attention from another Realtor. He really exceeded my expectations. I would definitely list with Mark again."
-Mike Schonhorst
"As first time home buyers you never know what to expect… Working with someone like Mark made the process as smooth as possible. If you want a Realtor that will listen to your needs, TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY, take care of you, look out for your best interest and is not afraid to be honest you should look up Mark Charter. We would recommend Mark Charter to friends, family or anyone looking for a new or existing home."
-Cyrus and Melissa Glennon
"My wife Ilia and I are independent people and with today’s market we thought purchasing a new home ourselves would be a piece of cake. It wasn't until a co worker of mine, who was in the process of selling his house, referred us to Mark. My previous thought of Realtors was that they are sales people and all they are out to do is get paid. Mark has sense changed our perception. From the beginning Mark was nothing but professional. He was persistent but not pushy! Through out the entire process of purchasing our home Mark was 100% on our side! I first emailed him with what we were looking for and he responded the same day with several listings for us to browse. On our own time we then choose the ones we wanted to see. When we found our dream home and negotiated the price Mark pretty much took care of the rest. I personally stand by Mark's professionalism and have referred him to all of my family and friends."
-Steve and Ilia Williams
"We appreciated the creativity Mark brought to help sell our house. Mark did not focus on his ability to make a commission on selling our house like most realtors do, but rather focused on the best way to help us as his customer. With this type of market, only the best realtors will succeed and I believe Mark is very strong and successful as a seller’s agent for this market."
-Craig and Heidi Engelbrecht
"My Grandfather passed away in late May, and we really wanted to get my grandmother out of the house and relocate to St. Joseph, Mo. Mark put it on the market at the end of May and knew we wanted it done quickly as we didn’t want her to be there in Des Monies, Iowa by herself. He came through for us. It closed on August 25th! He was very accommodating to us, and very professional!"
-Karrie Cunning
"Mark had committed to purchase a house as a part of a deal he was doing. My family and I were living in a house that was too small for us. Mark called and asked if we would be interested in looking at the house that he was buying. I agreed, not really thinking that I would be interested. We went and looked at the house and loved it right away. Mark & I discussed how we might be able to sell our current house and buy the one he had shown us. After some discussion Mark agreed to buy our house to facilitate the transaction. In a few weeks both deals were closed and we have enjoyed our house ever since. Thanks to Mark we went from living in a house that was too small for us and being uncertain about how to sell it to selling and living in a great house in a matter of weeks."
-Erik and Amber
"Our move to Iowa was our 5th move so far, and Mark helped make it our easiest. We moved from out of state, and had a lot of houses to view in a very short amount of time. Mark did a lot of prep work and communicating with us before we got here, and really knew what we were looking for, so our time was well spent and productive. In the end, we found the perfect home for our family, and still have communication with Mark even after we have moved in. I would definitely recommend Mark Charter to anyone looking for great service and help buying a home!"
-Julie Watson
"We would definitely suggest using Mark for any of your real estate needs. He guided us through the process of purchasing a high-end home, took care of the little things, and negotiated hard on our behalf! We would trust him again with our business. Thanks Mark!!!"
-Dr. Mark and Joanne Milleman
"Buying a home with Mark Charter was amazing. He was super professional yet down to earth at the same time. Mark went up and beyond himself to make our dream home a reality. We can't put into words how grateful we were to have him as our realtor. Mark’s work ethic is extraordinary and there isn't another realtor for us other than him."
-Jason and Samantha Sadler
"I met Mark Charter on Twitter as I was trying to sell my own home. Mark was willing to give advice on some things that would help me sell and also said he had creative ways to help if I wanted to work with him. When the time came, I listed my townhome in West Des Moines with Mark. He had an offer generated on the place in less than 10 days and helped us close in a timely manner. He then helped my husband and I buy our next home in Urbandale . Mark was easy to work with, knowledgeable and really cares about his clients. I would have no trouble telling a friend about Mark and his services."
-Kiersten Maertens
02/11/2026
