Find the perfect Iowa City 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.
HomeLight runs the stats on each of the 449 agents in Iowa City so that you can select the top performing real estate agents. The top 3% Iowa City agents work with 664 homes and get them sold in 45 days.
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 City, IA has 449 active real estate agents. The average real estate agent in Iowa City sells about 446 homes and each home spends about 86 days on Iowa City's housing market. Let's see how the top 3% perform in comparison.
In contrast with the average Iowa City real estate agent, the top seller's agents sell 369.39 more homes, close deals 41.2 days faster, and earn sellers an extra 50.0% on each home sale.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
When compared against the average real estate agent, the top Iowa City buyer's agents move about 343 properties and save buyers $41,496 on their home purchases.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Skogman Realty Co.
Iowa City Listings Sold
300
Average Days on Market
94
Single Family Home Transactions
1.1k
Skogman Realty Co.
Iowa City Listings Sold
79
Average Days on Market
92
Single Family Home Transactions
250
RE/MAX Affiliates
Iowa City Listings Sold
35
Average Days on Market
84
Townhome Transactions
2
Skogman Realty
Iowa City Listings Sold
29
Condo Transactions
61
Single Family Home Transactions
180
Chris Mottinger Real Estate
Average Over Asking
$2.5k
Condo Transactions
57
Single Family Home Transactions
160
Tracy Reiten Real Estate
Average Over Asking
$100k
Single Family Home Transactions
100
Condo Transactions
2
Skogman Realty Co.
Average Over Asking
$9.4k
Average Days on Market
69
Single Family Home Transactions
390
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Iowa City Listings Sold
21
Condo Transactions
18
Single Family Home Transactions
83
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Average Days on Market
100
Condo Transactions
32
Single Family Home Transactions
150
Urban Acres Real Estate
Average Over Asking
$4.8k
Condo Transactions
28
Single Family Home Transactions
41
HomeLight put me in touch with the perfect real estate agent. He understood the market in my area, was familiar with my neighborhood, and helped me to get the maximum dollar amount for my home.
Debra H.
My husband and I sold our home in Colorado and purchased another in New Mexico. The agents we chose were recommended by HomeLight. We couldn't be happier in what was a very stressful situation.
Mary R.C
The house was listed on a Thursday night and we had an offer on Tuesday! Thank you HomeLight for recommending such a great realtor!
Lorie D
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Iowa City?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Iowa City 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 Iowa City?
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 home, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent. We encourage you to explore all of your options if you're selling a home in Iowa City, IA.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Iowa City?
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 Iowa City?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Iowa City work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Iowa City neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Iowa City neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Iowa City 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 Iowa City neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Iowa City real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Iowa City real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Iowa City to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Iowa City real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Iowa City 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 Iowa City?
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.