Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Scottsdale, AZ

The top-ranked agent in Scottsdale, AZ by verified production is Darren Tackett at eXp Realty, with 1,973 closed transactions, 359 client reviews, and $1.5B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising or self-reported claims. We analyzed 5,593 transactions and measured 6,246 licensed agents to surface the 216 ranked performers. The strongest fit for you depends on your price range, neighborhood, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several ranked agents against your specific 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 6,246 real estate agents serving the Scottsdale area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Scottsdale market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Scottsdale's median sale price is $932,500 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.

The median home in Scottsdale currently takes 76 days to sell, and market time has registered a +14 days change year over year. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, location, and condition. With 34.3% of listings recording price cuts and 4.1 months of supply, homes priced to current comparables move faster, while those priced above the market often sit and then reduce. Move-in-ready homes in sought-after neighborhoods and correct initial pricing are the biggest factors in beating the median.

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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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.