Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Palm Bay, FL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.2%
in Palm Bay, FL
$108.9M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.4%
in Palm Bay, FL
$467.2M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $4.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.51%
in Palm Bay, FL
$288.6M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.91%
in Palm Bay, FL
$116.5M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.11%
in Palm Bay, FL
$149.2M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(89)
Barbara Zorn
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
29 Years of experience
81+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.21%
in Palm Bay, FL
$532.3M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $3.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.31%
in Palm Bay, FL
$1.48B
All-Time Sales
$450K - $17.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.52%
in Palm Bay, FL
$60.3M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.62%
in Palm Bay, FL
$144.2M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(25)
Michael Janik
Keller Williams Realty of Brevard
16 Years of experience
54+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.43%
in Palm Bay, FL
$147.1M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.83%
in Palm Bay, FL
$109.9M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $970K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.03%
in Palm Bay, FL
$82.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.13%
in Palm Bay, FL
$89.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $900K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.24%
in Palm Bay, FL
$52.5M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $820K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.74%
in Palm Bay, FL
$8.1M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $740K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.55%
in Palm Bay, FL
$66.8M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $3.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.46%
in Palm Bay, FL
$122.6M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(26)
Jennifer Peters
Keller Williams Realty Brevard - Platinum Group
15 Years of experience
43+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.97%
in Palm Bay, FL
$146.7M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.67%
in Palm Bay, FL
$61.8M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $2.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.08%
in Palm Bay, FL
$45.8M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $670K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.18%
in Palm Bay, FL
$33.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $730K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.48%
in Palm Bay, FL
$172.8M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.9M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.09%
in Palm Bay, FL
$66.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $850K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.29%
in Palm Bay, FL
$71.8M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $820K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.9%
in Palm Bay, FL
$109.8M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Palm bay Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$325,000
-0.61% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
75
-8 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
98.29%
+0.20% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
15.8%
-0.6% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
21.6%
+3.5% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
30.4%
-0.7% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
4.7
Realtors in Palm bay
989
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Palm Bay Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Palm Bay sell in a median of 21 days, compared with the Palm Bay market median of 75 days on market.
About 54 days faster (72% quicker than the Palm Bay market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Palm Bay agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Palm Bay market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Palm Bay?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Palm Bay sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
73 days
Typical time on market
98.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Palm Bay, 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 Palm Bay Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above outlines the core measurements for Palm Bay, and reading them together reveals where leverage actually sits. With 1,143 active listings and 4.7 months of supply, the market carries more standing inventory than a seller-dominated market would show, and that balance is reinforced by the 30.4% of listings that have taken a price reduction. When nearly a third of sellers are adjusting price after listing, buyers gain room to negotiate, particularly on homes that have been sitting near or beyond the 75-day median. At the same time, 21.6% of homes leave the market within two weeks and 15.8% still close above list, so well-priced, move-in-ready listings continue to draw fast, competitive interest.
The sale-to-list ratio of 98.29% tells buyers that final prices land close to asking, meaning lowball offers rarely succeed on fresh inventory, but there is measurable margin on aged listings. For sellers, the takeaway is disciplined pricing: with median values moving -0.6% year over year and time on market reflecting a -8 days change in market time, overpricing now almost guarantees a reduction later and a longer road to closing.
Across zip codes 32905 through 32909, pricing dynamics vary block to block, which is where local execution matters. Palm Bay has 989 licensed agents, and separating the ones who consistently price and negotiate well from the rest is the difference between selling at the $188.862 per square foot benchmark and chasing the market down. The sections below break down how a smaller, verified group of agents performs against those measurements.
What Palm Bay Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Palm Bay 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 | $325,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $65,000 |
| Loan amount | $260,000 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,257 |
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 $325,000 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 Palm Bay MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Palm Bay Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: a documented record of closings and negotiation results measured against local benchmarks. In Palm Bay, EffectiveAgents has ranked 57 agents out of 989 licensed locally, drawing on 3,093 transactions analyzed. The top-ranked agent, Sean Hartley of Dalton Wade Real Estate Group, has closed 612 transactions with $107.6M in all-time sales volume. That transaction depth matters in a market where the sale-to-list ratio sits at 98.29% and 30.4% of listings see a reduction, because an agent who understands pricing precision helps sellers avoid the cuts and helps buyers identify where 15.8% of homes are genuinely worth a competitive offer. Experience negotiating across zip codes 32905, 32907, and 32909 translates into knowing which submarkets move above list and which reward patience. When comparing agents, read review patterns rather than review counts alone: consistency across many closings, as reflected in verified records, is a more reliable signal than a single standout testimonial.
How We Rank Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay 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
Palm Bay Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Palm Bay, FL?
The highest-ranked agent in Palm Bay, FL, by EffectiveAgents methodology is Sean Hartley of Dalton Wade Real Estate Group, with 612 closed transactions and $107.6M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing verified transaction history, sales volume, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend or name recognition. Of 989 licensed agents in the area, only 57 meet the ranking threshold. The best fit depends on your price point, timeline, and target zip code, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?
Our data covers 989 real estate agents serving the Palm Bay area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Palm Bay market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Palm Bay mean for sellers?
Palm Bay's median sale price is $325,000 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 Palm Bay?
Homes in Palm Bay currently take a median of 75 days to sell, and that figure reflects a -8 days change in market time year over year. Actual timelines vary widely: with 21.6% of homes going under contract within two weeks, correctly priced and well-presented listings move quickly, while overpriced ones join the 30.4% that eventually cut price. Location within zip codes 32905 through 32909, condition, and how the list price compares to the $188.862 per square foot benchmark all influence how fast a specific home sells.
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 Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Palm Bay 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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