Best Real Estate Agents in Decatur County, IA• Updated

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

Market Pulse
|Real-time Analysis

Market Pulse: Opportunity 📈

The Decatur County, IA real estate market is currently a Buyer's Market. Homes are retaining 93% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 9 active listings and 7 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 1 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 4%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 37%. Listings in Decatur are moving 2 days faster than the Iowa average.

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

Detached Homes

123JanMarAprMayJun
Sales Volume
Sales volume has decreased by 50% over the last 5 months, showing a downward trend with currently 1 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$94K$111K$128KJanMarAprMayJunKevin Frost (Buyer): Median Price $124KKFBetty Craig (Buyer): Median Price $98KBCKevin Frost (Seller): Median Price $124KKF
The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has risen by 27% over the last 2 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
139d145d150dJanMarAprMayJunKevin Frost (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 149dKFBetty Craig (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 140dBCKevin Frost (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 149dKF
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 149 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
88%94%101%JanMarAprMayJunKevin Frost (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%KFBetty Craig (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 89%BCKevin Frost (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%KF
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Entry Level Detached Home market is strengthening, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 100%.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
DEALS
12
AVG. DOM
73d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
94%
JM
Jared Martin
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
102%
WM
Wendy Mathis
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
PS
Presley Sparks
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
95%
JN
Jordan Nelson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
94%
KF
Kevin Frost
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
95%
KF
Kevin Frost
Top Buyer
5-8
> 60 days
94%
CL
Carrie Layne
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
86%
BC
Betty Craig
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
89%
KS
Kevin Snyder
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
WM
Wendy Mathis
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$28K$153K$278KJanMarAprMayJunKevin Frost (Buyer): Median Price $57KKFKevin Frost (Buyer): Median Price $155KKFKristin Flaherty (Buyer): Median Price $140KKFBetty Craig (Seller): Median Price $249KBCJennifer Mercer (Seller): Median Price $225KJMLeigh Ann Coffey (Seller): Median Price $220KLCSteve Peasley (Seller): Median Price $220KSP
The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has softened by 70% over the last 4 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
51d76d101dJanMarAprMayJunKevin Frost (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 95dKFKevin Frost (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 57dKFKristin Flaherty (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 62dKFBetty Craig (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 79dBCJennifer Mercer (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 82dJMLeigh Ann Coffey (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 59dLCSteve Peasley (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 59dSP
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 95 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
84%93%102%JanMarAprMayJunKevin Frost (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 91%KFKevin Frost (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 86%KFKristin Flaherty (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 89%KFBetty Craig (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%BCJennifer Mercer (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%JMLeigh Ann Coffey (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%LCSteve Peasley (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%SP
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 91%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
DEALS
13
AVG. DOM
66d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
94%
BC
Betty Craig
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
JM
Jennifer Mercer
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
AF
1-3
30-60 days
97%
LC
1-3
30-60 days
96%
SP
Steve Peasley
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
96%
KF
Kevin Frost
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
88%
SJ
1-3
> 60 days
95%
TG
Tasha Garlick
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
BC
Betty Craig
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
87%
KF
1-3
> 60 days
89%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$280K$280K$280KJanMarAprMayJun
The High-End Detached Home tier commands a price of $280K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
46d46d46dJanMarAprMayJun
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the High-End range average 46 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
100%100%100%JanMarAprMayJun
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of High-End Detached Home assets receive 100% of list price.
High-End Detached Home Segment
DEALS
3
AVG. DOM
53d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
CG
Cedric Gilworth
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
89%
EL
1-3
30-60 days
89%

Mobile/Manufactured Homes

111Apr
Sales Volume
Mobile/Manufactured Homes recorded 1 transactions recently.
Mid-Market Mobile/Manufactured Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$205K$205K$205KJanMarAprMayJun
The Mid-Market Mobile/Manufactured Home tier commands a price of $205K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
48d48d48dJanMarAprMayJun
Lower is better
Mobile/Manufactured Home homes in the Mid-Market range average 48 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
98%98%98%JanMarAprMayJun
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Mid-Market Mobile/Manufactured Home assets receive 98% of list price.
Mid-Market Mobile/Manufactured Home Segment
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
48d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
98%

Decatur Real Estate Market Trends August 2026

Total Active Listings
9
+1 New
Recently Listed (7d)
1
market entries
Average List Price
$227K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketTotal
Detached Home
3
3
8
Mobile/Manufactured Home
1
1

Market Insights & FAQ

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

The data indicates a high-intensity environment in Decatur County, IA. Inventory is at 1 months, meaning a fast-paced market where inventory is limited. Inventory is critically low, meaning well-priced homes move rapidly often with multiple offers.

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

Currently, $150,000 represents the median entry point in Decatur County, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Decatur have moved upward by approximately 4% based on regional transaction data.

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

Buyers have room for negotiation in Decatur County, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 93.1%. On average, properties in Decatur are transitioning from active to sold status in 62 days.

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

Based on closed transaction data, Jared Martin ranks at the top of our Decatur leaderboard earning an algorithm performance score of -46. 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 Decatur County, IA market compare to Iowa trends?

Decatur County, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Iowa region. Median home values are currently 25% lower than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Decatur.

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

Buyers targeting Entry Level Detached Home homes in Decatur County, IA may want to work with Kevin Frost. 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.

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

Our data flags Kevin Frost as a top buyer's advocate for Mid-Market Detached Home properties in Decatur County, IA. Across their deals in the Mid-Market Detached Home category, Kevin Frost has consistently achieved better-than-average terms relative to asking price in Decatur County, IA. That kind of negotiating edge compounds over a transaction.

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

If you're hunting for a High-End Detached Home in Decatur County, IA, Elizabeth LLoyd'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.

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

Jared Martin has been particularly active in Decatur's Entry Level Detached Home segment, and the numbers back it up. Their Entry Level Detached Home closings in Decatur County, 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 Mid-Market Detached Home homes in Decatur County, IA?

When looking specifically at Mid-Market Detached Home transactions, Betty Craig consistently surfaces as a top performer in Decatur County, IA. Betty Craig has consistently held closer to asking price than the typical Mid-Market Detached Home agent in Decatur County, IA. For sellers prioritizing their final number, that's the metric that matters most.

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

Sellers of High-End Detached Home homes in Decatur County, IA have found a reliable partner in Cedric Gilworth, based on closed deal data. Real estate is hyper-local. Cedric Gilworth's repeated activity in Decatur's High-End Detached Home niche demonstrates the kind of specific, proven familiarity that matters when the stakes are high.

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