Best Real Estate Agents in Van Buren County, IA• Updated

Explore the top-ranked real estate agents across Van Buren County, IA. Our 2026 rankings are built from closed transaction data, helping you compare agents by real performance — not just marketing.

Market Pulse
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The Van Buren County, IA real estate market is currently a Buyer's Market. Homes are retaining 91% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 7 active listings and 10 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 1.6 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving down by 53%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 31%. Transaction speed in Van Buren is currently 23 days slower than the broader Iowa benchmark.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Van Buren County, IA

Detached Homes

135FebMarAprMayJunJul
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 150% over the last 6 months, showing a positive trend with currently 5 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$59K$80K$100KFebMarAprMayJunJulBarbara Boley (Buyer): Median Price $64KBBBarbara Boley (Buyer): Median Price $95KBBBonnie Corry (Seller): Median Price $64KBCNicholas Boley (Seller): Median Price $64KNBBarbara Boley (Seller): Median Price $95KBB
The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has softened by 33% over the last 2 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
66d108d150dFebMarAprMayJunJulBarbara Boley (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 76dBBBarbara Boley (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 140dBBBonnie Corry (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 76dBCNicholas Boley (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 76dNBBarbara Boley (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 140dBB
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 76 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
78%86%93%FebMarAprMayJunJulBarbara Boley (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 91%BBBarbara Boley (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 80%BBBonnie Corry (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 91%BCNicholas Boley (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 91%NBBarbara Boley (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 80%BB
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 91%.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
DEALS
4
AVG. DOM
76d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
93%
JB
Joshua Brecount
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
106%
BC
Bonnie Corry
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
91%
NB
Nicholas Boley
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
91%
BB
Barbara Boley
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
88%
BB
Barbara Boley
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
89%
TD
Tammy Dunbar
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
106%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$0$100K$200KFebMarAprMayJunJulDave Wiges (Buyer): Median Price $25KDWDave Wiges (Buyer): Median Price $6KDWLaura Story (Buyer): Median Price $85KLSLisa Murguia (Buyer): Median Price $175KLMBarbara Boley (Seller): Median Price $160KBBChristie Kessel (Seller): Median Price $175KCK
The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has risen by 3578% over the last 3 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
0d85d170dFebMarAprMayJunJulDave Wiges (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 135dDWDave Wiges (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 43dDWLaura Story (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 150dLSLisa Murguia (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 76dLMBarbara Boley (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 16dBBChristie Kessel (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 76dCK
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 46 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
63%84%105%FebMarAprMayJunJulDave Wiges (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 88%DWDave Wiges (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%DWLaura Story (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 68%LSLisa Murguia (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%LMBarbara Boley (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%BBChristie Kessel (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%CK
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 99%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
DEALS
11
AVG. DOM
61d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
94%
BB
Barbara Boley
Top Seller
3-5
30-60 days
99%
SS
Steven Scheuers
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
CK
Christie Kessel
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
RS
Ryan Sisson
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
96%
KM
Kristin Miller
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
95%
BB
Barbara Boley
Top Buyer
3-5
30-60 days
98%
DW
Dave Wiges
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
91%
LS
Laura Story
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
68%
NN
Nonmember NONMEMBER
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
96%
LM
Lisa Murguia
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
98%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$39K$195K$351KFebMarAprMayJunJulBarbara Boley (Buyer): Median Price $282KBBAJ Brown (Buyer): Median Price $155KABBarbara Boley (Seller): Median Price $282KBBAJ Brown (Seller): Median Price $155KABMaren Harris (Seller): Median Price $155KMH
The average price in the High-End Detached Home segment has softened by 30% over the last 3 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
19d88d156dFebMarAprMayJunJulBarbara Boley (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 141dBBAJ Brown (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 57dABBarbara Boley (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 141dBBAJ Brown (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 57dABMaren Harris (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 57dMH
Lower is better
Days on market for High-End Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 113 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
93%97%101%FebMarAprMayJunJulBarbara Boley (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%BBAJ Brown (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%ABBarbara Boley (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%BBAJ Brown (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%ABMaren Harris (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%MH
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the High-End Detached Home market is strengthening, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 97%.
High-End Detached Home Segment
DEALS
5
AVG. DOM
89d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
BB
Barbara Boley
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
AB
AJ Brown
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
94%
MH
Maren Harris
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
94%
BB
Barbara Boley
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
98%
AB
AJ Brown
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
94%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$54K$157K$260KFebMarAprMayJunJulLisa Murguia (Buyer): Median Price $78KLMLisa Murguia (Buyer): Median Price $176KLMNicholas Boley (Buyer): Median Price $83KNBBarbara Boley (Seller): Median Price $85KBBLisa Murguia (Seller): Median Price $78KLMLisa Murguia (Seller): Median Price $176KLMNicholas Boley (Seller): Median Price $83KNB
The average price in the Ultra-Luxury Detached Home segment has softened by 5% over the last 3 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
26d54d81dFebMarAprMayJunJulLisa Murguia (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 55dLMLisa Murguia (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 32dLMNicholas Boley (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 32dNBBarbara Boley (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 75dBBLisa Murguia (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 55dLMLisa Murguia (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 32dLMNicholas Boley (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 32dNB
Lower is better
Days on market for Ultra-Luxury Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 55 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
79%91%103%FebMarAprMayJunJulLisa Murguia (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 82%LMLisa Murguia (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%LMNicholas Boley (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 90%NBBarbara Boley (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%BBLisa Murguia (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 82%LMLisa Murguia (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%LMNicholas Boley (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 90%NB
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Ultra-Luxury Detached Home market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 82%.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
DEALS
12
AVG. DOM
64d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
95%
BB
Barbara Boley
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
96%
SS
Sara Sargent
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
95%
DF
Daniel Fane
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
95%
LM
Lisa Murguia
Top Seller
3-5
30-60 days
95%
NB
Nicholas Boley
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
90%
LM
Lisa Murguia
Top Buyer
3-5
30-60 days
95%
DF
Daniel Fane
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
LL
Lincoln Lynch
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
90%
NB
Nicholas Boley
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
90%
DA
Donna Amandus
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%

Mobile/Manufactured Homes

11.52JunJul
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 100% over the last 2 months, showing a positive trend with currently 2 transactions.
Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$15K$15K$15KFebMarAprMayJunJulAmber Lyons (Buyer): Median Price $15KALAmber Lyons (Seller): Median Price $15KAL
The Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home tier commands a price of $15K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
97d97d97dFebMarAprMayJunJulAmber Lyons (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 97dALAmber Lyons (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 97dAL
Lower is better
Mobile/Manufactured Home homes in the Entry Level range average 97 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
75%75%75%FebMarAprMayJunJulAmber Lyons (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 75%ALAmber Lyons (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 75%AL
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home assets receive 75% of list price.
Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home Segment
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
97d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
75%
AL
Amber Lyons
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
75%
AL
Amber Lyons
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
75%
Mid-Market Mobile/Manufactured Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$165K$165K$165KFebMarAprMayJunJulLincoln Lynch (Buyer): Median Price $165KLLLincoln Lynch (Seller): Median Price $165KLL
The Mid-Market Mobile/Manufactured Home tier commands a price of $165K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
44d44d44dFebMarAprMayJunJulLincoln Lynch (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 44dLLLincoln Lynch (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 44dLL
Lower is better
Mobile/Manufactured Home homes in the Mid-Market range average 44 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
100%100%100%FebMarAprMayJunJulLincoln Lynch (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%LLLincoln Lynch (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%LL
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Mid-Market Mobile/Manufactured Home assets receive 100% of list price.
Mid-Market Mobile/Manufactured Home Segment
DEALS
3
AVG. DOM
87d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
100%
LL
Lincoln Lynch
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
DW
Dave Wiges
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
NB
Nicholas Boley
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
MW
Malachi Westercamp
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
98%
DW
Dave Wiges
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
100%
LL
Lincoln Lynch
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
High-End Mobile/Manufactured Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$305K$305K$305KFebMarAprMayJunJulLisa Murguia (Buyer): Median Price $305KLMLeiah Prall (Seller): Median Price $305KLP
The High-End Mobile/Manufactured Home tier commands a price of $305K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
44d44d44dFebMarAprMayJunJulLisa Murguia (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 44dLMLeiah Prall (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 44dLP
Lower is better
Mobile/Manufactured Home homes in the High-End range average 44 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
100%100%100%FebMarAprMayJunJulLisa Murguia (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%LMLeiah Prall (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%LP
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of High-End Mobile/Manufactured Home assets receive 100% of list price.
High-End Mobile/Manufactured Home Segment
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
44d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
100%
LP
Leiah Prall
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
LM
Lisa Murguia
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%

Van Buren Real Estate Market Trends September 2026

Total Active Listings
7
Recently Listed (7d)
0
market entries
Average List Price
$237K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Detached Home
1
3
3
7

Market Insights & FAQ

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

The data indicates a high-intensity environment in Van Buren County, IA. Inventory is at 1.6 months, meaning a fast-paced market where inventory is limited. Inventory is critically low, meaning well-priced homes move rapidly often with multiple offers.

What are the current pricing trends for Van Buren County, IA real estate?

Currently, $79,000 represents the median entry point in Van Buren County, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Van Buren have moved downward by approximately 53% based on regional transaction data.

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

Buyers have room for negotiation in Van Buren County, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 90.6%. On average, properties in Van Buren are transitioning from active to sold status in 87 days.

Who is the best agent to sell my home in Van Buren?

Based on closed transaction data, Barbara Boley ranks at the top of our Van Buren leaderboard — with 4 completed transactions on record earning an algorithm performance score of 13. 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 Van Buren County, IA market compare to Iowa trends?

Van Buren County, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Iowa region. Median home values are currently 60% lower than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Van Buren.

Which agent is best for buying a Entry Level Detached Home in Van Buren County, IA?

Buyers targeting Entry Level Detached Home homes in Van Buren County, IA may want to work with Barbara Boley. 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 Ultra-Luxury Detached Home in Van Buren County, IA?

Our data flags Lisa Murguia as a top buyer's advocate for Ultra-Luxury Detached Home properties in Van Buren County, IA. Lisa Murguia's deals in the Ultra-Luxury Detached Home category in Van Buren County, IA tend to move from offer to close more quickly than the local norm. In a competitive market, that urgency is often what secures the property.

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

If you're hunting for a Mid-Market Detached Home in Van Buren County, IA, Barbara Boley's track record speaks for itself. When inventory is limited, speed matters. Their track record in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment shows they consistently move faster than most buyer's agents — without sacrificing due diligence.

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

Among agents actively helping buyers in the High-End Detached Home space, Barbara Boley stands out in Van Buren County, IA. Their buyer transactions in the High-End Detached Home category in Van Buren County, IA reflect genuine niche experience — a meaningful advantage over agents working this segment only occasionally.

Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Detached Home homes in Van Buren County, IA?

When looking specifically at Mid-Market Detached Home transactions, Barbara Boley consistently surfaces as a top performer in Van Buren County, IA. 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.

Which agent is best for buying a Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home in Van Buren County, IA?

For those looking to purchase a Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home in Van Buren County, IA, Amber Lyons has the deal history to support the choice. Buying in the Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home space has its own dynamics. Amber Lyons's history of closed deals in this exact category in Van Buren County, IA shows they understand those dynamics well.

Who is a top listing agent for High-End Detached Home homes in Van Buren County, IA?

In the High-End Detached Home category, few agents in Van Buren County, IA can match the track record of Barbara Boley. Their High-End Detached Home closings in Van Buren County, IA show an above-average sale-to-list ratio for this segment — a sign of skilled pricing and negotiation that protects seller value.

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

Joshua Brecount specializes in Entry Level Detached Home properties and has built a measurable edge in Van Buren'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.

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