⌂HEARTLANDHOME COLLECTIVE TEAM
Central Iowa real estate • Rooted in community

Guiding you home
across the Heartland.

Boutique client care, hyper-local market intelligence, and modern marketing for Des Moines and surrounding communities.

INSPIRATION PHOTO · NOT A CURRENT LISTING
Local knowledge.Education at every step.Your goals come first.
The Heartland difference

Local market pulse.

Comparable sales and neighborhood context help inform your pricing and negotiation plan.

Tailored representation.

Hands-on guidance shaped around your goals, from a first home to a new build.

Modern marketing.

A property-specific plan for photography, preparation, video, and digital exposure.

Your next chapter starts here

Big decisions.
Thoughtful guidance.

Whether you’re holding your first set of keys or preparing for what’s next, you deserve a plan you understand.

01 /

Make your move.

Clarify your wish list, understand financing, and navigate the home search with confidence. First-time and VA buyers are welcome here.

Let’s talk buying ↗
02 /

Sell with intention.

Start with preparation, thoughtful pricing, and a marketing plan that tells your home’s story. Stay informed from listing day to closing.

Build your selling plan ↗
03 /

Explore the possibilities.

Considering an investment property? Talk through your goals, the questions to ask, and the local professionals who can help you evaluate a purchase.

Explore investor resources ↗
Your home. Your next chapter.

Curious what your home is worth in today’s market?

Automated estimates only tell part of the story. Request a tailored, neighborhood-specific Comparative Market Analysis from Latrice.

A personalized pricing discussion, not an instant automated estimate or appraisal.

Meet the collective

Local roots. A shared commitment to home.

Heartland Home Collective team: Rachel West, Latrice Brauckman and Breanna Weiler
Rachel West · Latrice Brauckman · Breanna Weiler

Dear future client,

We built Heartland Home Collective around a shared belief: people deserve to understand their options and have someone in their corner. Buying or selling a home comes with big decisions, and we want our clients to feel comfortable asking questions, speaking up about their needs, and taking the time to make choices that feel right for them. Education is at the heart of how we work. We explain the process, talk through the details, and provide honest guidance so you understand both your opportunities and your responsibilities.

As working mothers, we understand how much goes into keeping a household moving. We know the conversations around the kitchen table about budgets, busy schedules, changing needs, and what comes next. That experience shapes how we serve our clients - with patience, practical solutions, and respect for the life happening around a move. We take the time to learn what matters to you because a successful move needs to work for your everyday life as well as your long-term goals.

Our dedication to community extends beyond the homes we help people buy and sell. We care about building relationships, sharing useful resources, supporting local connections, and making homeownership easier to understand. We are committed to equal housing opportunity and to treating every client with dignity, fairness, and respect. Everyone deserves the opportunity to explore their housing choices with knowledgeable support.

At Heartland Home Collective, we bring our real estate experience and our experiences as mothers and community members to the work we do together. Whether you are buying your first home, selling a home filled with memories, or planning an investment, we are here to listen, prepare, and follow through. We are dedicated to helping you create a place called home - one that fits your needs, supports your goals, and gives you room for the life ahead.

With care,
Heartland Home Collective

Around the neighborhood

Central Iowa.
So many ways to feel at home.

Tell me what matters to you—your commute, favorite places, home style, or room to grow. We’ll shape your search around your priorities.

Community photos are stock inspiration images, not local listings.

Also serving Clive, Altoona, Ames, Indianola, and surrounding Central Iowa communities.

Clarity before commitment

A little knowledge.
A more confident next step.

01

Start a conversation

Share your goals, timing, questions, and what a successful move looks like to you.

02

Make a plan

Understand your budget or selling strategy and map out the steps ahead.

03

Move with support

Get clear explanations as you navigate offers, inspections, and the details in between.

04

Welcome what’s next

Prepare for closing day and the start of your next chapter.

I’m a first-time buyer. Where do I begin?

Start with a conversation about your goals and an introduction to a lender so you can explore financing and a comfortable budget. Before touring, we’ll review representation and the buyer agreement together.

How do I get my home ready to sell?

Let’s walk through your home and discuss your timeline. We can prioritize preparation, review comparable properties, and create a pricing and marketing plan suited to your goals.

Can you help with a VA home purchase?

Yes. I work with VA buyers and can help you connect with a lender who handles VA financing. We’ll discuss the purchase process and the questions to bring to your lender along the way.

Meet the collective

Community is at the heart of home.

Latrice Brauckman

REALTOR® · Founder’s welcome

“I believe your questions deserve clear answers, your goals deserve a thoughtful plan, and your voice deserves to be heard.”

Focus: first-time buyers, VA buyers, and education-first representation.

Connection beyond closing.

Latrice’s community work includes Blueprint to Homeownership, Habitat for Humanity volunteering, and housing access education.

Your experience matters.

Want to understand what working together looks like? Ask Latrice about her communication, preparation, and client care process.

Talk with Latrice ↗
Market news & local living

A little more local knowledge.

Metro market insights

How to interpret pricing, days on market, and comparable sales.

Read the guide ↗

Find your local rhythm

A neighborhood visit built around coffee, dining, parks, and your everyday routines.

Explore local living ↗
Plan with more clarity

What could your
monthly payment look like?

Try different numbers to see how price, down payment, and interest can affect principal and interest.

Illustration only, not a loan quote. Excludes property taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance, HOA dues, and fees. The example interest rate is not a current rate offer.

ESTIMATED PRINCIPAL & INTEREST$1,707per month
Home-service connections

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Appliance Repair (4)

Dynamic Repair Services - Ty Auch

Green's Appliance ↗

Metro Applicance ↗

Veterans Heating and Cooling - Zach Flick

Attic and Insulation Services (1)

Insulate Iowa - Abraham Lamark

Basement / Foundation Repair (2)

Anchored Walls ↗

Iowa Foundation Repair ↗

Carpet Cleaning and Restoration (5)

Carpet Pro - Kurt Knox ↗

Durachem Iowa ↗

First Call Restoration ↗

Rainbow Restoration of Des Moines ↗

Sanitize Solutions - JD Nelson ↗

Cedar Rapids / Iowa City (4)

Alias the Bugman - Pest and Termite Inspection ↗

Prime Time Home Inspectors - Tim Stolba ↗

Sloan Radon Testing - Craig Shadle ↗

Vigilant Home Inspections ↗

Cleaning Services (2)

Cleaning Connection ↗

Cottage Care Des Moines ↗

Concrete (2)

Arturo Moguel ↗

Colin Concrete ↗

Contractors and Remodelers (6)

Elevate Property Services - Michael Malone

Home Doctor - David ↗

J&X Renovations - Jesus Lozano

JM Services of Iowa - Jess Marie Bishop ↗

Left Hand Customs LLC - Jeff Snedden

Red House Remodeling - Ben Trannel ↗

Decks / Patios / Power Washing (3)

Deck and Drive Solutions - Aaron Rouse ↗

Home Doctor - David ↗

Jeff Carmichael

Electricians (3)

Bartlett Electric ↗

Precision Electric - Dan Arthurs

Twins Electric ↗

Exteriors (8)

Heartland Roofing and Siding - Ben Coy ↗

J&X Renovations - Jesus Lozano

Left Hand Customs LLC - Jeff Snedden

Mac Exteriors - Jim McGaha

Red House Remodeling - Ben Trannel ↗

Thomas Exteriors - Joe Thomas ↗

Top Notch Construction and Roofing ↗

Your Genuine Contractor - AmeriPro Roofing - Liz Diaz ↗

Flooring (5)

Flooring America ↗

Home Doctor - David ↗

J&X Renovations - Jesus Lozano

Left Hand Customs LLC - Jeff Snedden

The Flooring Guys ↗

Garage Services (2)

Hicklin Garage Doors ↗

Reliable Garage Services - Eric Alexander ↗

Handyman Services (7)

4 Amigos Drywall - Junior and Axel

Complete Handyman Services - Dametrius ↗

Elevate Property Services - Michael Malone

Home Doctor - David ↗

J&X Renovations - Jesus Lozano

Jeff Carmichael

Mario Avila ↗

Home Inspectors (5)

Forever Home Inspection - Matt Gibson ↗

Home Sweet Home Inspections - Luis Romero (English and Spanish) ↗

National Property Inspections - Chris and Hugh Meade ↗

Rightway Home Inspections - Adam McCarty ↗

The Genuine Inspector - Liz Diaz ↗

HVAC (3)

Des Moines Comfort ↗

Dynamic Repair Services - Ty Auch

Veterans Heating and Cooling - Zach Flick

Insurance: Auto / Property / Casualty (7)

Absolute Insurance Agency - Dan Bell (Insurance Broker) ↗

Allstate - Bebout Insurance ↗

Comparion Insurance Agent - Bridget Zeman (Insurance Broker)

Country Financial - Melissa Woods ↗

Newton Insurance Group - Blake Newton

RATE Insurance - Tim Morton (Insurance Broker) ↗

State Farm - Terry Taylor ↗

Interior Design (2)

Leu Interiors - Becky Leu ↗

Texturious Designs - Jen Munoz ↗

Junk Removal (3)

Des Moines Property Preservation - Mark Bunge ↗

Just N Time Hauling ↗

Mario Avila ↗

Lawn Care/Snow Removal/Landscaping/Irrigation (8)

Unlimited Tree Service ↗

Jason Brauckman

PO Box 97, Grimes, Iowa

A+ Lawn and Landscape ↗

Addi's Lawn Care ↗

BOSS Outdoor ↗

C&M Mowing - Michael Prescott ↗

Edwards Landscaping LLC - Evan Edwards ↗

Elevate Property Services - Michael Malone

Windsor Mower - Susan Skeries

Locksmiths (2)

515 Locksmith - Angie Gonzalez ↗

Mike's Metro Lock and Safe ↗

Mold Testing and Remediation (3)

First Call Restoration ↗

Rainbow Restoration of Des Moines ↗

Sanitize Solutions - JD Nelson ↗

Mortgage Lenders (7)

Bankers Trust ↗

Frontier Home Loans - Dustin Arntt ↗

FSB - Cody Wittmaack ↗

Guaranteed Rate - Steve SchraderBacher ↗

HALO Capital - David Bell ↗

Independent Mortgage - Linda Turner ↗

Midwest Family Lending - Charlie Chedester ↗

Movers (3)

Adamantine Spine Moving ↗

Appliance Moving - Just N Time Hauling ↗

Blue Cow Moving & Storage ↗

Organization Services (3)

NEAT Method - Emily Peters ↗

Nice + Neat Pro Organizing - Jolene de Bruijn ↗

Tidy Butterfly - Carrie Blackburn ↗

Painting and Drywall (6)

4 Amigos Drywall - Junior and Axel

Ekman Painting - Dustin Hogan ↗

Home Doctor - David ↗

J&X Renovations - Jesus Lozano

Legacy Painting

Peterson Painting ↗

Pest and Termite (3)

Bobcat Pest Control - Gene ↗

Premier Pest Control ↗

Springer Pest Control ↗

Plumbing (4)

Dynamic Repair Services - Ty Auch

H&H Plumbing - Chris Hansen ↗

Jason Young Plumbing ↗

Veterans Heating and Cooling - Zach Flick

Radon Testing and Mitigation (4)

Ameriserve Radon ↗

Central Iowa Radon ↗

Professional House Doctors ↗

Radon Solutions ↗

Real Estate Investor Links (3)

Estimate Rental Property Returns

Rentometer - Estimate Rental Rates

Top Shelf Property Management - Chris Dickey ↗

Restoration (2)

First Call Restoration ↗

Rainbow Restoration of Des Moines ↗

Roof Inspections / Repair / Replacements (5)

AAA Roofing ↗

Heartland Roofing and Siding - Ben Coy ↗

Mac Exteriors - Jim McGaha

Top Notch Construction and Roofing ↗

Your Genuine Contractor - AmeriPro Roofing - Liz Diaz ↗

Sewer Inspections / Cleaning / Repair (5)

Beeline Sewer ↗

Midwest Drain Services - Colton Ruegsegger

Sewer Rooter - Alex Leanos (English and Spanish)

Smith's Sewer Service ↗

Zippy's Drain ↗

Structural Engineering (2)

Caleb Vorpahl - Structsolve Engineering ↗

Sam Bedwell - Hay Branch Services ↗

Tree Services (4)

Colton Ruegsegger

Cro Outdoor Services - Bojan Djukic ↗

Family Tree Care - Rick Hanson ↗

Happy Trees - Sean

Window and Door Specialists (5)

Beisser Lumber - Rob Walker ↗

Dependable Glass Solutions - Beth Bezdicek

Hamilton Glass ↗

Iowa Window and Door ↗

Knox Plat Windows (Old Window Restoration) - Erica Luna ↗

Window Treatments (2)

Blind Lady with a Vision - Lesley Ellis

Brightline Custom Blinds - Carolyn Johnson ↗

Business contact details collected October 29, 2026. Some providers do not publish every contact method. Confirm services, availability, pricing and insurance directly. You may choose any provider.

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