Best Real Estate Agents in Shelby County, IA• Updated

Explore real estate agents across Shelby County, IA by home type and price range. Our 2026 scores are built from closed transaction data, helping you compare agents by real performance — not just marketing.

Market Pulse
|Real-time Analysis

Market Pulse: Balanced ⚖️

The Shelby County, IA real estate market is currently balanced: inventory is tight, but homes are selling below asking. Homes are selling at 96% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 3 active listings and 15 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 0.1 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 13%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 8%. Transaction speed in Shelby County is currently 1 days slower than the broader Iowa benchmark.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Shelby County, 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

4812AprMayJunJulAugSep
Sales Volume
Detached Homes recorded 73 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 $100K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 74 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 89% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
DEALS
9
AVG. DOM
74d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
89%
PR
Patty Reisz
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
103%
VE
Vickie Errett
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
RO
Randy Ouren
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
96%
KO
Kevin Osborn
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
82%
RP
Ryan Petersen
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
82%
RO
Randy Ouren
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
87%
NH
Nancy Hagen
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
70%
KO
Kevin Osborn
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
82%
VE
Vickie Errett
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
98%
JK
Julie Kesterson
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $164K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Mid-Market range averaged 66 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 97% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
DEALS
37
AVG. DOM
66d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
RL
Roxanne Linde
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
108%
KO
Kevin Osborn
Top Seller
3-5
30-60 days
102%
JL
Jay Leisey
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
124%
RO
Randy Ouren
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
RP
Ryan Petersen
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
EG
Erin Goddard
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
90%
KJ
Kelli Jensen
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
92%
VE
Vickie Errett
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
KO
Kevin Osborn
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
101%
CH
Chris Harter
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
77%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The High-End Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $231K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the High-End range averaged 71 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
DEALS
15
AVG. DOM
71d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
VE
Vickie Errett
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
RP
Ryan Petersen
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
KO
Kevin Osborn
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
TS
Tina Sempeck
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
96%
RO
Randy Ouren
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
95%
VE
Vickie Errett
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
98%
JF
Jeff Fah
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
91%
SF
Susie Fah
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
91%
EG
Erin Goddard
Top Buyer
1-3
< 15 days
93%
KO
Kevin Osborn
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
95%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $342K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 60 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
DEALS
12
AVG. DOM
60d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
JF
Jeff Fah
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
SF
Susie Fah
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
RL
Roxanne Linde
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
103%
RC
Realtor Rob Cerveny
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
JB
JLeaders Realty Brockhoff
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
94%
SF
Susie Fah
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
95%
JB
JLeaders Realty Brockhoff
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
94%
VE
Vickie Errett
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
KO
Kevin Osborn
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
97%
AF
Angela Fritz
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%

Shelby County Real Estate Market Trends October 2026

Total Active Listings
3
Average List Price
$226K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Detached Home
1
1
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1
3

Market Insights & FAQ

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

The data indicates a tight but negotiable market in Shelby County, IA. Inventory is at 0.1 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 Shelby County, IA real estate?

Currently, $183,000 represents the median entry point in Shelby County, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Shelby County have moved upward by approximately 13% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in Shelby County, IA getting their full asking price?

Buyers have some room to negotiate in Shelby County, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 96.3%. On average, properties in Shelby County are transitioning from active to sold status in 65 days.

Which listing agents does Agent Algo feature in Shelby County, IA?

Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so Shelby County, IA has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Roxanne Linde (Mid-Market Detached Homes, 3 closed listings), Vickie Errett (High-End Detached Homes, 2 closed listings), Jeff Fah (Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes, 2 closed listings). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.

How does the Shelby County, IA market compare to Iowa trends?

Shelby County, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Iowa region. Median home values are currently 12% lower than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Shelby County.

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

Roxanne Linde has recent Mid-Market Detached Home listings in Shelby County, 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 3 closed listings in this segment (4 in Shelby County, IA overall).

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

Randy Ouren has recent Entry Level Detached Home purchases in Shelby County, 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.

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

Vickie Errett has recent High-End Detached Home purchases in Shelby County, IA. 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 (8 in Shelby County, IA overall).

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

Erin Goddard has recent Mid-Market Detached Home purchases in Shelby County, 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 (3 in Shelby County, IA overall).

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

Susie Fah has recent Ultra-Luxury Detached Home purchases in Shelby County, 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 (3 in Shelby County, IA overall).

Which listing agents are active in High-End Detached Homes in Shelby County, IA?

Vickie Errett has recent High-End Detached Home listings in Shelby County, 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 2 closed listings in this segment (3 in Shelby County, IA overall).

Which listing agents are active in Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes in Shelby County, IA?

Jeff Fah has recent Ultra-Luxury Detached Home listings in Shelby County, 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 2 closed listings in this segment.

Which buyer's agents are active in High-End Condos/Co-ops in Shelby County, IA?

Kevin Osborn has recent High-End Condo/Co-op purchases in Shelby County, 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 (6 in Shelby County, IA overall).

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