Best Real Estate Agents in Grinnell, IA• Updated

Looking for the best real estate agent in Grinnell, IA? This page ranks the top realtors in Grinnell by actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want to find a top listing agent in Grinnell, IA or buy a home in Grinnell, our 2026 rankings use verified sales records, days on market, and price retention to surface the highest-performing agents.

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The Grinnell, IA real estate market is currently a Buyer's Market. Homes are retaining 92% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 55 active listings and 7 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 7.2 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving down by 3%, while Average Days on Market has decreased by 24%. Listings in Grinnell are moving 13 days faster than the Poweshiek average.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Grinnell, IA

Detached Homes

26.511JanFebMarAprMayJun
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 312% over the last 6 months, showing a positive trend with currently 10 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$71K$116K$160KJanFebMarAprMayJunRobin Marcinik (Buyer): Median Price $81KRMKaren McNaul (Buyer): Median Price $150KKMCaitlyn Vigil (Seller): Median Price $105KCVColby Lawson (Seller): Median Price $105KCL
The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has softened by 29% over the last 5 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
38d98d158dJanFebMarAprMayJunRobin Marcinik (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 52dRMKaren McNaul (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 87dKMCaitlyn Vigil (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 144dCVColby Lawson (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 144dCL
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 73 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
88%98%108%JanFebMarAprMayJunRobin Marcinik (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 92%RMKaren McNaul (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 95%KMCaitlyn Vigil (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%CVColby Lawson (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%CL
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 106%.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($70K - $150K)
DEALS
17
AVG. DOM
70d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
94%
MM
Megan Meyer
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
103%
CV
Caitlyn Vigil
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
CL
Colby Lawson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
HG
Harley Gilbert
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
95%
TK
Tammy Kriegel
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
95%
RM
3-5
30-60 days
94%
PG
Penny Gable
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
93%
LH
Lynn Harder
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
91%
CG
Cheri Garcia
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
94%
KM
Karen McNaul
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$186K$251K$315KJanFebMarAprMayJunMatthew Karjalahti (Buyer): Median Price $211KMKRachel Arseneault (Buyer): Median Price $201KRARachel Arseneault (Buyer): Median Price $247KRALynn Mawe (Buyer): Median Price $300KLMRobin Marcinik (Buyer): Median Price $249KRMRobin Marcinik (Buyer): Median Price $219KRMKevin Kolbe (Buyer): Median Price $281KKKWendy Wagner (Seller): Median Price $225KWW
The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has risen by 9% over the last 5 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
24d66d108dJanFebMarAprMayJunMatthew Karjalahti (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 78dMKRachel Arseneault (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 71dRARachel Arseneault (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 37dRALynn Mawe (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 54dLMRobin Marcinik (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 98dRMRobin Marcinik (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 41dRMKevin Kolbe (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 37dKKWendy Wagner (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 34dWW
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 78 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
91%96%101%JanFebMarAprMayJunMatthew Karjalahti (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%MKRachel Arseneault (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%RARachel Arseneault (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 92%RALynn Mawe (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 92%LMRobin Marcinik (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%RMRobin Marcinik (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%RMKevin Kolbe (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%KKWendy Wagner (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%WW
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 96%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($160K - $300K)
DEALS
52
AVG. DOM
68d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
KK
Kevin Kolbe
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
AE
Andy Erselius
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
105%
WW
Wendy Wagner
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
JD
Jerry Drymon
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
101%
CB
Casady Bryant
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
1-3
> 60 days
88%
1-3
30-60 days
95%
LM
Lynn Mawe
Top Buyer
5-8
30-60 days
97%
RM
3-5
30-60 days
98%
KK
Kevin Kolbe
Top Buyer
3-5
> 60 days
99%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$290K$355K$420KJanFebMarAprMayJunMatthew Karjalahti (Buyer): Median Price $310KMKMatthew Karjalahti (Buyer): Median Price $363KMKBennett Wiltfang (Buyer): Median Price $405KBWBennett Wiltfang (Buyer): Median Price $340KBWMichelle Greene (Buyer): Median Price $305KMGJanet Reents (Seller): Median Price $340KJRHeather Rawlins (Seller): Median Price $305KHR
The average price in the High-End Detached Home segment has risen by 5% over the last 4 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
32d79d126dJanFebMarAprMayJunMatthew Karjalahti (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 58dMKMatthew Karjalahti (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 50dMKBennett Wiltfang (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 115dBWBennett Wiltfang (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 43dBWMichelle Greene (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 53dMGJanet Reents (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 43dJRHeather Rawlins (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 53dHR
Lower is better
Days on market for High-End Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 58 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
91%96%101%JanFebMarAprMayJunMatthew Karjalahti (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%MKMatthew Karjalahti (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 92%MKBennett Wiltfang (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%BWBennett Wiltfang (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%BWMichelle Greene (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%MGJanet Reents (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%JRHeather Rawlins (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%HR
Higher is better
Lower is better
Negotiation leverage in High-End Detached Home has stabilized over the last 4 months, with sellers receiving 98%.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($310K - $420K)
DEALS
15
AVG. DOM
64d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
JR
Janet Reents
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
KS
Katie Sisson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
HR
Heather Rawlins
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
97%
KK
Kevin Kolbe
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
96%
TK
Tammy Kriegel
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
96%
3-5
> 60 days
94%
BW
1-3
> 60 days
95%
KK
Kevin Kolbe
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
96%
MG
1-3
30-60 days
97%
LM
Lynn Mawe
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
101%

Condo/Co-op

11.52MarAprMay
Sales Volume
Sales volume has decreased by 55% over the last 3 months, showing a downward trend with currently 1 transactions.
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$191K$195K$198KJanFebMarAprMayJunKevin Kolbe (Buyer): Median Price $197KKKMindy Huls (Buyer): Median Price $192KMHMindy Huls (Seller): Median Price $192KMHBrent Kelso (Seller): Median Price $197KBK
The average price in the Mid-Market Condo/Co-op segment has softened by 2% over the last 2 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
55d121d186dJanFebMarAprMayJunKevin Kolbe (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 171dKKMindy Huls (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 70dMHMindy Huls (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 70dMHBrent Kelso (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 171dBK
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Condo/Co-op is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 70 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
98%99%99%JanFebMarAprMayJunKevin Kolbe (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%KKMindy Huls (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%MHMindy Huls (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%MHBrent Kelso (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%BK
Higher is better
Lower is better
Negotiation leverage in Mid-Market Condo/Co-op has stabilized over the last 2 months, with sellers receiving 99%.
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Segment
($190K - $200K)
DEALS
5
AVG. DOM
81d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
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%
RA
1-3
> 60 days
93%
1-3
> 60 days
93%
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
$825K$825K$825KJanFebMarAprMayJunRobin Marcinik (Buyer): Median Price $825KRMBennett Wiltfang (Seller): Median Price $825KBWMatthew Karjalahti (Seller): Median Price $825KMK
The Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op tier commands a price of $825K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
180d180d180dJanFebMarAprMayJunRobin Marcinik (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 180dRMBennett Wiltfang (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 180dBWMatthew Karjalahti (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 180dMK
Lower is better
Condo/Co-op homes in the Ultra-Luxury range average 180 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
94%94%94%JanFebMarAprMayJunRobin Marcinik (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%RMBennett Wiltfang (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%BWMatthew Karjalahti (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%MK
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op assets receive 94% of list price.
Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op Segment
($820K - $825K)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
180d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
94%
BW
1-3
> 60 days
94%
MK
1-3
> 60 days
94%
RM
1-3
> 60 days
94%

Grinnell Real Estate Market Trends August 2026

Total Active Listings
55
+8 New
Recently Listed (7d)
8
market entries
Average List Price
$278K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Detached Home
11
5
26
6
48
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
1
2
4
7

Market Insights & FAQ

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

The data indicates a stable environment in Grinnell, IA. Inventory is at 7.2 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 Grinnell, IA real estate?

Currently, $231,000 represents the median entry point in Grinnell, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Grinnell have moved downward by approximately 3% based on regional transaction data.

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

Buyers have room for negotiation in Grinnell, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 92.2%. On average, properties in Grinnell are transitioning from active to sold status in 54 days.

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

Based on closed transaction data, Kevin Kolbe ranks at the top of our Grinnell leaderboard — with 3 completed transactions on record earning an algorithm performance score of 21. 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 Grinnell, IA market compare to Poweshiek trends?

Grinnell, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Poweshiek region. Median home values are currently 9% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Grinnell.

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

Buyers targeting Mid-Market Detached Home homes in Grinnell, IA may want to work with Matthew Karjalahti. 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.

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

Our data flags Robin Marcinik as a top buyer's advocate for Entry Level Detached Home properties in Grinnell, IA. The data shows a consistent pattern across their deals here: shorter time to close than the segment average, and acquisition terms that tend to land below-average relative to list price. Two things buyers care about most.

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

If you're hunting for a High-End Detached Home in Grinnell, IA, Matthew Karjalahti'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 Mid-Market Detached Home homes in Grinnell, IA?

Kevin Kolbe has been particularly active in Grinnell's Mid-Market Detached Home segment, and the numbers back it up. Their Mid-Market 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.

Which agent is best for buying a Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in Grinnell, IA?

Penny Gable has a strong showing as a buyer's agent in Grinnell's Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) market. Across their deals in the Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) category, Penny Gable has consistently achieved better-than-average terms relative to asking price in Grinnell, IA. That kind of negotiating edge compounds over a transaction.

Which agent is best for buying a Mid-Market Condo/Co-op in Grinnell, IA?

For those looking to purchase a Mid-Market Condo/Co-op in Grinnell, IA, Rachel Arseneault has the deal history to support the choice. For buyers competing in the Mid-Market Condo/Co-op market in Grinnell, IA, their track record indicates speed and negotiating strength that outperforms the segment baseline on both counts.

Which agent is best for buying a Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op in Grinnell, IA?

Navigating Grinnell's Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op market as a buyer? Robin Marcinik is among the most effective agents in this niche. Their buyer transactions in the Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op category in Grinnell, IA reflect genuine niche experience — a meaningful advantage over agents working this segment only occasionally.

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

Megan Meyer specializes in Entry Level Detached Home properties and has built a measurable edge in Grinnell's market. 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.