Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Bardstown, KY
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.4%
in Bardstown, KY
$440.1M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Mark Baker - KY
Lanny Baker Realty
7 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.6%
in Bardstown, KY
$25M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $980K
Price Range
Top Agent$21.4M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $740K
Price Range
52
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Top AgentTop 3.2%
in Bardstown, KY
$343.8M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(415)
Jimmy Welch
Keller Williams Louisville East - The Jimmy Welch Team
33 Years of experience
212+ Sales in the last 12 months
$819.7M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $3.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(26)
Jason Jarstfer
Century 21 Bluegrass Realty Pros
21 Years of experience
66+ Sales in the last 12 months
$203.5M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $21M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(6)
April Meredith
Schuler Bauer Real Estate Services
9 Years of experience
4+ Sales in the last 12 months
$15.4M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $550K
Price Range
7
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Top AgentTop 7.6%
in Bardstown, KY
$18.2M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $480K
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Rick Molyneaux
Ky Home Realty
26 Years of experience
0+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.1M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $240K
Price Range
5
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Top Agent$193.8M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Jennifer Leche
REMAX Results
9 Years of experience
21+ Sales in the last 12 months
$41.3M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $580K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$49.5M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$270.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $2.3M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$92.7M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$23.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $580K
Price Range
3
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Top Agent$463.5M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$24.9M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $430K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$396.3M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(6)
Brittany Clark
Century 21 Simpson & Associates
9 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
$28.9M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.4M
Price Range
112
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Bardstown Housing Market Trends
Homes in Bardstown take a median 44 days to sell, go for 97.64% of asking, prices are up 1.7% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.5 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$239,886
median sale price
How fast they sell
44 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.5 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Bardstown.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Bardstown agents whose results fit it.
Bardstown agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 25 days, the Bardstown market in 44
median sale price in Bardstown
Do Top Bardstown Agents Sell Faster?
The 18 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Bardstown sell in a median of 25 days, compared with the Bardstown market median of 44 days on market.
About 19 days faster (43% quicker than the Bardstown market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Bardstown agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Bardstown market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Bardstown?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Bardstown 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
43 days
Typical time on market
98%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Bardstown, KY 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 Bardstown Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Bardstown market where negotiating leverage is split, and reading the competitive indicators together clarifies where it sits. With 2.5 months of supply and 39 active listings against 16 homes sold monthly, inventory remains tight by historical standards, which normally favors sellers. Yet only 10.4% of homes sold above list price, and 32.2% of listings recorded a price drop, signals that many sellers are pricing ahead of what buyers will pay. The median home currently sells at 97.64% of list price, so the typical negotiation closes modestly below asking.
For buyers, that combination means patience has value. With 29.7% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced and move-in-ready listings still move quickly, so decisiveness matters on the strongest properties. On everything else, the elevated price-drop share gives room to negotiate, particularly on homes that have lingered past the 44 day median. The median sale price of $239,886 (about $175.54 per square foot) has moved +1.7% year over year.
For sellers, the data argues for disciplined initial pricing. Listings that start too high are the ones generating the price-drop statistic and the longer market times. With 40 new listings and 40 pending sales each month, demand is steady but selective. Bardstown has 250 licensed agents working the 40004 area, and the gap between a correctly priced listing and an optimistic one is where agent judgment earns its keep.
What Bardstown Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Bardstown 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 | $239,886 |
| Down payment (20%) | $47,977 |
| Loan amount | $191,909 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,805 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.18% mortgage rate (as of November 5, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $239,886 median home price with 20% down at 7.18% (as of November 5, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Bardstown MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Bardstown Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines results: a track record measured across real transactions. EffectiveAgents analyzed 163 transactions in the Bardstown market to rank 47 agents out of 250 licensed locally. At the top of that analysis is Kathy Ballard at Area One Realty, with 1,811 career transactions and $342.4M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters most in negotiation, where it currently takes skill to hold close to the 97.64% sale-to-list ratio when 32.2% of listings are being reduced. An experienced agent helps sellers across the 40004 area price correctly from the start and helps buyers identify which of the homes past the 44 day median offer genuine negotiating room. When comparing agents, read review patterns alongside transaction counts. A consistent history of closed deals combined with steady client feedback, as reflected in verified reviews, is a more reliable indicator than a single memorable sale or a familiar sign in the yard.
How We Rank Bardstown 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 Bardstown 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: September 2026
Bardstown Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Bardstown, KY?
The highest ranked agent in Bardstown, KY by EffectiveAgents' analysis is Kathy Ballard at Area One Realty, with 1,811 career transactions and $342.4M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing 163 transactions across the market and measuring verified performance rather than advertising. 47 of the 250 licensed local agents met the ranking criteria. The best fit still depends on your property type and goals, so compare the shortlist against your specific situation.
How were these Bardstown 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 Bardstown?
Our data covers 250 real estate agents serving the Bardstown area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Bardstown market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Bardstown mean for sellers?
Bardstown's median sale price is $239,886 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 Bardstown?
The median home in Bardstown sells in about 44 days, though that reflects a -5 days change in market time year over year, so timelines have stretched. Your actual pace depends on pricing, condition, and location within the 40004 area. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes still move fast, with 29.7% of listings leaving the market within two weeks. Homes priced above comparable sales tend to sit longer and often require a reduction, which is why 32.2% of current listings have recorded a price drop.
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 Bardstown 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 Bardstown 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 Bardstown 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 Bardstown realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Bardstown 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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