Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Columbus, IL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated December 2025. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(9)
Misty Dowling
Gem City Real Estate Group
24 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
$48.6M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $520K
Price Range
372
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(2)
Chris Alexander
NextHome Midwest
10 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
$57.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1M
Price Range
219
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Bertha McAlonan
Bower & Associates Inc., REALTORS
31 Years of experience
0+ Sales in the last 12 months
$2.4M
All-Time Sales
$40K - $140K
Price Range
49
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Columbus Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$135,000
0.00% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
99
0 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
93.10%
0% year-over-yearRealtors in Columbus
16
Verified MLS market data through December 2025.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Columbus?
Based on the last 12 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Columbus sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around August.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
240 days
Typical time on market
100%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 12 months of Columbus, IL sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
How We Rank Columbus 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 Columbus 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: December 2025
Columbus Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Columbus 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 Columbus?
Our data covers 16 real estate agents serving the Columbus area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Columbus market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Columbus mean for sellers?
Columbus's median sale price is $135,000 as of December 2025. 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.
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 Columbus 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.
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