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 94% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 7 active listings and 9 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 1.1 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 47%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 10%. Listings in Decatur are moving 18 days faster than the Iowa average.

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

Detached Homes

135MarAprMayJunJul
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 100% over the last 5 months, showing a positive trend with currently 5 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$22K$48K$73KMarAprMayJunJulKevin Frost (Buyer): Median Price $57KKFShirah Huff (Buyer): Median Price $28KSHShirah Huff (Seller): Median Price $28KSHKevin Frost (Seller): Median Price $57KKF
The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has risen by 18% over the last 2 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
21d63d105dMarAprMayJunJulKevin Frost (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 95dKFShirah Huff (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 44dSHShirah Huff (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 44dSHKevin Frost (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 95dKF
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 31 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
89%95%101%MarAprMayJunJulKevin Frost (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 91%KFShirah Huff (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%SHShirah Huff (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%SHKevin Frost (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 91%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
6
AVG. DOM
67d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
93%
SH
Shirah Huff
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
PS
Presley Sparks
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
95%
KF
Kevin Frost
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
91%
BC
Betty Craig
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
88%
CL
Carrie Layne
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
86%
KF
Kevin Frost
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
89%
CL
Carrie Layne
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
86%
KS
Kevin Snyder
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
SH
Shirah Huff
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$79K$162K$244KMarAprMayJunJulKevin Frost (Buyer): Median Price $123KKFKevin Frost (Buyer): Median Price $124KKFKevin Frost (Buyer): Median Price $155KKFBetty Craig (Buyer): Median Price $98KBCKristin Flaherty (Buyer): Median Price $140KKFShirah Huff (Seller): Median Price $130KSHJennifer Mercer (Seller): Median Price $225KJM
The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has softened by 22% over the last 4 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
12d90d167dMarAprMayJunJulKevin Frost (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 46dKFKevin Frost (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 149dKFKevin Frost (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 57dKFBetty Craig (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 140dBCKristin Flaherty (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 62dKFShirah Huff (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 30dSHJennifer Mercer (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 82dJM
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 38 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
84%93%102%MarAprMayJunJulKevin Frost (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%KFKevin Frost (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%KFKevin Frost (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 86%KFBetty Craig (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 89%BCKristin Flaherty (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 89%KFShirah Huff (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%SHJennifer Mercer (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%JM
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 99%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
DEALS
13
AVG. DOM
63d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
95%
SH
Shirah Huff
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
100%
JM
Jennifer Mercer
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
WM
Wendy Mathis
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
AF
Adam Fitzpatrick
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
97%
JN
Jordan Nelson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
94%
KF
Kevin Frost
Top Buyer
3-5
> 60 days
95%
BC
Betty Craig
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
88%
KF
Kristin Flaherty
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
89%
LC
Leigh Ann Coffey
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
97%
WM
Wendy Mathis
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$265K$265K$265KMarAprMayJunJulBetty Craig (Seller): Median Price $265KBC
The High-End Detached Home tier commands a price of $265K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
58d58d58dMarAprMayJunJulBetty Craig (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 58dBC
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the High-End range average 58 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
100%100%100%MarAprMayJunJulBetty Craig (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%BC
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of High-End Detached Home assets receive 100% of list price.
High-End Detached Home Segment
DEALS
4
AVG. DOM
63d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
BC
Betty Craig
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
LC
Leigh Ann Coffey
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
96%
SP
Steve Peasley
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
96%
CG
Cedric Gilworth
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
89%
EL
Elizabeth LLoyd
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
89%
AR
Allyson Ryanhaberman
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
96%
CV
Chania Vos
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$280K$280K$280KMarAprMayJunJul
The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier commands a price of $280K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
46d46d46dMarAprMayJunJul
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the Ultra-Luxury range average 46 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
100%100%100%MarAprMayJunJul
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Detached Home assets receive 100% of list price.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
46d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
100%

Mobile/Manufactured Homes

111Apr
Sales Volume
Mobile/Manufactured Homes recorded 1 transactions recently.
High-End Mobile/Manufactured Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$205K$205K$205KMarAprMayJunJul
The High-End Mobile/Manufactured Home tier commands a price of $205K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
48d48d48dMarAprMayJunJul
Lower is better
Mobile/Manufactured Home homes in the High-End range average 48 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
98%98%98%MarAprMayJunJul
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of High-End Mobile/Manufactured Home assets receive 98% of list price.
High-End Mobile/Manufactured Home Segment
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
48d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
98%

Decatur Real Estate Market Trends September 2026

Total Active Listings
7
Recently Listed (7d)
0
market entries
Average List Price
$223K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Detached Home
1
1
3
1
6
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 1.1 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, $184,000 represents the median entry point in Decatur County, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Decatur have moved upward by approximately 47% 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 94.2%. On average, properties in Decatur are transitioning from active to sold status in 46 days.

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

Based on closed transaction data, Shirah Huff ranks at the top of our Decatur leaderboard earning an algorithm performance score of -48. 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 8% lower than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Decatur.

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

Buyers targeting Mid-Market Detached Home homes in Decatur County, IA may want to work with Kevin Frost. Their buyer transactions in the Mid-Market Detached Home category in Decatur County, IA reflect genuine niche experience — a meaningful advantage over agents working this segment only occasionally.

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

Our data flags Kevin Frost as a top buyer's advocate for Entry Level Detached Home properties in Decatur County, IA. Across their deals in the Entry Level 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. For buyers competing in the High-End Detached Home market in Decatur 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 Mid-Market Detached Home homes in Decatur County, IA?

Shirah Huff has been particularly active in Decatur's Mid-Market Detached Home 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.

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

When looking specifically at Entry Level Detached Home transactions, Shirah Huff consistently surfaces as a top performer in Decatur 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 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 Betty Craig, 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.

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