Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Carmel, IN

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    Todd Denkmann profile picture
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    Todd Denkmann

    Keller Williams Indy Metro North

    31 Years of experience

    50+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.06%

    in Carmel, IN

    $294.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Kristie Smith profile picture
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    Kristie Smith

    Indy Homes

    24 Years of experience

    54+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.12%

    in Carmel, IN

    $733.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $3.9M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Barton Gauker

    RE/MAX Legends Group

    39 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.23%

    in Carmel, IN

    $214.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $2.1M

    Price Range

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    Shannon Gilbert

    Keller Williams Portfolio

    18 Years of experience

    205+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.58%

    in Carmel, IN

    $661.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $3.6M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    James Embry profile picture
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    James Embry

    Keller Williams Indpls Metro N

    24 Years of experience

    95+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.64%

    in Carmel, IN

    $359.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $3.9M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Kelly Dather

    Keller Williams Indy Metro NE

    21 Years of experience

    77+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.93%

    in Carmel, IN

    $411.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $2M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Brett Young

    Real Broker, LLC

    20 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.16%

    in Carmel, IN

    $117.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Sarah Callahan profile picture
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    Sarah Callahan

    Century21 Scheetz

    6 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.39%

    in Carmel, IN

    $90.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    Jeffrey Cummings profile picture
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    Jeffrey Cummings

    RE/MAX Complete

    19 Years of experience

    163+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.51%

    in Carmel, IN

    $553.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $200M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Peter Stewart

    Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro N

    17 Years of experience

    178+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.8%

    in Carmel, IN

    $204.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Lora Reynolds

    Epique Realty

    20 Years of experience

    369+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.85%

    in Carmel, IN

    $364.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Tina Floyd-Snodgrass profile picture
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    Tina Floyd-Snodgrass

    Keller Williams | Homeward Bound Realty

    30 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.91%

    in Carmel, IN

    $191.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $2M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Patricia Mahoney

    FC Tucker Co

    25 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.97%

    in Carmel, IN

    $184.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $810K

    Price Range

    4%

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    Lisa McCoy

    Century 21 Scheetz

    9 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.26%

    in Carmel, IN

    $62.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Raymond Habash

    F.C. Tucker Company

    11 Years of experience

    61+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.78%

    in Carmel, IN

    $42.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    Kyle Williams profile picture
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    Kyle Williams

    Century 21 Scheetz

    18 Years of experience

    51+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.9%

    in Carmel, IN

    $177.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    7%

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    James Gilday

    Keller Williams Indpls Metro N

    19 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.95%

    in Carmel, IN

    $98.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $910K

    Price Range

    13%

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    Jennifer Brown - IN

    Century 21 Scheetz

    16 Years of experience

    53+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.13%

    in Carmel, IN

    $90.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Anthony Robinson

    AMR Real Estate LLC

    15 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.3%

    in Carmel, IN

    $265.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Denny Minoski

    REAL Broker

    10 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.53%

    in Carmel, IN

    $87.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $3.9M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Scott Chain

    RE/MAX Advanced Realty | Indy Home Pros Team

    2 Years of experience

    136+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.77%

    in Carmel, IN

    $123.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    1%

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    Forde Ness

    eXp Realty, LLC

    7 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.94%

    in Carmel, IN

    $37.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $2M

    Price Range

    Josh Latham profile picture
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    Josh Latham

    RE/MAX Advanced Realty

    13 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.23%

    in Carmel, IN

    $63.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Morris Lucas

    eXp Realty

    15 Years of experience

    69+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.4%

    in Carmel, IN

    $155.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $850K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Craig Bartels

    The Indy Realty Shop

    24 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.4%

    in Carmel, IN

    $104M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $830K

    Price Range

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

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    28Jan28Feb13Mar10Apr8May7Jun9Jul12Aug13Sep17Oct21Nov26Dec

    May

    Best month to sell

    8 days

    Typical time on market

    100.2%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Carmel market where speed and pricing discipline both matter. With a median sale price of $644,649 and homes selling at an average of 100.32% of list, sellers are holding firm on price. The clearest signal of leverage is supply: at 1.3 months of inventory against 211 active listings and 162 homes sold monthly, demand is absorbing available homes quickly. Roughly 55.5% of listings leave the market within two weeks, which tells a buyer that hesitation on a well-priced home carries real risk.

    At the same time, the picture is not one-sided. About 38.5% of homes sold above list, meaning most did not, and 24.9% of listings recorded a price cut before selling. That combination points to a market that rewards accurate pricing over aspirational pricing. A median of 8 days on market, reflecting a +1 day change in market time year over year, gives buyers slightly more room to evaluate than the headline speed suggests.

    For a buyer, the strategy is to move decisively on correctly priced homes while using the frequency of price drops as evidence when a listing sits. For a seller, the data argues for pricing at or just under market to trigger the fast, at-or-above-list outcome the numbers reward, rather than testing a high number and later cutting. Carmel has 1,726 licensed agents, and interpreting these signals for a specific home and zip code is where an experienced local agent changes the result.

    What Carmel Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Carmel 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 Carmel
    $180,700
    Median home price$644,649
    Down payment (20%)$128,930
    Loan amount$515,719
    Monthly payment (PITI)$4,217

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.69% mortgage rate (as of August 6, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Carmel Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 8 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.32%
    Price Trend (YoY) +11.5%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $4,217
    Principal & Interest
    $3,324
    Property Taxes
    $618
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $644,649 median home price with 20% down at 6.69% (as of August 6, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Carmel Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $578,005
    Today $644,649
    +11.5%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 7 days
    Today 8 days
    +1 day days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 100.1%
    Today 100.32%
    +0.25%
    What this shift means: Year over year, prices moved +11.5% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.25% and time on market registered a +1 day change. For sellers, that means values remain well supported even as homes take marginally longer to transact. For buyers, the slightly longer timeline offers a modest window to evaluate before competing at close to full list price.

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

    What to Look for in a Carmel Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: transaction volume, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. In Carmel, EffectiveAgents has ranked 79 agents out of 1,726 licensed professionals, drawing on 1,534 analyzed transactions. The top-ranked agent, Todd Denkmann at Keller Williams Indy Metro North, has closed 1,093 transactions with $293.9M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where homes leave in a median of 8 days and sell near 100.32% of list, because negotiating an offer that wins without overpaying requires reading each micro-market accurately. Whether a client is buying in 46032, listing in 46033, or evaluating options across 46082, an agent who has priced through the 38.5% above-list share and the 24.9% price-drop share brings context that a first-time listing agent cannot. Review patterns are equally telling: Todd Denkmann carries 25 reviews, and looking at how feedback accumulates over time, rather than a single rating, is the more reliable indicator of dependable service.

    How We Rank Carmel 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 Carmel 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: June 2026

    Carmel Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Carmel, IN?

    The top-ranked agent in Carmel, IN, is Todd Denkmann at Keller Williams Indy Metro North, with 1,093 closed transactions and $293.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing measured performance data, including closed transactions, sale-to-list results, and verified client reviews across 1,534 transactions. Rather than ranking on advertising, the methodology compares 1,726 licensed agents and surfaces the 79 who demonstrate consistent results. The best fit depends on your specific neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so comparing several ranked agents is recommended.

    How were these Carmel 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 Carmel?

    Our data covers 1,726 real estate agents serving the Carmel area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Carmel market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Carmel's median sale price is $644,649 as of June 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 Carmel?

    Homes in Carmel currently sell in a median of 8 days, reflecting a +1 day change year over year. That headline speed is reinforced by 55.5% of listings going off the market within two weeks. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location, since 24.9% of listings required a price cut before selling. Homes priced at or near market value, with strong presentation, tend to move fastest, while ambitiously priced listings often sit longer and eventually reduce. Working with an experienced local agent helps set a price that matches current demand.

    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 Carmel 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 Carmel 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 Carmel 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 Carmel realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Carmel 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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