Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Utica, NY

Based on verified transaction data, Louis DeMichele Jr at eXp Realty ranks as the top real estate agent in Utica, NY, with 453 closed transactions and $57.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using objective performance metrics, including closed volume, transaction count, and client review patterns, drawn from 402 transactions analyzed annually. Only 17 of the area's agents meet the ranking threshold. Rather than a single answer for everyone, the best agent depends on your property type, price range, and timeline, so compare matched candidates on their record in your situation.

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.

Our data covers 485 real estate agents serving the Utica area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Utica market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Utica's median sale price is $209,895 as of July 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.

The median home in Utica goes under contract in about 28 days, though the full timeline from listing to closing typically adds several more weeks for financing and inspections. Market time reflects a -13 days change versus last year, so plan for a somewhat longer process than recent norms. Individual results vary with pricing accuracy, condition, and location within the city. Homes priced to the $135.34 per square foot benchmark tend to sell faster, with 51.2% of Utica homes leaving the market within two weeks, while overpriced listings often require the reductions seen in 24.2% of active inventory.

No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

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.

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 Utica 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.

Ask how many homes they have closed in Utica 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.