Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Forest City, FL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.05%
in Forest City, FL
$251.5M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.05%
in Forest City, FL
$134.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(49)
Dione Collier-Larkin
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
22 Years of experience
32+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.05%
in Forest City, FL
$131.1M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $22M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.16%
in Forest City, FL
$146.7M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.26%
in Forest City, FL
$592.8M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$129.3M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.1M
Price Range
15%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$402.4M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$197.7M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$140M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$139.2M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$126.3M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$80.1M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(82)
Phat Nguyen
Phat Nguyen Team - eXp Realty Orlando
12 Years of experience
22+ Sales in the last 12 months
$100.2M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$60.5M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.5M
Price Range
160
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$60.1M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Forest city Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$340,000
-23.72% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
17
-20 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
96.97%
-0.42% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
30.0%
+24.1% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
10.0%
-17.8% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
50.0%
+6.1% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.8
Realtors in Forest city
1,928
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Forest City?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Forest City sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in July. To hit that window, plan to list around June.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
July
Best month to sell
23 days
Typical time on market
98.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Forest City, FL 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 Forest City Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market where negotiating leverage is split rather than clearly favoring one side. With 2.8 months of supply and a median sale price of $340,000, Forest City sits close to a balanced footing, but the underlying signals point in competing directions. On one hand, 30.0% of homes closed above asking and homes reach pending status quickly, with a median of 17 days on market. On the other, 50.0% of active listings recorded a price reduction, and the median sale price moved -23.7% year over year. That combination tells you sellers who price ambitiously are being forced to correct, while correctly priced homes still draw competitive attention.
For a buyer, the 50.0% price-drop share is the opening. It means patience on overpriced listings pays off, yet the 30.0% above-list figure warns against lowballing a fresh, well-priced home. A sale-to-list ratio of 96.97% shows most deals close within a few points of asking, so disciplined offers matter more than aggressive ones. For a seller, the message is precision: with 28 active listings and roughly 10 homes selling each month, pricing to the current comps rather than last year's peak avoids the cuts that half the market is absorbing.
Understanding which side of this split applies to a specific home is where representation matters. Forest City has 1,928 licensed agents, and the difference between one who reads these signals and one who does not shows up directly in your net proceeds or purchase price.
What Forest City Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Forest City 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 | $340,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $68,000 |
| Loan amount | $272,000 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,335 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.58% mortgage rate (as of July 23, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $340,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.58% (as of July 23, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Forest City MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Forest City Realtor
Name recognition and a large advertising budget tell you little about how an agent performs on price negotiation, pricing strategy, or closing timelines. The more useful measure is verified transaction history and how consistently a professional delivers results across changing conditions. That is the standard EffectiveAgents applies when analyzing the 1,928 licensed agents working in Forest City, narrowing the field to 27 ranked professionals based on measured outcomes. Doug Atkins at Re/Max Town & Country illustrates the pattern, with 508 completed transactions and $134.6M in all-time sales volume. Negotiation skill carries real weight in a market where 30.0% of homes sell above list yet 50.0% of listings take a price cut, since an agent has to know which situation a given home faces before writing or countering an offer. Reviews add a second layer of signal: Doug Atkins holds 80 reviews, and a deep, consistent review history over time is a stronger indicator of reliability than a handful of recent five-star ratings. Look for that pattern of sustained feedback when comparing candidates.
How We Rank Forest City 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 Forest City 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
Forest City Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Forest City, FL?
The top-ranked agent in Forest City, FL by verified performance is Doug Atkins at Re/Max Town & Country, with 508 recorded transactions and $134.6M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising spend or name recognition. Instead, we analyze completed transaction records, sale-to-list outcomes, and review history across the 1,928 agents active in the market, then surface the 27 who meet our ranking criteria. The right agent for you also depends on your price range and timeline, so we recommend comparing two or three matched candidates before deciding.
How were these Forest City 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 Forest City?
Our data covers 1,928 real estate agents serving the Forest City area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Forest City market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Forest City mean for sellers?
Forest City's median sale price is $340,000 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 Forest City?
The median home in Forest City goes under contract in about 17 days, though that figure reflects a -20 days change in market time compared with a year ago. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and season. With 50.0% of listings recording a price cut, homes priced above current comps tend to sit and then reduce, while correctly priced homes often move faster than the median. Add roughly 30 to 45 days after acceptance for financing and closing, so plan for the full cycle from listing to keys.
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 Forest City 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 Forest City 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 Forest City 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 Forest City realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Forest City 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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