Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Baton Rouge, LA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(598)
Juli Jenkins
Keller Williams Realty First Choice
20 Years of experience
146+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.06%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$199.7M
All-Time Sales
$40K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(107)
Tim Houk
Keller Williams Realty - Red Stick
20 Years of experience
70+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.17%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$139.4M
All-Time Sales
$80K - $4.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.22%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$137.5M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $820K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.28%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$259.5M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.33%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$49.3M
All-Time Sales
$30K - $760K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(299)
Tracy Mathis
Southern Homes TEAM Brokered by LPT Realty, LLC
19 Years of experience
198+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.39%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$130.3M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $9.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.44%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$67.8M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $2.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.5%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$23.9M
All-Time Sales
$40K - $970K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.61%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$16.5M
All-Time Sales
$20K - $590K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.67%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$24.9M
All-Time Sales
$50K - $660K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.72%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$18.1M
All-Time Sales
$30K - $630K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.16%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$13.1M
All-Time Sales
$40K - $350K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.5%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$41.4M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $580K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.77%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$80.3M
All-Time Sales
$80K - $990K
Price Range
Top Agent(141)
Jessica Huber
Keller Williams Realty First Choice
11 Years of experience
107+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.94%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$6M
All-Time Sales
$10K - $830K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.38%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$6.7M
All-Time Sales
$10K - $310K
Price Range
Top Agent(36)
Michele Morales
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
12 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.61%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$27.1M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.66%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$24.9M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $810K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.49%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$19.2M
All-Time Sales
$30K - $690K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.55%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$32.1M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.27%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$11.4M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $450K
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Linda Donnelly
Watermark Realty LLC
13 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.38%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$9.3M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $830K
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Andrea LeJeune Hunt
Hunt Development Partners
22 Years of experience
4+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.77%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$430K
All-Time Sales
17
Sold in Baton Rouge, LA
Top AgentTop 4.83%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$1M
All-Time Sales
17
Sold in Baton Rouge, LA
Top AgentTop 4.94%
in Baton Rouge, LA
$13.7M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $470K
Price Range
Baton rouge Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$275,500
+14.79% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
31
-5 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
98.18%
+2.04% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
15.1%
+2.2% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
36.5%
+5.3% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
32.8%
+8.6% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
3.8
Realtors in Baton rouge
1,803
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Baton Rouge?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Baton Rouge sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
34 days
Typical time on market
97.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Baton Rouge, LA sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Baton Rouge
Median home values across Baton Rouge, LA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Nicholson
+15% over 5 years
$474K
Woodchase
+24% over 5 years
$446K
Kleinpeter
+12% over 5 years
$380K
Southside
+18% over 5 years
$360K
Woodstone
+24% over 5 years
$317K
Highland-Perkins
+16% over 5 years
$306K
City Park
+33% over 5 years
$306K
Kenilworth
+22% over 5 years
$300K
College Town
+18% over 5 years
$295K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Baton Rouge Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $275,500 and homes moving in a median of 31 days. Reading the competitive indicators together clarifies where leverage actually sits in Baton Rouge. Only 15.1% of homes sold above their asking price, while 32.8% of active listings recorded a price reduction. That combination signals that most sellers who list ambitiously eventually adjust, and buyers who wait can often negotiate below list rather than compete over it. The average sale-to-list ratio of 98.18% confirms that final prices generally settle just under asking.
At the same time, 36.5% of homes left the market within two weeks, so correctly priced, move-in-ready properties still transact quickly. With roughly 211 pending sales against 179 closings a month and 3.8 months of supply, the market is balanced rather than tilted decisively toward either side. For a buyer, this argues for disciplined offers with inspection contingencies on listings that have aged past the median. For a seller, it means pricing near recent comparable sales at $157.452 per square foot from day one, because the data shows overpriced listings are the ones cutting later.
Interpreting these signals correctly is where representation matters. Baton Rouge has 1,803 licensed agents, a wide field in which measured track record separates consistent performers from the rest. The sections below break down how to evaluate that record.
What Baton Rouge Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Baton Rouge 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 | $275,500 |
| Down payment (20%) | $55,100 |
| Loan amount | $220,400 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,955 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of July 30, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $275,500 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of July 30, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Baton Rouge MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Baton Rouge Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the measures that actually predict outcomes: closed volume, repeat transactions, and how consistently final prices track asking. EffectiveAgents ranks 59 agents in Baton Rouge against those metrics. Juli Jenkins at Keller Williams Realty First Choice illustrates the pattern, with 4,317 career transactions, 598 client reviews, and $199.7M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters most in negotiation, where an agent who has closed across a market that settles near a 98.18% sale-to-list ratio knows when 15.1% of homes clearing above list should shape an offer and when 32.8% of listings cutting price signals room to press. Experience translates differently across neighborhoods, from established Highland-Perkins and Jones Creek to Sherwood Forest and Shenandoah, where pricing dynamics and buyer pools vary block to block. When reviewing agents, read for consistent themes across many reviews (responsiveness, pricing accuracy, negotiation discipline) rather than a handful of unusually glowing comments, which is a more reliable signal of repeatable performance.
How We Rank Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge 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: May 2026
Baton Rouge Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Baton Rouge, LA?
There is no single best agent for every situation, but EffectiveAgents ranks Baton Rouge, LA agents by verified performance data rather than advertising spend. Among the 59 ranked agents here, Juli Jenkins at Keller Williams Realty First Choice stands out with 4,317 career transactions, 598 reviews, and $199.7M in all-time volume. The methodology analyzes closed transactions, sale-to-list ratios, and review patterns across 1,983 annual transactions, then matches you with agents whose measured track record fits your price point and neighborhood.
How were these Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?
Our data covers 1,803 real estate agents serving the Baton Rouge area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Baton Rouge market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Baton Rouge mean for sellers?
Baton Rouge's median sale price is $275,500 as of May 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 Baton Rouge?
Homes in Baton Rouge currently sell in a median of 31 days, though that reflects the midpoint rather than a guarantee. Market time registered a -5 days change year over year, so listings are taking longer to move than they did previously. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location, with 36.5% of homes going under contract within two weeks while overpriced listings linger and often join the 32.8% that cut price. Pricing to current comparables from day one is the most reliable way to sell faster.
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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Baton Rouge 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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