Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Clearwater, FL

The top-ranked agent in Clearwater, FL is Andy Burwell of Burwell Real Estate, with 1,720 closed transactions, 111 verified reviews, and $552.2M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising or reputation. We analyze objective performance data, including closed transactions, sale-to-list outcomes, and verified client reviews, across 2,651 licensed Clearwater agents. That methodology has surfaced 145 ranked agents. The right agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several matched candidates before deciding.

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 2,651 real estate agents serving the Clearwater area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Clearwater market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Clearwater's median sale price is $382,000 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.

The median home in Clearwater currently sells in about 52 days, and that timeline has held roughly steady with a 0 days change year over year. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location. With 30.7% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, correctly priced and well-presented listings move fast, while overpriced homes contribute to the 28.9% of listings that eventually cut price and sit longer. Season, staging, and mortgage rates near 6.58% also influence how quickly qualified buyers act.

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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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.