Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Palatka, FL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.8%
in Palatka, FL
$49.8M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $850K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.2%
in Palatka, FL
$241.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.6%
in Palatka, FL
$57.3M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$41.1M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $630K
Price Range
20
Sold in Palatka, FL
Top Agent
(307)
Noah Bailey
Noah Bailey Group - Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners
23 Years of experience
231+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.2%
in Palatka, FL
$845.7M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $5.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(170)
Nicholas Linser
One Sotheby's International Realty
13 Years of experience
43+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 12.4%
in Palatka, FL
$180.9M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $4.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.8%
in Palatka, FL
$35.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $780K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(197)
Eden Jordan
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty
28 Years of experience
75+ Sales in the last 12 months
$428.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$263.3M
All-Time Sales
$40K - $3.7M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(123)
Joseph Poletto
Keller Williams Realty, Jacksonville
29 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
$197.8M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $3.4M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$176.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$129.6M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.5M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(5)
Frank N. Falbo, PA
Platinum Homes and Land Realty
22 Years of experience
150+ Sales in the last 12 months
$175.6M
All-Time Sales
$50K - $1.8M
Price Range
24%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 16.8%
in Palatka, FL
$242.8M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 16.8%
in Palatka, FL
$143.4M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 16.8%
in Palatka, FL
$97.8M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$177.3M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.7M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 18%
in Palatka, FL
$88.2M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $3.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 18%
in Palatka, FL
$207.4M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $5.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 18%
in Palatka, FL
$99.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 18%
in Palatka, FL
$541M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $9.4M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$444.9M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $6.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$482.6M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $2.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$117.8M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $2.3M
Price Range
637
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Palatka Housing Market Trends
Homes in Palatka take a median 89 days to sell, go for 95.32% of asking, prices are down 1.9% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
5.1 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$219,783
median sale price
How fast they sell
89 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
5.1 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Palatka.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Palatka agents whose results fit it.
Palatka agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 34 days, the Palatka market in 89
median sale price in Palatka
Do Top Palatka Agents Sell Faster?
The 22 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Palatka sell in a median of 34 days, compared with the Palatka market median of 89 days on market.
About 55 days faster (62% quicker than the Palatka market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Palatka agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Palatka market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Palatka?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Palatka sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in February. To hit that window, plan to list around December.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
February
Best month to sell
60 days
Typical time on market
94.6%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Palatka, 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 Palatka Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows Palatka carrying a median sale price of $219,783 with prices moving -1.9% year over year, and homes typically going under contract in 89 days. Read alongside the competitive indicators, this points to a market where negotiating leverage has shifted toward buyers. Months of supply sits at 5.1, which is above the balanced range, and 48.9% of active listings have taken at least one price reduction. When nearly half of listings are cutting price, sellers who anchor too high are absorbing the longest carrying times.
At the same time, 7.4% of homes still closed above asking and 15.2% went off the market within two weeks, so correctly priced and well presented homes continue to move quickly. The average sale-to-list ratio of 95.32% tells buyers there is measurable room below asking on properties that have been sitting, particularly those already showing price drops. For a buyer, the disciplined approach is to identify listings past the 89 day mark and open below list, while moving decisively on fresh inventory. For a seller, the data argues for pricing at or slightly under comparable sales from day one rather than testing a premium and chasing the market down.
With monthly volume around 9 homes sold against 46 active listings and 30 new listings, pricing accuracy is what separates a fast close from a stale listing. Palatka has 250 licensed agents, and outcomes vary widely among them, which is where objective performance ranking becomes useful.
What Palatka Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Palatka 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 | $219,783 |
| Down payment (20%) | $43,957 |
| Loan amount | $175,826 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,694 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.32% mortgage rate (as of October 22, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $219,783 median home price with 20% down at 7.32% (as of October 22, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Palatka MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Palatka Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually determines your result: measured transaction outcomes. EffectiveAgents ranks 56 of Palatka's 250 licensed agents using verified sales data rather than advertising spend. The current top ranked agent is Tina Duck (Res and Comm) at Duck Realty Inc., with 288 closed transactions and $39.6M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters most in a market like this one, where 48.9% of listings are reducing price and the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 95.32%. An agent who negotiates from data knows when to hold firm and when a buyer has leverage, whether the property is in the 32177 core or the surrounding 32178 area. When you compare agents, read review patterns for consistency over time rather than a single headline number, and weigh how negotiation results track against list price across a full body of closings, not just one deal.
How We Rank Palatka 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 Palatka 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.
250
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: September 2026
Palatka Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Palatka, FL?
The top ranked agent in Palatka, FL is currently Tina Duck (Res and Comm) at Duck Realty Inc., with 288 closed transactions and $39.6M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank agents by advertising or self-reported claims. We analyze verified transaction data across 250 local agents and surface the 56 with the strongest measured performance. The best agent for you depends on your price point, timeline, and neighborhood, so we recommend comparing several ranked profiles before deciding.
How were these Palatka 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 Palatka?
Our data covers 250 real estate agents serving the Palatka area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Palatka market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Palatka mean for sellers?
Palatka's median sale price is $219,783 as of September 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 Palatka?
In Palatka, the median home currently takes 89 days to go under contract, and that timeline reflects a +13 days change versus last year. Actual time to sell depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location, with 15.2% of homes selling within two weeks while others sit longer. Because 48.9% of listings have cut price, homes priced correctly from day one tend to close well ahead of the median, while overpriced listings often extend the timeline and require reductions before they attract offers.
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 Palatka 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 Palatka 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 Palatka 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 Palatka realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Palatka 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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