Top Real Estate Agents in Ames, IA

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HomeLight looks at every one of the 210 active Ames, IA real estate agents and measures how they stack up against the average agent. In Ames, the top 3% of agents buy and sell in 49 days and work on 782 homes.

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Top Ames REALTOR® Rankings

Top Agents List updated on March 17th, 2024
Pennie Carroll snapshot

Pennie Carroll & Associates | Real Estate

Pennie Carroll offers a team of professionals with a high level of more than 50 years of experience and energy in her successful Real Estate business. Preparing the home, excellent photography, attracting the seller, negotiating the sale to a successful closing, her team of experts have you covered. They have the kn...

Pennie Carroll's reviews

"I selected Pennie after interviewing a few agents. I felt confident she was the person who would help me best given her record os sales and knowledge of the East side. She was easy going too..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

604

Average Price Point

$280K

Years of Experience

22

Shane Torres snapshot

RE/MAX Concepts

Shane began his career in the construction industry after receiving his degree in Carpentry and Business Trade. He took night classes to earn an Associate Degree in Computer Aided Drafting, with an emphasis in Architectural drafting. After a few years building homes, he decided to obtain his real estate license in e...

Home Transactions

275

Average Price Point

$280K

Years of Experience

15

Michael M Worden snapshot

Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group

Michael M is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group. Michael M has sold 3.22x the number of single family homes as the average agent in the area. We’ve recorded data for 130 of Michael M’s transactions. Michael M prefers to work with both sellers and buyers. Here’s a little about Michael...

Home Transactions

109

Average Price Point

$210K

Years of Experience

12

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Jennifer Clark snapshot

Century 21 Signature Real Estate

My name is Jennifer Clark, (go by Jenn). I’m a Licensed Realtor & Broker of the Century 21 Urbandale office in Iowa. I grew up near Marshalltown, IA, and have been in the Des Moines Metro area since 1998. My family and I love to travel, spend time outdoors, watch our boys in sports, and enjoy a bike ride in our spar...

Home Transactions

71

Average Price Point

$370K

Years of Experience

25

Bela Shah snapshot

Ireb - Bela Realty

Bela is a real estate agent with Ireb - Bela Realty. Bela has been in the real estate business for 17 years. Bela has sold 6.44x the number of single family homes as the average agent in the area. We’ve recorded data for 33 of Bela’s transactions. Bela prefers to work with both buyers and sellers. Here’s what w...

Home Transactions

7

Average Price Point

$1.2M

Years of Experience

23

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Ames Top Real Estate Agents

How we select the best Ames agents

At HomeLight, our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying.
We've analyzed transaction data of local real estate agents and REALTORS® across 6 distinct metrics to recommend a few of Ames's top Real Estate Agents.
Reviewed
210
Vetted
26
Top Picks
5

Top real estate agents stats at a glance

HomeLight can match you with real estate agents in the top 3% of performers who, on average, sell 1.4x faster and for 97.4% more money.

Sale Price / List Price (%)

Days on Market

Lower is better

Homes Sold / Year

Explore the top neighborhoods in Ames

Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Ames, top agents are frequently doing deals in College Creek, Mitchel and Ontario.

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Client FAQs

What does a top real estate agent do?

Top real estate agents have more local expertise, prepare in-depth market analyses, and have industry connections that you can’t find by yourself. They know your neighborhood like the back of their hand and use their market knowledge to sell your home faster than the average agent and for money.

What should you look for when interviewing a real estate agent in Ames?

When you sell a house, your real estate agent becomes your business partner, financial advisor, and emotional support system. It’s crucial to partner with someone you trust, so make sure you’re looking for an agent who can answer all of your questions with confidence during the interview. During this process, you want to get to know the agent’s business and find out how well they know the area. You’re listening for things that signal experience, expertise in your community, and workload. Selling a home takes an enormous amount of work, so you need an agent who’s got a plan for prep, pricing, and marketing and who is ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.

How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Ames?

Our data shows that the top 5% of listing agents sell homes for as much as (+9%) more than the average real estate agent. A great agent makes a difference when you buy a house, too: We’ve found that the top 5% of buyer's agents on average save their clients 2.5% more on their home purchase. So, whether you’re in the market to find your dream home or sell your house at a great price, the right agent matters. We encourage you to connect with a top real estate agent if you’re buying or selling a home in Ames, IA.

When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Ames?

The best window to contact an agent to sell your home is anywhere from three to six months in advance of your list date. When you start the search for an agent several months before hitting the market, there’s plenty of time to find the best agent, make key renovations, and market your home effectively, all of which are essential steps in selling your home for a great price. You can also hire an agent based on the best time to sell in Ames to take advantage of seasonal and cyclical trends in the market.

The right time to hire a real estate agent depends on the temperature of the housing market. For example, the best time to sell in Ames is in May. And since it takes around 3 months to close on a home, you should list in February. We 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.

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.

Why should I use HomeLight to find a Ames real estate agent?

HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Ames to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Ames real estate agent and will only introduce you to the top performing agents. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. To give you the best object recommendations, 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. You can trust that we’ll match you with the right agents for your needs.