Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Tavares, FL

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    Monica McDonald profile picture
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    Monica McDonald

    eXp Realty

    9 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.84%

    in Tavares, FL

    $105.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $2.6M

    Price Range

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    Jarene Mathias

    Olympus Executive Realty

    27 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.34%

    in Tavares, FL

    $129.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $1M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Missy Conway

    Property Finders Conway Realty

    11 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.84%

    in Tavares, FL

    $60.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jo Leen Howe

    Morris Realty and Investments

    47 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.69%

    in Tavares, FL

    $23.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.4M

    Price Range

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    Jinx Bright

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Realty

    9 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.86%

    in Tavares, FL

    $15.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.2M

    Price Range

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    William Grim

    Remax Assured

    23 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.53%

    in Tavares, FL

    $172.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Joe Cooper

    COOPER HOMEFRONT REALTY

    11 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.2%

    in Tavares, FL

    $170.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Lisa Foster

    Preferred Real Estate Brokers

    19 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.2%

    in Tavares, FL

    $93.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Corey Lott

    NextHome Lott Premier Realty

    23 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.2%

    in Tavares, FL

    $63.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.4M

    Price Range

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    Edward Rochette

    Rochette Realty LLC

    22 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.71%

    in Tavares, FL

    $22.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $680K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Autumn Makin

    Lakefield Realty Group

    24 Years of experience

    48+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.87%

    in Tavares, FL

    $260.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Steven Horner, PA

    RE/MAX Prime Properties

    16 Years of experience

    79+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.54%

    in Tavares, FL

    $403.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jim Reynolds

    Strata Realty Group

    9 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.54%

    in Tavares, FL

    $7.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.2M

    Price Range

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    Kenny Riehm

    Strata Realty Group

    14 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.54%

    in Tavares, FL

    $8.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $750K

    Price Range

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    Chuck Shaver, PA

    Keller Williams Heritage Realty

    13 Years of experience

    92+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.71%

    in Tavares, FL

    $222.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Allison Hunter

    Luxe Real Estate Co.

    30 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.88%

    in Tavares, FL

    $217.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $3.1M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Shaunda Hall

    Genstone Realty

    28 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.72%

    in Tavares, FL

    $114.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $2.3M

    Price Range

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    Matthew Fenlon

    Strata Realty Group, LLC

    9 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.72%

    in Tavares, FL

    $4.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $700K

    Price Range

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    Lindsey Leibowitz

    VOS REAL ESTATE,LLC.

    11 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $116.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Zachary Greenberg

    Coastal Real Estate Professionals LLC

    15 Years of experience

    82+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $84.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    219

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Jonathan Lebron

    RE/MAX PREMIER REALTY

    21 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $9.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $560K

    Price Range

    53

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Melissa Lebron

    Ocala Realty World

    21 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $58.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $650K

    Price Range

    7%

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    Janice Patterson

    Patterson Realty

    21 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $3.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $750K

    Price Range

    14

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Angela Rodriguez

    Dream Finders Realty Group

    12 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $6.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $790K

    Price Range

    16

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Keith Miles

    Properties In Town

    8 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $2.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $510K

    Price Range

    6

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Do Top Tavares Agents Sell Faster?

    The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Tavares sell in a median of 35 days, compared with the Tavares market median of 59 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents35 days
    Tavares market59 days

    About 24 days faster (41% quicker than the Tavares market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Tavares?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    67Jan52Feb61Mar65Apr66May64Jun59Jul63Aug57Sep57Oct67Nov66Dec

    July

    Best month to sell

    59 days

    Typical time on market

    97.9%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $332,334 at roughly $183.53 per square foot, with homes measured at a median of 59 on market. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more useful story than any single figure. With 4.8 months of supply, 33.5% of listings recording price reductions, and only 22.6% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, Tavares currently favors patient buyers more than it did a year ago. The 98.07% sale-to-list ratio confirms that most transactions close modestly below asking, and just 14.8% of homes sold above list price.

    What Tavares Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Tavares 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 Tavares
    $98,600
    Median home price$332,334
    Down payment (20%)$66,467
    Loan amount$265,867
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,300

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.65% mortgage rate (as of August 20, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Tavares Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 59 days
    Sale-to-List Price 98.07%
    Price Trend (YoY) +0.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,300
    Principal & Interest
    $1,707
    Property Taxes
    $318
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $332,334 median home price with 20% down at 6.65% (as of August 20, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Tavares Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $331,241
    Today $332,334
    +0.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 69 days
    Today 59 days
    -10 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 97.9%
    Today 98.07%
    +0.20%
    What this shift means: Year over year, the median sale price moved +0.3% while market time reflects a -10 days change and the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.20%. For buyers, that combination means more inventory to evaluate and more room to negotiate on terms and price. For sellers, it means pricing to the current comparable set from day one matters more than it did last year, since overpriced listings are the ones accumulating days and eventually reducing.

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

    What to Look for in a Tavares Realtor

    Name recognition and a large advertising budget are not reliable measures of how an agent will perform on your specific transaction. It is more useful to look at verified transaction volume, review depth, and pricing outcomes. Among the 597 licensed agents working the Tavares area, EffectiveAgents has ranked 57 based on measured results. Monica McDonald at eXp Realty leads that group with 229 completed transactions and $105.9M in all-time sales volume, a track record that matters in a market where 33.5% of listings require a price adjustment. That level of pricing discipline is exactly what protects a seller from sitting past the 59 median in the 32778 zip code, and it gives buyers an advocate who understands where the 98.07% sale-to-list ratio leaves room to negotiate. When reviewing agents, read for consistent patterns across many reviews rather than a handful of standout comments; Monica McDonald's 52 reviews offer that kind of sample.

    How We Rank Tavares 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 Tavares 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: July 2026

    Tavares Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Tavares, FL?

    The strongest choice depends on your property and price point, but the data offers a clear starting point. Monica McDonald at eXp Realty is the top ranked agent in Tavares, FL, with 229 verified transactions, 52 reviews, and $105.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using objective performance data (completed transactions, pricing outcomes, and review history) rather than advertising spend. Of the 597 licensed agents in the area, 57 met the ranking criteria, so comparing several of them against your needs is the recommended approach.

    How were these Tavares 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 Tavares?

    Our data covers 597 real estate agents serving the Tavares area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Tavares market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Tavares mean for sellers?

    Tavares's median sale price is $332,334 as of July 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 Tavares?

    The median home in Tavares currently takes about 59 to sell, and that timeline reflects a -10 days change from a year ago. Several factors move an individual home faster or slower than the median: pricing accuracy relative to recent comparable sales, condition and staging, and seasonality. With 33.5% of listings recording price reductions, homes priced correctly at launch tend to close well ahead of those that start high and adjust later. Working with an agent who prices to current data is the most reliable way to shorten your timeline.

    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 Tavares 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 Tavares 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 Tavares 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 Tavares realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Tavares 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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