Best Real Estate Agents in Cedar County, IA• Updated

Explore the top-ranked real estate agents across Cedar 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 Cedar County, IA real estate market is currently a Buyer's Market. Homes are retaining 96% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 50 active listings and 21 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 7.7 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 29%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 18%. Transaction speed in Cedar is currently 9 days slower than the broader Iowa benchmark.

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

Detached Homes

49.515JanFebMarAprMayJun
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 272% over the last 6 months, showing a positive trend with currently 15 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$0$127K$255KJanFebMarAprMayJunMike Bails (Buyer): Median Price $40KMBMike Bails (Buyer): Median Price $174KMBDave Wiges (Buyer): Median Price $19KDWMeridith Hoffman (Buyer): Median Price $162KMHKathy Knoop (Buyer): Median Price $224KKKJeannie Rice (Seller): Median Price $165KJRTeresa Horton (Seller): Median Price $192KTHTracey Molina (Seller): Median Price $217KTM
The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has softened by 50% over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
5d48d90dJanFebMarAprMayJunMike Bails (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 21dMBMike Bails (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 50dMBDave Wiges (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 15dDWMeridith Hoffman (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 67dMHKathy Knoop (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 75dKKJeannie Rice (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 24dJRTeresa Horton (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 27dTHTracey Molina (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 43dTM
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 21 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
70%89%108%JanFebMarAprMayJunMike Bails (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 80%MBMike Bails (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%MBDave Wiges (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 74%DWMeridith Hoffman (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 90%MHKathy Knoop (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 95%KKJeannie Rice (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 103%JRTeresa Horton (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%THTracey Molina (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%TM
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 80%.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
DEALS
22
AVG. DOM
47d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
93%
JR
Jeannie Rice
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
103%
TH
Teresa Horton
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
101%
CL
Chris Lehman
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
SH
1-3
30-60 days
100%
TM
Tracey Molina
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MB
Mike Bails
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
87%
DW
Dave Wiges
Top Buyer
1-3
< 15 days
74%
RK
Rachel Koth
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
87%
MH
1-3
> 60 days
90%
KK
Kathy Knoop
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$183K$303K$423KJanFebMarAprMayJunSteven Hankemeier (Buyer): Median Price $273KSHSteven Hankemeier (Buyer): Median Price $280KSHJennifer Jacobs (Buyer): Median Price $300KJJMarc Simpson (Buyer): Median Price $255KMSSteven Hankemeier (Seller): Median Price $211KSHSteven Hankemeier (Seller): Median Price $275KSHSteven Hankemeier (Seller): Median Price $255KSHSteven Hankemeier (Seller): Median Price $280KSHKarla Davis (Seller): Median Price $300KKDKarla Davis (Seller): Median Price $335KKDEmilie Walsh (Seller): Median Price $395KEWEmilie Walsh (Seller): Median Price $300KEWMarisa Stout (Seller): Median Price $326KMSDebra Callahan (Seller): Median Price $305KDC
The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has softened by 26% over the last 5 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
17d68d118dJanFebMarAprMayJunSteven Hankemeier (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 63dSHSteven Hankemeier (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 71dSHJennifer Jacobs (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 71dJJMarc Simpson (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 106dMSSteven Hankemeier (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 79dSHSteven Hankemeier (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 33dSHSteven Hankemeier (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 106dSHSteven Hankemeier (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 71dSHKarla Davis (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 71dKDKarla Davis (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 35dKDEmilie Walsh (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 45dEWEmilie Walsh (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 40dEWMarisa Stout (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 64dMSDebra Callahan (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 29dDC
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 81 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
89%109%129%JanFebMarAprMayJunSteven Hankemeier (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%SHSteven Hankemeier (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%SHJennifer Jacobs (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%JJMarc Simpson (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%MSSteven Hankemeier (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 103%SHSteven Hankemeier (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%SHSteven Hankemeier (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%SHSteven Hankemeier (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%SHKarla Davis (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%KDKarla Davis (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 116%KDEmilie Walsh (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%EWEmilie Walsh (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%EWMarisa Stout (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%MSDebra Callahan (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 125%DC
Higher is better
Lower is better
Negotiation leverage in Mid-Market Detached Home has stabilized over the last 5 months, with sellers receiving 101%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
DEALS
52
AVG. DOM
66d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
100%
SH
3-5
> 60 days
104%
KD
Karla Davis
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
105%
EW
Emilie Walsh
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
MS
Marisa Stout
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
DC
Debra Callahan
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
125%
3-5
30-60 days
98%
HB
Holly Bodin
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
90%
JJ
1-3
> 60 days
94%
TL
Tyler Lautke
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
97%
MS
Marc Simpson
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$146K$398K$649KJanFebMarAprMayJunMarisa Stout (Buyer): Median Price $450KMSAmy Starr (Buyer): Median Price $591KASKari Juhl (Buyer): Median Price $220KKJRyan Bandy (Seller): Median Price $220KRBKathy Knoop (Seller): Median Price $591KKKMike Bails (Seller): Median Price $450KMB
The average price in the High-End Detached Home segment has risen by 88% over the last 5 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
22d62d102dJanFebMarAprMayJunMarisa Stout (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 68dMSAmy Starr (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 73dASKari Juhl (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 31dKJRyan Bandy (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 31dRBKathy Knoop (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 73dKKMike Bails (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 68dMB
Lower is better
Days on market for High-End Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 63 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
82%93%104%JanFebMarAprMayJunMarisa Stout (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%MSAmy Starr (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%ASKari Juhl (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%KJRyan Bandy (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%RBKathy Knoop (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%KKMike Bails (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%MB
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 97%.
High-End Detached Home Segment
DEALS
11
AVG. DOM
65d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
RB
Ryan Bandy
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
JW
Jami Wolf
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
KK
Kathy Knoop
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
MB
Mike Bails
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
KD
Kelly Dodge
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
LG
Lena Gilbert
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
98%
MS
Marisa Stout
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
AS
Amy Starr
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%
KJ
Kari Juhl
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
TH
Teresa Horton
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$760K$760K$760KJanFebMarAprMayJunEmilie Walsh (Buyer): Median Price $760KEWJenna Burt (Seller): Median Price $760KJB
The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier commands a price of $760K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
118d118d118dJanFebMarAprMayJunEmilie Walsh (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 118dEWJenna Burt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 118dJB
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the Ultra-Luxury range average 118 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
97%97%98%JanFebMarAprMayJunEmilie Walsh (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%EWJenna Burt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%JB
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Detached Home assets receive 97% of list price.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
DEALS
4
AVG. DOM
86d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
SE
Steve Eden
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
JB
Jenna Burt
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
MC
Maddie Chapman
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
93%
LW
1-3
> 60 days
93%
EW
Emilie Walsh
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
JW
1-3
> 60 days
98%

Condo/Co-op

11.52FebJun
Sales Volume
Sales volume has decreased by 50% over the last 2 months, showing a downward trend with currently 1 transactions.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$91K$108K$124KJanFebMarAprMayJunStacy Schroeder (Buyer): Median Price $95KSSTim Lehman (Buyer): Median Price $95KTLEmilie Walsh (Buyer): Median Price $120KEWMarisa Stout (Seller): Median Price $120KMSKathy Knoop (Seller): Median Price $95KKK
The Entry Level Condo/Co-op tier commands a price of $108K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
78d87d96dJanFebMarAprMayJunStacy Schroeder (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 94dSSTim Lehman (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 94dTLEmilie Walsh (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 80dEWMarisa Stout (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 80dMSKathy Knoop (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 94dKK
Lower is better
Condo/Co-op homes in the Entry Level range average 87 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
85%91%98%JanFebMarAprMayJunStacy Schroeder (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 86%SSTim Lehman (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 86%TLEmilie Walsh (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%EWMarisa Stout (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%MSKathy Knoop (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 86%KK
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Condo/Co-op assets receive 91% of list price.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Segment
DEALS
4
AVG. DOM
62d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
MS
Marisa Stout
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
KK
Kathy Knoop
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
86%
SS
1-3
> 60 days
86%
TL
Tim Lehman
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
86%
EW
Emilie Walsh
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$240K$240K$240KJanFebMarAprMayJunDIANA SALAZAR (Buyer): Median Price $240KDSMarisa Stout (Seller): Median Price $240KMS
The Mid-Market Condo/Co-op tier commands a price of $240K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
62d62d62dJanFebMarAprMayJunDIANA SALAZAR (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 62dDSMarisa Stout (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 62dMS
Lower is better
Condo/Co-op homes in the Mid-Market range average 62 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
97%97%97%JanFebMarAprMayJunDIANA SALAZAR (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%DSMarisa Stout (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%MS
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Mid-Market Condo/Co-op assets receive 97% of list price.
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Segment
DEALS
2
AVG. DOM
53d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
98%
MS
Marisa Stout
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
DS
DIANA SALAZAR
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%

Cedar Real Estate Market Trends August 2026

Total Active Listings
50
+15 New
Recently Listed (7d)
15
market entries
Average List Price
$298K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Condo/Co-op
5
1
6
Detached Home
11
4
19
8
42
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
1
1
2

Market Insights & FAQ

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

The data indicates a stable environment in Cedar County, IA. Inventory is at 7.7 months, meaning a balanced environment with steady turnover. Inventory levels provide a healthy range of options for prospective buyers.

What are the current pricing trends for Cedar County, IA real estate?

Currently, $238,000 represents the median entry point in Cedar County, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Cedar have moved upward by approximately 29% based on regional transaction data.

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

Buyers have room for negotiation in Cedar County, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 96.3%. On average, properties in Cedar are transitioning from active to sold status in 73 days.

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

Based on closed transaction data, Steven Hankemeier ranks at the top of our Cedar leaderboard — with 5 completed transactions on record earning an algorithm performance score of 65. 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 Cedar County, IA market compare to Iowa trends?

Cedar County, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Iowa region. Median home values are currently 20% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Cedar.

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

Buyers targeting Entry Level Detached Home homes in Cedar County, IA may want to work with Mike Bails. Their buyer transactions in this segment close faster than the local norm and at sale-to-list ratios that are more favorable than typical — meaning they move quickly and negotiate effectively for the buyers they represent.

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

Our transaction-level analysis puts Steven Hankemeier at the top for Mid-Market Detached Home listings in Cedar County, IA. Steven Hankemeier has consistently held closer to asking price than the typical Mid-Market Detached Home agent in Cedar County, IA. For sellers prioritizing their final number, that's the metric that matters most.

Which agent is best for buying a Mid-Market Detached Home in Cedar County, IA?

If you're hunting for a Mid-Market Detached Home in Cedar County, IA, Steven Hankemeier's track record speaks for itself. For buyers competing in the Mid-Market Detached Home market in Cedar County, IA, their track record indicates speed and negotiating strength that outperforms the segment baseline on both counts.

Who is a top listing agent for Entry Level Condo/Co-op homes in Cedar County, IA?

Marisa Stout has been particularly active in Cedar's Entry Level Condo/Co-op segment, and the numbers back it up. 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 Entry Level Condo/Co-op in Cedar County, IA?

Stacy Schroeder has a strong showing as a buyer's agent in Cedar's Entry Level Condo/Co-op market. Across their deals in the Entry Level Condo/Co-op category, Stacy Schroeder has consistently achieved better-than-average terms relative to asking price in Cedar County, IA. That kind of negotiating edge compounds over a transaction.

Which agent is best for buying a Ultra-Luxury Detached Home in Cedar County, IA?

For those looking to purchase a Ultra-Luxury Detached Home in Cedar County, IA, Lynn Weinstein 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 Entry Level Detached Home homes in Cedar County, IA?

In the Entry Level Detached Home category, few agents in Cedar County, IA can match the track record of Jeannie Rice. 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 Mid-Market Condo/Co-op in Cedar County, IA?

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

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