Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lapel, IN

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    Jeffrey Cummings profile picture
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    Jeffrey Cummings

    RE/MAX Complete

    19 Years of experience

    152+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $555.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $200M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jeff Weightman

    Weightman Realty Group, LLC

    14 Years of experience

    46+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $112.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $90K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Emily Huskey

    Keller Williams Indy Metro S

    9 Years of experience

    61+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $88.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    1%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Patricia Mahoney

    FC Tucker Co

    25 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $184.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $810K

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kelly Dather

    Keller Williams Indy Metro NE

    21 Years of experience

    77+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $413.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $2M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Chris Price (IN)

    Keller Williams Indy Metro West | The Indy Property Source

    23 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $336.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $90K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Stephanie Evelo

    Keller Williams Indy Metro NE

    34 Years of experience

    116+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.6%

    in Lapel, IN

    $46.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $1.6M

    Price Range

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    Reanna Southard

    Carpenter Realtors

    15 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $56.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $110K - $660K

    Price Range

    4

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    Shannon Gilbert

    Keller Williams Portfolio

    18 Years of experience

    183+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.4%

    in Lapel, IN

    $664.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $3.6M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Mary Cordle

    1st Choice Better Homes and Land

    22 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $34.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $90K - $700K

    Price Range

    3

    Sold in Lapel, IN

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    Brad Taflinger

    Taflinger Real Estate Group

    38 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $129.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $60K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    7%

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    James Embry

    Keller Williams Indpls Metro N

    24 Years of experience

    92+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $364.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $3.9M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Mark Dietel

    Mark Dietel Realty

    20 Years of experience

    147+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.4%

    in Lapel, IN

    $211.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    1%

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    Peter Stewart

    Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro N

    17 Years of experience

    179+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.4%

    in Lapel, IN

    $208.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Tina Floyd-Snodgrass

    Keller Williams | Homeward Bound Realty

    30 Years of experience

    49+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $191.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $2M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Lisa Sears

    RE/MAX Legends Group

    35 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $145.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Rachel Ellis

    RE/MAX

    12 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $52M

    All-Time Sales

    $100K - $650K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Laci Hardy

    RE/MAX

    11 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $12.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $90K - $360K

    Price Range

    110

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Lamar Fain

    Highgarden Real Estate

    10 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $20.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $880K

    Price Range

    104

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Tim Retzinger

    Indy Custom Real Estate LLC

    15 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $25M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $610K

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    94Jan22Feb22Mar29Apr42May23Jun24Jul25Aug20Sep10Oct34Nov16Dec

    March

    Best month to sell

    22 days

    Typical time on market

    99.9%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline for Lapel: a median sale price of $259,828 and a median of 19 days on market. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more nuanced story than any single figure. With 2.7 months of supply and 53.3% of homes going off the market within two weeks, well-priced listings still move quickly. Yet 40.5% of active listings have taken a price reduction, which signals that ambitious initial pricing is being corrected rather than rewarded.

    For buyers, that combination defines where leverage sits. Roughly 21.4% of homes sold above list, so the most desirable properties in zip code 46051 still draw competition, but the elevated share of price drops means many listings are negotiable after a week or two on the market. A measured offer near the 98.09% sale-to-list ratio is realistic on homes that have lingered. For sellers, the message is to price against recent comparable sales from the start. Homes that sit accumulate the kind of reductions reflected in the price-drop figure, and the -10 days change in market time shows buyers have more room to wait than they did a year ago.

    With 13 active listings and 5 homes sold in a typical month, this is a small, fast-turning market where positioning matters more than volume. Of the 250 licensed agents working the area, only a fraction have a measurable track record across enough transactions to price and negotiate confidently in these conditions, which is why agent selection carries real weight here.

    What Lapel Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Lapel 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 Lapel
    $83,400
    Median home price$259,828
    Down payment (20%)$51,966
    Loan amount$207,862
    Monthly payment (PITI)$1,946

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Lapel Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 19 days
    Sale-to-List Price 98.09%
    Price Trend (YoY) -10.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $1,946
    Principal & Interest
    $1,422
    Property Taxes
    $249
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $259,828 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Lapel Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $289,502
    Today $259,828
    -10.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 29 days
    Today 19 days
    -10 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 98.3%
    Today 98.09%
    -0.20%
    What this shift means: Year over year, the median sale price moved -10.3% while homes now take a -10 days change in market time to sell and the sale-to-list ratio shifted -0.20%. Taken together, buyers have gained time and negotiating room compared with a year ago, while sellers face a market that rewards accurate pricing over optimism. The widening gap between list and final terms makes disciplined strategy on both sides more important than it was last year.

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

    What to Look for in a Lapel Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually predicts outcomes: a documented transaction history and consistent client feedback. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing closed-sale performance rather than advertising spend, and in Lapel that analysis narrowed 250 licensed agents down to 29 with a verified record. The top-ranked agent, Jeffrey Cummings at RE/MAX Complete, has closed 1,736 transactions and $555.4M in all-time sales volume. Negotiation skill shows up clearly in a market like this one, where 40.5% of listings cut their price and the sale-to-list ratio sits at 98.09%. An agent who knows when a buyer can push below list in zip code 46051, and when a seller should hold firm against the 21.4% of homes still clearing above asking, protects real dollars at the closing table. With 47 reviews on record, the spotlight here reflects not a single standout deal but a consistent pattern of client feedback over many closings, which is the signal worth weighing most.

    How We Rank Lapel 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 Lapel 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.

    250

    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

    Lapel Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    The best-matched agent depends on your property and goals, but by EffectiveAgents' analysis the top-ranked agent in Lapel, IN is Jeffrey Cummings at RE/MAX Complete, with 1,736 closed transactions and 47 client reviews. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified closed-sale data rather than self-reported claims or advertising, measuring performance across 29 ranked agents drawn from 250 licensed locally. That methodology lets you compare agents on documented results and review history rather than name recognition before you decide who to interview.

    How were these Lapel 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 Lapel?

    Our data covers 250 real estate agents serving the Lapel area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lapel market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Lapel's median sale price is $259,828 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 Lapel?

    In Lapel, the median home sells in about 19 days, though that figure reflects year-over-year movement of a -10 days change in market time. Actual timelines vary widely: well-priced homes contribute to the 53.3% that go under contract within two weeks, while overpriced listings often sit and account for the 40.5% that eventually cut their price. Condition, pricing accuracy against recent comparables, and seasonality all shape how fast a specific property sells. An agent who prices to the current 98.09% sale-to-list environment can meaningfully shorten that 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 Lapel 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 Lapel 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 Lapel 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 Lapel realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Lapel 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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