Top Real Estate Agents in Ottumwa, IA

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HomeLight analyzes hundreds of thousands transactions to identify the best real estate agents of Ottumwa. And here's what we know about the top 3% of the 36 active Ottumwa real estate agents: compared to the average agent, the top 3% work 1.7x more transactions and move homes 32.42 days faster.

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Top Ottumwa REALTOR® Rankings

Top Agents List updated on March 17th, 2024
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Keller Williams Realty Of Buckhead

I love getting out in the neighborhoods and seeing the changes that occur over time. I am an artist who enjoys incorporating beauty and design in my work. Staging homes to make them look their absolute best is my specialty. I like a challenge and believe in making deals work and will go the extra mile or long night ...

Home Transactions

157

Average Price Point

$500K

Years of Experience

16

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Morris & Raper Real Estate Consultants Inc

W Greg works under Morris & Raper Real Estate Consultants Inc. W Greg is a single family home expert. We’ve recorded data for 223 of W Greg’s transactions. W Greg prefers to work with both buyers and sellers. Here’s a little about W Greg’s real estate experience: - W Greg recently sold one home for $1,385,000. ...

W Greg Williamson's reviews

"Greg set the bar high for customer service, knowledge, attention to every detail, and kindness. Everyone needs to know what it's like to work with someone who exceeds the normal expectations. ..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

88

Average Price Point

$660K

Years of Experience

15

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Crye-Leike Realtors

I have 32 full time years as a full service Realtor. I also manage 58 real estate agents as Branch Manager. I specialize in Estate liquidating, senior downsizing, lake & golf communities as well as 1st time home buyers. ...

Home Transactions

48

Average Price Point

$400K

Years of Experience

36

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SKOGMAN REALTY

Renae is a real estate agent with SKOGMAN REALTY. Renae has sold 2.08x the number of single family homes as the average agent in the area. We’ve recorded data for 112 of Renae’s transactions. Renae prefers to work with both buyers and sellers. Here’s a little about Renae’s real estate experience: - Renae recent...

Home Transactions

25

Average Price Point

$230K

Years of Experience

16

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Ottumwa Top Real Estate Agents

How we select the best Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa's top Real Estate Agents.
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36
Vetted
18
Top Picks
4

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 194.4% more money.

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Days on Market

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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 Ottumwa?

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 Ottumwa?

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 Ottumwa, IA.

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

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 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 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 Ottumwa?

While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents work for 6% of the home price.

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

HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Ottumwa to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Ottumwa 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.