Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Valparaiso, IN
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Top Agent
Top 0.21%
in Valparaiso, IN
$402.4M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$48.4M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $940K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.36%
in Valparaiso, IN
$52.2M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.19%
in Valparaiso, IN
$293.8M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.6%
in Valparaiso, IN
$476.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $6M
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
20
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Top Agent
(96)
Christina Fieldhouse
@Properties Highland/Christie's Intl Real Estate
21 Years of experience
52+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.22%
in Valparaiso, IN
$136.3M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $930K
Price Range
4%
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(1)
Melissa Grah
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
21 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.85%
in Valparaiso, IN
$85.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $750K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.05%
in Valparaiso, IN
$139.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.3M
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 7.88%
in Valparaiso, IN
$100.5M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $910K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(8)
Christina Steele
Atlas Real Estate Associates
20 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.3%
in Valparaiso, IN
$53.3M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.13%
in Valparaiso, IN
$84.9M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.4M
Price Range
6%
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$38.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $590K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.79%
in Valparaiso, IN
$98.7M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$177.9M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $1.1M
Price Range
7%
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
4
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Top AgentTop 12.03%
in Valparaiso, IN
$142.1M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $3.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.86%
in Valparaiso, IN
$74.7M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(64)
Rhonda Hurford
Collins & Company Realtors, Koontz Lake
14 Years of experience
85+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 14.52%
in Valparaiso, IN
$122.6M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $790K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$18.8M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $490K
Price Range
2
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Top AgentTop 14.94%
in Valparaiso, IN
$364M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $4.6M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$11M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $350K
Price Range
2
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Top AgentTop 15.98%
in Valparaiso, IN
$335.1M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Valparaiso Housing Market Trends
Homes in Valparaiso take a median 28 days to sell, go for 98.33% of asking, prices are up 4.3% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.2 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$359,762
median sale price
How fast they sell
28 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.2 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Valparaiso.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Valparaiso?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Valparaiso 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
36 days
Typical time on market
99.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Valparaiso market where competitive pressure and buyer caution coexist. The median sale price sits at $359,762, moving +4.3% year over year, while homes trade at 98.33% of list on average. With 2.2 months of supply and only 108 active listings against 140 pending sales, the fundamentals still favor sellers, yet the picture is more nuanced than a single number suggests. About 39.9% of homes leave the market within two weeks and 21.4% close above asking, signaling that correctly priced, move-in-ready properties draw fast, competitive interest.
At the same time, 34.3% of listings recorded a price reduction, a clear counterweight that shows overpriced homes stall. For buyers, this split market means leverage exists on listings that have aged past the 28 day median, where reductions become negotiable, but speed and clean terms matter on new inventory. Watching for the price-drop signal is the practical way to find room to negotiate.
For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one rather than testing a high number and correcting later. The gap between homes that sell above list and the third that cut price is largely a pricing-accuracy story. Timing also warrants attention given a -11 days change in market time. Navigating these crosscurrents is where agent selection matters: Valparaiso has 482 licensed agents, and their pricing and negotiation records vary widely. The modules below help you compare that performance directly rather than by reputation alone.
What Valparaiso Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Valparaiso 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 | $359,762 |
| Down payment (20%) | $71,952 |
| Loan amount | $287,810 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,613 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $359,762 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Valparaiso MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Valparaiso Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually determines your outcome: measured transaction history and negotiation results. In a market where 21.4% of homes close above list yet 34.3% require price cuts, the difference between agents shows up in real dollars. Among the 63 EffectiveAgents-ranked professionals in Valparaiso, the top-ranked agent is Shawn Spaw at Stray Dog Properties, LLC, with a verified 1,635 transactions, 199 reviews, and $398.9M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters when structuring offers in neighborhoods with distinct price dynamics, from South Haven and Aberdeen to Lincoln Hills, where knowing when to press and when to concede protects your bottom line against the 98.33% sale-to-list benchmark. When evaluating candidates, read review patterns rather than review counts alone: look for consistency across many transactions, recent activity, and specific comments about communication and negotiation. A steady record across cycles signals reliability far better than a handful of five-star ratings.
How We Rank Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso 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.
482
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
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Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: August 2026
Valparaiso Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Valparaiso, IN?
The top-ranked agent in Valparaiso, IN is Shawn Spaw at Stray Dog Properties, LLC, with 1,635 verified transactions, 199 reviews, and $398.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents through a data-driven methodology that analyzes closed transactions, sale-to-list performance, and client review patterns rather than advertising or name recognition. Of the 482 licensed agents in the area, only 63 meet the ranking criteria. The right match depends on your price point and neighborhood, so compare several ranked agents against your specific goals before deciding.
How were these Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso?
Our data covers 482 real estate agents serving the Valparaiso area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Valparaiso market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Valparaiso mean for sellers?
Valparaiso's median sale price is $359,762 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 Valparaiso?
Homes in Valparaiso currently take a median of 28 days to sell, though that figure reflects a -11 days change from last year. Actual timelines vary widely by price accuracy, condition, and location: with 39.9% of homes going under contract within two weeks, well-priced and move-in-ready listings often move fast, while homes that need reductions can sit far longer, contributing to the 34.3% of listings that cut price. Correct initial pricing, professional presentation, and an experienced agent are the biggest factors in shortening your timeline.
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 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Valparaiso 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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