Best Real Estate Agents in Johnston, IA• Updated

Looking for the best real estate agent in Johnston, IA? This page ranks the top realtors in Johnston by actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want to find a top listing agent in Johnston, IA or buy a home in Johnston, 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 Johnston, IA real estate market is currently a Balanced Market. Homes are retaining 98% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 119 active listings and 33 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 5.1 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving down by 12%, while Average Days on Market has decreased by 4%. Transaction speed in Johnston is currently 4 days slower than the broader Polk benchmark.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Johnston, IA

Detached Homes

71625NovDecJanFebMarApr
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 50% over the last 6 months, showing a positive trend with currently 25 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$173K$226K$278KNovDecJanFebMarAprRobert Eisenlauer (Buyer): Median Price $185KREMonja Burch (Buyer): Median Price $266KMBRebecca Poe (Buyer): Median Price $266KRPCarin Birt (Seller): Median Price $263KCBCharissa Peters (Seller): Median Price $263KCP
The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has risen by 25% over the last 4 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
4d71d137dNovDecJanFebMarAprRobert Eisenlauer (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 19dREMonja Burch (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 38dMBRebecca Poe (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 38dRPCarin Birt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 45dCBCharissa Peters (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 45dCP
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 122 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
91%96%100%NovDecJanFebMarAprRobert Eisenlauer (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 93%REMonja Burch (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%MBRebecca Poe (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%RPCarin Birt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%CBCharissa Peters (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%CP
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 98%.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($180K - $270K)
DEALS
9
AVG. DOM
46d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
98%
SC
Shawn Cooney
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
SC
Shawntel Cooney
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
BE
Beth Ernst
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
CB
Carin Birt
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
CP
Charissa Peters
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
1-3
15-30 days
93%
1-3
15-30 days
96%
TC
Tanner Couch
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
96%
MB
Monja Burch
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
97%
RP
Rebecca Poe
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
97%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$274K$366K$457KNovDecJanFebMarAprMisty Darling (Buyer): Median Price $414KMDMisty Darling (Buyer): Median Price $295KMDOUTSIDE AGENT (Buyer): Median Price $374KOARenee Dunkel (Buyer): Median Price $432KRDRenee Dunkel (Buyer): Median Price $420KRDCarin Birt (Buyer): Median Price $425KCBRob Burditt (Seller): Median Price $419KRBRob Burditt (Seller): Median Price $430KRBRob Burditt (Seller): Median Price $436KRBAlexander Burditt (Seller): Median Price $419KABAlexander Burditt (Seller): Median Price $430KABMichael Taylor (Seller): Median Price $322KMTMichael TenHaken (Seller): Median Price $365KMTJason Mickelson (Seller): Median Price $365KJM
The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has risen by 1% over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
20d71d122dNovDecJanFebMarAprMisty Darling (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 110dMDMisty Darling (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 56dMDOUTSIDE AGENT (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 75dOARenee Dunkel (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 98dRDRenee Dunkel (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 63dRDCarin Birt (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 95dCBRob Burditt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 61dRBRob Burditt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 88dRBRob Burditt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 63dRBAlexander Burditt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 61dABAlexander Burditt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 88dABMichael Taylor (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 56dMTMichael TenHaken (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 32dMTJason Mickelson (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 35dJM
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 54 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
96%102%107%NovDecJanFebMarAprMisty Darling (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MDMisty Darling (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%MDOUTSIDE AGENT (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%OARenee Dunkel (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%RDRenee Dunkel (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%RDCarin Birt (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%CBRob Burditt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%RBRob Burditt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%RBRob Burditt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%RBAlexander Burditt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%ABAlexander Burditt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%ABMichael Taylor (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%MTMichael TenHaken (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 106%MTJason Mickelson (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%JM
Higher is better
Lower is better
Negotiation leverage in Mid-Market Detached Home has stabilized over the last 6 months, with sellers receiving 99%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($280K - $500K)
DEALS
135
AVG. DOM
59d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
RB
Rob Burditt
Top Seller
8+
> 60 days
100%
AB
5-8
> 60 days
100%
MT
Michael Taylor
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MT
1-3
30-60 days
102%
JM
Jason Mickelson
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
101%
MD
Misty Darling
Top Buyer
3-5
> 60 days
100%
AE
1-3
30-60 days
97%
OA
OUTSIDE AGENT
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
RD
Renee Dunkel
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
CB
Carin Birt
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
98%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$512K$633K$753KNovDecJanFebMarAprNichole Rector (Buyer): Median Price $612KNRKari Stone (Buyer): Median Price $725KKSMike Christiansen (Seller): Median Price $635KMCTracy Jagim (Seller): Median Price $540KTJMegan Hill Mitchum (Seller): Median Price $677KMMMegan Hill Mitchum (Seller): Median Price $640KMMHanna Carlson (Seller): Median Price $672KHC
The average price in the High-End Detached Home segment has risen by 7% over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
21d79d138dNovDecJanFebMarAprNichole Rector (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 72dNRKari Stone (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 52dKSMike Christiansen (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 124dMCTracy Jagim (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 114dTJMegan Hill Mitchum (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 72dMMMegan Hill Mitchum (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 82dMMHanna Carlson (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 34dHC
Lower is better
Days on market for High-End Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 75 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
90%96%102%NovDecJanFebMarAprNichole Rector (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%NRKari Stone (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 92%KSMike Christiansen (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%MCTracy Jagim (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%TJMegan Hill Mitchum (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MMMegan Hill Mitchum (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%MMHanna Carlson (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%HC
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
($510K - $750K)
DEALS
57
AVG. DOM
74d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
MC
3-5
> 60 days
100%
HM
Heath Moulton
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
102%
TJ
Tracy Jagim
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
MM
1-3
> 60 days
99%
HC
Hanna Carlson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
JB
Julie Baudler
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%
KS
1-3
> 60 days
100%
NR
1-3
> 60 days
100%
1-3
> 60 days
100%
KS
Kari Stone
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
92%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$789K$1M$1.2MNovDecJanFebMarAprStephanie Thomas (Buyer): Median Price $1.2MST
The average price in the Ultra-Luxury Detached Home segment has risen by 16% over the last 3 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
58d97d135dNovDecJanFebMarAprStephanie Thomas (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 67dST
Lower is better
Days on market for Ultra-Luxury Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 82 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
90%95%100%NovDecJanFebMarAprStephanie Thomas (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 91%ST
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Ultra-Luxury Detached Home market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 94%.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
($770K - $2.5M)
DEALS
16
AVG. DOM
77d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
BC
Barney Clark
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
JL
Julie Larson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
AB
1-3
15-30 days
100%
MB
Mike Bray
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
CH
Caryn Helgeson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
RW
1-3
30-60 days
93%
ST
1-3
> 60 days
91%
KW
1-3
> 60 days
91%
AL
Amy Lindberg
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
92%
JM
Jena Moeckl
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
94%

Condo/Co-op

25.59NovDecJanFebMarApr
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 88% over the last 6 months, showing a positive trend with currently 9 transactions.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$116K$198K$279KNovDecJanFebMarAprOUTSIDE AGENT (Buyer): Median Price $135KOARobert Eisenlauer (Buyer): Median Price $255KREJake Escher (Buyer): Median Price $248KJEAlejandro Pina Blades (Seller): Median Price $260KABMichael Guerrero Aguayo (Seller): Median Price $260KMA
The average price in the Entry Level Condo/Co-op segment has risen by 2% over the last 5 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
29d70d110dNovDecJanFebMarAprOUTSIDE AGENT (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 38dOARobert Eisenlauer (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 73dREJake Escher (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 77dJEAlejandro Pina Blades (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 101dABMichael Guerrero Aguayo (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 101dMA
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Condo/Co-op is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 61 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
92%97%101%NovDecJanFebMarAprOUTSIDE AGENT (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 93%OARobert Eisenlauer (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%REJake Escher (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%JEAlejandro Pina Blades (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%ABMichael Guerrero Aguayo (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MA
Higher is better
Lower is better
Negotiation leverage in Entry Level Condo/Co-op has stabilized over the last 5 months, with sellers receiving 98%.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Segment
($140K - $260K)
DEALS
43
AVG. DOM
65d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
1-3
> 60 days
100%
1-3
> 60 days
100%
DD
1-3
30-60 days
98%
KM
Kelly Musgrove
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
BZ
Ben Van Zee
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
OA
OUTSIDE AGENT
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%
JH
Jim Hibbs
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
88%
1-3
> 60 days
97%
JR
Jason Rude
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
98%
JE
Jake Escher
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$247K$346K$445KNovDecJanFebMarAprErin Glaza (Buyer): Median Price $391KEGIngrid Williams (Buyer): Median Price $391KIWRob Burditt (Seller): Median Price $335KRBRob Burditt (Seller): Median Price $339KRBRob Burditt (Seller): Median Price $418KRBRob Burditt (Seller): Median Price $396KRBRob Burditt (Seller): Median Price $391KRBAlexander Burditt (Seller): Median Price $335KABAlexander Burditt (Seller): Median Price $339KABAlexander Burditt (Seller): Median Price $321KABAlejandro Pina Blades (Seller): Median Price $270KABAlejandro Pina Blades (Seller): Median Price $270KABMichael Guerrero Aguayo (Seller): Median Price $270KMAMichael Guerrero Aguayo (Seller): Median Price $270KMAPatrick Fox (Seller): Median Price $418KPFPatrick Fox (Seller): Median Price $422KPFPatrick Fox (Seller): Median Price $391KPF
The average price in the Mid-Market Condo/Co-op segment has softened by 24% over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
33d89d144dNovDecJanFebMarAprErin Glaza (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 58dEGIngrid Williams (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 58dIWRob Burditt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 46dRBRob Burditt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 55dRBRob Burditt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 131dRBRob Burditt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 90dRBRob Burditt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 58dRBAlexander Burditt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 46dABAlexander Burditt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 55dABAlexander Burditt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 46dABAlejandro Pina Blades (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 86dABAlejandro Pina Blades (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 108dABMichael Guerrero Aguayo (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 86dMAMichael Guerrero Aguayo (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 108dMAPatrick Fox (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 131dPFPatrick Fox (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 104dPFPatrick Fox (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 58dPF
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Condo/Co-op is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 86 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
98%100%102%NovDecJanFebMarAprErin Glaza (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%EGIngrid Williams (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%IWRob Burditt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%RBRob Burditt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%RBRob Burditt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%RBRob Burditt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%RBRob Burditt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%RBAlexander Burditt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%ABAlexander Burditt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%ABAlexander Burditt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 102%ABAlejandro Pina Blades (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%ABAlejandro Pina Blades (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%ABMichael Guerrero Aguayo (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MAMichael Guerrero Aguayo (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MAPatrick Fox (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%PFPatrick Fox (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%PFPatrick Fox (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%PF
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Mid-Market Condo/Co-op market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 100%.
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Segment
($270K - $430K)
DEALS
47
AVG. DOM
62d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
RB
Rob Burditt
Top Seller
8+
> 60 days
100%
AB
3-5
30-60 days
100%
3-5
> 60 days
100%
3-5
> 60 days
100%
PF
Patrick Fox
Top Seller
8+
> 60 days
100%
1-3
> 60 days
99%
EG
Erin Glaza
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
IW
1-3
30-60 days
100%
AD
Amy Dempsey
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
96%
CH
Cheri Herman
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%

Johnston Real Estate Market Trends August 2026

Total Active Listings
119
+22 New
Recently Listed (7d)
22
market entries
Average List Price
$485K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Condo/Co-op
24
1
20
45
Detached Home
24
35
15
74

Market Insights & FAQ

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

The data indicates a stable environment in Johnston, IA. Inventory is at 5.1 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 Johnston, IA real estate?

Currently, $382,000 represents the median entry point in Johnston, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Johnston have moved downward by approximately 12% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in Johnston, IA getting their full asking price?

Buyers have room for negotiation in Johnston, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 98.1%. On average, properties in Johnston are transitioning from active to sold status in 65 days.

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

Based on closed transaction data, Rob Burditt ranks at the top of our Johnston leaderboard — with 18 completed transactions on record earning an algorithm performance score of 45. 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 Johnston, IA market compare to Polk trends?

Johnston, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Polk region. Median home values are currently 2% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Johnston.

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

Buyers targeting Entry Level Condo/Co-op homes in Johnston, IA may want to work with OUTSIDE AGENT. Their buyer closings in this segment show a sale-to-list ratio that's more favorable than the local average — a signal of effective negotiation that keeps final purchase prices competitive for buyers.

Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Condo/Co-op homes in Johnston, IA?

Our transaction-level analysis puts Rob Burditt at the top for Mid-Market Condo/Co-op listings in Johnston, IA. Rob Burditt has consistently held closer to asking price than the typical Mid-Market Condo/Co-op agent in Johnston, IA. For sellers prioritizing their final number, that's the metric that matters most.

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

If you're hunting for a Ultra-Luxury Detached Home in Johnston, IA, Rick Wanamaker's track record speaks for itself. For buyers competing in the Ultra-Luxury Detached Home market in Johnston, 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 Johnston, IA?

Rob Burditt has been particularly active in Johnston's Mid-Market Detached Home segment, and the numbers back it up. Their Mid-Market Detached Home closings in Johnston, 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 Mid-Market Detached Home in Johnston, IA?

Misty Darling has a strong showing as a buyer's agent in Johnston's Mid-Market Detached Home market. Our algorithm surfaces Misty Darling based on actual closed buyer deals in the Mid-Market Detached Home market. That's the kind of specific, verifiable track record buyers should look for in an agent.

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

Sellers of High-End Detached Home homes in Johnston, IA have found a reliable partner in Mike Christiansen, 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.

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

In the Entry Level Detached Home category, few agents in Johnston, IA can match the track record of Shawn Cooney. 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 Johnston, IA?

Chrissi Ripperger has helped buyers close on Mid-Market Condo/Co-op properties in Johnston, IA — and the data shows it. Our algorithm surfaces Chrissi Ripperger based on actual closed buyer deals in the Mid-Market Condo/Co-op market. That's the kind of specific, verifiable track record buyers should look for in an agent.