Best Real Estate Agents in West Branch, IA• Updated

Looking for the best real estate agent in West Branch, IA? This page ranks the top realtors in West Branch by actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want to find a top listing agent in West Branch, IA or buy a home in West Branch, 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 West Branch, IA real estate market is currently a Balanced Market. Homes are retaining 97% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 15 active listings and 7 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 2.8 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 65%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 37%. Transaction speed in West Branch is currently 35 days slower than the broader Cedar benchmark.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in West Branch, IA

Detached Homes

24.57MarAprMayJunJulAug
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 24% over the last 6 months, showing a positive trend with currently 6 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$168K$274K$379KMarAprMayJunJulAugCourtney Blair (Buyer): Median Price $300KCBCourtney Blair (Buyer): Median Price $355KCBMarisa Stout (Buyer): Median Price $287KMSJennifer Jacobs (Buyer): Median Price $300KJJKarla Davis (Seller): Median Price $326KKDKarla Davis (Seller): Median Price $327KKDKarla Davis (Seller): Median Price $300KKDKarla Davis (Seller): Median Price $335KKDBrad Akers (Seller): Median Price $355KBADebra Callahan (Seller): Median Price $305KDCJill Armstrong (Seller): Median Price $340KJATeresa Horton (Seller): Median Price $192KTH
The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has risen by 26% over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
12d77d142dMarAprMayJunJulAugCourtney Blair (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 59dCBCourtney Blair (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 73dCBMarisa Stout (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 116dMSJennifer Jacobs (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 71dJJKarla Davis (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 92dKDKarla Davis (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 127dKDKarla Davis (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 71dKDKarla Davis (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 35dKDBrad Akers (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 73dBADebra Callahan (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 29dDCJill Armstrong (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 62dJATeresa Horton (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 27dTH
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 70 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
89%109%129%MarAprMayJunJulAugCourtney Blair (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 95%CBCourtney Blair (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%CBMarisa Stout (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%MSJennifer Jacobs (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%JJKarla Davis (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%KDKarla Davis (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%KDKarla Davis (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%KDKarla Davis (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 116%KDBrad Akers (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%BADebra Callahan (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 125%DCJill Armstrong (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 103%JATeresa Horton (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%TH
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 98%.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($170K - $360K)
DEALS
32
AVG. DOM
64d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
100%
KD
Karla Davis
Top Seller
3-5
> 60 days
102%
BA
Brad Akers
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
101%
DC
Debra Callahan
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
125%
JA
Jill Armstrong
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
103%
TH
Teresa Horton
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
101%
CB
Courtney Blair
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
MS
Marisa Stout
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%
HB
Holly Bodin
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
90%
JJ
Jennifer Jacobs
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
94%
KK
Kathy Knoop
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$335K$480K$624KMarAprMayJunJulAugDavid Moore (Buyer): Median Price $395KDMMarisa Stout (Buyer): Median Price $450KMSJeff Salsbery (Buyer): Median Price $368KJSAmy Starr (Buyer): Median Price $591KASJessica Hochstedler Yoder (Seller): Median Price $405KJYKathy Knoop (Seller): Median Price $591KKKMarisa Stout (Seller): Median Price $368KMSEmilie Walsh (Seller): Median Price $395KEWMike Bails (Seller): Median Price $450KMB
The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has softened by 19% over the last 3 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
20d100d179dMarAprMayJunJulAugDavid Moore (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 45dDMMarisa Stout (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 68dMSJeff Salsbery (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 84dJSAmy Starr (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 73dASJessica Hochstedler Yoder (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 161dJYKathy Knoop (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 73dKKMarisa Stout (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 84dMSEmilie Walsh (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 45dEWMike Bails (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 68dMB
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 66 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
98%100%102%MarAprMayJunJulAugDavid Moore (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%DMMarisa Stout (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%MSJeff Salsbery (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%JSAmy Starr (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%ASJessica Hochstedler Yoder (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%JYKathy Knoop (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%KKMarisa Stout (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MSEmilie Walsh (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%EWMike Bails (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%MB
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Mid-Market Detached Home market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 99%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($370K - $590K)
DEALS
9
AVG. DOM
70d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
JY
Jessica Hochstedler Yoder
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
101%
KK
Kathy Knoop
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
MS
Marisa Stout
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
EW
Emilie Walsh
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
MB
Mike Bails
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
HH
Hayley Hershberger
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
98%
DM
David Moore
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%
MS
Marisa Stout
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
JS
Jeff Salsbery
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%
AS
Amy Starr
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$725K$725K$725KMarAprMayJunJulAugMonica Hayes (Buyer): Median Price $725KMHMaria McCaw (Seller): Median Price $725KMM
The High-End Detached Home tier commands a price of $725K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
180d180d180dMarAprMayJunJulAugMonica Hayes (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 180dMHMaria McCaw (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 180dMM
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the High-End range average 180 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
93%94%94%MarAprMayJunJulAugMonica Hayes (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%MHMaria McCaw (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%MM
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of High-End Detached Home assets receive 94% of list price.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($720K - $725K)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
180d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
94%
MM
Maria McCaw
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
94%
MH
Monica Hayes
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
94%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$1.3M$1.3M$1.3MMarAprMayJunJulAugDaphne Patton (Buyer): Median Price $1.3MDPKari Juhl (Seller): Median Price $1.3MKJ
The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier commands a price of $1.3M.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
121d121d121dMarAprMayJunJulAugDaphne Patton (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 121dDPKari Juhl (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 121dKJ
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the Ultra-Luxury range average 121 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
93%93%93%MarAprMayJunJulAugDaphne Patton (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 93%DPKari Juhl (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 93%KJ
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Detached Home assets receive 93% of list price.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
($1.3M - $1.3M)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
121d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
93%
KJ
Kari Juhl
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
93%
DP
Daphne Patton
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
93%

Condo/Co-op

111Jun
Sales Volume
Condo/Co-op recorded 1 transactions recently.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$240K$240K$240KMarAprMayJunJulAugDIANA SALAZAR (Buyer): Median Price $240KDSMarisa Stout (Seller): Median Price $240KMS
The Entry Level Condo/Co-op tier commands a price of $240K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
62d62d62dMarAprMayJunJulAugDIANA SALAZAR (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 62dDSMarisa Stout (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 62dMS
Lower is better
Condo/Co-op homes in the Entry Level range average 62 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
97%97%97%MarAprMayJunJulAugDIANA SALAZAR (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%DSMarisa Stout (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%MS
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Condo/Co-op assets receive 97% of list price.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Segment
($100K - $240K)
DEALS
3
AVG. DOM
79d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
93%
MS
Marisa Stout
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
KK
Kathy Knoop
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
86%
SS
Stacy Schroeder
Top Buyer
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%
DS
DIANA SALAZAR
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%

West Branch Real Estate Market Trends September 2026

Total Active Listings
15
Recently Listed (7d)
0
market entries
Average List Price
$381K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Condo/Co-op
4
4
Detached Home
4
1
3
1
9
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
2
2

Market Insights & FAQ

How is the real estate market in West Branch, IA performing right now?

The data indicates a active environment in West Branch, IA. Inventory is at 2.8 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 West Branch, IA real estate?

Currently, $520,000 represents the median entry point in West Branch, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in West Branch have moved upward by approximately 65% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in West Branch, IA getting their full asking price?

Buyers have room for negotiation in West Branch, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 97.2%. On average, properties in West Branch are transitioning from active to sold status in 101 days.

Who is the best agent to sell my home in West Branch?

Based on closed transaction data, Karla Davis ranks at the top of our West Branch leaderboard — with 5 completed transactions on record earning an algorithm performance score of 50. 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 West Branch, IA market compare to Cedar trends?

West Branch, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Cedar region. Median home values are currently 76% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of West Branch.

Who is a top listing agent for Entry Level Detached Home homes in West Branch, IA?

If you're selling a Entry Level Detached Home in West Branch, IA, the data points to Karla Davis as a standout choice. Their Entry Level Detached Home closings in West Branch, IA show an above-average sale-to-list ratio for this segment — a sign of skilled pricing and negotiation that protects seller value.

Which agent is best for buying a Entry Level Detached Home in West Branch, IA?

Our data flags Courtney Blair as a top buyer's advocate for Entry Level Detached Home properties in West Branch, IA. Across their deals in the Entry Level Detached Home category, Courtney Blair has consistently achieved better-than-average terms relative to asking price in West Branch, IA. That kind of negotiating edge compounds over a transaction.

Which agent is best for buying a Entry Level Condo/Co-op in West Branch, IA?

If you're hunting for a Entry Level Condo/Co-op in West Branch, IA, Stacy Schroeder'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 Ultra-Luxury Detached Home in West Branch, IA?

Among agents actively helping buyers in the Ultra-Luxury Detached Home space, Daphne Patton stands out in West Branch, IA. Their buyer transactions in the Ultra-Luxury Detached Home category in West Branch, IA reflect genuine niche experience — a meaningful advantage over agents working this segment only occasionally.

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

Monica Hayes has a strong showing as a buyer's agent in West Branch's High-End Detached Home market. Our algorithm surfaces Monica Hayes based on actual closed buyer deals in the High-End Detached Home market. That's the kind of specific, verifiable track record buyers should look for in an agent.

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

For those looking to purchase a Mid-Market Detached Home in West Branch, IA, Hayley Hershberger has the deal history to support the choice. For buyers competing in the Mid-Market Detached Home market in West Branch, IA, their track record indicates speed and negotiating strength that outperforms the segment baseline on both counts.

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

In the Mid-Market Detached Home category, few agents in West Branch, IA can match the track record of Jessica Hochstedler Yoder. Their Mid-Market Detached Home closings in West Branch, IA show an above-average sale-to-list ratio for this segment — a sign of skilled pricing and negotiation that protects seller value.

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

Marisa Stout specializes in Entry Level Condo/Co-op properties and has built a measurable edge in West Branch's market. 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.