Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Birmingham, AL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(121)
Jonathan Hyatt
Keller Williams Realty Trussville
20 Years of experience
59+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.3%
in Birmingham, AL
$165.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.59%
in Birmingham, AL
$242.2M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.71%
in Birmingham, AL
$156.8M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $830K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.19%
in Birmingham, AL
$42.6M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $530K
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Ronald Prince
Barrington Real Estate Company
51 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.42%
in Birmingham, AL
$11M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $350K
Price Range
18%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(13)
Gene Darden
Southern Realty Specialists LLC/ Exp Realty
17 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.54%
in Birmingham, AL
$175.8M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $3.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.72%
in Birmingham, AL
$149.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.7M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.02%
in Birmingham, AL
$18.6M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $550K
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.25%
in Birmingham, AL
$124.4M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.67%
in Birmingham, AL
$18.3M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $560K
Price Range
15%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.97%
in Birmingham, AL
$34.3M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $590K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.38%
in Birmingham, AL
$52.4M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.44%
in Birmingham, AL
$25.5M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $770K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.5%
in Birmingham, AL
$10.6M
All-Time Sales
$80K - $450K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.56%
in Birmingham, AL
$38.2M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $860K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.62%
in Birmingham, AL
$37.9M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.74%
in Birmingham, AL
$55.8M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $800K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.97%
in Birmingham, AL
$46.8M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $780K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.39%
in Birmingham, AL
$114.5M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.45%
in Birmingham, AL
$31.9M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.34%
in Birmingham, AL
$101.9M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.46%
in Birmingham, AL
$24.4M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $570K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.52%
in Birmingham, AL
$13.8M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $950K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.58%
in Birmingham, AL
$31.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $700K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.46%
in Birmingham, AL
$19.9M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $600K
Price Range
Birmingham Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$227,000
+22.04% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
54
+10 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
96.04%
-1.01% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
26.0%
+0.1% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
28.9%
-4.0% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
25.4%
-1.8% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
5.4
Realtors in Birmingham
1,686
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Birmingham Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Birmingham sell in a median of 28 days, compared with the Birmingham market median of 54 days on market.
About 26 days faster (48% quicker than the Birmingham market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Birmingham agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Birmingham market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Birmingham?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Birmingham sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
49 days
Typical time on market
97.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Birmingham, AL sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Birmingham
Median home values across Birmingham, AL neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Redmont Park
+33% over 5 years
$503K
Crestline
+61% over 5 years
$364K
Crestwood North
+71% over 5 years
$326K
Central City
+49% over 5 years
$272K
Oxmoor
+39% over 5 years
$260K
Southside
+27% over 5 years
$259K
Eastwood
+79% over 5 years
$224K
Roebuck Springs
+78% over 5 years
$192K
Spring Lake
+57% over 5 years
$155K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Birmingham Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames Birmingham as a market where leverage is more balanced than the headline price movement suggests. The median sale price sits at $227,000, and prices moved +22.0% year over year, yet the competitive indicators point to buyers regaining room to negotiate. Homes are taking a median of 54 days to sell, a +10 days change in market time, and 5.4 months of supply places the city near the threshold between a seller's and a buyer's market.
For buyers, the signal to watch is the 25.4% of listings that have taken a price cut alongside a sale-to-list ratio of 96.04%. That combination means many sellers are pricing ahead of what the market will bear, so measured offers below asking are defensible on homes that have lingered past the 54-day median. At the same time, 26.0% of homes still close over list and 28.9% go under contract within two weeks, so well-priced, move-in-ready properties in stronger pockets still command competition and reward decisive bidding.
For sellers, the takeaway is disciplined pricing. With 952 active listings and 259 new ones arriving monthly against 177 closings and 249 pending sales, overpricing invites the price-drop cycle that erodes final proceeds. Reading these signals correctly is where local expertise matters, and Birmingham has 1,686 licensed agents to choose from, a field wide enough that identifying genuinely qualified representation requires verified performance data rather than name recognition.
What Birmingham Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Birmingham 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 | $227,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $45,400 |
| Loan amount | $181,600 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,664 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.69% mortgage rate (as of August 6, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $227,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.69% (as of August 6, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Birmingham MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Birmingham Realtor
Choosing an agent on billboard familiarity alone overlooks the metrics that actually predict outcomes: closed transaction volume, review depth, and consistency across neighborhoods. EffectiveAgents ranks 65 agents in Birmingham out of 1,686 licensed locally, using 2,061 analyzed annual transactions to separate proven performers from the rest. The top-ranked agent, Jonathan Hyatt at Keller Williams Realty Trussville, has closed 785 transactions with 120 reviews and $164.8M in all-time sales volume. That track record matters most in negotiation: with 25.4% of listings cutting price and a sale-to-list ratio of 96.04%, an agent who knows when to hold firm and when to concede protects real dollars. Experience across distinct submarkets like Five Points South, Glen Iris, and Roebuck also shapes pricing strategy, since demand and days on market vary block by block. When reviewing candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial and study the pattern: volume of reviews over time, repeat-client language, and how an agent performed when the market shifted rather than only when it favored sellers.
How We Rank Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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.
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: May 2026
Birmingham Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked agent in Birmingham, AL on EffectiveAgents is Jonathan Hyatt at Keller Williams Realty Trussville, with 785 closed transactions, 120 reviews, and $164.8M in all-time sales volume. Rather than relying on advertising, EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing 2,061 annual transactions across 1,686 licensed local agents, measuring closed volume, review patterns, and consistency. That methodology surfaces 65 verified performers, so buyers and sellers can compare candidates on documented results rather than name recognition.
How were these Birmingham 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 Birmingham?
Our data covers 1,686 real estate agents serving the Birmingham area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Birmingham market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Birmingham mean for sellers?
Birmingham's median sale price is $227,000 as of May 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 Birmingham?
Homes in Birmingham currently take a median of 54 days to sell, reflecting a +10 days change in market time versus a year ago. With 5.4 months of supply and 28.9% of homes going under contract within two weeks, well-priced and well-presented listings still move quickly, while overpriced ones drift toward the 25.4% share that eventually cut price. Timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy, condition, neighborhood demand, and staging. Pricing to current comps rather than last year's peak is the single biggest factor in a faster sale.
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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Birmingham 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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