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# Top Real Estate Agents in Hastings, Nebraska

> Find top real estate agents in Hastings, Nebraska. Median home price: $192K. Connect with the best local agents today.

**Agents Ranked:** 10 | **State:** Nebraska

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## Top 10 Agents

### #1 Summit Real Estate
- **Brokerage:** Summit Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 695
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 58

### #2 Darla Bruna
- **Brokerage:** North Shore Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 253
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 0

### #3 John Morgan
- **Brokerage:** Morgan Real Estate Services, LLC
- **Total Sales:** 113
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 15
- **Listings:** 0

### #4 Sheila Reed
- **Brokerage:** Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Da-Ly Realty
- **Total Sales:** 1029
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 23
- **Listings:** 10

### #5 Jessica Dee Ryther
- **Brokerage:** Exp Realty
- **Total Sales:** 30
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 0

### #6 Eric Free
- **Brokerage:** Nebraska Realty
- **Total Sales:** 57
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 1

### #7 Stacie Widhelm
- **Brokerage:** Keller Williams-Lincoln
- **Total Sales:** 84
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 3

### #8 Josie Haussermann
- **Brokerage:** Nebraska Realty Hastings Office
- **Total Sales:** 12
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 2
- **Listings:** 1

### #9 Aubrey Kadow
- **Brokerage:** Century 21 Midlands
- **Total Sales:** 12
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 6
- **Listings:** 0

### #10 Baylie Schlitmeyer
- **Brokerage:** Morgan Real Estate Services, LLC
- **Total Sales:** 1
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 7
- **Listings:** 0

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## Frequently Asked Questions — Hastings Real Estate

### What is the average home price in Hastings, Nebraska?

The median home price in Hastings is $192,000. Prices vary by neighborhood and property type — a local real estate agent can give you a current comparative market analysis for the specific area and home size you're targeting.

### How long does it take to sell a home in Hastings?

Homes in Hastings spend an average of 59 days on the market. Well-priced, well-presented homes in desirable neighborhoods often sell faster, while properties that need work or are priced above market may take longer.

### How do I find the best real estate agent in Hastings, Nebraska?

Look for agents with documented sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Hastings's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Hastings based on documented sales volume, client ratings, and market expertise — all agents listed here meet a minimum 4.5-star rating threshold.

### Do I need a buyer's agent to purchase a home in Hastings?

In Nebraska, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Hastings will have access to off-market listings, negotiate on your behalf, and guide you through inspection, financing, and closing — at no direct cost to you (seller typically covers commissions).

### How much does a real estate agent cost in Hastings?

In Nebraska, total agent commission is typically 4–6% of the sale price, split between the buyer's and seller's agents. Since the NAR settlement in 2024, commission structures have become more flexible — ask any listed agent for a clear breakdown of their fees before signing.

### What questions should I ask a real estate agent in Hastings?

Ask about their recent sales in Hastings specifically, how many transactions they've closed in the last 12 months, how they'll market your home (or source listings for buyers), their communication style, and whether they work solo or with a team. A strong local agent will have direct answers for all of these.

### What is the buyer profile in the Hastings, Nebraska real estate market?

Hastings attracts a mix of local trade and healthcare workers, retirees, and buyers relocating from pricier Nebraska markets seeking dramatically more home for their money. The presence of Hastings College brings some faculty and staff buyers, and the city's central Nebraska location makes it a regional draw for buyers from smaller surrounding communities looking for more urban amenities.

### What makes Hastings one of the most affordable markets in Nebraska?

Hastings offers a median home price around $192,000, among the lowest of Nebraska's mid-sized cities, driven by a stable but not explosive local economy and a good supply of older housing stock. Buyers can find well-maintained three-bedroom homes in established neighborhoods for prices that would barely get a studio apartment in major coastal markets.

### Which employers drive housing demand in Hastings?

Hastings Regional Center, Mary Lanning Healthcare, Glentel, and a cluster of manufacturing firms are among the top employers. The healthcare and manufacturing base provides stable employment that supports steady, if unspectacular, housing demand — the market here is known for consistency rather than dramatic appreciation cycles.

### What should buyers know about Hastings neighborhoods?

The neighborhoods near Adams Central and Hastings schools are in highest demand among families. Historic homes near downtown Hastings can offer exceptional character at low prices, though buyers should budget for potential renovation and updating costs. Newer construction is more limited in Hastings than in larger Nebraska cities, so buyers seeking modern homes may need to widen their search area.

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*Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/ne/hastings*