Best Real Estate Agents in La Porte City, IA• Updated

Looking for the best real estate agent in La Porte City, IA? This page ranks the top realtors in La Porte City by actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want to find a top listing agent in La Porte City, IA or buy a home in La Porte City, our 2026 rankings use verified sales records, days on market, and price retention to surface the highest-performing agents.

Market Pulse
|Real-time Analysis

Market Pulse: Balanced ⚖️

The La Porte City, IA real estate market is currently a Balanced Market. Homes are retaining 99% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 8 active listings and 6 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 3.2 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving down by 20%, while Average Days on Market has decreased by 2%. Transaction speed in La Porte City is currently 24 days slower than the broader Black Hawk benchmark.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in La Porte City, IA

Detached Homes

23.55FebMarAprMayJun
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 13% over the last 5 months, showing a positive trend with currently 3 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$119K$122K$125KFebMarAprMayJunEmily OConnell (Buyer): Median Price $120KEOWendy Walker (Seller): Median Price $120KWW
The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has softened by 3% over the last 2 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
17d66d114dFebMarAprMayJunEmily OConnell (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 28dEOWendy Walker (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 28dWW
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 28 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
96%96%96%FebMarAprMayJunEmily OConnell (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%EOWendy Walker (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%WW
Higher is better
Lower is better
Negotiation leverage in Entry Level Detached Home has stabilized over the last 2 months, with sellers receiving 96%.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($40K - $130K)
DEALS
6
AVG. DOM
62d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
89%
WF
William Foss
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
1-3
30-60 days
96%
WW
Wendy Walker
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
96%
BM
Bryn Mangrich
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
78%
CH
Cody Hamann
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
70%
CH
Cody Hamann
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
70%
TJ
Tim Smith Jr
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
78%
EO
1-3
15-30 days
96%
AS
Amy Schaefer
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
96%
WW
Wendy Walker
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$166K$191K$216KFebMarAprMayJunWilliam Foss (Buyer): Median Price $210KWFWilliam Foss (Buyer): Median Price $189KWFJanae Ohrt (Buyer): Median Price $196KJOJanae Ohrt (Buyer): Median Price $175KJOAmy Wienands (Seller): Median Price $196KAWElke Gerdes (Seller): Median Price $189KEG
Prices in the Mid-Market Detached Home tier have stabilized over the last 4 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
14d91d167dFebMarAprMayJunWilliam Foss (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 133dWFWilliam Foss (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 51dWFJanae Ohrt (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 32dJOJanae Ohrt (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 149dJOAmy Wienands (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 32dAWElke Gerdes (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 51dEG
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 32 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
92%100%107%FebMarAprMayJunWilliam Foss (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%WFWilliam Foss (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%WFJanae Ohrt (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 106%JOJanae Ohrt (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%JOAmy Wienands (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 106%AWElke Gerdes (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%EG
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Mid-Market Detached Home market is strengthening, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 106%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($160K - $240K)
DEALS
14
AVG. DOM
74d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
98%
SJ
Sara Junaid
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
AW
Amy Wienands
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
106%
EG
Elke Gerdes
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
JH
Justin Hegtvedt
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
1-3
> 60 days
100%
WF
William Foss
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
98%
CE
Carl Ericson
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
93%
TG
Tessa Grimm
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
93%
JO
Janae Ohrt
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
103%
BB
1-3
> 60 days
94%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$244K$321K$398KFebMarAprMayJunCarl Ericson (Buyer): Median Price $262KCEDavid Hoover (Buyer): Median Price $322KDHJanice Hewitt (Buyer): Median Price $300KJHAmy Wienands (Seller): Median Price $300KAWSara Wegmann (Seller): Median Price $322KSWWendy Walker (Seller): Median Price $262KWW
The average price in the High-End Detached Home segment has softened by 25% over the last 4 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
32d63d94dFebMarAprMayJunCarl Ericson (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 87dCEDavid Hoover (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 69dDHJanice Hewitt (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 57dJHAmy Wienands (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 57dAWSara Wegmann (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 69dSWWendy Walker (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 87dWW
Lower is better
Days on market for High-End Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 72 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
89%96%102%FebMarAprMayJunCarl Ericson (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 92%CEDavid Hoover (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%DHJanice Hewitt (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%JHAmy Wienands (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%AWSara Wegmann (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%SWWendy Walker (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 92%WW
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the High-End Detached Home market is strengthening, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 96%.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($260K - $380K)
DEALS
7
AVG. DOM
66d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
BC
Bryce Clark
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
AW
Amy Wienands
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
SW
Sara Wegmann
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
WW
Wendy Walker
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
92%
CE
Carl Ericson
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
92%
DH
David Hoover
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
98%
JH
Janice Hewitt
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
JL
1-3
30-60 days
100%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$409K$486K$563KFebMarAprMayJunVictoria Lockard (Buyer): Median Price $545KVLTim Smith Jr (Buyer): Median Price $427KTJTim Smith Jr (Seller): Median Price $427KTJArleen KuglerSRESABRCRS (Seller): Median Price $545KAK
The average price in the Ultra-Luxury Detached Home segment has softened by 22% over the last 2 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
69d75d82dFebMarAprMayJunVictoria Lockard (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 70dVLTim Smith Jr (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 80dTJTim Smith Jr (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 80dTJArleen KuglerSRESABRCRS (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 70dAK
Lower is better
Days on market for Ultra-Luxury Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 80 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
95%98%101%FebMarAprMayJunVictoria Lockard (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%VLTim Smith Jr (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%TJTim Smith Jr (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%TJArleen KuglerSRESABRCRS (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%AK
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Ultra-Luxury Detached Home market is strengthening, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 100%.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
($430K - $540K)
DEALS
3
AVG. DOM
66d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
98%
TJ
Tim Smith Jr
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
WF
William Foss
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
1-3
> 60 days
96%
VL
1-3
> 60 days
96%
WF
William Foss
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
98%
TJ
Tim Smith Jr
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%

Condo/Co-op

111Jun
Sales Volume
Condo/Co-op recorded 1 transactions recently.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$62K$62K$62KFebMarAprMayJunTim Smith Jr (Buyer): Median Price $62KTJColleen Tierney (Seller): Median Price $62KCT
The Entry Level Condo/Co-op tier commands a price of $62K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
44d44d44dFebMarAprMayJunTim Smith Jr (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 44dTJColleen Tierney (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 44dCT
Lower is better
Condo/Co-op homes in the Entry Level range average 44 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
98%99%99%FebMarAprMayJunTim Smith Jr (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%TJColleen Tierney (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%CT
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Condo/Co-op assets receive 99% of list price.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Segment
($60K - $60K)
DEALS
3
AVG. DOM
85d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
CT
Colleen Tierney
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
WF
William Foss
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
95%
TJ
Tim Smith Jr
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
95%
WW
Wendy Walker
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
95%
WF
William Foss
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
TJ
Tim Smith Jr
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%

La Porte City Real Estate Market Trends August 2026

Total Active Listings
8
+2 New
Recently Listed (7d)
2
market entries
Average List Price
$254K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Condo/Co-op
1
1
Detached Home
3
1
3
7

Market Insights & FAQ

How is the real estate market in La Porte City, IA performing right now?

The data indicates a active environment in La Porte City, IA. Inventory is at 3.2 months, meaning a balanced environment with steady turnover. Inventory is balanced but lean, requiring buyers to be decisive.

What are the current pricing trends for La Porte City, IA real estate?

Currently, $194,000 represents the median entry point in La Porte City, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in La Porte City have moved downward by approximately 20% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in La Porte City, IA getting their full asking price?

Buyers have room for negotiation in La Porte City, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 99.2%. On average, properties in La Porte City are transitioning from active to sold status in 72 days.

Who is the best agent to sell my home in La Porte City?

Based on closed transaction data, Sara Junaid ranks at the top of our La Porte City leaderboard — with 2 completed transactions on record earning an algorithm performance score of -2. Agent Algo's rankings are built entirely from real deal outcomes — not reviews or paid placements — so this reflects actual results in the local market.

How does the La Porte City, IA market compare to Black Hawk trends?

La Porte City, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Black Hawk region. Median home values are currently 27% lower than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of La Porte City.

Which agent is best for buying a Mid-Market Detached Home in La Porte City, IA?

Buyers targeting Mid-Market Detached Home homes in La Porte City, IA may want to work with William Foss. Their buyer transactions in the Mid-Market Detached Home category in La Porte City, IA reflect genuine niche experience — a meaningful advantage over agents working this segment only occasionally.

Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Detached Home homes in La Porte City, IA?

Our transaction-level analysis puts Sara Junaid at the top for Mid-Market Detached Home listings in La Porte City, IA. The data points to a dual edge here: shorter time on market than is typical for this segment, and sale prices that hold closer to — or above — the asking price compared to local norms.

Which agent is best for buying a Entry Level Detached Home in La Porte City, IA?

If you're hunting for a Entry Level Detached Home in La Porte City, IA, Cody Hamann's track record speaks for itself. For buyers competing in the Entry Level Detached Home market in La Porte City, IA, their track record indicates speed and negotiating strength that outperforms the segment baseline on both counts.

Which agent is best for buying a High-End Detached Home in La Porte City, IA?

Among agents actively helping buyers in the High-End Detached Home space, Carl Ericson stands out in La Porte City, IA. Their buyer closings in this segment show a sale-to-list ratio that's more favorable than the local average — a signal of effective negotiation that keeps final purchase prices competitive for buyers.

Which agent is best for buying a Entry Level Condo/Co-op in La Porte City, IA?

Wendy Walker has a strong showing as a buyer's agent in La Porte City's Entry Level Condo/Co-op market. The data shows a consistent pattern across their deals here: shorter time to close than the segment average, and acquisition terms that tend to land below-average relative to list price. Two things buyers care about most.

Which agent is best for buying a Ultra-Luxury Detached Home in La Porte City, IA?

For those looking to purchase a Ultra-Luxury Detached Home in La Porte City, IA, Victoria Lockard has the deal history to support the choice. Buying effectively in this segment means knowing when and how hard to push. Their track record here shows they regularly outperform the local sale-to-list benchmark — in the buyer's favor.

Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) homes in La Porte City, IA?

In the Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) category, few agents in La Porte City, IA can match the track record of William Foss. They've built a consistent track record in the Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) category specifically — not just broad volume, but demonstrated results in this exact niche in La Porte City, IA.

Who is a top listing agent for Ultra-Luxury Detached Home homes in La Porte City, IA?

Tim Smith Jr specializes in Ultra-Luxury Detached Home properties and has built a measurable edge in La Porte City's market. Tim Smith Jr has consistently held closer to asking price than the typical Ultra-Luxury Detached Home agent in La Porte City, IA. For sellers prioritizing their final number, that's the metric that matters most.