Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Portage, IN
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 1.37%
in Portage, IN
$402.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$52.2M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.73%
in Portage, IN
$293.8M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$48.4M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $940K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(96)
Christina Fieldhouse
@Properties Highland/Christie's Intl Real Estate
21 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.37%
in Portage, IN
$136.6M
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
43+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.37%
in Portage, IN
$100.5M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $910K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$476.6M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Brian Wold
Prime Real Estate
17 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
$50.5M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$11M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $350K
Price Range
9
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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 7.65%
in Portage, IN
$85.7M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $750K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.65%
in Portage, IN
$139.7M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$98.7M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.6M
Price Range
3%
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
3
Sold in Portage, IN
Top Agent(8)
Christina Steele
Atlas Real Estate Associates
20 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
$53.3M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$17.2M
All-Time Sales
$80K - $550K
Price Range
3
Sold in Portage, IN
Top Agent$75.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$4.8M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $320K
Price Range
2
Sold in Portage, IN
Top Agent$53M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $990K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(7)
Kirsten Mayhew
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate- Connections
13 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
$28.8M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $730K
Price Range
139
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$28.7M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $490K
Price Range
107
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Portage Housing Market Trends
Homes in Portage take a median 24 days to sell, go for 99.37% of asking, prices are up 0.1% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.8 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$292,861
median sale price
How fast they sell
24 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.8 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Portage.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Portage?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Portage sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around July.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
28 days
Typical time on market
99.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Portage, 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 Portage Buyers and Sellers
Portage's housing market carries competitive characteristics that favor prepared participants on both sides of a transaction. With months of supply at 2.8 and inventory holding at 122 active listings against 128 pending sales, demand continues to absorb available homes faster than they are replaced. As the Housing Market Trends module above shows, the median sale price sits at $292,861, moving +0.1% year over year, while the median price per square foot is measured at $169.75. These figures point to a market where pricing accuracy matters more than aggressive positioning.
The competitive indicators clarify where leverage sits. With 32.1% of homes selling above list and 36.7% going off market within two weeks, well-priced listings still attract quick, firm offers. Yet 38.0% of listings recorded a price reduction, a signal that overpriced homes stall. The sale-to-list ratio of 99.37% shows most transactions close very near asking. For buyers, this means the strongest leverage exists on homes that have lingered past the median 24 days on market, where price drops indicate seller flexibility. On fresh, correctly priced listings, buyers should expect to compete near or above list.
Sellers should treat the first pricing decision as the most consequential one. Homes that debut at market value tend to sell quickly, while those testing higher numbers frequently join the price-drop cohort. Navigating these dynamics rewards local expertise, and with 366 licensed agents active in Portage, choosing the right representation is where measured performance data becomes essential.
What Portage Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Portage 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 | $292,861 |
| Down payment (20%) | $58,572 |
| Loan amount | $234,289 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,178 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $292,861 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Portage MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Portage Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines outcomes: measured transaction history and negotiation results. In a market where the sale-to-list ratio holds at 99.37% and 32.1% of homes clear above asking, the difference between an average and an analyzed agent shows up directly in the final contract price. EffectiveAgents ranks 50 agents in Portage based on verified performance rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Shawn Spaw at Stray Dog Properties, LLC, has closed 1,637 transactions with $399.4M in all-time sales volume, a record built across the 46368 zip code and surrounding communities. That depth of experience translates into pricing precision, which matters when 38.0% of local listings eventually reduce their asking price. Strong negotiation also protects buyers competing for homes that move within the median 24 days. When evaluating any agent, look past a single testimonial and study review patterns over time. Shawn Spaw's 199 reviews reflect the kind of consistent, repeatable results that a handful of recent five-star ratings cannot demonstrate.
How We Rank Portage 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 Portage 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.
366
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: September 2026
Portage Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Portage, IN?
The top-ranked agent in Portage, IN, is Shawn Spaw at Stray Dog Properties, LLC, with 1,637 closed transactions, 199 client reviews, and $399.4M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents through a data-driven methodology that analyzes verified transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and client review patterns rather than advertising. Of the 366 licensed agents in the area, only 50 meet the ranking criteria. The best fit depends on your specific property, price range, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several matched agents before deciding.
How were these Portage 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 Portage?
Our data covers 366 real estate agents serving the Portage area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Portage market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Portage mean for sellers?
Portage's median sale price is $292,861 as of September 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 Portage?
Homes in Portage currently sell in a median of 24 days, reflecting a -8 days change in market time compared to last year. That figure measures the midpoint from listing to accepted offer and does not include the additional weeks needed to close. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location, since 36.7% of homes go under contract within two weeks while others requiring price adjustments take longer. Correctly priced, well-presented homes consistently sell faster than those testing the upper end of the market.
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 Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Portage 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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