Best Real Estate Agents in Decorah, IA• Updated

Looking for the best real estate agent in Decorah, IA? This page ranks the top realtors in Decorah by actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want to find a top listing agent in Decorah, IA or buy a home in Decorah, 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: Balanced ⚖️

The Decorah, IA real estate market is currently a Balanced Market. Homes are retaining 98% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 28 active listings and 14 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 3.4 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 27%, while Average Days on Market has decreased by 16%. Listings in Decorah are moving 5 days faster than the Winneshiek average.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Decorah, IA

Detached Homes

2814JanFebMarAprMayJun
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 150% over the last 6 months, showing a positive trend with currently 8 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$68K$184K$300KJanFebMarAprMayJunJayme Folkedahl (Buyer): Median Price $262KJFJayme Folkedahl (Buyer): Median Price $247KJFTrent Ostby (Buyer): Median Price $249KTOTrent Ostby (Buyer): Median Price $160KTOWilliam Connor (Buyer): Median Price $145KWCWilliam Connor (Buyer): Median Price $220KWCJoan Rollins (Buyer): Median Price $188KJRBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Median Price $180KBHBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Median Price $95KBHSarah Zbornik (Seller): Median Price $273KSZSarah Zbornik (Seller): Median Price $204KSZDJ Friest (Seller): Median Price $178KDFDJ Friest (Seller): Median Price $125KDFJeanne Gullekson (Seller): Median Price $250KJG
The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has softened by 19% over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
17d49d80dJanFebMarAprMayJunJayme Folkedahl (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 40dJFJayme Folkedahl (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 37dJFTrent Ostby (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 42dTOTrent Ostby (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 43dTOWilliam Connor (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 49dWCWilliam Connor (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 62dWCJoan Rollins (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 66dJRBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 73dBHBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 40dBHSarah Zbornik (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 30dSZSarah Zbornik (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 41dSZDJ Friest (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 42dDFDJ Friest (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 24dDFJeanne Gullekson (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 50dJG
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 61 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
81%93%105%JanFebMarAprMayJunJayme Folkedahl (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%JFJayme Folkedahl (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 95%JFTrent Ostby (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%TOTrent Ostby (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 85%TOWilliam Connor (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%WCWilliam Connor (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 90%WCJoan Rollins (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 86%JRBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 84%BHBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%BHSarah Zbornik (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 102%SZSarah Zbornik (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%SZDJ Friest (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%DFDJ Friest (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%DFJeanne Gullekson (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%JG
Higher is better
Lower is better
Negotiation leverage in Entry Level Detached Home has stabilized over the last 6 months, with sellers receiving 91%.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($60K - $280K)
DEALS
50
AVG. DOM
56d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
95%
SZ
Sarah Zbornik
Top Seller
3-5
30-60 days
105%
AD
Anne Dykstra
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
DF
DJ Friest
Top Seller
5-8
30-60 days
98%
TK
Theodore Kerndt
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
JG
1-3
30-60 days
100%
JF
8+
30-60 days
95%
TO
Trent Ostby
Top Buyer
3-5
30-60 days
92%
WC
1-3
30-60 days
92%
JR
Joan Rollins
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
94%
BH
3-5
30-60 days
95%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$291K$372K$453KJanFebMarAprMayJunJayme Folkedahl (Buyer): Median Price $310KJFMarcia Madrigal (Buyer): Median Price $400KMMMarcia Madrigal (Buyer): Median Price $434KMMBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Median Price $326KBHBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Median Price $313KBHJoan Rollins (Buyer): Median Price $420KJRSarah Zbornik (Seller): Median Price $420KSZBenjamin Harman (Seller): Median Price $316KBHBenjamin Harman (Seller): Median Price $313KBHErica RihaReynolds (Seller): Median Price $366KER
Prices in the Mid-Market Detached Home tier have stabilized over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
33d71d109dJanFebMarAprMayJunJayme Folkedahl (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 42dJFMarcia Madrigal (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 59dMMMarcia Madrigal (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 52dMMBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 45dBHBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 75dBHJoan Rollins (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 91dJRSarah Zbornik (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 91dSZBenjamin Harman (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 48dBHBenjamin Harman (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 75dBHErica RihaReynolds (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 47dER
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 73 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
93%100%106%JanFebMarAprMayJunJayme Folkedahl (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%JFMarcia Madrigal (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 103%MMMarcia Madrigal (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%MMBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 102%BHBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%BHJoan Rollins (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%JRSarah Zbornik (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%SZBenjamin Harman (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%BHBenjamin Harman (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%BHErica RihaReynolds (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 105%ER
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 98%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($290K - $480K)
DEALS
47
AVG. DOM
70d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
SZ
Sarah Zbornik
Top Seller
3-5
> 60 days
101%
DF
DJ Friest
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
BH
Benjamin Harman
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
ER
1-3
30-60 days
105%
AP
Alan Peake
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
101%
JF
3-5
30-60 days
95%
MM
3-5
> 60 days
98%
JN
3-5
30-60 days
98%
BH
3-5
> 60 days
100%
JR
Joan Rollins
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$501K$605K$709KJanFebMarAprMayJunBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Median Price $530KBHBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Median Price $570KBHDavid Huinker (Buyer): Median Price $525KDHElise Skellenger (Buyer): Median Price $685KESJayme Folkedahl (Seller): Median Price $685KJFMarcia Madrigal (Seller): Median Price $530KMM
The average price in the High-End Detached Home segment has risen by 6% over the last 3 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
47d117d187dJanFebMarAprMayJunBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 63dBHBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 171dBHDavid Huinker (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 63dDHElise Skellenger (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 76dESJayme Folkedahl (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 76dJFMarcia Madrigal (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 63dMM
Lower is better
Days on market for High-End Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 70 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
89%95%101%JanFebMarAprMayJunBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%BHBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 91%BHDavid Huinker (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%DHElise Skellenger (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%ESJayme Folkedahl (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%JFMarcia Madrigal (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%MM
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 99%.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($520K - $780K)
DEALS
14
AVG. DOM
77d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
JF
Jayme Folkedahl
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
DH
Daryl Hansmeier
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
DH
David Huinker
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
101%
MM
Marcia Madrigal
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
BH
Benjamin Harman
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
SZ
Sarah Zbornik
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
89%
BH
1-3
> 60 days
95%
DH
David Huinker
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
ES
1-3
30-60 days
99%
JG
1-3
30-60 days
96%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$930K$930K$930KJanFebMarAprMayJunMarcia Madrigal (Buyer): Median Price $930KMMJayme Folkedahl (Seller): Median Price $930KJF
The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier commands a price of $930K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
84d84d84dJanFebMarAprMayJunMarcia Madrigal (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 84dMMJayme Folkedahl (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 84dJF
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the Ultra-Luxury range average 84 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
97%97%98%JanFebMarAprMayJunMarcia Madrigal (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%MMJayme Folkedahl (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%JF
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Detached Home assets receive 97% of list price.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
($930K - $930K)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
84d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
JF
Jayme Folkedahl
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
MM
1-3
> 60 days
97%

Condo/Co-op

11.52MarAprMay
Sales Volume
Sales volume has decreased by 55% over the last 3 months, showing a downward trend with currently 1 transactions.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$235K$235K$235KJanFebMarAprMayJunJanice Numedahl (Buyer): Median Price $235KJNJanice Numedahl (Seller): Median Price $235KJN
The Entry Level Condo/Co-op tier commands a price of $235K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
131d131d131dJanFebMarAprMayJunJanice Numedahl (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 131dJNJanice Numedahl (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 131dJN
Lower is better
Condo/Co-op homes in the Entry Level range average 131 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
91%91%91%JanFebMarAprMayJunJanice Numedahl (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 91%JNJanice Numedahl (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 91%JN
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Condo/Co-op assets receive 91% of list price.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Segment
($200K - $260K)
DEALS
4
AVG. DOM
93d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
93%
DM
Dacia Monson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
JG
1-3
30-60 days
92%
JN
Janice Numedahl
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
91%
JN
1-3
> 60 days
94%
MM
1-3
30-60 days
92%
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$355K$443K$530KJanFebMarAprMayJunMarcia Madrigal (Buyer): Median Price $375KMMDacia Monson (Buyer): Median Price $510KDMJayme Folkedahl (Seller): Median Price $375KJF
The average price in the Mid-Market Condo/Co-op segment has risen by 36% over the last 2 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
76d77d77dJanFebMarAprMayJunMarcia Madrigal (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 77dMMDacia Monson (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 76dDMJayme Folkedahl (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 77dJF
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Condo/Co-op is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 76 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
98%99%99%JanFebMarAprMayJunMarcia Madrigal (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%MMDacia Monson (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%DMJayme Folkedahl (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%JF
Higher is better
Lower is better
Negotiation leverage in Mid-Market Condo/Co-op has stabilized over the last 2 months, with sellers receiving 98%.
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Segment
($300K - $510K)
DEALS
10
AVG. DOM
80d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
101%
JF
Jayme Folkedahl
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MM
Marcia Madrigal
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
AD
Anne Dykstra
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
JN
Janice Numedahl
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
110%
DM
Dacia Monson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
104%
AD
Anne Dykstra
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
MM
1-3
30-60 days
99%
DM
Dacia Monson
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
JF
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MH
1-3
> 60 days
104%

Townhomes

111May
Sales Volume
Townhomes recorded 1 transactions recently.
Mid-Market Townhome Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$318K$318K$318KJanFebMarAprMayJunAnne Dykstra (Buyer): Median Price $318KADDJ Friest (Seller): Median Price $318KDF
The Mid-Market Townhome tier commands a price of $318K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
43d43d43dJanFebMarAprMayJunAnne Dykstra (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 43dADDJ Friest (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 43dDF
Lower is better
Townhome homes in the Mid-Market range average 43 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
101%101%101%JanFebMarAprMayJunAnne Dykstra (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%ADDJ Friest (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%DF
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Mid-Market Townhome assets receive 101% of list price.
Mid-Market Townhome Segment
($318K - $320K)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
43d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
101%
DF
DJ Friest
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
101%
AD
Anne Dykstra
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
101%

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

111Feb
Sales Volume
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) recorded 1 transactions recently.
Entry Level Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$185K$185K$185KJanFebMarAprMayJunBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Median Price $185KBHJayme Folkedahl (Seller): Median Price $185KJF
The Entry Level Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier commands a price of $185K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
86d86d86dJanFebMarAprMayJunBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 86dBHJayme Folkedahl (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 86dJF
Lower is better
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) homes in the Entry Level range average 86 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
82%82%82%JanFebMarAprMayJunBenjamin Harman (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 82%BHJayme Folkedahl (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 82%JF
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) assets receive 82% of list price.
Entry Level Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Segment
($180K - $185K)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
86d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
82%
JF
Jayme Folkedahl
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
82%
BH
1-3
> 60 days
82%

Decorah Real Estate Market Trends August 2026

Total Active Listings
28
+7 New
Recently Listed (7d)
7
market entries
Average List Price
$527K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Condo/Co-op
5
5
Detached Home
9
6
5
3
23

Market Insights & FAQ

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

The data indicates a active environment in Decorah, IA. Inventory is at 3.4 months, meaning a balanced environment with steady turnover. Inventory is balanced but lean, requiring buyers to be decisive.

What are the current pricing trends for Decorah, IA real estate?

Currently, $393,000 represents the median entry point in Decorah, IA. Over the past half-year, home values in Decorah have moved upward by approximately 27% based on regional transaction data.

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

Buyers have room for negotiation in Decorah, IA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 98.3%. On average, properties in Decorah are transitioning from active to sold status in 53 days.

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

Based on closed transaction data, Sarah Zbornik ranks at the top of our Decorah leaderboard — with 5 completed transactions on record earning an algorithm performance score of 78. 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 Decorah, IA market compare to Winneshiek trends?

Decorah, IA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Winneshiek region. Median home values are currently 46% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Decorah.

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

Buyers targeting Entry Level Detached Home homes in Decorah, IA may want to work with Jayme Folkedahl. Their buyer transactions in this segment close faster than the local norm and at sale-to-list ratios that are more favorable than typical — meaning they move quickly and negotiate effectively for the buyers they represent.

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

Our transaction-level analysis puts Sarah Zbornik at the top for Entry Level Detached Home listings in Decorah, IA. Sarah Zbornik has consistently held closer to asking price than the typical Entry Level Detached Home agent in Decorah, IA. For sellers prioritizing their final number, that's the metric that matters most.

Which agent is best for buying a Entry Level Condo/Co-op in Decorah, IA?

If you're hunting for a Entry Level Condo/Co-op in Decorah, IA, Janice Numedahl's track record speaks for itself. Buying in the Entry Level Condo/Co-op space has its own dynamics. Janice Numedahl's history of closed deals in this exact category in Decorah, IA shows they understand those dynamics well.

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

Among agents actively helping buyers in the Mid-Market Detached Home space, Jayme Folkedahl stands out in Decorah, IA. Their buyer transactions in this segment close faster than the local norm and at sale-to-list ratios that are more favorable than typical — meaning they move quickly and negotiate effectively for the buyers they represent.

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

Sarah Zbornik has a strong showing as a buyer's agent in Decorah's High-End Detached Home market. 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.

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

Sellers of Mid-Market Detached Home homes in Decorah, IA have found a reliable partner in Sarah Zbornik, based on closed deal data. In a category where leaving money on the table is easy, their sale-to-list performance in this segment stands above the local benchmark — reflecting an ability to negotiate and price effectively.

Which agent is best for buying a Mid-Market Condo/Co-op in Decorah, IA?

Navigating Decorah's Mid-Market Condo/Co-op market as a buyer? Anne Dykstra is among the most effective agents in this niche. 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.

Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Condo/Co-op homes in Decorah, IA?

Jayme Folkedahl specializes in Mid-Market Condo/Co-op properties and has built a measurable edge in Decorah's market. Jayme Folkedahl's Mid-Market Condo/Co-op transactions in Decorah, IA move more quickly from listing to close than what's typical for this segment, reducing the exposure and uncertainty sellers often face.