Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Elkhart, IN

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    Jennea Schirr profile picture
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    Jennea Schirr

    McKinnies Realty

    13 Years of experience

    154+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.24%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $203.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Mary Dale

    Coldwell Banker

    21 Years of experience

    118+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.48%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $432.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $151.7M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Diane Bennett

    Inspired Homes Indiana

    20 Years of experience

    142+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $219.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Leah Mark

    Red Bow Realty

    11 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.48%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $96.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Amy Troyer

    Snyder Strategy Realty, Inc

    12 Years of experience

    51+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.43%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $62.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Adam Pendl

    eXp - Pendl Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    112+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.9%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $119M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    9%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Rodger Pendl

    eXp Realty

    38 Years of experience

    72+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.62%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $80M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $1.4M

    Price Range

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    Julie Hall

    Patton Hall Real Estate

    27 Years of experience

    262+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.1%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $470.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Scott Gingerich

    REMAX Results

    11 Years of experience

    94+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.81%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $111.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Beau Dunfee

    Weichert Realtors - Jim Dunfee & Associates

    11 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.76%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $163.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Valarie Lester

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    7 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.24%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $36.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $930K

    Price Range

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    Tony Spencer

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    12 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.95%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $43.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Terry Van Duyne

    Listing Leaders

    13 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.19%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $64.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $750K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Christina Steele

    Atlas Real Estate Associates

    20 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.14%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $53.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Catherine Craigin Kasl

    Century 21

    24 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.86%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $51.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Devan Lunceford

    Totalis Real Estate Solutions

    6 Years of experience

    96+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.86%

    in Elkhart, IN

    $46.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    35Jan37Feb35Mar31Apr20May20Jun14Jul16Aug22Sep26Oct28Nov33Dec

    July

    Best month to sell

    14 days

    Typical time on market

    100%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Elkhart, 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.

    Home Values by Neighborhood in Elkhart

    Median home values across Elkhart, IN neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.

    East Lake

    +60% over 5 years

    $264K

    Greenleaf Manor

    +70% over 5 years

    $227K

    Rivercreek

    +65% over 5 years

    $204K

    Riverview

    +67% over 5 years

    $170K

    Pierre Moran

    +90% over 5 years

    $160K

    McNaughton

    +66% over 5 years

    $155K

    Beardsley

    +74% over 5 years

    $134K

    Riverside

    +45% over 5 years

    $126K

    Sterling South

    +75% over 5 years

    $126K

    Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.

    What These Numbers Mean for Elkhart Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows Elkhart operating with limited slack: 2.2 months of supply against 112 active listings and 52 homes sold monthly. When supply sits near two months, that measures a market tilted toward sellers, and the competitive indicators reinforce it. With 62.9% of listings leaving the market within two weeks and 37.5% of homes closing above asking, well-priced properties in areas like Downtown, Historic Roosevelt, and Rainbow tend to draw quick attention. The average sale-to-list ratio of 100.68% confirms sellers are generally holding close to, or above, their asking figures. For a buyer, this combination argues for disciplined, prompt offers on move-in-ready homes, with less room to negotiate far below list. However, 23.1% of listings recorded a price cut, which signals a meaningful segment of overpriced or slower-moving inventory where patient buyers can find leverage. The median days on market of 15 still points to fast turnover overall, but that number reflects a -9 days change in market time, so the pace is not uniform across every price band or neighborhood. Sellers benefit from pricing precisely at market value from day one rather than testing a premium, since homes that linger are the ones drawing reductions. At a median sale price of $203,898 and $140.67 per square foot, accurate comparable analysis matters more than ever. Elkhart has 420 licensed agents, and the gap between the fastest and slowest transactions often comes down to who is pricing, marketing, and negotiating on your behalf. Understanding where your specific property falls within these indicators is where an experienced local agent adds measurable value.

    What Elkhart Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Elkhart 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 Elkhart
    $65,300
    Median home price$203,898
    Down payment (20%)$40,780
    Loan amount$163,118
    Monthly payment (PITI)$1,524

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.71% mortgage rate (as of September 3, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Elkhart Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 15 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.68%
    Price Trend (YoY) +9.9%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $1,524
    Principal & Interest
    $1,054
    Property Taxes
    $195
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $203,898 median home price with 20% down at 6.71% (as of September 3, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Elkhart Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $185,497
    Today $203,898
    +9.9%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 24 days
    Today 15 days
    -9 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.0%
    Today 100.68%
    +1.69%
    What this shift means: Prices moved +9.9% year over year while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +1.69% and homes recorded a -9 days change in market time. For sellers, the pricing and sale-to-list figures indicate continued strength in achieving asking value, while the shift in days on market suggests buyers now have marginally more time to evaluate. Buyers should read this as a market that remains competitive on desirable listings yet offers more measured decision-making room than a year ago.

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

    What to Look for in a Elkhart Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually determines outcomes: transaction volume, negotiation record, and consistent client feedback. In a market where 37.5% of homes close above list and the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 100.68%, the difference between an average and a skilled negotiator is measurable in real dollars. Jennea Schirr at McKinnies Realty ranks as the top agent in Elkhart, with 996 verified transactions, 120 client reviews, and $202.8M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience spans neighborhoods from Historic Roosevelt to Pleasant-Prairie to Southdale, where accurate pricing and offer strategy vary block by block. An agent with high transaction counts has repeatedly navigated multiple-offer situations, appraisal gaps, and the price-drop dynamics affecting 23.1% of current listings. When reviewing agents, look for consistency across a large number of reviews rather than a handful of glowing testimonials, since durable patterns reveal how an agent performs across changing conditions and different property types.

    How We Rank Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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

    Elkhart Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    Jennea Schirr at McKinnies Realty currently ranks as the top agent in Elkhart, IN, with 996 verified transactions, 120 client reviews, and $202.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing objective performance data, including transaction history, sale-to-list outcomes, and verified client reviews, rather than advertising spend or name recognition. Of the 420 licensed agents in the area, only 30 meet the ranking criteria. The best agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price range, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several matched agents before deciding.

    How were these Elkhart 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 Elkhart?

    Our data covers 420 real estate agents serving the Elkhart area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Elkhart market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Elkhart's median sale price is $203,898 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 Elkhart?

    Homes in Elkhart currently take a median of 15 to sell, though that reflects a -9 days change in market time compared with last year. With 62.9% of listings going off the market within two weeks, well-priced and move-in-ready homes tend to move quickly. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, location, and season. Homes priced above market value often join the 23.1% of listings that record a price reduction, which extends time on market. Working with an experienced local agent to price correctly from the start is the most reliable way to sell efficiently.

    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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Elkhart 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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