Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Johnston, IA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(425)
Misty SOLDwisch
The Misty SOLDwisch Home Selling Team
26 Years of experience
473+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.33%
in Johnston, IA
$1.14B
All-Time Sales
$160K - $2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$546.3M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $13.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(120)
Scott Rundall
Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines
8 Years of experience
199+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.29%
in Johnston, IA
$393.5M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.94%
in Johnston, IA
$201.6M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.4M
Price Range
Top Agent$482.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.19%
in Johnston, IA
$100.3M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.1M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$33.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.5M
Price Range
13
Sold in Johnston, IA
Top AgentTop 10.13%
in Johnston, IA
$119.9M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.46%
in Johnston, IA
$88.5M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $660K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$166.5M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.76%
in Johnston, IA
$46.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $770K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.75%
in Johnston, IA
$98.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1000K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(6)
Dave Steinick
Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines
25 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 12.75%
in Johnston, IA
$55.1M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $970K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 13.07%
in Johnston, IA
$39.4M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $860K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(74)
Jorge Ibarra
Keller Williams Greater Des Moines
12 Years of experience
143+ Sales in the last 12 months
$143.1M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $780K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$272M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $175M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(10)
Abby Hausmann-Virgil
Keller Williams Ankeny and Ames
10 Years of experience
66+ Sales in the last 12 months
$103.8M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 14.71%
in Johnston, IA
$48.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $3.4M
Price Range
Top Agent$147.4M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $880K
Price Range
2
Sold in Johnston, IA
Top AgentTop 15.36%
in Johnston, IA
$308.5M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(159)
Kyle Robinson (The Robinson Group)
Epique Realty
13 Years of experience
326+ Sales in the last 12 months
$630.2M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$74M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $940K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.1M
All-Time Sales
4
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2025
Year Licensed
Johnston Housing Market Trends
Homes in Johnston take a median 31 days to sell, go for 98.34% of asking, prices are up 7.1% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.5 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$380,209
median sale price
How fast they sell
31 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.5 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Johnston.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Johnston agents whose results fit it.
Johnston agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 28 days, the Johnston market in 31
median sale price in Johnston
Do Top Johnston Agents Sell Faster?
The 23 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Johnston sell in a median of 28 days, compared with the Johnston market median of 31 days on market.
About 3 days faster (10% quicker than the Johnston market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Johnston agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Johnston market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Johnston?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Johnston sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
24 days
Typical time on market
98.9%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Johnston, 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.
What These Numbers Mean for Johnston Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Johnston market where pricing power and buyer patience are in rough balance. The median sale price sits at $380,209, having moved +7.1% year over year, while the median price per square foot measures $229.4. With 40 homes sold against 135 active listings, months of supply stands at 3.5, which places the market closer to balanced territory than to a seller-dominated one.
The competitive indicators clarify where leverage sits. Only 11.1% of homes sold above list and the average sale-to-list ratio is 98.34%, so sellers are generally accepting slightly below asking. At the same time, 45.2% of listings recorded a price cut, a meaningful share that signals many homes are initially priced above what buyers will pay. Yet 35.1% of listings leave the market within two weeks, showing that correctly priced, well-presented homes still move quickly. The median days on market is 31.
For a buyer, this combination means room to negotiate on homes that have lingered or already reduced price, while move-in-ready listings in zip code 50131 may still require prompt, competitive offers. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined initial pricing rather than testing a high number and cutting later, since the price-drop rate shows that strategy is common and costly. With 256 licensed agents active locally, choosing one who reads these signals accurately materially affects the outcome.
What Johnston Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Johnston goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $380,209 |
| Down payment (20%) | $76,042 |
| Loan amount | $304,167 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,712 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.24% mortgage rate (as of October 29, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $380,209 median home price with 20% down at 7.24% (as of October 29, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Johnston MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Johnston Realtor
Name recognition and billboard presence tell you who markets heavily, not who negotiates well or prices accurately. A more useful approach is to weigh verified transaction volume, review depth, and how consistently an agent's listings sell near asking. EffectiveAgents analyzed 383 transactions in the Johnston area to rank 35 agents out of 256 licensed locally. The top-ranked agent, Misty SOLDwisch of The Misty SOLDwisch Home Selling Team, has recorded 5,516 career transactions, 425 client reviews, and $1.1B in all-time sales volume. That track record matters in a market where 45.2% of listings take a price cut and the average sale-to-list ratio is 98.34%; an agent who prices correctly the first time helps sellers avoid the reductions that erode final proceeds. For buyers across zip code 50131, an experienced negotiator identifies which listings carry leverage and which will draw fast competing offers. When comparing agents, read for consistent patterns across many reviews, pricing accuracy, communication, and closing reliability, rather than a handful of standout testimonials.
How We Rank Johnston 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 Johnston 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.
256
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: September 2026
Johnston Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Johnston, IA?
Based on EffectiveAgents data, the top-ranked agent in Johnston, IA is Misty SOLDwisch of The Misty SOLDwisch Home Selling Team, with 5,516 career transactions, 425 client reviews, and $1.1B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing verified transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and review patterns rather than advertising spend, measuring 35 ranked agents among 256 licensed locally. The best fit still depends on your price point and timeline, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Johnston 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 Johnston?
Our data covers 256 real estate agents serving the Johnston area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Johnston market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Johnston mean for sellers?
Johnston's median sale price is $380,209 as of September 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.
How long does it take to sell a house in Johnston?
In Johnston, the median home sells in about 31 days, though the full timeline includes preparation, listing, offer acceptance, and closing, which typically adds several weeks. Speed varies considerably: 35.1% of listings go off the market within two weeks, while homes priced above what buyers will pay often linger, which helps explain why 45.2% of listings record a price cut. Pricing accuracy, condition, and presentation are the main factors you can control to shorten your timeline.
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 Johnston 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.
Should I use a local Johnston agent or a national brand?
The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Johnston neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.
What questions should I ask a Johnston realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Johnston in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.
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