Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Gretna, LA
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Top Agent
(13)
Melanie LaFrance Wiltz
LaFrance Wiltz Realty Group, LLC
21 Years of experience
4+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.91%
in Gretna, LA
$6.4M
All-Time Sales
$30K - $490K
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
John-Hoa Nguyen
People's Realty, Inc
12 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
15
Sold in Gretna, LA
63
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2014
Year Licensed
Top Agent$32.9M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $640K
Price Range
14
Sold in Gretna, LA
Top Agent$19.3M
All-Time Sales
$40K - $1.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.74%
in Gretna, LA
$6.2M
All-Time Sales
$10K - $440K
Price Range
Top Agent$17.8M
All-Time Sales
$50K - $550K
Price Range
13
Sold in Gretna, LA
Top Agent(7)
Samantha Andrus
Down the The Road Partners, LLC
20 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
$14.8M
All-Time Sales
$50K - $870K
Price Range
13
Sold in Gretna, LA
Top AgentTop 3.42%
in Gretna, LA
$16.4M
All-Time Sales
$40K - $880K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.42%
in Gretna, LA
$25M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $1.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.88%
in Gretna, LA
$8.7M
All-Time Sales
$20K - $1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.88%
in Gretna, LA
$4M
All-Time Sales
$20K - $340K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.11%
in Gretna, LA
$84.9M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $1.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.34%
in Gretna, LA
$58.4M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $790K
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.02%
in Gretna, LA
$2.1M
All-Time Sales
$10K - $370K
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Seecharran Santoke Jr
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
9 Years of experience
21+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.25%
in Gretna, LA
$5.4M
All-Time Sales
$20K - $410K
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(13)
Lara Schultz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred, Realtors
25 Years of experience
36+ Sales in the last 12 months
$74.9M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $920K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$41.2M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $580K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.71%
in Gretna, LA
$58.8M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $920K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.94%
in Gretna, LA
$1.3M
All-Time Sales
7
Sold in Gretna, LA
Top Agent$46.5M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $850K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(2)
Angelique Sterling
Keller Williams Realty 4550100
11 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.62%
in Gretna, LA
6
Sold in Gretna, LA
86
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$45.1M
All-Time Sales
$50K - $650K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$11.9M
All-Time Sales
$30K - $1.6M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$2.5M
All-Time Sales
$10K - $450K
Price Range
3
Sold in Gretna, LA
Top Agent$8.8M
All-Time Sales
$40K - $1M
Price Range
3
Sold in Gretna, LA
Gretna Housing Market Trends
Homes in Gretna take a median 40 days to sell, go for 95.31% of asking, prices are up 10.2% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$263,326
median sale price
How fast they sell
40 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Gretna.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Gretna agents whose results fit it.
Gretna agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 35 days, the Gretna market in 40
median sale price in Gretna
Do Top Gretna Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Gretna sell in a median of 35 days, compared with the Gretna market median of 40 days on market.
About 5 days faster (13% quicker than the Gretna market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Gretna agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Gretna market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Gretna?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Gretna sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in February. To hit that window, plan to list around December.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
February
Best month to sell
54 days
Typical time on market
96.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Gretna, 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.
What These Numbers Mean for Gretna Buyers and Sellers
Gretna's housing market currently reads as balanced tilting toward buyers, and the Housing Market Trends module above frames why. With 4.6 months of supply and active inventory at 64 homes against roughly 14 monthly sales, supply and demand sit close to equilibrium, which historically hands buyers meaningful leverage. The clearest signal is on the pricing side: 43.0% of listings have taken a price cut, a large share that shows many sellers are entering above what the market will bear. Meanwhile only 4.8% of homes closed above asking, and the median sale-to-list ratio holds at 95.31%, so most transactions settle below the original number.
Timing reinforces the point. Median days on market stand at 40, a -20 days change in market time, and just 18.4% of listings leave the market within two weeks. Median sale price moved +10.2% year over year to $263,326 (about $152.41 per square foot). For a buyer, this combination supports patient, evidence-based offers, room to negotiate on price, closing costs, and contingencies, especially on listings that have already lingered. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one, since homes launched too high are the ones showing up in that price-drop statistic and sitting longer.
That gap between asking and closing is exactly where agent skill is measured. Gretna has 438 licensed agents, but performance varies widely, and choosing an agent who prices and negotiates to the current data matters more when the market is this even.
What Gretna Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Gretna 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 | $263,326 |
| Down payment (20%) | $52,665 |
| Loan amount | $210,661 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,986 |
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 $263,326 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 Gretna MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Gretna Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or the biggest advertising budget rarely correlates with results at the closing table. What matters is measured performance: transaction volume, negotiation outcomes, and consistent client feedback. EffectiveAgents analyzed 118 transactions in Gretna to rank 53 agents out of 438 licensed locally. At the top of that analysis is Melanie LaFrance Wiltz of LaFrance Wiltz Realty Group, LLC, with 195 career transactions and $6.4M in all-time sales volume. Depth of experience like this is a direct proxy for negotiation skill, which is decisive when the median sale-to-list ratio holds at 95.31% and nearly half of listings see a price reduction before selling. An agent who knows values across Gretna's core zip codes, from 70053 to 70056, can position an offer or a listing precisely against the $152.41 per square foot benchmark. Review patterns matter as much as raw counts: look for consistent, recent feedback that speaks to communication and pricing accuracy rather than a single burst of praise.
How We Rank Gretna 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 Gretna 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.
438
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: August 2026
Gretna Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Gretna, LA?
Melanie LaFrance Wiltz of LaFrance Wiltz Realty Group, LLC ranks as the top agent in Gretna, LA based on EffectiveAgents analysis, with 195 completed transactions and $6.4M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction history, negotiation outcomes, and client reviews rather than advertising spend, reviewing 118 local transactions to identify 53 top performers out of 438 licensed agents. The right match depends on your property type and goals, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Gretna 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 Gretna?
Our data covers 438 real estate agents serving the Gretna area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Gretna market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Gretna mean for sellers?
Gretna's median sale price is $263,326 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 Gretna?
Homes in Gretna currently take a median of 40 to sell, reflecting a -20 days change in market time from a year ago. Only 18.4% of listings go under contract within two weeks, so a longer marketing window is normal right now. Timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy, condition, and location, since 43.0% of listings required a price cut before selling. Homes priced to recent comparable sales from the start typically move faster, while overpriced listings account for much of the extended time on 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 Gretna 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 Gretna 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 Gretna 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 Gretna realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Gretna 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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