Best Real Estate Agents in Grinnell, IA• Updated

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

Market Pulse
|Real-time Analysis

Market Pulse: Balanced ⚖️

The Grinnell, IA real estate market is currently balanced: inventory is tight, but homes are selling below asking. Homes are selling at 95% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 14 active listings and 8 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 1.4 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving down by 21%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 1%. Listings in Grinnell are moving 6 days faster than the Poweshiek County average.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Grinnell, 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

5913AprMayJunJulAugSep
Sales Volume
Detached Homes recorded 87 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 $91K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 67 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 95% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($20K - $130K)
DEALS
12
AVG. DOM
67d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
95%
PG
Penny Gable
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
101%
CL
Colby Lawson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
MM
Megan Meyer
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
103%
CV
Caitlyn Vigil
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
MK
Matthew Karjalahti
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
RM
Robin Marcinik
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
92%
BW
Bennett Wiltfang
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%
CL
Colby Lawson
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
100%
KK
Kathy Kooyman
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%
CG
Christy Gus
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
103%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $191K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Mid-Market range averaged 65 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
($140K - $240K)
DEALS
40
AVG. DOM
65d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
KK
Kevin Kolbe
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
RA
Rachel Arseneault
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
AP
Austin Postier
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
WW
Wendy Wagner
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
JD
Jerry Drymon
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
101%
MK
Matthew Karjalahti
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
92%
RM
Robin Marcinik
Top Buyer
3-5
> 60 days
96%
KK
Kevin Kolbe
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
BW
Bennett Wiltfang
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
92%
RA
Rachel Arseneault
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The High-End Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $286K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the High-End range averaged 67 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 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($250K - $360K)
DEALS
30
AVG. DOM
67d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
LM
Lynn Mawe
Top Seller
3-5
> 60 days
98%
AE
Andy Erselius
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
105%
JR
Janet Reents
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
AC
Ashley Carapella
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
SA
Stephanie Anania
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
MK
Matthew Karjalahti
Top Buyer
3-5
> 60 days
91%
LM
Lynn Mawe
Top Buyer
3-5
> 60 days
97%
BW
Bennett Wiltfang
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%
KK
Kevin Kolbe
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
RM
Robin Marcinik
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
101%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $410K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 78 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 97% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
($380K - $450K)
DEALS
5
AVG. DOM
78d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
MK
Matthew Karjalahti
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
104%
KK
Kevin Kolbe
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
LM
Lynn Mawe
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
94%
MU
Marizela Usher
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
90%
BW
Bennett Wiltfang
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
MM
Marcia Munger
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
90%
KK
Kevin Kolbe
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%

Condos/Co-ops

111AprMayJul
Sales Volume
Condos/Co-ops recorded 5 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $195K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Condos/Co-ops in the Mid-Market range averaged 86 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 Condos/Co-ops received 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Segment
($190K - $200K)
DEALS
4
AVG. DOM
86d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
98%
MH
Mindy Huls
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
BK
Brent Kelso
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
CG
Christy Gus
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
95%
CG
Christy Gus
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
KK
Kevin Kolbe
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
MH
Mindy Huls
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $825K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Condos/Co-ops in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 180 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 Condos/Co-ops received 94% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op Segment
($820K - $825K)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
180d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
94%
BW
Bennett Wiltfang
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
94%
MK
Matthew Karjalahti
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
94%
RM
Robin Marcinik
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
94%

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

111Aug
Sales Volume
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) recorded 1 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier had a median sale price of $230K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in the Mid-Market range averaged 54 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 Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 102% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Segment
($230K - $230K)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
54d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
102%
BW
Bennett Wiltfang
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
MK
Matthew Karjalahti
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
BW
Bennett Wiltfang
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
102%

Grinnell Real Estate Market Trends October 2026

Total Active Listings
14
Average List Price
$192K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Detached Home
3
4
7
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14

Market Insights & FAQ

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

The data indicates a tight but negotiable market in Grinnell, IA. Inventory is at 1.4 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 Grinnell, IA real estate?

Currently, $186,000 represents the median entry point in Grinnell, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Grinnell have moved downward by approximately 21% based on regional transaction data.

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

Buyers have some room to negotiate in Grinnell, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 94.9%. On average, properties in Grinnell are transitioning from active to sold status in 69 days.

Which listing agents does Agent Algo feature in Grinnell, IA?

Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so Grinnell, IA has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Kevin Kolbe (Mid-Market Detached Homes, 3 closed listings), Lynn Mawe (High-End Detached Homes, 5 closed listings), Penny Gable (Entry Level Detached Homes, 2 closed listings). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.

How does the Grinnell, IA market compare to Poweshiek County trends?

Grinnell, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Poweshiek County region. Median home values are currently 11% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Grinnell.

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

Matthew Karjalahti has recent High-End Detached Home purchases in Grinnell, 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 4 closed purchases in this segment (7 in Grinnell, IA overall).

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

Matthew Karjalahti has recent Mid-Market Detached Home purchases in Grinnell, 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 3 closed purchases in this segment (7 in Grinnell, IA overall).

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

Robin Marcinik has recent Entry Level Detached Home purchases in Grinnell, 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 2 closed purchases in this segment (9 in Grinnell, IA overall).

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

Penny Gable has recent Entry Level Detached Home listings in Grinnell, 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.

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

Bennett Wiltfang has recent Ultra-Luxury Detached Home purchases in Grinnell, 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 (9 in Grinnell, IA overall).

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

Kevin Kolbe has recent Mid-Market Detached Home listings in Grinnell, 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 3 closed listings in this segment (4 in Grinnell, IA overall).

Who is a top listing agent for High-End Detached Homes in Grinnell, IA?

If you're selling a High-End Detached Home in Grinnell, IA, the data points to Lynn Mawe as a standout choice. Their High-End Detached Home closings in Grinnell, IA show an above-average sale-to-list ratio for this segment — a sign of skilled pricing and negotiation that protects seller value. Based on 5 closed listings in this segment (6 in Grinnell, IA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in Ultra-Luxury Condos/Co-ops in Grinnell, IA?

Robin Marcinik has recent Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op purchases in Grinnell, 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 (9 in Grinnell, IA overall).