Nicholas Scar, Broker - Associate , CNE, CRS, GRI, RFC, SRS, SRES

Primary 515.229.2379 | nscar@iowarealty.com | NickScarSold.com

 

As a licensed REALTOR® with over 20 years of experience and hundreds of millions in sales, I've built my reputation on one simple belief: everyone deserves a great agent, regardless of price point. I guide them with steady support across all property types, from residential to farmland and investment opportunities, throughout the entire state. I hold six professional designations, bring strong industry relationships that give my clients a real edge, and approach every transaction with the resilience of someone who knows that obstacles are just detours. At the end of the day, I care about the outcome as much as you do — and I get the job done.

 

Proudly serving Central Iowa.

 

BUYER SERVICES:

· Personalized guidance to determine your priorities

· Drawing upon market knowledge and research to find the right home

· Negotiating requests and offers

· Coordinating contracts and documentation

· Delivering support after the sale

 

SELLER SERVICES:

· Researching the local real estate market

· Preparing and staging home to sell

· Deciding accurate asking price for maximum profit in shortest time frame

· Identifying the key selling points

· Comprehensive, strategic marketing of your home to potential buyers

· Negotiating with buyers on your behalf

 

MARKETING STRATEGIES:

· Sourcing leads from expansive network

· High-resolution video tours and photography

· Open houses

· Comprehensive social media marketing campaign

· Individual property website

· Direct mailers and door hangers/flyers

· Utilizing the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

· Syndicated listing on 350 high-visibility websites

 

EDUCATION:

· Business Administration, Upper Iowa University

 

MEMBERSHIPS:

· Des Moines Association of REALTORS®

· Iowa Association of REALTORS®

· National Association of REALTORS®

· Certified Negotiation Expert, CNE

· Certified Residential Specialist, CRS

· Graduate Realtor Institute, GRI

· Residential Financial Consultant, RFC

· Seller Representative Specialist, SRS

· Senior Real Estate Specialist, SRES

· Certified Relocation Specialist

· Broker’s License

· Certified Mediator

· Certified Ombudsman

 

AWARDS:

· Shooting Star, President’s Club, Achievements Club, 2 More Deals, #1 Overall, GCI, 2024

· Iowa Realty Sales Associate of the Year / MVP, 2024

· Iowa Realty Presidents Club — Top 35 Agents out of 700, 2010-2019, 2021-2025

· Volume Award Winner, 2009 – 2025

· Circle of Excellence Award Winner — Multiple Year Recipient, Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

· Inducted into Iowa Realty Hall of Fame, 2018

· Major Realtor Public Action Campaign, (RPAC) Contributor

· Top 1% of Berkshire Hathaway Agents out of 70,000, “Stronger Together”

· Professional Standards Committee Member, Iowa Association of REALTORS®

· #3 in most closed listings, Iowa Realty, 2025

· #1 Overall Listing GCI, Voted Best Agent in Best Agent Magazine

· 3rd Overall Listing GCI, Iowa Realty, 2025

· Berkshire Hathaway Companies Most Listings Sold — Ranked #10 Agent out of 70,000, April 2023

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

· Board of Review Member for Madison County Iowa

· Founder, Fostering Hope for Second Chance

· Member of the grievance committee of the State of Iowa