Best Real Estate Agents in Carter Lake, IA• Updated

Looking for the best real estate agent in Carter Lake, IA? This page compares realtors in Carter Lake within each home type and price range using actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want a listing agent in Carter Lake, IA or help buying a home in Carter Lake, our 2026 scores use verified sales records, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios.

Market Pulse
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Market Pulse: Hot 🔥

The Carter Lake, IA real estate market is currently a Seller's Market. Homes are selling at 98% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 6 active listings and 3 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 1.6 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 40%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 7%. Transaction speed in Carter Lake is currently 3 days slower than the broader Pottawattamie County benchmark.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Carter Lake, 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

234AprMayJunJulAugSep
Sales Volume
Detached Homes recorded 30 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 $195K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 51 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 100% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($10K - $240K)
DEALS
21
AVG. DOM
51d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
100%
MC
Mike Christensen
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
KJ
Ken Jansen
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
110%
LJ
Lisa JansenBartholow
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
110%
MW
Marlene Wyman
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
107%
DH
Diana Haney Haney
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
104%
LB
Levi Boyd
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
101%
JS
Jake Stander
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
102%
DS
Duane J Safarik
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
90%
KA
Kara Riso Anderson
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
93%
DW
Dave Wiges
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
96%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $324K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Mid-Market range averaged 38 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 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($250K - $410K)
DEALS
7
AVG. DOM
38d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
98%
MC
Michael Christensen
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
SS
Shannon Sorensen
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MC
Mike Christensen
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
99%
HB
Heather BullardHanika
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
CK
Cindy Kinzey
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
97%
KS
Kristin Sterns
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
93%
MC
Mike Christensen
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
97%
JJ
Jolene N Johnson
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
98%
EM
Erica Madrid
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
99%
CB
Chrissy Bushnell
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 $680K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the High-End range averaged 133 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 97% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($680K - $680K)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
133d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
KC
Kurt Clements
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
MC
Marisa Cronin
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $730K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 61 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 101% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
($730K - $730K)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
61d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
101%
AO
Anthony Ognissanti
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
101%
CM
Christy Magers
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
101%

Townhomes

111May
Sales Volume
Townhomes recorded 2 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Townhome Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Entry Level Townhome tier had a median sale price of $206K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Townhomes in the Entry Level range averaged 48 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 Townhomes received 99% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Townhome Segment
($206K - $210K)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
48d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
TM
Theresa Martin
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
MC
Mark Ciochon
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%

Carter Lake Real Estate Market Trends October 2026

Total Active Listings
6
Average List Price
$254K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Detached Home
4
—
1
—
5
Townhome
—
—
1
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1

Market Insights & FAQ

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

The data indicates a high-intensity seller's market in Carter Lake, IA. Inventory is at 1.6 months of supply. Inventory is critically low, meaning well-priced homes move rapidly, often with multiple offers.

What are the current pricing trends for Carter Lake, IA real estate?

Currently, $345,000 represents the median entry point in Carter Lake, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Carter Lake have moved upward by approximately 40% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in Carter Lake, IA getting their full asking price?

Sellers hold the edge, though homes are closing slightly below asking in Carter Lake, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 98.2%. On average, properties in Carter Lake are transitioning from active to sold status in 56 days.

Which listing agents does Agent Algo feature in Carter Lake, IA?

Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so Carter Lake, IA has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Mike Christensen (Entry Level Detached Homes, 2 closed listings), Michael Christensen (Mid-Market Detached Homes, 1 closed listing), Kenneth Jansen (Mid-Market Townhomes, 1 closed listing). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.

How does the Carter Lake, IA market compare to Pottawattamie County trends?

Carter Lake, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Pottawattamie County region. Median home values are currently 26% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Carter Lake.

Which listing agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Carter Lake, IA?

Mike Christensen has recent Entry Level Detached Home listings in Carter Lake, 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 (3 in Carter Lake, IA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Carter Lake, IA?

Levi Boyd has recent Entry Level Detached Home purchases in Carter Lake, 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.

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

Kristin Sterns has recent Mid-Market Detached Home purchases in Carter Lake, IA, at a below-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 purchase in this segment.

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

Marisa Cronin has recent High-End Detached Home purchases in Carter Lake, IA. 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.

Which listing agents are active in Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes in Carter Lake, IA?

Anthony Ognissanti has recent Ultra-Luxury Detached Home listings in Carter Lake, IA. 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.

Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Townhomes in Carter Lake, IA?

Mark Ciochon has recent Entry Level Townhome purchases in Carter Lake, IA. 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.

Which listing agents are active in Mid-Market Detached Homes in Carter Lake, IA?

Michael Christensen has recent Mid-Market Detached Home listings in Carter Lake, 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 1 closed listing in this segment.

Which buyer's agents are active in Mid-Market Townhomes in Carter Lake, IA?

Sean Petersen has recent Mid-Market Townhome purchases in Carter Lake, IA. 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.