Key Takeaways
- • The Agency, a global luxury real estate brokerage, opened The Agency Des Moines, its first Iowa location, at 650 S Prairie View Drive, Suite 205, West Des Moines, IA 50266, according to a PRWeb press release dated October 20, 2026.
- • The office is led by Managing Partners Mike Slavin and Nathan Lyman and will focus on residential and land markets across Des Moines and surrounding Central Iowa communities.
- • The Agency reports more than 190 offices across 18 countries, 27 new offices launched in 2025, and more than $104 billion in closed transactions since its 2011 founding.
- • The Des Moines opening extends the brokerage's Midwest expansion, with EVP of Franchise Division James Ramsay citing the region's established business community and growing housing opportunities.
Summary
The Agency, a global luxury real estate brokerage, has opened The Agency Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa, marking the firm's first location in the state and an extension of its Midwest footprint. The office is led by Managing Partners Mike Slavin and Nathan Lyman and will serve residential and land markets in Des Moines and its surrounding communities, according to the company's announcement distributed via PRWeb on October 20, 2026.
CEO and Founder Mauricio Umansky said Des Moines offers "a compelling combination of career opportunities, space and quality of life" that continues to attract buyers. James Ramsay, EVP of The Agency's Franchise Division, said the market is a "natural next step" in the Midwest expansion, supported by an established business community and growing housing options. He noted that the company's global network and marketing platform will support the new office in connecting Central Iowa with buyers across its markets.
The company states it launched 27 new offices in 2025 and now operates more than 190 offices across 18 countries. The Financial Times has recognized The Agency as one of America's Fastest Growing Companies, and it has appeared on Inc. 5000's list of fastest-growing private companies. Inman consistently ranks it among top luxury brokerages. Umansky ranked #30 on the Swanepoel Power 200 list, and President Rainy Hake Austin was named to the 2025 Swanepoel Power 200 Watchlist. The brokerage also cites its appearance on Netflix's "Buying Beverly Hills," which aired for two seasons.
Slavin said much of the Des Moines market's appeal lies in surrounding communities offering established neighborhoods, acreage and custom-built homes. Lyman said partnering with the brand allows the local team to combine its regional knowledge with a global platform. The office is located at 650 S Prairie View Drive, Suite 205, West Des Moines. The announcement does not disclose financial terms of the opening or staffing figures.
CEO and Founder Mauricio Umansky said Des Moines offers "a compelling combination of career opportunities, space and quality of life" that continues to attract buyers. James Ramsay, EVP of The Agency's Franchise Division, said the market is a "natural next step" in the Midwest expansion, supported by an established business community and growing housing options. He noted that the company's global network and marketing platform will support the new office in connecting Central Iowa with buyers across its markets.
The company states it launched 27 new offices in 2025 and now operates more than 190 offices across 18 countries. The Financial Times has recognized The Agency as one of America's Fastest Growing Companies, and it has appeared on Inc. 5000's list of fastest-growing private companies. Inman consistently ranks it among top luxury brokerages. Umansky ranked #30 on the Swanepoel Power 200 list, and President Rainy Hake Austin was named to the 2025 Swanepoel Power 200 Watchlist. The brokerage also cites its appearance on Netflix's "Buying Beverly Hills," which aired for two seasons.
Slavin said much of the Des Moines market's appeal lies in surrounding communities offering established neighborhoods, acreage and custom-built homes. Lyman said partnering with the brand allows the local team to combine its regional knowledge with a global platform. The office is located at 650 S Prairie View Drive, Suite 205, West Des Moines. The announcement does not disclose financial terms of the opening or staffing figures.
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