Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Benton, AR
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.58%
in Benton, AR
$162.3M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.8M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.17%
in Benton, AR
$130.9M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $640K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.62%
in Benton, AR
$41.7M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.2M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.66%
in Benton, AR
$120.9M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(71)
Randy Sumbles
Keller Williams Little Rock - The Sumbles Team
31 Years of experience
152+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.25%
in Benton, AR
$288.6M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $3.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.83%
in Benton, AR
$21M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $560K
Price Range
Top Agent(73)
Jessica Parker
Century 21 Parker & Scroggins Realty
14 Years of experience
39+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.12%
in Benton, AR
$54.6M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $900K
Price Range
Top Agent(13)
Christy Robinson
Keller Williams Realty LR Branch
12 Years of experience
45+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.87%
in Benton, AR
$48.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $610K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 8.16%
in Benton, AR
$59.8M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $2.3M
Price Range
22%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(24)
Ray Ellen
REAL Broker - Ray Ellen Group at Pixel Properties
19 Years of experience
78+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.91%
in Benton, AR
$73.7M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(141)
Scott Sandlin
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arkansas Realty
17 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
$186.6M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $850K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(6)
Brandi Henderson
Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group
6 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 12.24%
in Benton, AR
$14.9M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 13.7%
in Benton, AR
$165.8M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $2.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$88.1M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $750K
Price Range
11
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Top AgentTop 14.29%
in Benton, AR
$39.6M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $760K
Price Range
Top Agent(13)
Nathan Thompson
Keller Williams Realty LR Branch
7 Years of experience
42+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 14.58%
in Benton, AR
$39.1M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $990K
Price Range
Top Agent(4)
Caristiana Hoey
Carolyn Russell Real Estate, Inc.
27 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
$67.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2.2M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
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Georgina Daniel
Southern Homes Realty
8 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
$20.8M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $730K
Price Range
6
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Top AgentTop 17.78%
in Benton, AR
$30M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$536.2M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $16.5M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$99.4M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$365.1M
All-Time Sales
$1.6M - $335.8M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$35.8M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $640K
Price Range
3
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Top Agent$18.3M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $560K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$8.8M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $690K
Price Range
3
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Benton Housing Market Trends
Homes in Benton take a median 54 days to sell, go for 99.11% of asking, prices are up 2.8% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.3 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$251,833
median sale price
How fast they sell
54 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.3 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Benton.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Benton agents whose results fit it.
Benton agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 35 days, the Benton market in 54
median sale price in Benton
Do Top Benton Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Benton sell in a median of 35 days, compared with the Benton market median of 54 days on market.
About 19 days faster (35% quicker than the Benton market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Benton agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Benton market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Benton?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Benton sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
45 days
Typical time on market
98.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Benton, AR 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 Benton Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Benton market where the median sale price sits at $251,833, having moved +2.8% year over year. Reading that price movement alongside the competitive indicators tells a more useful story than any single figure. With 3.3 months of supply and 214 active listings against 67 homes sold monthly, Benton holds a balanced posture that gives measured leverage to both sides depending on how a property is positioned. About 16.3% of homes sold above list and 30.9% went off the market within two weeks, which shows that correctly priced, move-in-ready homes still draw fast, competitive interest. At the same time, 30.4% of listings recorded a price cut, a clear signal that overpricing gets corrected by the market rather than rewarded.
For buyers, the combination of a 99.11% sale-to-list ratio and a median of 54 days on market means there is room to negotiate on listings that have aged past the two-week window, especially those already carrying a reduction. Prioritize homes that have lingered and lead with data rather than emotion. For sellers, the message is precision: price to the recent comparable sales from the start, because the share of homes selling over asking rewards accurate initial pricing far more than ambitious numbers that later require drops.
Benton has 343 licensed agents, but production and negotiation results vary widely between them. That gap is exactly what the ranking process below is built to measure, so buyers and sellers can match with agents whose verified track record fits the current conditions rather than relying on advertising.
What Benton Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Benton 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 | $251,833 |
| Down payment (20%) | $50,367 |
| Loan amount | $201,466 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,911 |
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 $251,833 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 Benton MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Benton Realtor
Name recognition and yard-sign frequency say little about how an agent will actually perform on your transaction. The metrics that matter are verified closings, negotiation outcomes, and consistent client feedback across a range of price points. On EffectiveAgents, 93 Benton agents have been ranked against those standards out of 343 licensed locally. The current top-ranked agent, Greg Calaway at Baxley-Penfield-Moudy Realtors, has closed 816 transactions with $157.0M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience translates directly into negotiation leverage in a market where 16.3% of homes sell above list yet 30.4% of listings require a reduction, since knowing which situation applies to a given property drives the strategy. Agents working across zip codes 72015, 72019, and 72018 encounter differing buyer demand and pricing dynamics, and the strongest performers adjust their approach accordingly. When reviewing candidates, look for patterns in the feedback rather than a single glowing note. Consistent comments about communication, pricing accuracy, and results under negotiation are more predictive than a high count alone.
How We Rank Benton 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 Benton 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.
343
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
Benton Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Benton, AR?
The top-ranked agent in Benton, AR on EffectiveAgents is currently Greg Calaway at Baxley-Penfield-Moudy Realtors, with 816 verified transactions and $157.0M in all-time sales volume. Rather than relying on advertising, EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing verified closing data, negotiation outcomes, and client review patterns across 641 transactions in the area. The right agent for you depends on your price range and goals, so the platform compares 93 ranked Benton agents to match you with the track record that fits your specific situation.
How were these Benton 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 Benton?
Our data covers 343 real estate agents serving the Benton area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Benton market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Benton mean for sellers?
Benton's median sale price is $251,833 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.
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 Benton 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 Benton 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 Benton 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 Benton realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Benton 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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