Whether Buying, Selling or Investing in Real Estate, choose Pennie Carroll & Associates to work for you. We are a family owned Real Estate Company with a team of high performing professionals with the energy and experience needed to assist you in purchasing homes, land and commercial properties. From preparing a home to sell, to the steps in finding your first home, to choosing a profitable investment property, Pennie Carroll & Associates has the proven strategies for a successful Real Estate experience!
OTHER LANGUAGES
Spanish
Community Involvement
Rotary Club | Kiwanis | Chambers: Altoona, Des Moines Westside, FUSE, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale
HOBBIES/INTEREST
Grandkids, Travel, Gardening, Church
FAMILY
We have three grown children that are married and have given us 6 grandchildren. We love having the family and friends to our 44 acres country home for fishing, bonfires and sledding.
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Specialties
Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property
Commercial Property
Buy, Sell, Invents in Real Estate: Land, Residential and Commerical. Full Service Team
Awards
2026
TOP 25 AGENT
Iowa
2026
TOP AGENT
Des Moines, IA
2026
TOP AGENT
Altoona, IA
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FAQ
1. What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
Your first step is choosing a Realtor that will guide you through the steps. Buying a home is your largest investment. Consider more than price, check out the neighborhood, future maintenance, resale value are a few things that need consideration.
2. What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?
Choose a Realtor that has experience and a good negotiator that will protect your largest assets. Preparing your home will net you more in your pocket and a Real Estate professional can identify the items that will bring the most value back to your pocket.
3. What types of clients have you worked with?
I have worked with a large spectrum of clients in the 23 years of selling. From 1st time buyers to seasoned homeowners to countryside to downtown, I enjoy all levels of Buyers and Sellers.
4. Describe a recent transaction you are fond of. How did it go?
Helping our clients brings the most joy. When one of our clients needed to move without much fuss, we attracted a buyer that not only gave the price that the Seller wanted, but also allowed for a delayed possession to help my Sellers. The negotiation process is one of the favorite part of my career.
5. How did you get started in Real Estate?
Before Real Estate, I would clean a few homes a week and always thought it would be more fun to SELL homes than to CLEAN homes. The opportunity opened up and I jumped on it and now 23 years later, I own my own Brokerage with over 15 experienced Realtors on the PCA Team.
6. Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?
We take classes at the beginning of each year to keep us sharp from Fair Housing to Septic/Sewer to Financing Options and Home Improvements. I am also a Senior Real Estate Specialist.
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What clients say about this agent....
Responsive
Professional
Knowledgeable
Communicative
Trustworthy
Outstanding
Excellent negotiator
Attentive
Available Remotely
Great for new buyers
Toddrolfes8
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April 14, 2026
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I had the pleasure of working with Kristin Goodwin of Pennie Carroll & Associates during the purchase of my condo in Ankeny. I found Kristin to be most professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive. In the few instances when she did not have the information readily available, she was able to gather it and respond within a very short period of time. Her customer focused attitude was apparent throughout the entire process. She remained committed to ensuring the transaction went smoothly from beginning to end. I would highly recommend Kristin for any of your real estate needs.
Robert G.
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April 9, 2026
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Karri was very easy to work with. My surgery complicated the sale but she was very accommodating in working around this issue. She is very professional while also being very personable. She is a credit to herself and to her organization.
Cedsaid75
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April 9, 2026
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Joe was a great resource for us not being from the area. Joe listened to what we were looking for and delivered. He even helped us with some contacts for improvements we wanted to make.
Stacia W.
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April 7, 2026
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My realtor was fantastic to work withaEUR"knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me find the right home. She explained every step clearly, handled details with care, and always made me feel supported. Her professionalism and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Id recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, top-notch realtor.
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April 7, 2026
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We used Kendal to sell and buy our home and the advantage to using a seasoned realtor as Kendal is, She had clients looking for homes even though we werent quite ready to put our house on the market. She called to ask if we could do an early showing and we agreed and it it turns out those clients loved our home and we were able to do a 24 hour sale and move on with the build of our new home which Kendal also helped us walk through all the steps. Kendal was very professional and kind and I would highly recommend her. We will most definitely use Kendal again and highly recommend her.