May 6, 2026 – For the fifth consecutive year, Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS has earned the title of number one brokerage in Iowa City for both units sold and total dollar volume. In a market where results matter more than reputation alone, LKR’s track record speaks for itself, over half a billion dollars in sales volume in 2025 and more closed transactions than any other brokerage in the region.
That kind of consistency doesn’t happen by accident.
$521 Million in Sales Volume and 1,257 Transactions in 2025
LKR closed $521,838,230 in MLS sales volume in 2025, finishing first in the Iowa City market by a significant margin. The brokerage also led all competitors in units sold, completing 1,257.5 total office transactions across buyer and seller representation.
Those numbers represent real families who trusted LKR to guide one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives and the results show that trust was well placed. LKR sellers saw an average sale price of $377,879, which is $45,000 higher than the market average of $332,843. LKR listings also closed at 99.06% of their list price, outperforming the broader MLS average of 98.43%.
Whether measured by volume, by transactions, or by the price sellers actually received, LKR leads the Iowa City real estate market across the board.
Verne Folkmann, Jennifer Burhans and Julie Dancer LKR REALTORS®
What Makes LKR the Top Real Estate Brokerage in Iowa City
Being the number one brokerage five years in a row comes down to a few things that are hard to replicate. LKR operates with a team of 75 agents who bring decades of combined experience to every transaction. The brokerage maintains in-house closing, marketing, and office management departments, which means clients get a more seamless experience from listing to closing day.
LKR is also a member of seven local MLS associations, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Muscatine, Quad Cities, Southeast Iowa, Northeast Iowa, and Des Moines, giving clients exposure across a wide geographic footprint that most competing brokerages simply can’t match. Listings appear on national platforms including Homes.com, Realtor.com, Zillow.com, and Trulia.com, alongside LKR’s own website and active social media presence.
The leadership team made up of, Erik Melloy, Emily Hammes, Jeff Dill, Monica Hayes, Rich Hatch, and Jamie Venzon, is deeply involved in national, state, and local real estate organizations. That level of industry engagement translates directly into better market knowledge and stronger advocacy for clients.
LKR Leadership team: Jeff Dill, Emily Hammes, Rich Hatch, Monica Hayes, Jamie Venzon and Erik Melloy
A Brokerage Rooted in the Iowa City Community
Being the top brokerage in Iowa City isn’t just about transactions. LKR and its agents actively support dozens of local and national organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, United Way, the Iowa City Animal Shelter, HACAAP, the American Cancer Society, and many more. The brokerage believes that who you do business with matters, and its commitment to the community is a core part of its identity.
Five Years at Number One and Counting
Earning the title of number one brokerage once is an achievement. Earning it five years in a row is a pattern, and that pattern reflects something meaningful about the way LKR operates. Clients consistently choose LKR because of the results: higher sale prices, faster closes, and a team that genuinely knows the Iowa City market.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in Iowa City or the surrounding area, there’s a reason more people choose Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS than any other brokerage.
Visit LKRIowa.com or call 319-351-8811 to connect with an agent today.