Best Real Estate Agents in Cherokee County, IA• Updated

Explore real estate agents across Cherokee County, IA by home type and price range. Our 2026 scores are built from closed transaction data, helping you compare agents by real performance — not just marketing.

Market Pulse
|Real-time Analysis

Market Pulse: Balanced ⚖️

The Cherokee County, IA real estate market is currently balanced: inventory is tight, but homes are selling below asking. Homes are selling at 93% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 8 active listings and 16 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 0.2 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 73%, while Average Days on Market has decreased by 1%. Listings in Cherokee County are moving 7 days faster than the Iowa average.

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

Source: third-party closed MLS records, data as of Oct 2026. Agents are compared within each home type and price range. How we score agents →

Detached Homes

69.513AprMayJunJulAugSep
Sales Volume
Detached Homes recorded 81 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Entry Level Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $101K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 69 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Detached Homes received 91% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
DEALS
43
AVG. DOM
69d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
91%
MP
Mike Pitts
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
BD
Brian Decker
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
BR
Bobbi Ricker
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
AC
Aspen Coffee
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
BM
Bob McGinnis
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
RR
Rusty Rasmus
Top Buyer
5-8
30-60 days
92%
SZ
Stephanie Zarr
Top Buyer
5-8
> 60 days
93%
LL
Laura Letsche
Top Buyer
3-5
30-60 days
91%
AC
Andrew Lee Carlson
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
78%
BD
Brian Decker
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
86%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $197K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Mid-Market range averaged 74 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Mid-Market Detached Homes received 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
DEALS
30
AVG. DOM
74d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
SZ
Stephanie Zarr
Top Seller
5-8
30-60 days
98%
AL
Andrea Larson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
106%
LL
Laura Letsche
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
101%
JR
Joyce Rasmus
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
OO
Other Other
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
RR
Rusty Rasmus
Top Buyer
3-5
30-60 days
97%
AL
Andrea Larson
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
MP
Mike Pitts
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
LL
Laura Letsche
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%
SZ
Stephanie Zarr
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The High-End Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $318K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the High-End range averaged 85 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of High-End Detached Homes received 94% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
High-End Detached Home Segment
DEALS
6
AVG. DOM
85d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
94%
AL
Andrea Larson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
SZ
Stephanie Zarr
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
AP
Austin Popken
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
91%
RR
Rusty Rasmus
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
92%
RR
Rusty Rasmus
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%
KP
Karen Peterson
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
86%
AP
Austin Popken
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
91%
MP
Mike Pitts
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%
AL
Andrea Larson
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $474K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 72 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes received 99% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
DEALS
2
AVG. DOM
72d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
MS
Melissa Shea
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
101%
RR
Rusty Rasmus
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
101%
SZ
Stephanie Zarr
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
96%
LL
Laura Letsche
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%
MS
Melissa Shea
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
101%
RR
Rusty Rasmus
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
101%

Townhomes

222May
Sales Volume
Townhomes recorded 2 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Townhome Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Townhome tier had a median sale price of $221K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Townhomes in the Mid-Market range averaged 123 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Mid-Market Townhomes received 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Townhome Segment
DEALS
2
AVG. DOM
123d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
BM
Bethany Mortenson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
96%
RR
Rusty Rasmus
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%

Cherokee County Real Estate Market Trends October 2026

Total Active Listings
8
Average List Price
$238K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Condo/Co-op
—
—
1
—
1
Detached Home
1
1
4
1
7

Market Insights & FAQ

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

The data indicates a tight but negotiable market in Cherokee County, IA. Inventory is at 0.2 months of supply. Inventory is tight, but homes are selling below asking on average, so buyers still have some room to negotiate despite limited choice.

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

Currently, $207,000 represents the median entry point in Cherokee County, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Cherokee County have moved upward by approximately 73% based on regional transaction data.

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

Buyers have some room to negotiate in Cherokee County, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 93.3%. On average, properties in Cherokee County are transitioning from active to sold status in 57 days.

Which listing agents does Agent Algo feature in Cherokee County, IA?

Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so Cherokee County, IA has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Mike Pitts (Entry Level Detached Homes, 2 closed listings), Stephanie Zarr (Mid-Market Detached Homes, 7 closed listings), Andrea Larson (High-End Detached Homes, 1 closed listing). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.

How does the Cherokee County, IA market compare to Iowa trends?

Cherokee County, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Iowa region. Median home values are currently 1% lower than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Cherokee County.

Which agent is best for buying an Entry Level Detached Home in Cherokee County, IA?

Buyers targeting Entry Level Detached Homes in Cherokee County, IA may want to work with Rusty Rasmus. 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. Based on 6 closed purchases in this segment (15 in Cherokee County, IA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in Mid-Market Detached Homes in Cherokee County, IA?

Rusty Rasmus has recent Mid-Market Detached Home purchases in Cherokee County, IA, closing faster than the segment average. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 4 closed purchases in this segment (15 in Cherokee County, IA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in High-End Detached Homes in Cherokee County, IA?

Rusty Rasmus has recent High-End Detached Home purchases in Cherokee County, IA, closing faster than the segment average. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed purchases in this segment (15 in Cherokee County, IA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in Mid-Market Townhomes in Cherokee County, IA?

Rusty Rasmus has recent Mid-Market Townhome purchases in Cherokee County, IA. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed purchases in this segment (15 in Cherokee County, IA overall).

Which listing agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Cherokee County, IA?

Mike Pitts has recent Entry Level Detached Home listings in Cherokee County, IA, closing faster than the segment average at an above-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed listings in this segment.

Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Detached Homes in Cherokee County, IA?

If you're selling a Mid-Market Detached Home in Cherokee County, IA, the data points to Stephanie Zarr as a standout choice. Their listings in this segment have 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. Based on 7 closed listings in this segment (9 in Cherokee County, IA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes in Cherokee County, IA?

Laura Letsche has recent Ultra-Luxury Detached Home purchases in Cherokee County, IA, closing faster than the segment average at a below-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed purchase in this segment (7 in Cherokee County, IA overall).

Which listing agents are active in Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes in Cherokee County, IA?

Melissa Shea has recent Ultra-Luxury Detached Home listings in Cherokee County, IA, at an above-average sale-to-list ratio for the segment. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed listing in this segment.

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