Best Real Estate Agents in Creston, IA• Updated

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

Market Pulse
|Real-time Analysis

Market Pulse: Balanced ⚖️

The Creston, 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 9 active listings and 12 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 1 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving down by 5%, while Average Days on Market has decreased by 18%. Listings in Creston are moving 4 days faster than the Union County average.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Creston, 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

79.512AprMayJunJulAugSep
Sales Volume
Detached Homes recorded 94 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 $59K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 70 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 86% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($10K - $100K)
DEALS
32
AVG. DOM
70d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
86%
PC
Paula Mc Claflin
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
BP
Brooke Pruitt
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
KC
Ken Callahan
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
CL
Christopher Lane
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
91%
KS
Kiki Scarberry
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
87%
JN
Jordan Nelson
Top Buyer
3-5
> 60 days
78%
DW
Dave Wiges
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
—
DG
Dino Groumoutis
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
93%
KS
Kiki Scarberry
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
93%
RR
Retta Ripperger
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
85%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $138K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Mid-Market 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 Mid-Market Detached Homes received 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($110K - $180K)
DEALS
33
AVG. DOM
78d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
CL
Christopher Lane
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
JN
Jordan Nelson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
DH
Drew Henderson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
96%
NL
Nancy Loudon
Top Seller
3-5
> 60 days
96%
KC
Ken Callahan
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
94%
KS
Kiki Scarberry
Top Buyer
5-8
> 60 days
95%
DG
Dino Groumoutis
Top Buyer
3-5
> 60 days
95%
JN
Jordan Nelson
Top Buyer
3-5
> 60 days
97%
RR
Retta Ripperger
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
92%
KC
Ken Callahan
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
94%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The High-End Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $216K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the High-End 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 High-End Detached Homes received 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($190K - $270K)
DEALS
21
AVG. DOM
62d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
KC
Ken Callahan
Top Seller
3-5
> 60 days
99%
KS
Kiki Scarberry
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
MC
Michelle Crill
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
101%
DG
Dino Groumoutis
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
97%
SW
Sharon Walters
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
97%
JN
Jordan Nelson
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
92%
DG
Dino Groumoutis
Top Buyer
3-5
30-60 days
95%
KC
Ken Callahan
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
KS
Kiki Scarberry
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
97%
KB
Kay Byers
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%
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 76 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 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
($280K - $480K)
DEALS
8
AVG. DOM
76d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
CL
Christopher Lane
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
KS
Kiki Scarberry
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
KC
Ken Callahan
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
JN
Jordan Nelson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
92%
DG
Dino Groumoutis
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
92%
DG
Dino Groumoutis
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%
KC
Ken Callahan
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
93%
JN
Jordan Nelson
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
SW
Sharon Walters
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
CL
Christopher Lane
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%

Mobile/Manufactured Homes

11.52JulSep
Sales Volume
Mobile/Manufactured Homes recorded 5 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home tier had a median sale price of $40K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Mobile/Manufactured 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 Mobile/Manufactured Homes received 94% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home Segment
($20K - $90K)
DEALS
5
AVG. DOM
67d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
94%
KS
Kiki Scarberry
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
DG
Dino Groumoutis
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
95%
RR
Retta Ripperger
Top Seller
1-3
< 15 days
86%
DG
Dino Groumoutis
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
JN
Jordan Nelson
Top Buyer
1-3
< 15 days
86%

Condos/Co-ops

111Aug
Sales Volume
Condos/Co-ops recorded 1 closed sales over the last 6 months.
High-End Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The High-End Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $180K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Condos/Co-ops in the High-End range averaged 46 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 Condos/Co-ops received 93% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
High-End Condo/Co-op Segment
($180K - $180K)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
46d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
93%
NL
Nancy Loudon
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
93%
NL
Nancy Loudon
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
93%

Creston Real Estate Market Trends October 2026

Total Active Listings
9
Average List Price
$107K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Detached Home
3
2
2
—
7
Mobile/Manufactured Home
1
—
—
—
1
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
—
—
1
—
1

Market Insights & FAQ

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

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

Currently, $137,000 represents the median entry point in Creston, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Creston have moved downward by approximately 4% based on regional transaction data.

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

Buyers have some room to negotiate in Creston, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 94.7%. On average, properties in Creston are transitioning from active to sold status in 53 days.

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

Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so Creston, IA has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Christopher Lane (Mid-Market Detached Homes, 2 closed listings), Paula Mc Claflin (Entry Level Detached Homes, 1 closed listing), Ken Callahan (High-End Detached Homes, 4 closed listings). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.

How does the Creston, IA market compare to Union County trends?

Creston, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Union County region. Median home values are currently 22% lower than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Creston.

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

Jordan Nelson has recent Entry Level Detached Home purchases in Creston, 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 (15 in Creston, IA overall).

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

Jordan Nelson has recent High-End Detached Home purchases in Creston, 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 (15 in Creston, IA overall).

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

Buyers targeting Mid-Market Detached Homes in Creston, IA may want to work with Kiki Scarberry. 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 6 closed purchases in this segment (11 in Creston, IA overall).

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

Dino Groumoutis has recent Ultra-Luxury Detached Home purchases in Creston, 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 3 closed purchases in this segment (17 in Creston, IA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Homes in Creston, IA?

Dino Groumoutis has recent Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home purchases in Creston, 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 (17 in Creston, IA overall).

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

Ken Callahan has recent High-End Detached Home listings in Creston, 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 4 closed listings in this segment (11 in Creston, IA overall).

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

Christopher Lane has recent Mid-Market Detached Home listings in Creston, 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 (4 in Creston, IA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in Creston, IA?

Siera Grimm has recent Entry Level Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) purchases in Creston, 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.