Best Real Estate Agents in Lacona, IA• Updated

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

Market Pulse
|Real-time Analysis

Market Pulse: Opportunity 📈

The Lacona, IA real estate market is currently a Buyer's Market. Homes are retaining 72% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 0 active listings and 2 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 0 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving down by 45%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 24%. Transaction speed in Lacona is currently 35 days slower than the broader Warren benchmark.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Lacona, IA

Detached Homes

12.54MarAprMayJun
Sales Volume
Sales volume has decreased by 41% over the last 4 months, showing a downward trend with currently 1 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$32K$32K$32KMarAprMayJun
The Entry Level Detached Home tier commands a price of $32K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
154d154d154dMarAprMayJun
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the Entry Level range average 154 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
41%41%41%MarAprMayJun
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Detached Home assets receive 41% of list price.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($30K - $100K)
DEALS
3
AVG. DOM
88d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
72%
CC
Cameron Campos
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
87%
CM
Chris Moore
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
87%
JJ
Joshua Jenkins
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
78%
LP
Lisa Pierce
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
96%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$112K$138K$164KMarAprMayJunRoss Peterson (Buyer): Median Price $118KRPMisty Darling (Buyer): Median Price $158KMDMatt Webb (Buyer): Median Price $145KMWMarc Havnen (Seller): Median Price $145KMHHilary Masters (Seller): Median Price $158KHMPresley Sparks (Seller): Median Price $118KPS
The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has softened by 17% over the last 2 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
29d54d79dMarAprMayJunRoss Peterson (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 35dRPMisty Darling (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 35dMDMatt Webb (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 73dMWMarc Havnen (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 73dMHHilary Masters (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 35dHMPresley Sparks (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 35dPS
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 54 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
93%98%103%MarAprMayJunRoss Peterson (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%RPMisty Darling (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MDMatt Webb (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 102%MWMarc Havnen (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 102%MHHilary Masters (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%HMPresley Sparks (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%PS
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Mid-Market Detached Home market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 98%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($120K - $160K)
DEALS
4
AVG. DOM
45d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
MH
Marc Havnen
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
102%
JJ
Joshua Jenkins
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
HM
Hilary Masters
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
PS
Presley Sparks
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
94%
RP
Ross Peterson
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
94%
MD
Misty Darling
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MM
Melanie Mapes
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MW
Matt Webb
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
102%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$187K$223K$258KMarAprMayJunBenjamin Lantz (Buyer): Median Price $250KBLNathan Smith (Buyer): Median Price $250KNSHannah Nicholson (Buyer): Median Price $195KHNLela Bales (Seller): Median Price $250KLBSandy Delzell (Seller): Median Price $250KSDMelissa Hatchitt (Seller): Median Price $195KMH
The average price in the High-End Detached Home segment has risen by 28% over the last 2 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
36d57d77dMarAprMayJunBenjamin Lantz (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 41dBLNathan Smith (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 41dNSHannah Nicholson (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 72dHNLela Bales (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 41dLBSandy Delzell (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 41dSDMelissa Hatchitt (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 72dMH
Lower is better
Days on market for High-End Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 41 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
102%102%103%MarAprMayJunBenjamin Lantz (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 102%BLNathan Smith (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 102%NSHannah Nicholson (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 103%HNLela Bales (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 102%LBSandy Delzell (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 102%SDMelissa Hatchitt (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 103%MH
Higher is better
Lower is better
Negotiation leverage in High-End Detached Home has stabilized over the last 2 months, with sellers receiving 102%.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($200K - $280K)
DEALS
3
AVG. DOM
69d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
100%
LB
Lela Bales
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
SD
Sandy Delzell
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
MH
Melissa Hatchitt
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
103%
KD
Karla Derrickson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
96%
MH
Michelle Hanson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
96%
HC
Heather Clement
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%
BL
Benjamin Lantz
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
102%
NS
Nathan Smith
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
102%
HN
Hannah Nicholson
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
103%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$350K$350K$350KMarAprMayJun
The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier commands a price of $350K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
75d75d75dMarAprMayJun
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the Ultra-Luxury range average 75 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
100%100%100%MarAprMayJun
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Detached Home assets receive 100% of list price.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
($350K - $550K)
DEALS
2
AVG. DOM
103d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%

Lacona Real Estate Market Trends September 2026

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

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal

Market Insights & FAQ

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

The data indicates a high-intensity environment in Lacona, IA. Inventory is at 0 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 Lacona, IA real estate?

Currently, $141,000 represents the median entry point in Lacona, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Lacona have moved downward by approximately 45% based on regional transaction data.

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

Buyers have room for negotiation in Lacona, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 71.5%. On average, properties in Lacona are transitioning from active to sold status in 98 days.

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

Based on closed transaction data, Lela Bales ranks at the top of our Lacona leaderboard earning an algorithm performance score of -46. 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 Lacona, IA market compare to Warren trends?

Lacona, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Warren region. Median home values are currently 48% lower than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Lacona.

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

Buyers targeting Entry Level Detached Home homes in Lacona, IA may want to work with Joshua Jenkins. Their buyer transactions in this niche close faster than the segment average — a real advantage in a market where hesitation often means losing the deal.

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

Our data flags Ross Peterson as a top buyer's advocate for Mid-Market Detached Home properties in Lacona, 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 Lacona, IA?

If you're hunting for a High-End Detached Home in Lacona, IA, Heather Clement'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 High-End Detached Home homes in Lacona, IA?

Lela Bales has been particularly active in Lacona's High-End Detached Home segment, and the numbers back it up. Their listings in this segment have consistently closed faster than the local average while achieving above-average sale-to-list ratios — a rare combination that directly benefits sellers on both time and final price.

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

When looking specifically at Mid-Market Detached Home transactions, Marc Havnen consistently surfaces as a top performer in Lacona, IA. Marc Havnen has consistently held closer to asking price than the typical Mid-Market Detached Home agent in Lacona, IA. For sellers prioritizing their final number, that's the metric that matters most.

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

Sellers of Entry Level Detached Home homes in Lacona, IA have found a reliable partner in Cameron Campos, based on closed deal data. Speed and price retention together are the hardest combination to find in a single agent. Their track record in the Entry Level Detached Home category in Lacona, IA reflects both.