Best Real Estate Agents in Ames, IA• Updated
Looking for the best real estate agent in Ames, IA? This page compares realtors in Ames within each home type and price range using actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want a listing agent in Ames, IA or help buying a home in Ames, our 2026 scores use verified sales records, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios.
Market Pulse: Balanced ⚖️
The Ames, IA real estate market is currently balanced: inventory is tight, but homes are selling below asking. Homes are selling at 97% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 58 active listings and 39 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 1.1 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 7%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 4%. Transaction speed in Ames is currently 1 days slower than the broader Story County benchmark.
Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Ames, 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
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has risen by 6% over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Days on market for Entry Level Detached Homes fell 13% over the last 6 months; the latest month averaged 49 days. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Negotiation leverage in Entry Level Detached Home has stabilized over the last 6 months, with sellers receiving 97%.
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Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has softened by 3% over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Homes rose 4% over the last 6 months; the latest month averaged 64 days. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Negotiation leverage in Mid-Market Detached Home has stabilized over the last 6 months, with sellers receiving 99%.
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High-End Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The High-End Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $634K 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 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $1M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Detached Homes in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 79 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.
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Condos/Co-ops
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Entry Level Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $175K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Condos/Co-ops in the Entry Level range averaged 62 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 Condos/Co-ops received 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Mid-Market Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $348K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Condos/Co-ops in the Mid-Market range averaged 56 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 99% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Townhomes
Entry Level Townhome Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Entry Level Townhome tier had a median sale price of $214K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Townhomes in the Entry Level range averaged 42 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.
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Mid-Market Townhome Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Mid-Market Townhome tier had a median sale price of $367K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Townhomes 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 Townhomes received 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Entry Level Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Entry Level Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier had a median sale price of $258K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in the Entry Level range averaged 62 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 Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 86% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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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 $355K 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 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 Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 84% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier had a median sale price of $575K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in the High-End range averaged 63 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 Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 100% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Ames Real Estate Market Trends October 2026
Inventory Breakdown by Segment
| Property Type | Entry Level | High-End | Mid-Market | Ultra-Luxury | Total |
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| Condo/Co-op | 3 | — | — | — | 3 |
| Detached Home | 8 | 9 | 19 | 9 | 45 |
| Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) | 4 | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| Townhome | 1 | — | 4 | — | 5 |
Market Insights & FAQ
How is the real estate market in Ames, IA performing right now?
The data indicates a tight but negotiable market in Ames, IA. Inventory is at 1.1 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 Ames, IA real estate?
Currently, $395,000 represents the median entry point in Ames, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Ames have moved upward by approximately 7% based on regional transaction data.
Are sellers in Ames, IA getting their full asking price?
Buyers have some room to negotiate in Ames, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 96.8%. On average, properties in Ames are transitioning from active to sold status in 62 days.
Which listing agents does Agent Algo feature in Ames, IA?
Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so Ames, IA has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Patricia Meese (Mid-Market Detached Homes, 6 closed listings), Nancy Marion (Entry Level Detached Homes, 2 closed listings), Traci Jennings (High-End Detached Homes, 3 closed listings). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.
How does the Ames, IA market compare to Story County trends?
Ames, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Story County region. Median home values are currently 43% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Ames.
Which agent is best for buying an Entry Level Condo/Co-op in Ames, IA?
Buyers targeting Entry Level Condos/Co-ops in Ames, IA may want to work with Bailey Sherburne. 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. Based on 5 closed purchases in this segment (8 in Ames, IA overall).
Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Ames, IA?
Latrice Brauckman has recent Entry Level Detached Home purchases in Ames, 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 1 closed purchase in this segment.
Which agent is best for buying a Mid-Market Detached Home in Ames, IA?
Our data flags Misty Metschke as a top buyer's advocate for Mid-Market Detached Home properties in Ames, IA. Across their deals in the Mid-Market Detached Home category, Misty Metschke has achieved better-than-average terms relative to asking price in Ames, IA. That kind of negotiating edge compounds over a transaction. Based on 5 closed purchases in this segment.
Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Detached Homes in Ames, IA?
If you're selling a Mid-Market Detached Home in Ames, IA, the data points to Patricia Meese as a standout choice. Their Mid-Market Detached Home closings in Ames, 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 6 closed listings in this segment (7 in Ames, IA overall).
Which listing agents are active in High-End Detached Homes in Ames, IA?
Traci Jennings has recent High-End Detached Home listings in Ames, 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.
Which listing agents are active in Mid-Market Condos/Co-ops in Ames, IA?
Kylie Proehl has recent Mid-Market Condo/Co-op listings in Ames, 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.
Which buyer's agents are active in Mid-Market Condos/Co-ops in Ames, IA?
Bailey Sherburne has recent Mid-Market Condo/Co-op purchases in Ames, 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 3 closed purchases in this segment (8 in Ames, IA overall).
Which listing agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Ames, IA?
Nancy Marion has recent Entry Level Detached Home listings in Ames, 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.