Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Ann Arbor, MI

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    Dan DeCapua profile picture
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    Dan DeCapua

    Re/Max Platinum

    14 Years of experience

    191+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.21%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $663.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $2M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Carmen Knick profile picture
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    Carmen Knick

    Keller Williams Ann Arbor

    14 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.82%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $151.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $7.7M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Debbie Bourdon

    Real Estate One Dexter

    20 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.13%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $274.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Samuel Vail

    Coldwell Banker

    14 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.85%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $119.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Michael Perna

    eXp Realty

    24 Years of experience

    842+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.95%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $1.72B

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $23.9M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    John Goetz

    National Realty Centers

    15 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.7%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $66.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $850K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Alexander Munro

    Munro Real Estate & Development

    14 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.12%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $43M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $770K

    Price Range

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    Chris Glahn

    RE/MAX Platinum Ann Arbor

    28 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.73%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $44.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $660K

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Andrew Hargreaves

    Coldwell Banker, Preferred

    21 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.2%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $411.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    10%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Boyd Rudy

    Keller Williams Professionals

    26 Years of experience

    145+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.72%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $430.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $980K

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Robin Kay Cooke

    eXp Realty of Plymouth-Canton, MIHomeSellers Team

    21 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.13%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $96.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $800K

    Price Range

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    Rachel Warren

    Remerica United Realty

    21 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.23%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $197.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Scott Courtney

    Pieraša Real Estate Brokerage LLC

    16 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.33%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $10.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1M

    Price Range

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    Scot Brothers

    The Brand Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    615+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.64%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $611.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Kirsten Scopacasa

    National Realty Centers

    21 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.85%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $257.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $4M

    Price Range

    14%

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    Shannon Hall

    Dwellings Michigan | Real Estate One

    16 Years of experience

    56+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.16%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $63.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $910K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Kristi Roberts

    KNE Realty 360

    12 Years of experience

    137+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.83%

    in Ann Arbor, MI

    $247.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Charise (Candye) Hinton

    Hinton Real Estate Group Inc.

    10 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $3.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $720K

    Price Range

    12

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Do Top Ann Arbor Agents Sell Faster?

    The 18 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Ann Arbor sell in a median of 18 days, compared with the Ann Arbor market median of 36 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents18 days
    Ann Arbor market36 days

    About 18 days faster (50% quicker than the Ann Arbor market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Ann Arbor agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Ann Arbor market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Ann Arbor?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Ann Arbor 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)

    70Jan48Feb35Mar33Apr34May34Jun35Jul38Aug44Sep44Oct42Nov50Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    34 days

    Typical time on market

    101.3%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Ann Arbor, MI 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 Ann Arbor

    Median home values across Ann Arbor, MI neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.

    The Waterways

    +12% over 5 years

    $597K

    Stonebridge

    +19% over 5 years

    $574K

    Lake Forest

    +24% over 5 years

    $549K

    Hawthorn Ridge

    +23% over 5 years

    $492K

    Boulder Ridge

    +25% over 5 years

    $429K

    Bridgefield Estates

    +28% over 5 years

    $392K

    Maple Creek

    +49% over 5 years

    $365K

    Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.

    What These Numbers Mean for Ann Arbor Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $510,000 and a median 36 days on market. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more useful story than any single figure. With 45.0% of homes selling above asking, a sale-to-list ratio of 101.62%, and 52.9% of listings going under contract within two weeks, well-priced properties in Ann Arbor still clear quickly and often draw competition. At the same time, 2.5 months of supply and a 22.0% share of listings taking price reductions signal that mispriced or marginal homes are not moving on their own terms.

    For buyers, that split matters. On listings that have sat past the 36-day mark or already carry a price drop, there is real room to negotiate below list. On fresh inventory in sought-after areas, expect to compete and prepare a clean, at- or above-asking offer. For sellers, the data rewards disciplined pricing: with 162 new listings and 332 active homes competing for 136 pending buyers each month, the first two weeks decide whether you capture the above-list premium or join the 22.0% of listings chasing the market down.

    This is where agent selection becomes financial. Ann Arbor has 972 licensed agents, but experience with local pricing dynamics varies widely. Knowing which listings are negotiable and which require a decisive offer is a skill measured in outcomes, not marketing. The sections below break down how a smaller set of verified performers compares against that broad field.

    What Ann Arbor Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Ann Arbor goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Ann Arbor
    $145,100
    Median home price$510,000
    Down payment (20%)$102,000
    Loan amount$408,000
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,386

    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.

    Ann Arbor Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 36 days
    Sale-to-List Price 101.62%
    Price Trend (YoY) +18.6%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,386
    Principal & Interest
    $2,622
    Property Taxes
    $489
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $510,000 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.

    Ann Arbor Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $430,000
    Today $510,000
    +18.6%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 31 days
    Today 36 days
    +5 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 100.2%
    Today 101.62%
    +1.42%
    What this shift means: Over the past year median price moved +18.6%, market time shifted by a +5 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio moved +1.42%. Together those shifts mean buyers now have more time to evaluate homes than a year ago, while sellers still command close-to-list pricing on properties positioned correctly from day one. The combination points to a market that is competitive but less frenzied, rewarding preparation on both sides.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Ann Arbor MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Ann Arbor Realtor

    Name recognition and yard-sign frequency are poor proxies for results. A more reliable approach looks at verified transaction volume, review depth, and how consistently an agent negotiates favorable outcomes relative to the 101.62% local sale-to-list benchmark. On EffectiveAgents, 38 agents in Ann Arbor have been ranked against those measures out of the broader licensed field. At the top of that list is Dan DeCapua at Re/Max Platinum, with 2,270 career transactions, 587 client reviews, and $661.5M in all-time sales volume. That depth of history matters in neighborhoods where pricing behaves differently block to block, from the established estates of Barton Hills to newer construction in Centennial Farms and the water-adjacent homes of The Waterways. An agent who has closed repeatedly across these areas can read when 45.0% of homes selling over list applies to your specific listing and when it does not. When comparing candidates, weigh review patterns over time rather than a single rating: consistency across dozens or hundreds of reviews signals repeatable process, while a thin or uneven record leaves too much to chance.

    How We Rank Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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

    Ann Arbor Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Ann Arbor, MI?

    By verified performance data, Dan DeCapua at Re/Max Platinum ranks at the top in Ann Arbor, MI, with 2,270 closed transactions, 587 client reviews, and $661.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using measured outcomes, transaction history, review depth, and negotiation results, rather than advertising spend or name recognition. Of 972 licensed agents in the area, only 38 meet the ranking threshold. The right choice still depends on your price point and neighborhood, so compare the shortlist against your specific goals.

    How were these Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor?

    Our data covers 972 real estate agents serving the Ann Arbor area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Ann Arbor market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Ann Arbor mean for sellers?

    Ann Arbor's median sale price is $510,000 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 Ann Arbor?

    The median home in Ann Arbor sells in about 36 days, though the figure moved by a +5 days change year over year, so timelines have shifted from recent norms. That median hides wide variation: with 52.9% of homes going under contract within two weeks, well-priced and well-presented listings move fast, while 22.0% of listings take a price reduction before selling. Pricing accuracy, condition, location, and seasonal timing are the main factors that determine whether your sale lands ahead of or behind the median.

    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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Ann Arbor 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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