Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Ames, IA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(122)
Misty Metsckhke
Huziker & Associates, REALTORS
11 Years of experience
60+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.38%
in Ames, IA
$131.2M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $790K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(10)
Abby Hausmann-Virgil
Keller Williams Ankeny and Ames
10 Years of experience
64+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.63%
in Ames, IA
$97.3M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(232)
Shane Torres
RE/MAX Concepts
17 Years of experience
67+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.76%
in Ames, IA
$522.3M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $13.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(15)
Amanda Nichols
iHome Realty
10 Years of experience
94+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.95%
in Ames, IA
$92M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $3.7M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Collette Winfrey
United Real Estate Professionals
9 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.7%
in Ames, IA
$10.9M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $400K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(115)
Scott Rundall
Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines
8 Years of experience
205+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.58%
in Ames, IA
$377.2M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(113)
Erin Rundall
Keller Williams Realty GDM
16 Years of experience
88+ Sales in the last 12 months
$28.2M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1000K
Price Range
88
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Ames Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$321,000
-1.23% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
15
0 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
99.10%
+0.73% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
16.4%
-1.9% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
50.0%
-6.4% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
38.9%
+16.0% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
1.5
Realtors in Ames
532
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Ames?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Ames sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in July. To hit that window, plan to list around July.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
July
Best month to sell
13 days
Typical time on market
99.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Ames, IA sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Ames
Median home values across Ames, IA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Northridge
+20% over 5 years
$419K
Top-O-Hollow
+28% over 5 years
$353K
Stone Brooke
+30% over 5 years
$317K
Somerset Village
+21% over 5 years
$305K
South Campus Area
+24% over 5 years
$272K
Bloomington Heights
+21% over 5 years
$272K
Allenview
+38% over 5 years
$268K
Edwards
+25% over 5 years
$239K
Oak-Wood-Forest
+21% over 5 years
$237K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
How We Rank Ames Real Estate Agents
Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Ames market today.
Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: May 2026
Ames Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Ames real estate agents ranked?
Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.
How many real estate agents are in Ames?
Our data covers 532 real estate agents serving the Ames area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Ames market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Ames mean for sellers?
Ames's median sale price is $321,000 as of May 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.
Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?
No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.
Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?
No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.
What commission do Ames realtors charge?
Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.
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