Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Cave Creek, AZ
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.06%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$1.86B
All-Time Sales
$560K - $28.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
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Jennifer Patnode
Desert Dream Realty
27 Years of experience
22+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.59%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$63.7M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $4.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.83%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$111M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $4.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.95%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$334.1M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$900.9M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $3.9M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(195)
Lisa Roberts
Russ Lyon Sothebys International Realty
15 Years of experience
99+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.06%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$710.7M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $6.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.24%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$259.8M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $5.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$209.3M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $2.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.48%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$479.9M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $4.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(4)
Michelle Macklin
APEX Residential | Platinum Living Group
23 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.54%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$285.8M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $11.5M
Price Range
Top Agent$752.5M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $8.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.71%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$714.9M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $3.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.77%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$826.4M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $4.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.13%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$175.2M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $2.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(161)
David Arustamian
Russ Lyon Sotheby's Internation Realty
17 Years of experience
135+ Sales in the last 12 months
$723.6M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $7.8M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.36%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$559.7M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $7.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.42%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$151.9M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $2.3M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.54%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$194.8M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(31)
Christine Espinoza
RETSY | Forbes Global Property
29 Years of experience
76+ Sales in the last 12 months
$387.6M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.78%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$141.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.1M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(43)
Kelly Henderson
Keller Williams Realty Phoenix
15 Years of experience
68+ Sales in the last 12 months
$304M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $4.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$328.7M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(9)
Kyle Hermann
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
10 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.07%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$218.9M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $8.6M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$124.5M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.6M
Price Range
8
Sold in Cave Creek, AZ
Top AgentTop 3.31%
in Cave Creek, AZ
$57.3M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $3.7M
Price Range
Cave creek Housing Market Trends
Homes in Cave creek take a median 110 days to sell, go for 95.7% of asking, prices are up 18.1% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Buyer's market
6.3 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$1,212,423
median sale price
How fast they sell
110 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
6.3 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Cave Creek.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Cave Creek agents whose results fit it.
Cave Creek agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 38 days, the Cave Creek market in 110
median sale price in Cave Creek
Do Top Cave Creek Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Cave Creek sell in a median of 38 days, compared with the Cave Creek market median of 110 days on market.
About 72 days faster (65% quicker than the Cave Creek market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Cave Creek agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Cave Creek market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Cave Creek?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Cave Creek sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in February. To hit that window, plan to list around December.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
February
Best month to sell
58 days
Typical time on market
96.7%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Cave Creek, AZ 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 Cave Creek Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Cave Creek market that currently favors buyers on most measured indicators. With 6.3 months of supply against 52 active listings and only 8 homes sold in the latest month, the balance of supply and demand gives buyers time to evaluate options rather than react instantly. That reading is reinforced by the 27.1% of listings that have taken a price reduction and by a sale-to-list ratio of 95.70%, which indicates sellers are generally accepting offers below their asking price.
Still, the market is not uniformly soft. Roughly 8.0% of homes sold above list, and 29.3% went under contract within two weeks, so correctly priced and well-presented homes still move quickly and can attract competing offers. Median days on market now sits at 110, a meaningful shift from a year ago, while the median sale price moved +18.1% year over year to $1,212,423, or about $421 per square foot.
For a buyer, this combination supports patience: leading with an offer below asking, requesting concessions, and prioritizing listings that have already seen a price drop are all reasonable given the leverage the data shows. For a seller, the takeaway is disciplined pricing from day one, since homes chasing the market with later reductions tend to sit. With 1,692 licensed agents in the area, the difference between a data-driven pricing strategy and guesswork is significant, and choosing the right representative matters more in a slower market than in a fast one.
What Cave Creek Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Cave Creek 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 | $1,212,423 |
| Down payment (20%) | $242,485 |
| Loan amount | $969,938 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $8,153 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $1,212,423 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Cave Creek MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Cave Creek Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a billboard alone rarely correlates with outcomes. What the data rewards is measured transaction experience and a track record of negotiating on behalf of clients, which matters more when 27.1% of listings are cutting price and homes average 110 on the market. EffectiveAgents analyzed 128 local transactions to rank 134 agents out of 1,692 licensed in the area. The top-ranked agent, Darren Tackett at eXp Realty, has closed 1,973 transactions and roughly $1.5B in all-time sales volume across the Cave Creek footprint, including the 85327 and 85331 zip codes. In a market where the sale-to-list ratio sits at 95.70% and only 8.0% of homes clear above asking, an agent who consistently protects list price adds tangible value. One useful signal beyond transaction count is the review pattern: Tackett carries 359 reviews, and a large, consistent body of feedback tends to be a more reliable indicator than a handful of recent five-star ratings.
How We Rank Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek 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.
1,692
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: September 2026
Cave Creek Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Cave Creek, AZ?
The top-ranked agent in Cave Creek, AZ, based on EffectiveAgents data is Darren Tackett at eXp Realty, with 1,973 closed transactions, 359 reviews, and about $1.5B in all-time sales volume. Rather than relying on advertising, EffectiveAgents analyzed 128 transactions to rank 134 of the 1,692 licensed agents in the area. The right agent depends on your property type, price range, and timeline, so the methodology surfaces several qualified matches rather than a single answer for every situation.
How were these Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek?
Our data covers 1,692 real estate agents serving the Cave Creek area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Cave Creek market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Cave Creek mean for sellers?
Cave Creek's median sale price is $1,212,423 as of September 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 Cave Creek?
The median home in Cave Creek currently takes 110 to sell, reflecting a -6 days change in market time versus a year ago. With 6.3 months of supply, timelines have lengthened, though 29.3% of homes still go under contract within two weeks. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, location within zip codes like 85327 and 85331, and how your listing is marketed. Homes priced correctly from day one typically sell faster than those that require later price drops, which affect 27.1% of current listings.
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 Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Cave Creek 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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