Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lake Station, IN
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Top Agent
(1)
Melissa Grah
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
21 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.64%
in Lake Station, IN
$85.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $750K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.2%
in Lake Station, IN
$74.7M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$401.4M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Dennis Ahrens
EXIT Strategy Realty
19 Years of experience
6+ Sales in the last 12 months
$12.6M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $430K
Price Range
4
Sold in Lake Station, IN
Top Agent$476.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$98.7M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(28)
Sheree Perfetti
Northwest Indiana Real Estate, Inc
25 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
$63.6M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $740K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$52.2M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Brian Wold
Prime Real Estate
17 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
$42M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(1)
Deborah Vance
Weichert Realtors, Merrion Group
8 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.16%
in Lake Station, IN
$17.4M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $550K
Price Range
Top Agent$249.9M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(95)
Christina Fieldhouse
@Properties Highland/Christie's Intl Real Estate
21 Years of experience
54+ Sales in the last 12 months
$118.8M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $930K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$131.2M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$17.7M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $630K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$14.8M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $550K
Price Range
134
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$11M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $350K
Price Range
61
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Lake station Housing Market Trends
Homes in Lake station take a median 29 days to sell, go for 98.74% of asking, prices are up 8.4% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
1.7 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$195,371
median sale price
How fast they sell
29 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
1.7 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Lake Station.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Lake Station?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Lake Station sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in September. To hit that window, plan to list around August.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
September
Best month to sell
28 days
Typical time on market
98.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Lake Station, 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 Lake Station Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market in Lake Station that sends mixed signals, and reading those signals together is where negotiating leverage becomes clear. With just 1.7 months of supply and only 19 active listings against 35 pending sales, the fundamentals lean toward sellers. Yet the competitive indicators complicate that picture: 17.6% of homes sold above list, 35.5% of listings carried a price cut, and 45.2% went under contract within two weeks. That combination points to a two-speed market where correctly priced homes move quickly while overreaches sit and eventually reduce.
For buyers, the high share of price drops is the key lever. When more than a third of listings adjust downward, patience on a property that has lingered near the 29 day median can produce real concessions, since the average home closed at 98.74% of asking. Homes selling above list are now the exception, so aggressive over-asking offers are rarely necessary outside the fastest-moving segment. For sellers, the message is that pricing to the market from day one matters more than ever: with the median sale price moving +8.4% year over year and a -11 days change in market time, mispriced listings absorb the longer timelines while sharply priced ones capture the quick-sale window.
Navigating this split market rewards local expertise. Lake Station has 357 licensed agents, but performance varies widely, which is exactly why measured track records matter when choosing representation.
What Lake Station Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Lake Station 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 | $195,371 |
| Down payment (20%) | $39,074 |
| Loan amount | $156,297 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,505 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.03% mortgage rate (as of September 24, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $195,371 median home price with 20% down at 7.03% (as of September 24, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Lake Station MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Lake Station Realtor
Name recognition and billboard presence tell you little about who will actually negotiate the best outcome on your transaction. A more reliable filter is verified production: closed volume, transaction count, and the consistency of client reviews. On that basis, Brian Volckmann at @ properties ranks at the top of the Lake Station market, with 325 career transactions, $74.7M in all-time sales volume, and 66 client reviews. That depth of experience matters in a two-speed market like this one, where 35.5% of listings adjust their price and the average home closes at 98.74% of asking. An agent who has run hundreds of negotiations across zip code 46405 knows when to hold firm and when a concession protects the deal. When you compare agents, look past a single glowing testimonial and study the pattern across dozens of reviews. Of the 357 licensed agents active locally, only 36 meet the EffectiveAgents performance threshold, a distinction earned through measured results rather than marketing.
How We Rank Lake Station 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 Lake Station 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.
357
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: August 2026
Lake Station Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Lake Station, IN?
The top-ranked agent in Lake Station, IN is currently Brian Volckmann at @ properties, with 325 closed transactions, 66 client reviews, and $74.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing verified performance data rather than advertising spend, measuring closed transactions, sales volume, and review patterns across 139 annual transactions. Only 36 of the area's 357 licensed agents meet our ranking threshold. The best fit still depends on your property type, price point, and timeline, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Lake Station 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 Lake Station?
Our data covers 357 real estate agents serving the Lake Station area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lake Station market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Lake Station mean for sellers?
Lake Station's median sale price is $195,371 as of August 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 Lake Station?
Homes in Lake Station currently take a median of 29 days to go under contract, though that figure reflects a -11 days change in market time versus a year ago, so plan for a longer window than recent seasons suggested. Actual timelines vary with pricing accuracy, condition, and location. With 45.2% of homes selling within two weeks yet 35.5% of listings taking a price cut, sharply priced and well-presented homes move fastest, while overpriced ones absorb most of the delay. Pricing to the market from day one remains the single biggest factor in a quick sale.
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 Lake Station 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 Lake Station 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 Lake Station 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 Lake Station realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Lake Station 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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