About Us
Quality Work, Honest Service, Fast Results. Helping Des Moines realtors and property managers get properties market-ready since day one. We're Mystic Toad Painting Co., and we make empty units rent-ready and listings show-ready.
Our Story
Mystic Toad Painting Co. started with a straightforward idea: realtors and property managers need a painting partner they can count on. Empty units cost money every day, and delayed listings lose momentum. We built our business around solving that problem with fast, professional painting that gets properties market-ready without cutting corners.
We specialize in pre-market preparation and rapid turnovers across the Des Moines metro. We've painted hundreds of apartments, townhomes, and single-family properties, learning what works in this market and what buyers respond to. Our approach is simple: show up when we say we will, give honest assessments, use quality materials, and finish on schedule.
Being locally owned and based in Ankeny means we're part of this community. Low overhead keeps our pricing competitive, and staying lean means you work directly with people who care about your project. We're not trying to be the biggest painting company in Des Moines. We're focused on being the most reliable.
"I'd rather under-promise and over-deliver than over-promise and under-deliver."
— PATRIC NELSON
About
My name is Patric Nelson
Patric Nelson founded Mystic Toad with a clear vision: create a painting service that real estate professionals could actually rely on. His approach combines practical business sense with genuine craftsmanship. He understands what colors photograph well, which repairs matter for showings, and that timing is everything when you're listing a property or filling a vacancy.
Based at the Ankeny office, Patric stays connected to every job. He conducts walkthroughs personally, provides detailed estimates, and remains available throughout each project. His reputation in the Des Moines real estate community is built on consistency. Property managers count on Mystic Toad for multiple units, and realtors know their listings will be ready when promised.
