Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Fairhope, AL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.52%
in Fairhope, AL
$340.7M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $4.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(181)
Michelle & Sean Beckham
Bellator Real Estate
24 Years of experience
88+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.78%
in Fairhope, AL
$473.5M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.29%
in Fairhope, AL
$212.2M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(116)
Cynthia McAllister
Realty Executives BayShores
31 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.55%
in Fairhope, AL
$202.1M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$124.5M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $2.3M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(10)
Amanda Spears
Bellator Real Estate and Development
8 Years of experience
48+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.17%
in Fairhope, AL
$121.8M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.5M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(14)
Francine Carstensen
Elite Real Estate Solutions
7 Years of experience
58+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.43%
in Fairhope, AL
$65.2M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(24)
Donna Wells
Keller Williams Alabama Gulf Coast
9 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.94%
in Fairhope, AL
$21.4M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $730K
Price Range
Top Agent$137.6M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.49%
in Fairhope, AL
$323.4M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $3.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$40.9M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $580K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$18.8M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $2.7M
Price Range
14
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Top Agent(67)
Jared Giddens
Bellator Real Estate & Development
19 Years of experience
44+ Sales in the last 12 months
$112.1M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.5M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.08%
in Fairhope, AL
$78M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $3.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.37%
in Fairhope, AL
$153.8M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(8)
Christy Gustin
Bellator Real Estate and Development
11 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
$45.3M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $860K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$707.6M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$20.2M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $610K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.14%
in Fairhope, AL
$70.9M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top Agent(65)
Jacquelyn Wells
Coldwell Banker Coastal Realty
11 Years of experience
65+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 12.92%
in Fairhope, AL
$75.9M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$86.3M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $35M
Price Range
3
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Top AgentTop 13.7%
in Fairhope, AL
$85.9M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $740K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$15.4M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $500K
Price Range
1
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Top Agent$39.3M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $840K
Price Range
16%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(27)
Bart Lewis
Sotheby's International Real Estate
10 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$38.8M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Fairhope Housing Market Trends
Homes in Fairhope take a median 69 days to sell, go for 96.73% of asking, prices are up 10.7% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.0 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$599,104
median sale price
How fast they sell
69 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.0 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Fairhope.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Fairhope agents whose results fit it.
Fairhope agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Fairhope market in 69
median sale price in Fairhope
Do Top Fairhope Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Fairhope sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Fairhope market median of 69 days on market.
About 39 days faster (57% quicker than the Fairhope market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Fairhope agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Fairhope market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Fairhope?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Fairhope sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around June.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
66 days
Typical time on market
97%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Fairhope, 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.
What These Numbers Mean for Fairhope Buyers and Sellers
Fairhope's housing market currently reports a median sale price of $599,104, with values having moved +10.7% year over year as detailed in the Housing Market Trends module above. At 4.0 months of supply and 198 active listings against 50 homes sold monthly, the market sits closer to balanced than to either extreme, which shapes where negotiating leverage actually lands. The signals point in mixed directions. Only 6.1% of homes sold above list price and just 17.9% left the market within two weeks, while 34.5% of listings recorded a price reduction. That combination, paired with a median 69 days on market, tells buyers they have room to negotiate on properties that have lingered.
For a buyer, the practical read is that patience pays. Homes carrying a price drop or approaching the median time on market are candidates for offers below asking, since the average sale-to-list ratio holds at 96.73%. Move quickly and firmly only on fresh, well-priced listings, since a fifth of homes still clear within two weeks. For a seller, the elevated share of price drops is a caution against overpricing: homes listed correctly at the start tend to transact near $238.17 per square foot without the erosion that follows a stale listing.
With 160 new listings and 183 pending sales each month, supply and demand are absorbing at similar rates. Fairhope has 387 licensed agents, and the difference between a strategically priced listing and a drifting one often comes down to which agent you choose to interpret these conditions.
What Fairhope Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Fairhope 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 | $599,104 |
| Down payment (20%) | $119,821 |
| Loan amount | $479,283 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,167 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $599,104 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Fairhope MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Fairhope Realtor
Choosing an agent in Fairhope should rest on measured performance rather than name recognition or the largest advertising budget. EffectiveAgents analyzed 518 transactions to rank local agents on verified outcomes. The top-ranked agent, Jaime Cooper at EXIT Realty Lyon, has closed 840 transactions with $309.1M in all-time sales volume across a career that spans neighborhoods throughout the 36532 and 36533 zip codes. That depth of transaction history matters in a market where 34.5% of listings see a reduction: negotiation experience directly affects whether a seller holds near the 96.73% sale-to-list ratio or a buyer captures a discount on a home that has passed the median 69 days on market. Only 48 agents in Fairhope meet the ranking threshold, a deliberately narrow group. Review patterns are worth reading closely as well: Cooper's 91 reviews reflect a consistent record rather than a handful of isolated results, and consistency across many transactions is a more reliable indicator than a single standout sale.
How We Rank Fairhope 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 Fairhope 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.
387
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: August 2026
Fairhope Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Fairhope, AL?
Based on EffectiveAgents' analysis of 518 transactions in the Fairhope area, Jaime Cooper at EXIT Realty Lyon ranks at the top, with 840 career transactions, 91 client reviews, and $309.1M in all-time sales volume. The EffectiveAgents methodology evaluates agents on verified closing data, transaction volume, and review consistency rather than advertising presence. Of the 387 licensed agents in Fairhope, only 48 meet the ranking criteria, so the shortlist is intentionally selective and grounded in measured outcomes rather than reputation alone.
How were these Fairhope 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 Fairhope?
Our data covers 387 real estate agents serving the Fairhope area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Fairhope market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Fairhope mean for sellers?
Fairhope's median sale price is $599,104 as of August 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 Fairhope?
A typical home in Fairhope currently takes a median of 69 days to sell, and market time has registered a +4 days change year over year, so sellers should plan for a longer timeline than in recent seasons. Actual speed depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location within zip codes like 36532 and 36533. With 34.5% of listings recording a reduction, homes priced correctly at launch tend to sell faster, while overpriced properties often sit and eventually cut. Around 17.9% of homes still leave the market within two weeks.
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 Fairhope 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 Fairhope 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 Fairhope 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 Fairhope realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Fairhope 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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