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# Top Real Estate Agents in Mitchell, South Dakota

> Find top real estate agents in Mitchell, South Dakota. Median home price: $195K. Connect with the best local agents today.

**Agents Ranked:** 10 | **State:** South Dakota

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## Top 10 Agents

### #1 Cindy Hockett-Sommervold
- **Brokerage:** The Experience Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 361
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 32
- **Listings:** 5

### #2 Chuck Mauszycki
- **Brokerage:** Mitchell Realty LLC
- **Total Sales:** 667
- **Avg Rating:** 4.9
- **Years Experience:** 38
- **Listings:** 10

### #3 Mitchell Realty LLC
- **Brokerage:** Mitchell Realty
- **Total Sales:** 0
- **Avg Rating:** 4.9
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 0

### #4 Tonya Klingaman
- **Brokerage:** EXIT Prime Realty & EXIT Realty Mitchell
- **Total Sales:** 135
- **Avg Rating:** 4.9
- **Years Experience:** 12
- **Listings:** 4

### #5 Brian Eliason
- **Brokerage:** Janklow Eliason Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 85
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 27
- **Listings:** 9

### #6 Jessica Tollefson
- **Brokerage:** Janklow Eliason Real Estate 
- **Total Sales:** 47
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 3

### #7 Lavonne Krcil
- **Brokerage:** Fischer Rounds Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 0
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 21
- **Listings:** 0

### #8 Ally Leone
- **Brokerage:** eXp Realty
- **Total Sales:** 14
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 3
- **Listings:** 3

### #9 Mark Buck
- **Brokerage:** Fischer Rounds Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 63
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 0

### #10 Tara Allen
- **Brokerage:** eXp Realty
- **Total Sales:** 2236
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 14
- **Listings:** 130

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## Frequently Asked Questions — Mitchell Real Estate

### What is the average home price in Mitchell, South Dakota?

The median home price in Mitchell is $195,000. 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 Mitchell?

Homes in Mitchell spend an average of 55 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 Mitchell, South Dakota?

Look for agents with verified sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Mitchell's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Mitchell based on verified 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 Mitchell?

In South Dakota, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Mitchell 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 Mitchell?

In South Dakota, 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 Mitchell?

Ask about their recent sales in Mitchell 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 defines Mitchell SD as a real estate market and what draws buyers there?

Mitchell is best known as home to the Corn Palace and serves as the commercial hub for a large agricultural region in central South Dakota along the I-90 corridor. Buyers come primarily for its extreme affordability, slow pace, and position as a regional service center with a hospital, Dakota Wesleyan University, and a stable retail economy that outlying rural communities depend on.

### What does affordability look like in the Mitchell housing market?

Mitchell offers some of the most affordable home prices of any city with established services in South Dakota, with a wide selection of single-family homes available in the $120,000 to $220,000 range and limited inventory above $350,000. Buyers relocating from Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or other higher-cost markets for retirement or lifestyle reasons find that the dollar stretches considerably further in Mitchell.

### Who are the typical buyers in Mitchell SD?

Mitchell attracts retirees from surrounding agricultural communities who want to be closer to medical services and shopping without the scale and cost of larger cities, along with agricultural professionals and small business owners who serve the regional farm economy. Dakota Wesleyan University generates some demand from faculty and staff buyers, and the I-90 position attracts buyers who need periodic access to both Sioux Falls and Rapid City.

### What should buyers know about the pace of the Mitchell real estate market?

Mitchell has a slower market pace than Sioux Falls or Rapid City, with homes averaging longer days on market before selling, which gives buyers more time to conduct due diligence and negotiate. However, well-priced and well-maintained homes in desirable neighborhoods near Firesteel Creek or the main residential corridors can move quickly relative to the broader market norm.

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*Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/sd/mitchell*