for when looking at homes and helped us gain perspective as to what was typical maintenance vs not. She has a lot of knowledge of the area we were looking at and was very patient with us while we found a house that met our needs.
Heather always kept a positive attitude and a friendly smile, answering all of our questions and really looking out for our needs, especially since finding our home was a bit different than the typical buyer. Heather was recommended to me by a coworker and I would gladly recommend working with Heather at Heather Wright & Associates to anyone who asks.
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- Maggie
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I have worked with Jessica when my friend was looking into purchasing a house in the past, and also, a transfer sale of that house to another friend of mine. When it came time to purchase my own home, she was my first choice.
I knew that Jessica would be able to assist me in purchasing my first home, a fixer upper in the neighborhood I have lived in since that initial sale. Jessica has always been wonderful to work with so I knew I would be in good hands when the process of purchasing a fixer upper became confusing and frustrating. From the very start, Jessica was organized and informed. She provided me with a packet that outlined what to expect and included a useful timeline to serve as a road map to home ownership.
The first house I looked at was a large home, just on the outskirts of my preferred neighborhood. Jessica met me late in the afternoon after a big snow storm had come through to show me the house. The house had been abandoned and the sidewalks nor the driveway had been cleared of snow. I had also recently broken my leg, so I was on crutches. Even considering the situation, she was very cheerful and helped make a path through the snow for me to get to the house. She did not rush me through the house, she asked many questions to make sure that I was getting the house that I wanted, and pointed out potential concerns about the property. Eventually we found the house that I would end up buying. While I was finishing up my loan requirements Jessica was available to let me into the house so I could get inspections as well as contractor quotes, and if I was unavailable due to work, she would go in my place until I could make it.
Jessica was extremely timely in providing or finding answers to any questions I had. The requirements for the renovation loan that I had received were often times hard for me to understand, or to know who I needed to contact to get the information that was requested to move the process along and get closer to closing. Jessica went above and beyond to help me figure out all of the little intricate details and requirements of the loan, and provided me with the proper contacts even when it was something that was generally considered outside of the scope for a realtor.
I have the utmost respect for Jessica and her extensive knowledge of the area I was buying in, and also her tenacity in finding the answers to help me purchase my first home. I honestly do not think I would be a home owner right now if it were not for Jessica, I would still be waiting to close.
I can not recommend Jessica Wichers of Heather Wright & Associates enough, she has been absolutely fantastic to work with!
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- Brodie
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Jessica was a pleasure to work with. We had a few properties in mind and after spending a day walking through them it was apparent we found the one we loved. Jessica was able to help decide a great offer, and how to navigate through all the needed inspections, financing and paperwork. I was promptly given updates and knew exactly what to expect at every step. Being new to the area it's hard to know who you can trust and I'm so thankful I found someone as knowledgeable and understanding as Jessica Wichers of Heather Wright & Associates. Thanks again for all your help, we are so in love with our new home!
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- Jason
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Heather did a great job of selling my townhouse quickly! I was a first time seller, and she met with me a few months before listing and walked me through exactly what I needed to do to get my house ready. Then, she answered my questions about references for people to repair things on my home, as well as give her opinion on what she thought needed to be done. She was always very honest, straightforward, and patient with us. As a result of her feedback, great pictures, correct pricing, I received multiple offers within a few days of listing it, and she helped me pick the best one. She helped negotiate with the buyers fairly during the inspection process as well. There were even some unexpected issues that came up after my closing, but Heather went above and beyond to help me solve the problem. In the past, my fiancé also used Heather as an agent previously to buy his home, and he still talks about how patient and knowledgeable she was with helping him as a first time home buyer as well. Heather and her team at Heather Wright & Associates are amazing, and you can't go wrong with working with them. They are all very knowledgeable, and they know what they're doing. Next time we buy or sell a home, Heather will be our first call
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- Judy
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Jessica was very flexible and did a great job helping us find a new place. We looked at a lot of properties and she was always available and quick in responding. We are very happy with the new home and it’s exactly what we were looking for. Jessica Wichers of Heather Wright & Associates went above and beyond with the mortgage and closing on the new place.
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- user8250185
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We loved working with Heather of Heather Wright & Associates! She knew things to look out for when looking at homes, she knew the areas well that we were looking in, and was patient with us while we figured out what we wanted!
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- Sydney
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Jessica Wichers is the best! She was knowledgeable and helped us through every step of finding our perfect home. She gave us honest and sincere feedback, and when our closing got pushed back, Jessica of Heather Wright & Associates was in our corner, advocating for us.
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- Celeste
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Jessica Wichers of Heather Wright Associates is the best. She is very knowledgeable in her field. I was such a pest-with a zillion questions and concerns. She responded to all of them immediately and made me feel like I was her most important client. I hope she is still in the business when my children decide to purchase a home. I would highly recommend her services to anyone considering a home purchase.
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- Donna
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Heather excels in not only the technical and strategic aspects of real estate, but also with guiding her clients through what can be an emotionally taxing experience. Through our experience of multiple offers and buyers who backed out, Heather was always there to help us through and give us honest feedback and advice that eventually lead us to a successful closing day. We lived out of state during the time we worked with Heather and were able to conveniently navigate the entire selling process remotely due to her extensive and secure online platform. Heather has a great team at her side and everyone we worked with had impeccable response time. Heather Wright of Heather Wright & Associates is a delight to work with and I highly recommend her!
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- Bonny
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Jessica Wichers of Heather Wright & Associates was absolutely amazing. My husband and I came to her wanting to buy a house but having no idea where to even start. We came into her office like two little kids playing house with a vague notion of what we wanted in a home. She really took the time to get to know us as people and get a feel for the vibe we were looking for (my husband literally said the phrase “I want someplace dope!” and somehow Jessica was able to deliver on that!).
She went above and beyond when it came to finding a time that worked for us throughout the week to show us potential homes, even if it meant meeting us in the late evening or on her day off when she could’ve been at home with her son and family.
She was so fun and down to earth and really made this whole process as easy as it could possibly be. I’ve started recommending her to everyone I know, whether they’re currently looking for a house or not!
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- Martha
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We 100% recommend Jessica of Heather Wright & Associates for your realtor. She was very professional, responded back to my emails fast. We’re a young family and this was the first time buying a home, she made the process stress free for us.
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- Alison
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I can't recommend Jessica Wichers of Heather Wright & Associates enough as a realtor. We first contacted Jessica over two years ago when we first decided to move. She helped identify what needed to be done to prep the house for sale and was extremely willing to answer questions, even when we weren't quite ready to put our home on the market yet. When we were finally ready to sell, her marketing helped to get us an offer within the first 36 hours on the market. When things got rocky a few times during the whole process, she was always ready to answer panicky phone calls and texts. She also helped us to find the perfect home for us and walked us through the entire process of buying and selling. I'd give her three thumbs up, if I could!
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- Doug & Kim
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I had the pleasure of dealing with Jessica for both buying a house in 2016 and selling my house in 2018. Jessica listens, comes through on her word, and honestly has fun the entire way. She stayed positive and gave me the advice I wanted when I needed it. When it came down to the nitty gritty she was wiling to lay down her own profits to make sure I was taken care of. Please at least talk to Jessica Wichers of Heather Wright & Associates, and you'll see why you want to stick with her.
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- Colin
About Heather Wright
In the competitive Des Moines market, Heather Wright combines client-focused service, innovative marketing techniques, and a decade of experience to make sure that your buying or selling experience is less of a hassle and more of an adventure. Heather Wright’s journey began right here in Iowa—she grew up in Guthrie Center and fell in love with the sense of community that makes the Midwest such a great place to call home. Today, she brings her knowledge (and love) of the area to the table, helping buyers and sellers make the right choices for the current Des Moines market. Her career path began in the corporate world, where she mastered marketing, dispute resolution, and negotiations—three skills that she puts to work every day whether she’s helping you sell your house at top-value or fighting to turn your offer into a sale. If you’ve worked with Heather before, you know one thing: your satisfaction is always at the top of her to-do list. And that’s saying something, because this lady’s got a LOT going on! Your needs come first—and Heather’s always available to answer last-minute budget questions, give you straight-talk about a listing’s issues, or help reassess your timeline (so that you can meet your personal deadlines or slow things down to a more manageable speed). A self-described workaholic, Heather works day and night to make sure her clients are supported throughout the buying or selling process, start to finish. She not only gets award-winning results for her clients, but she also works hard to make the process simple, easy, and stress-free. And, as Heather’s business has grown, she’s taken one more step to make sure that every client gets the VIP-level service they deserve… She’s created a team: Heather Wright & Associates. Since Heather never does things halfway, she enlisted two licensed agents, a team assistant, and a transaction coordinator, which makes her well-rounded team one of the best in the business. Working together, they manage deadlines, paperwork, marketing, tech support, and management—to ensure that you’re taken care of and have constant access to someone with answers (‘cause the housing market never sleeps!). While Heather spends most of her time meeting with buyers and sellers (and keeping Starbucks open with her iced caramel macchiato addiction), she also enjoys reading good fiction and relaxing in front of the TV with her graphic designer husband and the individual who runs their household: their Jack Russell terrier, Murphy.Latest Blog Posts
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- Ackworth
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