About Cy

Realtor Since 2007, Member of DMAAR specializing in single family residential properties on the west side of Des Moines.

Areas of service include: West Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, Urbandale, Grimes, Johnston, Polk City, Windsor Heights, Des Moines, and many surrounding areas! Des Moines is big, but it's not that big, if you have any questions or if you would like to view a property in any area of the metro or surrounding area just give me a call!

Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, but thinking about moving to Saint Boniface in Waukee, volunteer coach for the Des Moines Catholic Football League 2006-2007, supporter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, member of The University of Iowa Football Team from 2002 through 2006.

BA from The University of Iowa in Communication Studies, Entrepreneurial Certificate from The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at The University of Iowa.

Real Estate awards:

2008 Des Moines Area Association of Realtors Rookie of the Year Award Winner
National Association of Realtors, Realtor Magazine, 30 Under 30 Class of 2010 Finalist

Real estate designations:

CRS: Council of Residential Specialist

GRI: Graduate Realtor Institute

ABR: Accredited Buyer Representative

CREN: Certified Real Estate Negotiator

CHMS: Certified Home Marketing Specialist

e-Pro: Certification for Internet Professionalism

My wife Meighan and I live in Waukee with our two Jack Russell Terrier puppies, Bridget and Lily.

I would love the opportunity to help you with any and all of your Real Estate needs! I look forward to meeting you and earning your business.

Get to know Cy Phillips!

You should get to know ... Cy Phillips

Realtor, ReMax Innovations

Background: I was raised in a town of 60 people in northeast Arkansas. I ended up in Des Moines via a football scholarship at the University of Iowa and Hillcrest dorm romance with my wife.

Notable achievements: I was recently named Rookie of the Year by the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. The collegiate achievement of which I am most proud was when I was named to the Academic All Big Ten team.

Why I do what I do: I honestly enjoy and take great pride in helping my clients find the right home.

The most rewarding part of my job is that my wife and I now count many of my clients as great friends.

What I do to get away from work: I love to take our puppies for a long walk around the neighborhood. If it's not too cold, my wife might even come.

Words to live by: Good enough never is.

Best business book I've read lately: "The Go-Giver" by Bob Burg and John David Mann.

The best place in central Iowa to entertain clients or colleagues: Latin King restaurant.

One thing I would change about the Des Moines area: Sub-zero temperatures.

What Iowa can do to attract more people like me: Continue the growth initiatives that have made this city great, attract best-in-class employers and provide excellent live-work-play amenities throughout the city and state.

My leadership philosophy:Work every day to be the type of man my dogs think I am.

If I could do something else: I would be a dentist or an astronaut.

If you want to contact me: E-mail cyphillips@remax.net or call (515) 422-4731.

Central Iowa Homes for Heroes

I've started a new program in Iowa called, "Homes for Heroes." I'm the exclusive central Iowa Realtor for the program that gives significant home buying and selling discounts to every day heroes in our community, including military, health care professionals, public safety officers, firefighters, educators and civil servants. I have long admired people who dedicate their lives to serving their communities. My younger brother is an Infantry officer in the Army, my older sister is a Jag Officer in the Air Force, and my younger sister is going into the medical field. I am blessed to have real heroes in my immediate family and I know the sacrifices they have each made in order to make the world a better place.

Home for Heroes (HFH) allows me the opportunity to give back to my local heroes by offering rebates and discounts on everything associated with a real estate transaction through me. Specifically, I give buyers and sellers a 25 percent rebate on my gross commission. For example, this can mean a savings of $1,750 on a $200,000 home. Additionally, I have developed partnerships with other trusted professionals who offer real estate-related services and have agreed to also offer discounts to local heroes, which can add up to significant savings.

I'm hoping you will help me spread the word about this program. If you know any teachers, firefighters, police officers, health care professionals, military officers or civil servants considering buying or selling a home, let me help them save some money on the transaction. You can direct them to my website, www.iowahomesforheroes.com, for more information or give them my cell (515-422-4731) or email, cyphillips@remax.net.

TESTIMONIALS

"We spent several weeks researching the Des Moines area and sent Cy a list of homes we wanted to see. After spending several hours with our choices, and not being happy with what we saw, Cy took us to see a house that he believed fit what we were looking for. We literally could not have picked a better home ourselves." ~ Matthew & Rachel Pierce

"We were extremely happy with Cy Phillips with our buying experience, he went the extra mile to make sure we found the perfect first home." ~Jon and Natalie Dreckman

Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity "Cy Phillips is a rare find among those in the realty profession. A true gentleman, Cy understands the stresses and emotions of purchasing a home, and was always respectful of our needs. He had an unbiased ear and kept our best interests in mind, never following his own personal agendas. His extensive knowledge of the Des Moines Metro Area lead me and my wife to our perfect home. We are grateful for his patience, schedule flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile for us. I am confident that anyone looking to buy or sell a home would be impressed with Cy's level of commitment and service." Brian O'Leary, Des Moines

"We've never met a real estate agent like Cy Phillips. Aside from being friendly, outgoing, sensitive and genuine, he works hard and he works smart to help his clients buy the right home and sell their houses at the best price/terms. We know no other agent who is more progressive, more on top of trends and tools, and better qualified to represent our buying and selling needs." Jason and Heather Starr, Adel

Five Stars all the way!! I am a first time home buyer and new to the whole process. Cy was very approachable, explained everything to me, and very personable. He was readily available to show houses and mapped out an approach each time so we hit each home on my list in a timely manner. I never felt pressured to hurry up and pick a house out, and I knew he would stick with me until I found the right one, and he was willing to show me the house three times before I felt comfortable making an offer. At the time of the offer, Cy was able to discuss options-and I felt that my offer was a bit aggressive-I asked for a lot, and after the home inspection, by Nick Mescher-who Cy recommended, I got everything I asked for in my offer-minus one thing, but again, my offer was aggressive. I would recommend Cy to anyone. It was obvious that when he was showing me homes, he was dedicated to my time and didn't take other calls, unless absolutely necessary. He was flexible with his time, worked early to later hours if needed and met me wherever I was at the time to sign papers--even the soccer fields since I coach. If you are looking to sell or buy-call Cy! Kimber Walter, West Des Moines

"Cy sold my home in a reasonable amount of time in a down market. He was a pleasure to work with: accessible, helpful, willing to do whatever it took to get the deal done, following through to make sure everyone was satisfied and doig what he said he would do every turn. When I buy or sell my next home, or when when I know someone who needs a real estate professional, I'll go to Cy!" Laura Wright, West Des Moines