Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Golden, CO
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(23)
Robby McClure
McClure & Associates Real Estate
28 Years of experience
25+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.32%
in Golden, CO
$276.6M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $3.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.53%
in Golden, CO
$379.7M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(16)
Julie Leins
Keller Williams Advantage Realty
20 Years of experience
109+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.06%
in Golden, CO
$370.7M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $3.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(656)
Brendan Bartic
Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate - Elite Home Partners
26 Years of experience
207+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.17%
in Golden, CO
$1.84B
All-Time Sales
$380K - $4.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.91%
in Golden, CO
$304.5M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $4.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.23%
in Golden, CO
$686.8M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $6.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.34%
in Golden, CO
$242.3M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top Agent(104)
Ali Van Westenberg
Keller Williams Advantage Realty
43 Years of experience
38+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.55%
in Golden, CO
$460.9M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $66.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(403)
Dave Umphress
Keller Williams Realty Success
14 Years of experience
280+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.76%
in Golden, CO
$829.3M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $4.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.87%
in Golden, CO
$261.9M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(136)
Andy Bedard
1 Percent Lists Front Range Realty
11 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.19%
in Golden, CO
$238.3M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $4.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.4%
in Golden, CO
$146.5M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $2.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.61%
in Golden, CO
$360.9M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $3.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.68%
in Golden, CO
$46.6M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $2.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.99%
in Golden, CO
$32.2M
All-Time Sales
$920K - $2.4M
Price Range
Top Agent(37)
Jason McLaughlin
The Mac Home Team @ Fathom Realty
9 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.1%
in Golden, CO
$69.6M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $960K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.21%
in Golden, CO
$433.8M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $3.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.42%
in Golden, CO
$86.7M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.63%
in Golden, CO
$326M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $5.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(46)
Jeff Moore
The Blue Sky Home Group eXp Realty
18 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.63%
in Golden, CO
$179M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.74%
in Golden, CO
$319.7M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.95%
in Golden, CO
$85.6M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $3.6M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.06%
in Golden, CO
$174.1M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.4M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.16%
in Golden, CO
$187.9M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.27%
in Golden, CO
$320.6M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $9.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Golden Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$910,000
0.00% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
4
-15 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
100.94%
+3.65% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
44.0%
+27.3% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
52.4%
-19.0% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
38.5%
-3.2% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.1
Realtors in Golden
941
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Golden?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Golden sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in March. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
March
Best month to sell
8 days
Typical time on market
100.8%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Golden, CO 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 Golden Buyers and Sellers
Golden's housing market carries a median sale price of $910,000, and the Housing Market Trends module above shows prices moving 0% year over year. The competitive indicators point to a market where sellers retain meaningful leverage, though the picture is more nuanced than any single number suggests. Homes are moving quickly, with a median of 4 days on market and 52.4% of listings leaving the market within two weeks. Roughly 44.0% of homes sold above their asking price, and the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 100.94%, both signals that well-priced properties draw firm offers.
At the same time, 38.5% of listings recorded a price reduction, and months of supply stands at 2.1. That combination tells a two-sided story: sharply priced homes clear fast, but sellers who overreach see cuts. For a buyer, the practical takeaway is to move decisively on fresh listings while staying disciplined on anything that has lingered, where price-drop patterns open room to negotiate. With 52 active listings against 25 monthly sales and 21 pending, choices are limited but not scarce.
For a seller, accurate initial pricing near $431.16 per square foot matters more than an ambitious list number, since the market rewards precision and penalizes correction. Getting this right requires local reading of buyer behavior. Golden has 941 licensed agents, and the difference between an agent who prices to the day-one surge of interest and one who chases the market down is measurable in both final price and time on market.
What Golden Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Golden 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 | $910,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $182,000 |
| Loan amount | $728,000 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,825 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of July 30, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $910,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of July 30, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Golden MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Golden Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines outcomes: transaction depth, negotiation record, and consistency across a full market cycle. In Golden, EffectiveAgents has ranked 49 agents out of 941 licensed professionals, drawing on 189 annual transactions analyzed. The top-ranked agent, Robby McClure of McClure & Associates Real Estate, has closed 707 transactions with $275.9M in all-time sales volume. That volume matters in a market where 44.0% of homes sell above list and the sale-to-list ratio holds at 100.94%, because negotiating multiple-offer situations and defending price during inspection is a learned, repeatable skill. Experience across the 80401, 80403, and 80402 zip codes gives a seasoned agent a grounded read on how buyer demand shifts block by block, which informs both pricing strategy and offer structure. When comparing candidates, look past a single five-star review and study the pattern: volume of reviews, consistency of feedback over time, and how an agent performed when a deal grew complicated rather than only when it was easy.
How We Rank Golden 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 Golden 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
Golden Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Golden, CO?
The top-ranked agent in Golden, CO by EffectiveAgents methodology is Robby McClure of McClure & Associates Real Estate, with 707 career transactions, 23 reviews, and $275.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction history, closing performance, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend. Of the 941 licensed agents in the area, 49 have earned a ranking based on 189 analyzed transactions. The right match still depends on your property type, price point, and timeline, so compare the shortlist against your specific goals.
How were these Golden 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 Golden?
Our data covers 941 real estate agents serving the Golden area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Golden market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Golden mean for sellers?
Golden's median sale price is $910,000 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 Golden?
The median home in Golden goes under contract in about 4 days, reflecting a -15 days change in market time versus a year ago. With 52.4% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, correctly priced homes move fast. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy relative to the $431.16 per square foot benchmark, condition, location within zip codes like 80401 or 80403, and how you handle the roughly 38.5% of listings that require a reduction. Add several weeks beyond acceptance for closing.
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 Golden 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 Golden 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 Golden 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 Golden realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Golden 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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