Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Rome, GA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.33%
in Rome, GA
$113.8M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(3)
Melissa Williams
Hardy Realty & Development Company
8 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.99%
in Rome, GA
$61.4M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $690K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.32%
in Rome, GA
$50.2M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $720K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.3%
in Rome, GA
$350M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(82)
Heather Myers
Sweet Home Alabama Real Estate
11 Years of experience
34+ Sales in the last 12 months
$101.5M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.6M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(57)
Justin Childress
Keller Williams Signature Partners - Premier North Georgia
22 Years of experience
39+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 16.89%
in Rome, GA
$100.4M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $2M
Price Range
Top Agent(1071)
Janice Overbeck
Keller Williams Atlanta North
17 Years of experience
558+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.56B
All-Time Sales
$280K - $3.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$408.3M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(4)
Chris Van Olphen
Keller Williams Community Partners - The North Georgia Group
22 Years of experience
290+ Sales in the last 12 months
$716.9M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$462.9M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(261)
Carl Hawthorne
Watkins Real Estate Associates
20 Years of experience
58+ Sales in the last 12 months
$447.7M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.8M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$289.5M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$72.7M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $530K
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$297.7M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $11M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$392.1M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $6M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(79)
Shawn Buchan
Keller Williams Atlanta Partners | Shawn Buchan Realty Group
18 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
$236.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $4.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(73)
Lorraine Danielson
Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage
5 Years of experience
48+ Sales in the last 12 months
$198.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$176.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$123.2M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(61)
Ceairra Funk
Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage
15 Years of experience
96+ Sales in the last 12 months
$283.3M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $9.3M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$59.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $550K
Price Range
14%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$82.8M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$43.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $770K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(39)
Audrey Bertens
Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage
11 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
$26.9M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $950K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$29.2M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $850K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Rome Housing Market Trends
Homes in Rome take a median 46 days to sell, go for 95.79% of asking, prices are up 0.4% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Buyer's market
6.3 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$234,888
median sale price
How fast they sell
46 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
6.3 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Rome.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Rome agents whose results fit it.
Rome agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 33 days, the Rome market in 46
median sale price in Rome
Do Top Rome Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Rome sell in a median of 33 days, compared with the Rome market median of 46 days on market.
About 13 days faster (28% quicker than the Rome market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Rome agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Rome market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Rome?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Rome 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)
September
Best month to sell
50 days
Typical time on market
96.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Rome, GA 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 Rome Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market where negotiating leverage is more balanced than headline prices alone suggest. The median sale price sits at $234,888, having moved +0.4% year over year, yet several indicators point toward growing room for buyers. With 6.3 months of supply and 202 active listings against 33 homes sold monthly, Rome is not the constrained seller's market it once was. The share of listings with price drops stands at 37.3%, a meaningful signal that many sellers are entering above what buyers will pay.
Timing reinforces this. Median days on market is now 46, reflecting a -16 days change in market time, so homes are taking longer to move than a year ago. Only 22.1% of homes leave the market within two weeks, and just 7.2% sell above list. The average sale-to-list ratio of 95.79% tells buyers there is typically negotiating space below asking.
For a buyer, this combination supports measured offers, particularly on listings that have already aged past the median or taken a price cut. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one, since the 37.3% price-drop rate shows the cost of testing the market too high. Understanding these dynamics at the property level is where an experienced agent earns their fee. Rome has 291 licensed agents, and the difference between them shows up directly in list-to-close outcomes.
What Rome Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Rome 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 | $234,888 |
| Down payment (20%) | $46,978 |
| Loan amount | $187,910 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,801 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $234,888 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Rome MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Rome Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines outcomes: measured transaction volume, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. Of the 291 licensed agents working across Rome and zip codes 30161, 30165, and 30162, EffectiveAgents has ranked 63 based on verified performance data. The top-ranked agent, Shelley Womack at Legacy Properties, has closed 653 transactions with $111.8M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where the average sale-to-list ratio is 95.79% and 37.3% of listings see a price reduction. An agent who prices correctly and negotiates from data helps sellers avoid the discount that follows a stale listing, and helps buyers identify where room exists below asking. Womack carries 22 reviews, and a steady review pattern over time is often a stronger signal than a single high rating, because it reflects repeatable results across changing conditions rather than a favorable one-off transaction.
How We Rank Rome 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 Rome 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.
291
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
Rome Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Rome, GA?
The top-ranked agent in Rome, GA, based on EffectiveAgents data is Shelley Womack at Legacy Properties, with 653 closed transactions and $111.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction history, sales volume, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend, evaluating 63 ranked agents drawn from 291 licensed locally. The strongest match depends on your property type, price range, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Rome 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 Rome?
Our data covers 291 real estate agents serving the Rome area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Rome market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Rome mean for sellers?
Rome's median sale price is $234,888 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 Rome?
The median home in Rome takes 46 to sell, and market time has shifted by a -16 days change year over year, so current timelines run longer than they did a year ago. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location within zip codes like 30161 and 30165. With 37.3% of listings taking a price cut and only 22.1% selling within two weeks, homes priced to the data sell faster. Preparation and correct initial pricing remain the biggest levers on speed.
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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Rome 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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