Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Tarpon Springs, FL

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    Christian Bennett profile picture
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    Christian Bennett

    RE/MAX CHAMPIONS

    31 Years of experience

    672+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.41%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $1.19B

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $3M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Vanessa Leonard profile picture
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    (163)

    Vanessa Leonard

    Keller Williams Realty - Vanessa Leonard & Associates

    42 Years of experience

    116+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.57%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $445.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Andrew Duncan profile picture
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    Andrew Duncan

    LPT Realty

    21 Years of experience

    347+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.74%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $2.92B

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $6.8M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Denise Wooley profile picture
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    Denise Wooley

    Re/Max Alliance Group

    22 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.39%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $318.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Lance Willard profile picture
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    Lance Willard

    Charles Rutenberg Realty

    20 Years of experience

    153+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.56%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $325.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Michael Constantine

    RE/MAX Alliance Group

    15 Years of experience

    64+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.05%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $281.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jillian Jamison

    Real Broker LLC

    15 Years of experience

    81+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.63%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $195.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Karen Casey-Cave profile picture
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    Karen Casey-Cave

    Coastal Properties Group/Forbes Global Properties

    46 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.63%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $105M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $3.8M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Andy Burwell

    Burwell Real Estate

    35 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.87%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $552.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $6.5M

    Price Range

    13%

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    Peter Dorwin

    Re/max Realtec

    18 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.04%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $146.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Nick Vavoulis profile picture
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    Nick Vavoulis

    RE/MAX Marketing Specialists

    24 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.12%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $94.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Jim Steele

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Properties Group

    18 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.45%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $216.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jennifer Zulian profile picture
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    Jennifer Zulian

    Coldwell Banker

    31 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.53%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $86.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Deborah Ward profile picture
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    Deborah Ward

    Keller Williams Realty

    25 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.61%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $129.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Megan Pargov profile picture
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    Megan Pargov

    Lipply Real Estate

    13 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.1%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $97.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Jason Pithers profile picture
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    Jason Pithers

    Coldwell Banker

    24 Years of experience

    155+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.18%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $1.19B

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $8.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Denise Dorris profile picture
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    Denise Dorris

    Coastal Properties Group/Christies International

    7 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.27%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $98.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Maria Kastritsos profile picture
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    Maria Kastritsos

    Olympic Realty Services

    23 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.43%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $16.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Bria Patti

    RE/MAX Champions

    9 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.51%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $38.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.8M

    Price Range

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    Jenifer Smith

    Keller Williams

    22 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $90M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1M

    Price Range

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    Jay Hundt PA

    People's Choice Realty

    27 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.25%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $76.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Amber Fleming

    Charles Rutenberg Realty

    29 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.32%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $99.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Mindy Artze

    Coastal Properties Group International

    13 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.48%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $71.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Catherine Brooks

    THE SEASIDE REAL ESTATE STORE LLC

    20 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.48%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $62.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $5.9M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Adam Fernandez

    Keller Williams Tampa Central

    16 Years of experience

    44+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.73%

    in Tarpon Springs, FL

    $318.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $3.2M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top Tarpon Springs Agents Sell Faster?

    The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Tarpon Springs sell in a median of 24 days, compared with the Tarpon Springs market median of 82 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents24 days
    Tarpon Springs market82 days

    About 58 days faster (71% quicker than the Tarpon Springs market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Tarpon Springs?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Tarpon Springs sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in September. To hit that window, plan to list around July.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    59Jan98Feb37Mar52Apr70May56Jun70Jul59Aug51Sep62Oct77Nov84Dec

    September

    Best month to sell

    51 days

    Typical time on market

    97.7%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Tarpon Springs, 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 Tarpon Springs Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Tarpon Springs market that currently favors patient buyers. With a median sale price of $340,000 and prices moving -23.2% year over year, homes are now spending a median of 82 days on the market. Combine that with 4.3 months of supply and the picture becomes clear: inventory sits at 185 active listings against just 43 monthly sales, giving buyers room to negotiate rather than rush.

    The negotiating indicators reinforce this. Only 9.3% of homes sold above list price, and just 16.3% went off the market within two weeks, while 38.9% of listings recorded a price reduction. That share of price drops is significant. It tells buyers that many sellers have priced ahead of what the market will pay, so a measured offer below asking, supported by comparable sales, is reasonable in much of zip codes 34688 and 34689. The average sale-to-list ratio of 96.93% confirms that closings are landing modestly under asking.

    For sellers, the message is disciplined pricing from day one. With 55 new listings and 43 pending sales each month, homes priced to the comps still move, but those that chase an aspirational number tend to join the 38.9% of listings cutting price later. Working with one of the 1,219 licensed agents in the area, and specifically the smaller group ranked by EffectiveAgents, helps both sides read these signals accurately before committing to an offer or a list price.

    What Tarpon Springs Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs
    $100,100
    Median home price$340,000
    Down payment (20%)$68,000
    Loan amount$272,000
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,335

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.58% mortgage rate (as of July 23, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Tarpon Springs Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 82 days
    Sale-to-List Price 96.93%
    Price Trend (YoY) -23.2%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,335
    Principal & Interest
    $1,734
    Property Taxes
    $326
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $340,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.58% (as of July 23, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Tarpon Springs Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $442,500
    Today $340,000
    -23.2%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 58 days
    Today 82 days
    +24 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 96.8%
    Today 96.93%
    +0.15%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved -23.2% while market time reflects a +24 days change and the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.15%. For buyers, longer selling times and softer pricing mean more leverage and less pressure to waive contingencies. For sellers, it signals that the quick, above-ask closings of the prior year have given way to a market that rewards accurate pricing and realistic timelines.

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

    What to Look for in a Tarpon Springs Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone rarely correlates with results. A more reliable approach weighs verified transaction history, review depth, and negotiation outcomes measured against local data. In Tarpon Springs, EffectiveAgents has analyzed 459 annual transactions and ranked 74 agents out of 1,219 licensed locally. The top ranked agent, Christian Bennett at RE/MAX CHAMPIONS, has closed 4,054 transactions with $1.2B in all-time sales volume across 431 reviews. That track record matters most in a market where only 9.3% of homes sell above list and 38.9% of listings cut price, because pricing precision and negotiation discipline directly affect the final number. Whether a client is buying or selling in zip codes 34688 or 34689, an agent who understands the current 82-day timeline can set expectations accurately. Look for consistent review patterns over time rather than a single burst of ratings, since sustained feedback signals reliability across changing market conditions.

    How We Rank Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs 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

    Tarpon Springs Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Tarpon Springs, FL?

    The top ranked agent in Tarpon Springs, FL by verified performance is Christian Bennett at RE/MAX CHAMPIONS, with 4,054 transactions, 431 reviews, and $1.2B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing 459 local transactions each year and measuring closed results, review depth, and consistency rather than advertising presence. Of 1,219 licensed agents in the area, 74 meet the ranking criteria. The right fit still depends on your specific price range, timeline, and neighborhood, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.

    How were these Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs?

    Our data covers 1,219 real estate agents serving the Tarpon Springs area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Tarpon Springs market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Tarpon Springs mean for sellers?

    Tarpon Springs's median sale price is $340,000 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 Tarpon Springs?

    Homes in Tarpon Springs currently take a median of 82 days to sell, reflecting a +24 days change in market time versus last year. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location within zip codes 34688 and 34689. With 4.3 months of supply and 38.9% of listings recording price cuts, homes priced accurately to comparable sales tend to move faster, while overpriced listings often sit and require reductions. Staging, professional photography, and a realistic list price aligned with the 96.93% sale-to-list ratio all shorten time on market.

    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 Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Tarpon Springs 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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