Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Merrillville, IN
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated July 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 1.18%
in Merrillville, IN
$249.3M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.33%
in Merrillville, IN
$474.8M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.07%
in Merrillville, IN
$130.9M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(93)
Christina Fieldhouse
@Properties Highland/Christie's Intl Real Estate
21 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.51%
in Merrillville, IN
$118.5M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $930K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Kyle R. Bowen
McColly Real Estate
9 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.81%
in Merrillville, IN
$85.5M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $910K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.1%
in Merrillville, IN
$400.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.25%
in Merrillville, IN
$14.8M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $550K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.55%
in Merrillville, IN
$97.9M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.84%
in Merrillville, IN
$69.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.84%
in Merrillville, IN
$48.4M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $940K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.14%
in Merrillville, IN
$17.7M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $630K
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
Top 4.58%
in Merrillville, IN
$42M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.02%
in Merrillville, IN
$154.1M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $1.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(1)
Melissa Grah
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
21 Years of experience
54+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.17%
in Merrillville, IN
$85.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $750K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.47%
in Merrillville, IN
$51.8M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Dennis Ahrens
EXIT Strategy Realty
19 Years of experience
6+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.61%
in Merrillville, IN
$12.6M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $430K
Price Range
Top Agent(28)
Sheree Perfetti
Northwest Indiana Real Estate, Inc
25 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.91%
in Merrillville, IN
$63.4M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $740K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.06%
in Merrillville, IN
$38.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $590K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.94%
in Merrillville, IN
$424.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $2.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.53%
in Merrillville, IN
$141.9M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $3.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.98%
in Merrillville, IN
$11M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $350K
Price Range
Top Agent(8)
Christina Steele
Atlas Real Estate Associates
20 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
$53.3M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$18.8M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $490K
Price Range
71
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$4.5M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $320K
Price Range
28
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Merrillville Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$269,855
+5.62% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
20
-22 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
99.67%
+0.99% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
29.0%
+0.0% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
50.9%
+5.5% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
27.1%
-2.8% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.7
Realtors in Merrillville
677
Verified MLS market data through July 2026.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Merrillville?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Merrillville sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
31 days
Typical time on market
99.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Merrillville, 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 Merrillville Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Merrillville market where negotiating leverage currently favors sellers, though the picture is more nuanced than headline figures suggest. With months of supply at just 2.7 and 50.9% of homes going off the market within two weeks, well-priced listings move quickly. The median home now sells at $269,855, a +5.6% change year over year, and the sale-to-list ratio sits at 99.67%, meaning most sellers capture nearly their full asking price. That 29.0% of homes close above list underscores that competitive pricing still draws multiple offers.
Yet the data also gives buyers footholds. Roughly 27.1% of active listings have recorded a price reduction, and median time on market has moved a -22 days change to 20, signaling that overpriced or lingering inventory is negotiable. With 97 active listings against 37 monthly sales and 108 pending, buyers who target homes past their first two weeks on market can often negotiate below list.
For sellers, the takeaway is disciplined pricing: homes priced to the $145.75 per square foot benchmark and staged for the first-week rush capture the above-list premium, while ambitious pricing invites the price drops that 27.1% of listings now show. For buyers, patience on aged inventory pays. Navigating this split market rewards local expertise, and with 677 licensed agents active across zip codes 46410 and 46411, the difference between an average and a top-performing agent is measurable in both price and timeline.
What Merrillville Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Merrillville 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 | $269,855 |
| Down payment (20%) | $53,971 |
| Loan amount | $215,884 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,936 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.76% mortgage rate (as of September 10, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $269,855 median home price with 20% down at 6.76% (as of September 10, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Merrillville MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Merrillville Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or advertising volume alone overlooks what actually drives results: verified transaction history and negotiation outcomes. In a market where 29.0% of homes close above list and the sale-to-list ratio holds at 99.67%, the agent guiding your offer strategy directly affects your bottom line. EffectiveAgents analyzed 404 local transactions to rank performers on measured data, not reputation. Among the 58 ranked agents serving Merrillville, top-ranked Nicole Milford at Compass has recorded 911 career transactions and $247.7M in all-time sales volume across the 46410 and 46411 areas. That depth of experience matters when pricing to the $145.75 per square foot benchmark or structuring an offer on a home that has sat past the 20 median. Review patterns also reveal consistency: Nicole Milford's 60 client reviews reflect sustained performance rather than a handful of standout closings, a signal worth weighing when the difference between agents shows up in both final price and days on market.
How We Rank Merrillville 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 Merrillville 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
Merrillville Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Merrillville, IN?
The top-ranked agent in Merrillville, IN is Nicole Milford at Compass, with 911 career transactions, 60 client reviews, and $247.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing 404 local transactions and measuring verified outcomes such as sale-to-list ratios and days on market rather than advertising presence. With 677 licensed agents active locally and 58 ranked, the right match depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several data-verified agents before deciding.
How were these Merrillville 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 Merrillville?
Our data covers 677 real estate agents serving the Merrillville area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Merrillville market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Merrillville mean for sellers?
Merrillville's median sale price is $269,855 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 Merrillville?
The median home in Merrillville sells in about 20, though that figure reflects a -22 days change from last year. Timeline varies with pricing, condition, and location across zip codes 46410 and 46411. With 50.9% of homes going off the market within two weeks, correctly priced listings can move fast, while 27.1% of active listings show a price reduction, evidence that ambitious pricing extends the sale. Staging, professional photography, and pricing near the $145.75 per square foot benchmark all shorten time to contract.
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 Merrillville 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 Merrillville 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 Merrillville 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 Merrillville realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Merrillville 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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