Find the perfect Ames real estate agent
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
There are 81 real estate agents in Ames, IA but we use data to find the best ones. HomeLight compares the agent performance data in your area to find real estate agents who get the job done 2.2x days faster than the average Ames, IA real estate agent.
After contacting HomeLight, two fabulous realtors contacted us. Our recommended realtor was absolutely fantastic, and we accepted an offer on our house 3 days after it was listed.
Cynthia L
Iowa
The 81 active real estate agents in Ames move 84 off the market in 74 days on average. Top Ames real estate agents move properties off the housing market 40.63 days faster than average agents.
A top seller’s agent in Ames makes 63.0% more dollars for sellers, wraps up the selling process 40.63 days faster, and sells 1.9x more homes than the average agent.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
Top buyer’s agents in Ames help home buyers purchase 1.5x more homes when they're measured against the average real estate agent in Ames. Top buyer’s agents also save clients $18,867 on transactions.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Greater Kansas City Realty
Average Days on Market
85
Townhome Transactions
35
Condo Transactions
19
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Ames Listings Sold
20
Average Over Asking
$5.9k
Single Family Home Transactions
48
Keller Williams Ames
Ames Listings Sold
18
Condo Transactions
2
Single Family Home Transactions
18
HUNZIKER & ASSOCIATES, Realtors
Average Days on Market
66
Single Family Home Transactions
21
TIC Transactions
0
Mark Charter Real Estate
Average Over Asking
$500k
Single Family Home Transactions
4
TIC Transactions
0
Bock Real Estate Group at RE/MAX
Single Family Home Transactions
7
TIC Transactions
0
Townhome Transactions
0
Keller Williams
Average Days on Market
100
Single Family Home Transactions
4
TIC Transactions
0
Century 21 Signature Real Estate
Average Days on Market
0
Single Family Home Transactions
3
TIC Transactions
0
This was the first time I have ever went through the process of selling my home. HomeLight made it super easy and recommended an amazing realtor who sold my home on the first showing.
Derrick E
We're so happy we used HomeLight! After browsing websites and not finding the right agent, we went to HomeLight. It was easy to find the best agent and the house sold the first week of listing.
Alvaro A
Since we lived in another state it was wonderful to be able to find a good realtor without having to travel . HomeLight enabled us to sell our house. Thanks HomeLight!
Bob S
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Ames?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Ames housing market but we generally recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Ames?
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Ames?
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Ames?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Ames work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Ames neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Ames neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Ames neighborhoods or give one of our trained agent concierges a call at (888) 998-1909
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing Ames neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Ames real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Ames real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Ames to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Ames real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Ames real estate agents work for HomeLight?
No. All of the real estate agents you see on HomeLight.com are unaffiliated with us. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. That's how we keep our recommendations objective.
What factors does HomeLight consider when evaluating real estate agents in Ames?
We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in.
