Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Margate, FL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.11%
in Margate, FL
$577.1M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.56%
in Margate, FL
$70.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $970K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(101)
Chris Cusimano
Keller Williams Realty Boca Raton
21 Years of experience
153+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.62%
in Margate, FL
$433.1M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $5.9M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.73%
in Margate, FL
$80.4M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $950K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.95%
in Margate, FL
$277.4M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.95%
in Margate, FL
$197.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.06%
in Margate, FL
$115.7M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $9.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$225.6M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$96.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.2M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.23%
in Margate, FL
$324.4M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$311.8M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $3.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.34%
in Margate, FL
$65.3M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.51%
in Margate, FL
$896.2M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $15.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$200.9M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(192)
Heather Edwards
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - The Edwards Group
25 Years of experience
34+ Sales in the last 12 months
$338.7M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $4.5M
Price Range
16%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$136M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $5.9M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.73%
in Margate, FL
$953.2M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $12M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.9%
in Margate, FL
$53.5M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.9M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$69M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $770K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.18%
in Margate, FL
$141.7M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $2.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.24%
in Margate, FL
$1.59B
All-Time Sales
$440K - $18.9M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.29%
in Margate, FL
$126.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.4%
in Margate, FL
$42M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $3.6M
Price Range
Top Agent$143.1M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$330.6M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $3.7M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Margate Housing Market Trends
Homes in Margate take a median 99 days to sell, go for 95.67% of asking, prices are up 0.5% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Buyer's market
8.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$329,782
median sale price
How fast they sell
99 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
8.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Margate.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Margate agents whose results fit it.
Margate agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 32 days, the Margate market in 99
median sale price in Margate
Do Top Margate Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Margate sell in a median of 32 days, compared with the Margate market median of 99 days on market.
About 67 days faster (68% quicker than the Margate market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Margate agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Margate market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Margate?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Margate sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
81 days
Typical time on market
96.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Margate, 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 Margate Buyers and Sellers
Margate's market currently reads as balanced to buyer-leaning, and the competitive indicators in the Housing Market Trends module above tell the clearest story. With 8.6 months of supply and 488 active listings against 58 homes sold monthly, inventory has room to breathe. Only 12.4% of homes sold above asking, and just 19.6% left the market within two weeks, while 34.1% of listings recorded a price reduction. That combination points to real negotiating leverage on the buyer side rather than the bidding-war conditions of prior years.
For a buyer, this means an offer below list is defensible, especially on any property that has been sitting near or beyond the 99-day median. With a sale-to-list ratio of 95.67%, sellers are generally accepting less than their asking price, so anchoring an offer to comparable price per square foot (currently $250.85) is a sound approach. For a seller, the high share of price drops is a warning: overpricing at listing tends to trigger the reduction cycle that erodes final proceeds. Pricing at or slightly below the $329,782 median from day one attracts the pending demand reflected in 209 monthly contracts.
With the median price moving +0.5% year over year and market time holding a +21 days change, Margate is not a market that rewards guesswork. Of the 1,788 licensed agents operating locally, only a fraction have a measured track record in these exact conditions, which is where verified performance data becomes essential.
What Margate Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Margate 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 | $329,782 |
| Down payment (20%) | $65,956 |
| Loan amount | $263,826 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,396 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $329,782 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Margate MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Margate Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: measured negotiation results and consistency across market cycles. EffectiveAgents analyzed 747 local transactions to rank the 154 agents who demonstrate that track record. At the top of that analysis is Laura Sanders at RE/MAX Direct, with 1,530 career transactions, 138 client reviews, and $569.9M in all-time sales volume. In a market where only 12.4% of homes clear above list and 34.1% of listings require a price cut, an agent's ability to price correctly and negotiate to a strong sale-to-list outcome is measurable, not theoretical. Experience across Margate's full price range, including properties in the 33093 zip code, helps sellers avoid the reduction cycle and helps buyers identify where leverage exists. When reviewing candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial and study the pattern: volume of closed transactions, depth of reviews over time, and whether results hold steady through both competitive and balanced conditions like today's.
How We Rank Margate 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 Margate 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.
1,788
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: August 2026
Margate Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Margate, FL?
The top-ranked agent in Margate, FL is Laura Sanders at RE/MAX Direct, based on EffectiveAgents' analysis of 747 local transactions. Sanders has completed 1,530 career transactions with 138 client reviews and $569.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks 154 agents out of 1,788 licensed locally by measuring verified transaction history, negotiation outcomes, and review consistency rather than advertising presence. The right agent for you depends on your property type and goals, so we recommend comparing several data-ranked candidates before deciding.
How were these Margate 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 Margate?
Our data covers 1,788 real estate agents serving the Margate area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Margate market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Margate mean for sellers?
Margate's median sale price is $329,782 as of August 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 Margate?
The median home in Margate sells in about 99 days, and that timeline has held a +21 days change year over year. Actual time to sell depends heavily on pricing, since 34.1% of current listings have taken a price reduction, which typically extends the process. Homes priced accurately against the $329,782 median and current price per square foot of $250.85 tend to move faster, while overpriced listings sit. Condition, location, and how the property shows also affect the timeline. With 8.6 months of supply, buyers have choices, so competitive pricing matters most.
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 Margate 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 Margate 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 Margate 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 Margate realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Margate 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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