Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Gary, IN

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    Johnette Gore

    Premier Midwest Realty

    16 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.99%

    in Gary, IN

    $14.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $90K - $550K

    Price Range

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    Miya Gonzalez

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    5 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.48%

    in Gary, IN

    $17.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $630K

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Nicole Milford

    Compass

    13 Years of experience

    120+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.14%

    in Gary, IN

    $248M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Christina Fieldhouse

    @Properties Highland/Christie's Intl Real Estate

    21 Years of experience

    49+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.29%

    in Gary, IN

    $117.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $930K

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kyle R. Bowen

    McColly Real Estate

    9 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.45%

    in Gary, IN

    $84.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $910K

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Marie Caston

    Fathom Realty

    9 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.11%

    in Gary, IN

    $11M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $350K

    Price Range

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    Brian Wold

    Prime Real Estate

    17 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.28%

    in Gary, IN

    $42M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Sheree Perfetti

    Northwest Indiana Real Estate, Inc

    25 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $63M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $740K

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Brian Volckmann

    @ properties

    12 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $74.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Kirsten Mayhew

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate- Connections

    13 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $21.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $730K

    Price Range

    101

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Bob Szafranski

    Keller Williams NWI

    11 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $18.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $490K

    Price Range

    71

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Do Top Gary Agents Sell Faster?

    The 10 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Gary sell in a median of 35 days, compared with the Gary market median of 43 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents35 days
    Gary market43 days

    About 8 days faster (19% quicker than the Gary market)

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

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

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    58Jan53Feb48Mar43Apr36May40Jun40Jul42Aug45Sep47Oct55Nov59Dec

    May

    Best month to sell

    36 days

    Typical time on market

    95.9%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Gary, 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 Gary

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

    Marquette Park

    +63% over 5 years

    $195K

    Tolleston

    +91% over 5 years

    $66K

    Midtown

    $40K

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

    What These Numbers Mean for Gary Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Gary market where negotiating leverage is split rather than clearly favoring one side. Median sale prices moved +21.6% year over year to $128,935, yet the sale-to-list ratio sits at 94.49% and only 10.1% of homes closed above asking price. That combination tells buyers there is room to negotiate below list on many properties, particularly when 38.7% of active listings have already recorded a price reduction. When more than a third of sellers cut their price, initial asking prices are frequently ahead of what the market will pay, and a measured offer supported by comparable sales carries weight. At the same time, 27.0% of listings leave the market within two weeks, so well-priced, move-in-ready homes still move quickly and reward a prepared buyer. With 3.7 months of supply and 256 active listings against 248 pending sales, conditions read as relatively balanced, not overheated. For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one. Homes carrying a median of 43 days on market signal that overpricing invites the reductions so many listings ultimately take. Pricing near verified comparable values, currently around $88.73 per square foot, is the most reliable path to a timely sale near full value. For buyers, the takeaway is patience paired with readiness: track 268 new listings each month, move decisively on sharp pricing, and negotiate firmly on listings that have lingered. Navigating this two-sided market benefits from local expertise. Gary has 608 licensed agents, and understanding how any given agent performs on price and timeline is where objective ranking data becomes useful.

    What Gary Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Gary 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 Gary
    $45,500
    Median home price$128,935
    Down payment (20%)$25,787
    Loan amount$103,148
    Monthly payment (PITI)$1,061

    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.

    Gary Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 43 days
    Sale-to-List Price 94.49%
    Price Trend (YoY) +21.6%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $1,061
    Principal & Interest
    $662
    Property Taxes
    $124
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $128,935 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.

    Gary Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $105,997
    Today $128,935
    +21.6%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 36 days
    Today 43 days
    +7 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 97.6%
    Today 94.49%
    -3.11%
    What this shift means: Median prices moved +21.6% over the past year while market time held at roughly a +7 days change and the sale-to-list ratio shifted -3.11%. Together these point to a market where valuations have reset upward but buyers have regained some pricing discipline, closing nearer to negotiated figures than to list. Sellers should read the softer sale-to-list ratio as a reason to price carefully, while buyers gain leverage to negotiate on homes that sit.

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

    What to Look for in a Gary Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition or advertising volume tells you little about how they actually perform on price and timeline. Verified transaction records are a more reliable guide. On EffectiveAgents, 24 agents in Gary have been ranked using measured production data drawn from 736 analyzed transactions. The current top-ranked agent, Johnette Gore of Premier Midwest Realty, has closed 134 transactions with roughly $14.8M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters most in negotiation, where a market with 94.49% sale-to-list ratios and 38.7% of listings taking price cuts rewards an agent who can price accurately and hold value at the table. Track records also tend to be neighborhood-specific, so an agent with recent closings in areas like Tolleston, Aetna, or Marquette Park brings pricing insight that broad citywide averages cannot. When comparing agents, look past a single testimonial and study the pattern: consistency across many closings is a stronger signal than any one standout review, especially where individual review counts remain limited.

    How We Rank Gary 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 Gary 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

    Gary Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    The top-ranked agent in Gary, IN on EffectiveAgents is currently Johnette Gore of Premier Midwest Realty, with 134 verified transactions and about $14.8M in all-time sales volume. Rankings are based on measured performance data, including transaction history, pricing accuracy, and sale outcomes, rather than advertising or self-reported claims. Of the 608 licensed agents active in Gary, 24 have earned an EffectiveAgents ranking. The best agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so compare several ranked profiles before deciding.

    How were these Gary 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 Gary?

    Our data covers 608 real estate agents serving the Gary area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Gary market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Gary's median sale price is $128,935 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 Gary?

    Homes in Gary currently sell in a median of 43 days, with market time holding roughly steady at a +7 days change year over year. Actual timelines vary widely with pricing, condition, and location. About 27.0% of listings go under contract within two weeks, typically well-priced, move-in-ready homes, while properties priced ahead of the market often join the 38.7% of listings that take a reduction and sit longer. Pricing near comparable values from the start is the most reliable way to sell within the typical window.

    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 Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Gary 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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