Best Real Estate Agents in Cass County, IA• Updated

Explore the top-ranked real estate agents across Cass County, IA. Our 2026 rankings are built from closed transaction data, helping you compare agents by real performance — not just marketing.

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The Cass County, IA real estate market is currently a Buyer's Market. Homes are retaining 90% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 45 active listings and 12 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 2.5 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving down by 23%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 20%. Listings in Cass are moving 6 days faster than the Iowa average.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Cass County, IA

Detached Homes

3711DecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Sales Volume
Sales volume has decreased by 7% over the last 6 months, showing a downward trend with currently 3 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$0$91K$182KDecJanFebMarAprMayJunMelissa Ihnen (Buyer): Median Price $32KMIMelissa Ihnen (Buyer): Median Price $62KMILaurie Parrott (Buyer): Median Price $50KLPDanny Anderson (Buyer): Median Price $62KDADave Wiges (Seller): Median Price $8KDWNicki Headen (Seller): Median Price $139KNHMackenzie Shelton (Seller): Median Price $159KMSShari Good (Seller): Median Price $159KSG
The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has risen by 10% over the last 5 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
23d64d104dDecJanFebMarAprMayJunMelissa Ihnen (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 78dMIMelissa Ihnen (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 56dMILaurie Parrott (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 62dLPDanny Anderson (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 95dDADave Wiges (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 32dDWNicki Headen (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 55dNHMackenzie Shelton (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 56dMSShari Good (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 56dSG
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 45 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
0%57%115%DecJanFebMarAprMayJunMelissa Ihnen (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 55%MIMelissa Ihnen (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 86%MILaurie Parrott (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 71%LPDanny Anderson (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 92%DADave Wiges (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%DWNicki Headen (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%NHMackenzie Shelton (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MSShari Good (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%SG
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Entry Level Detached Home market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 0%.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
DEALS
15
AVG. DOM
59d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
83%
DM
Diane Milner
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
DW
Dave Wiges
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
NH
Nicki Headen
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MS
1-3
30-60 days
100%
SG
Shari Good
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MI
Melissa Ihnen
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
71%
LP
1-3
> 60 days
84%
DA
1-3
> 60 days
92%
JS
Julie Smith
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
80%
JK
Jay Kathol
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
94%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$58K$168K$277KDecJanFebMarAprMayJunDeborah Waterbury (Buyer): Median Price $83KDWKrista Young (Buyer): Median Price $85KKYDeborah Waterbury (Seller): Median Price $83KDWMackenzie Shelton (Seller): Median Price $240KMSMackenzie Shelton (Seller): Median Price $120KMSSteven Camerona (Seller): Median Price $175KSCDiane Milner (Seller): Median Price $238KDMDiane Milner (Seller): Median Price $152KDMDiane Milner (Seller): Median Price $252KDM
The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has risen by 113% over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
10d84d157dDecJanFebMarAprMayJunDeborah Waterbury (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 54dDWKrista Young (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 79dKYDeborah Waterbury (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 54dDWMackenzie Shelton (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 35dMSMackenzie Shelton (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 72dMSSteven Camerona (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 34dSCDiane Milner (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 74dDMDiane Milner (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 27dDMDiane Milner (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 140dDM
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 63 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
77%94%111%DecJanFebMarAprMayJunDeborah Waterbury (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%DWKrista Young (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 81%KYDeborah Waterbury (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%DWMackenzie Shelton (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MSMackenzie Shelton (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MSSteven Camerona (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 107%SCDiane Milner (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%DMDiane Milner (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%DMDiane Milner (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%DM
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 96%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
DEALS
25
AVG. DOM
64d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
94%
DW
1-3
> 60 days
100%
MS
1-3
30-60 days
100%
SC
Steven Camerona
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
107%
DM
Diane Milner
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
DD
Dee Dino
Top Seller
1-3
< 15 days
100%
NH
1-3
30-60 days
90%
1-3
> 60 days
96%
KY
Krista Young
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
81%
JS
Julie Smith
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
81%
CS
1-3
30-60 days
84%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$96K$147K$197KDecJanFebMarAprMayJunKrista Young (Buyer): Median Price $155KKYKrista Young (Buyer): Median Price $175KKYTiffany South (Buyer): Median Price $108KTSTiffany South (Buyer): Median Price $120KTSLaurie Parrott (Buyer): Median Price $185KLPShari Good (Buyer): Median Price $143KSGDiane Milner (Seller): Median Price $147KDMDiane Milner (Seller): Median Price $184KDMKrista Young (Seller): Median Price $160KKY
The average price in the High-End Detached Home segment has softened by 15% over the last 5 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
16d73d130dDecJanFebMarAprMayJunKrista Young (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 86dKYKrista Young (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 53dKYTiffany South (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 79dTSTiffany South (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 30dTSLaurie Parrott (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 29dLPShari Good (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 46dSGDiane Milner (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 52dDMDiane Milner (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 67dDMKrista Young (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 117dKY
Lower is better
Days on market for High-End Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 83 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
88%96%104%DecJanFebMarAprMayJunKrista Young (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%KYKrista Young (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 95%KYTiffany South (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 90%TSTiffany South (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%TSLaurie Parrott (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 95%LPShari Good (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%SGDiane Milner (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 102%DMDiane Milner (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%DMKrista Young (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 93%KY
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the High-End Detached Home market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 93%.
High-End Detached Home Segment
DEALS
25
AVG. DOM
66d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
DM
Diane Milner
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
DP
Dennis Phillips
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
RE
Ryleigh Eckles
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
KY
Krista Young
Top Seller
3-5
> 60 days
98%
DW
1-3
30-60 days
97%
KY
Krista Young
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
98%
TS
Tiffany South
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
93%
LP
1-3
30-60 days
96%
LW
1-3
30-60 days
97%
SG
Shari Good
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
97%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$102K$224K$346KDecJanFebMarAprMayJunDiane Milner (Buyer): Median Price $318KDMKrista Young (Buyer): Median Price $250KKYKrista Young (Buyer): Median Price $220KKYLaurie Parrott (Buyer): Median Price $220KLPJulie Smith (Seller): Median Price $200KJSTanner Loyd (Seller): Median Price $130KTLTiffany South (Seller): Median Price $209KTS
The average price in the Ultra-Luxury Detached Home segment has risen by 33% over the last 5 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
7d58d109dDecJanFebMarAprMayJunDiane Milner (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 97dDMKrista Young (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 63dKYKrista Young (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 74dKYLaurie Parrott (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 19dLPJulie Smith (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 81dJSTanner Loyd (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 26dTLTiffany South (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 37dTS
Lower is better
Days on market for Ultra-Luxury Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 63 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
90%96%101%DecJanFebMarAprMayJunDiane Milner (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%DMKrista Young (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%KYKrista Young (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 92%KYLaurie Parrott (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%LPJulie Smith (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 95%JSTanner Loyd (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%TLTiffany South (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%TS
Higher is better
Lower is better
Negotiation leverage in Ultra-Luxury Detached Home has stabilized over the last 5 months, with sellers receiving 96%.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
DEALS
28
AVG. DOM
72d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
JS
Julie Smith
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
TL
Tanner Loyd
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
100%
SC
Sarah Cowman
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
TS
Tiffany South
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
LH
Lea Haynes
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
DM
Diane Milner
Top Buyer
3-5
> 60 days
95%
KY
Krista Young
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
LP
1-3
30-60 days
95%
1-3
> 60 days
96%
KN
Kayla Newell
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%

Condo/Co-op

111JanFebMarMay
Sales Volume
Sales volume has remained steady over the last 4 months, holding at 1 transactions.
High-End Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$146K$162K$178KDecJanFebMarAprMayJunDeborah Waterbury (Buyer): Median Price $150KDWDennis Phillips (Buyer): Median Price $174KDPNorma Hemphill (Buyer): Median Price $170KNHMelissa Ihnen (Seller): Median Price $170KMINorma Hemphill (Seller): Median Price $160KNHDiane Milner (Seller): Median Price $174KDMTiffany South (Seller): Median Price $150KTS
The average price in the High-End Condo/Co-op segment has risen by 12% over the last 4 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
22d39d55dDecJanFebMarAprMayJunDeborah Waterbury (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 51dDWDennis Phillips (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 48dDPNorma Hemphill (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 26dNHMelissa Ihnen (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 26dMINorma Hemphill (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 51dNHDiane Milner (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 48dDMTiffany South (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 51dTS
Lower is better
Days on market for High-End Condo/Co-op is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 48 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
93%97%101%DecJanFebMarAprMayJunDeborah Waterbury (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%DWDennis Phillips (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%DPNorma Hemphill (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%NHMelissa Ihnen (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MINorma Hemphill (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%NHDiane Milner (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%DMTiffany South (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%TS
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the High-End Condo/Co-op market is strengthening, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 100%.
High-End Condo/Co-op Segment
DEALS
7
AVG. DOM
58d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
94%
MI
Melissa Ihnen
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
NH
Norma Hemphill
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
102%
DM
Diane Milner
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
TS
Tiffany South
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
94%
DK
David Knudsen
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
70%
DK
David Knudsen
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
70%
1-3
30-60 days
94%
DP
1-3
30-60 days
100%
NH
1-3
15-30 days
100%
LW
1-3
30-60 days
100%

Cass Real Estate Market Trends August 2026

Total Active Listings
45
+10 New
Recently Listed (7d)
10
market entries
Average List Price
$210K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Condo/Co-op
3
3
Detached Home
7
9
11
15
42

Market Insights & FAQ

How is the real estate market in Cass County, IA performing right now?

The data indicates a active environment in Cass County, IA. Inventory is at 2.5 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 Cass County, IA real estate?

Currently, $111,000 represents the median entry point in Cass County, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Cass have moved downward by approximately 23% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in Cass County, IA getting their full asking price?

Buyers have room for negotiation in Cass County, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 90.2%. On average, properties in Cass are transitioning from active to sold status in 58 days.

Who is the best agent to sell my home in Cass?

Based on closed transaction data, Diane Milner ranks at the top of our Cass leaderboard — with 3 completed transactions on record earning an algorithm performance score of 25. 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 Cass County, IA market compare to Iowa trends?

Cass County, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Iowa region. Median home values are currently 44% lower than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Cass.

Which agent is best for buying a Entry Level Detached Home in Cass County, IA?

Buyers targeting Entry Level Detached Home homes in Cass County, IA may want to work with Melissa Ihnen. 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 Mid-Market Detached Home in Cass County, IA?

Our data flags Norma Hemphill as a top buyer's advocate for Mid-Market Detached Home properties in Cass County, IA. 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 Cass County, IA?

If you're hunting for a Ultra-Luxury Detached Home in Cass County, IA, Diane Milner's track record speaks for itself. 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.

Which agent is best for buying a High-End Detached Home in Cass County, IA?

Among agents actively helping buyers in the High-End Detached Home space, Krista Young stands out in Cass County, IA. Their buyer transactions in this niche close faster than the segment average — a real advantage in a market where hesitation often means losing the deal.

Who is a top listing agent for High-End Detached Home homes in Cass County, IA?

When looking specifically at High-End Detached Home transactions, Diane Milner consistently surfaces as a top performer in Cass County, 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.

Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Detached Home homes in Cass County, IA?

Sellers of Mid-Market Detached Home homes in Cass County, IA have found a reliable partner in Deborah Waterbury, based on closed deal data. In a category where leaving money on the table is easy, their sale-to-list performance in this segment stands above the local benchmark — reflecting an ability to negotiate and price effectively.

Who is a top listing agent for High-End Condo/Co-op homes in Cass County, IA?

In the High-End Condo/Co-op category, few agents in Cass County, IA can match the track record of Melissa Ihnen. Their listings in this segment have consistently closed faster than the local average while achieving above-average sale-to-list ratios — a rare combination that directly benefits sellers on both time and final price.

Which agent is best for buying a High-End Condo/Co-op in Cass County, IA?

David Knudsen has helped buyers close on High-End Condo/Co-op properties in Cass County, IA — and the data shows it. Across their deals in the High-End Condo/Co-op category, David Knudsen has consistently achieved better-than-average terms relative to asking price in Cass County, IA. That kind of negotiating edge compounds over a transaction.

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