Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Panama City Beach, FL

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    Carrie Routt profile picture
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    Carrie Routt

    Keller Williams Success Realty - Elite Group

    23 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.34%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $375.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Trudy VanHorn

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    22 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.46%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $199.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Bubba McCants

    Counts Real Estate Group, LLC

    23 Years of experience

    57+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.68%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $231.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $4M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Jeff Payne

    Keller Williams Success Realty - Payne Group

    19 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.8%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $190M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    9%

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    Christina Daniels

    Keller Williams Success Realty

    17 Years of experience

    142+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.91%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $519.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Beth Mulvey

    Beach House Sales & Development

    9 Years of experience

    80+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.37%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $131.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Chad Miller

    Miller & Associates Realty

    29 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.59%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $65.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.4M

    Price Range

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    Don Cooley

    Counts Real Estate

    23 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.05%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $60.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $880K

    Price Range

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    Laird Hitchcock

    Hitchcock Real Estate LLC

    16 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.3%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $80.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    16%

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    Tucker Painter

    Century 21 Commander Realty, Inc.

    9 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.42%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $37.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Aaron Payne

    Counts Real Estate Group Inc

    12 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.87%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $40.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $3.1M

    Price Range

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    Melissa Haworth

    eXp Realty

    5 Years of experience

    76+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.9%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $74.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $3.9M

    Price Range

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    Marie Babin

    RE/MAX by the Sea

    30 Years of experience

    78+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.81%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $475.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $460K - $4.5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Jordan Jarrett

    Keller Williams Success Realty

    10 Years of experience

    76+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.92%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $57.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $2.8M

    Price Range

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    K. Coralee King

    Beachy Beach Real Estate

    16 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.15%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $58.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $850K

    Price Range

    8%

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    Chris McCall (Res and Comm)

    Counts Real Estate Group, Inc.

    28 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.2%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $72.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $5.5M

    Price Range

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    Michael Tomlin

    Coldwell Banker

    8 Years of experience

    45+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.34%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $133.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Tristan Matthews

    Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

    4 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.45%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $34M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Raymond Williams

    Think Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.57%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $84.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Bobby Johnson

    Engel and Voelkers

    27 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.91%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $577.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $600K - $12.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Angela Foust

    Compass Real Estate

    8 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.48%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $15.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $90K - $710K

    Price Range

    7%

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    Michelle Stewart

    RE/MAX Select Partners

    10 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.71%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $27.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    Sarah Stone

    Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

    8 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.3%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $316.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $460K - $6M

    Price Range

    21%

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    Anthony Jensen

    Jensen Real Estate Group LLC

    21 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.87%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $27.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    Travis Talley

    Keller Williams Gulf Coast

    12 Years of experience

    276+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.33%

    in Panama City Beach, FL

    $701.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $7M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Do Top Panama City Beach Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Panama City Beach sell in a median of 35 days, compared with the Panama City Beach market median of 101 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents35 days
    Panama City Beach market101 days

    About 66 days faster (65% quicker than the Panama City Beach market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Panama City Beach agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Panama City Beach market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Panama City Beach?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Panama City Beach sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around March.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    134Jan128Feb132Mar88Apr107May82Jun137Jul114Aug115Sep119Oct99Nov129Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    82 days

    Typical time on market

    95.7%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Panama City Beach, 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 Panama City Beach Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market where negotiating leverage sits clearly with buyers. With 7.9 months of supply and 857 active listings against just 108 homes sold monthly, Panama City Beach has moved well past balanced territory (a balanced market typically holds four to six months of supply). Only 3.7% of homes sold above their asking price, and 27.3% of current listings have taken at least one price reduction, a combination that tells buyers sellers are increasingly willing to negotiate. The median home now sells at 95.65% of list price, and just 11.5% of listings leave the market within two weeks.

    Median sale price has moved -2.6% year over year to $380,000, while median days on market registered a -11 days change to 101 days. For a buyer, this means room to offer below list, request concessions, and build in inspection contingencies without losing the property to competing bids. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one, because homes that chase the market downward with repeated reductions account for a meaningful share of active inventory and tend to sit.

    With 136 new listings and 131 pending sales each month, absorption remains slow relative to supply. That gap is precisely why agent selection matters. Across 878 licensed agents in the area, pricing accuracy and negotiation approach separate a smooth transaction from a stale one, and the right representation directly affects both timeline and final price.

    What Panama City Beach Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Panama City Beach goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Panama City Beach
    $111,100
    Median home price$380,000
    Down payment (20%)$76,000
    Loan amount$304,000
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,593

    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.

    Panama City Beach Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Buyer's Market
    Days on Market 101 days
    Sale-to-List Price 95.65%
    Price Trend (YoY) -2.6%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,593
    Principal & Interest
    $1,954
    Property Taxes
    $364
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $380,000 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.

    Panama City Beach Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $390,000
    Today $380,000
    -2.6%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 112 days
    Today 101 days
    -11 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 95.0%
    Today 95.65%
    +0.60%
    What this shift means: Prices moved -2.6% year over year while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.60% and market time registered a -11 days change. Read together, these trends point to a market that has cooled and lengthened, giving buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate. Sellers should account for longer exposure and price to current comparables rather than last year's peak expectations.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Panama City Beach MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Panama City Beach Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the measurable track record that actually predicts outcomes. On EffectiveAgents, ranking is built from verified transaction history, review patterns, and closing performance rather than advertising spend. In Panama City Beach, 59 agents have been ranked out of 878 licensed locally. The top-ranked agent, Carrie Routt at Keller Williams Success Realty - Elite Group, has closed 1,840 transactions with $374.8M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where 27.3% of listings carry price reductions, because negotiation experience directly influences how far a final number lands from asking. An agent who understands the pricing nuances between Upper Grand Lagoon, Lower Grand Lagoon, and the higher-end coastal segments around Inlet Beach can position a listing accurately from the start or identify genuine value for a buyer. Review patterns are worth reading closely: consistent feedback across many transactions signals reliability, while a handful of reviews tells you little. With 92 reviews behind her record, the volume and consistency of client feedback provide a clearer picture than any single testimonial.

    How We Rank Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach 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

    Panama City Beach Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Panama City Beach, FL?

    The top-ranked agent in Panama City Beach, FL is Carrie Routt at Keller Williams Success Realty - Elite Group, with 1,840 closed transactions and $374.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction history, closing performance, and review patterns rather than advertising, analyzing 1,128 transactions annually across the area. Of 878 licensed agents locally, 59 have earned rankings. The right match depends on your property type and neighborhood, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.

    How were these Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach?

    Our data covers 878 real estate agents serving the Panama City Beach area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Panama City Beach market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Panama City Beach mean for sellers?

    Panama City Beach's median sale price is $380,000 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 Panama City Beach?

    The median home in Panama City Beach currently takes 101 days to sell, a figure that reflects a -11 days change in market time compared with a year ago. With 7.9 months of supply and 27.3% of listings carrying price reductions, timelines have lengthened across the market. Actual time to sell depends heavily on pricing accuracy, condition, location, and season. Homes priced to current comparables from day one tend to close faster, while those requiring repeated reductions typically sit well beyond the median.

    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 Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Panama City Beach 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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