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Des Moines County reviews two proposals to market county properties; discussion to continue next week
Summary
Supervisors reviewed RFP responses from Century 21 (Brady Hooverman) and Meadow & Main Realty & Auction (Kevin Damron, Steve Francis). The board favored the 5% Meadow & Main proposal and agreed to add a resolution to hire a firm to next week's agenda for final action.
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors opened and reviewed proposals for marketing and selling county‑owned properties on April 21. Two local firms presented distinct approaches:
- Brady Hooverman of Century 21 Property Professionals proposed a full‑service MLS listing approach and a 6% commission (3% listing / 3% buyer), with sample listing prices including $250,000 for a commercial building and $18,000 for individual lots in a three‑lot grouping. The proposal listed extensive local sales volume and marketing capabilities.
- Meadow & Main Realty & Auction (Kevin Damron and Steve Francis) offered a flexible approach that can combine MLS listings and auction strategies; their fee proposal included a 5% sellers’ compensation for either listing or auction and an auction option intended to accelerate sale timing if desired.
Board discussion covered commission differences (5% vs. 6%), auction versus MLS listing strategies, abstracting/title update costs (estimates for abstracting and attorney fees were discussed), and whether to list the three adjacent lots individually or combined. Supervisors expressed preference for Meadow & Main’s 5% approach and agreed to place a resolution to hire a listing/auction firm on next week’s agenda for formal action.
Why it matters: The county is preparing to market and sell several properties; selection of an agent and the chosen sales strategy (MLS listing vs. auction, combined parcel vs. individual lots) will influence marketing approach, timeline, and expected proceeds.
What happens next: Staff will draft a resolution to hire the recommended vendor and include it on the next regular meeting agenda for a formal vote.
