Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in St. Petersburg, FL
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Top Agent
Top 0.02%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$586.6M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $11.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.02%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$2.98B
All-Time Sales
$220K - $6.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.03%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$185.4M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.05%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$551.4M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $6.8M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(153)
Chase Walseth
Keller Williams Realty Gulfside | PORTFOLIO COLLECTION
29 Years of experience
242+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.05%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$734.5M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $6.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.07%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$235.9M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $4.9M
Price Range
Top Agent(23)
Dania Perry
Century 21 Jim White & Associates
20 Years of experience
109+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.08%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$2.11B
All-Time Sales
$970K - $10M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.08%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$209.7M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $3M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.1%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$207.4M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $5.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.13%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$128.4M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.16%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$99.8M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.17%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$51M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $590K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.19%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$173.2M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.2%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$120.6M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.26%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$718.3M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $5.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$124.9M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $5.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.28%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$304.9M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.38%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$49.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $850K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.38%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$66.9M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $2.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(69)
Mindy Artze
Coastal Properties Group International
13 Years of experience
22+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.48%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$73.5M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.52%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$345.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.8M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.54%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$129.7M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(78)
Robert McGuire
Keller Williams St Pete Realty - The McGuire Home Team
9 Years of experience
36+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.62%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$69.5M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.62%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$90.5M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.65%
in St. Petersburg, FL
$181.9M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.6M
Price Range
St. petersburg Housing Market Trends
Homes in St. petersburg take a median 61 days to sell, go for 96.21% of asking, prices are up 6.5% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
5.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$424,748
median sale price
How fast they sell
61 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
5.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for St. Petersburg.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the St. Petersburg agents whose results fit it.
St. Petersburg agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the St. Petersburg market in 61
median sale price in St. Petersburg
Do Top St. Petersburg Agents Sell Faster?
The 22 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in St. Petersburg sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the St. Petersburg market median of 61 days on market.
About 31 days faster (51% quicker than the St. Petersburg market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked St. Petersburg agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the St. Petersburg market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in St. Petersburg?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in St. Petersburg sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
38 days
Typical time on market
96.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of St. Petersburg, 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.
Home Values by Neighborhood in St. Petersburg
Median home values across St. Petersburg, FL neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Snell Isle
+70% over 5 years
$1.13M
Venetian Isles
+67% over 5 years
$1.09M
Causeway Isles
+74% over 5 years
$825K
Patrician Point
+64% over 5 years
$782K
Eckerd College
+71% over 5 years
$736K
Tropical Shores
+73% over 5 years
$646K
Jungle Prada
+73% over 5 years
$574K
Sterling Manor
+36% over 5 years
$506K
Barclay Estates
+71% over 5 years
$488K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for St. Petersburg Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above tracks a St. Petersburg market where the median sale price sits at $424,748, having moved +6.5% year over year, while homes take a median of 61 days to sell. Reading the competitive indicators together shows where negotiating leverage actually sits. With 5.6 months of supply, 9.6% of homes selling above list, and 30.6% going off the market within two weeks, demand is measurable but not frenzied. The clearest signal favoring buyers is that 39.7% of active listings have recorded a price reduction, which means a large share of sellers initially priced above what the market will bear.
For a buyer, that combination argues for disciplined offers. The average sale-to-list ratio of 96.21% indicates most homes close below asking, so there is room to negotiate on properties that have lingered past the 61-day median, particularly any that have already dropped their price. Reserving aggressive, at-or-above-list offers for the roughly 30.6% of listings that move fast is the more efficient strategy.
For a seller, the high price-drop share is a caution against overpricing. Homes priced to the $319.11 per square foot reality of the current market tend to transact near the 96.21% ratio and avoid the reductions that stretch time on market. With 2,130 active listings and 391 homes sold monthly, positioning matters. Across roughly 12,996 licensed agents in the area, choosing one who prices and negotiates against these specific indicators is where measurable value is created.
What St. Petersburg Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in St. Petersburg 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 | $424,748 |
| Down payment (20%) | $84,950 |
| Loan amount | $339,798 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,016 |
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 $424,748 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 St. Petersburg MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a St. Petersburg Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a billboard tells you little about how they perform under current conditions. It is more useful to look at verified transaction history, review depth, and negotiation results measured against the local sale-to-list ratio. Among the 350 agents EffectiveAgents ranks in St. Petersburg, Troy Walseth at Keller Williams Gulf Beaches stands out on the data, with 12,996 area agents to compare against, 2,974 recorded transactions, and roughly $1.1B in all-time sales volume. That volume spans a range of price points and neighborhoods, from the walkable blocks of Historic Old Northeast and North East Park to more value-oriented pockets like Disston Heights and Greater Pinellas Point. In a market where 39.7% of listings cut their price, an agent who prices correctly the first time and negotiates near the 96.21% ratio directly affects your net proceeds or purchase cost. His 102 reviews matter less as a raw count than as a pattern: consistent feedback over many closings is a more reliable indicator than a handful of recent five-star ratings.
How We Rank St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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.
12,996
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
St. Petersburg Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in St. Petersburg, FL?
There is no single best agent for every situation, but the data points to strong candidates. Among the 350 ranked agents in St. Petersburg, FL, Troy Walseth at Keller Williams Gulf Beaches leads on verified performance, with 2,974 transactions, 102 reviews, and about $1.1B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing actual closing data, negotiation outcomes against the 96.21% sale-to-list ratio, and review patterns rather than advertising spend, so you can match an agent to your specific price range and neighborhood.
How were these St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
Our data covers 12,996 real estate agents serving the St. Petersburg area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our St. Petersburg market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in St. Petersburg mean for sellers?
St. Petersburg's median sale price is $424,748 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 St. Petersburg?
The median home in St. Petersburg sells in about 61 days, and market time has held roughly steady with a -1 day change year over year. Your actual timeline depends on pricing, condition, and location. With 39.7% of listings recording a price cut, homes priced accurately from the start tend to sell fastest, while those set above the $319.11 per square foot market often sit and then reduce. Around 30.6% of homes go under contract within two weeks, so realistic pricing and preparation can move you well ahead of 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in St. Petersburg 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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