Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Detroit, MI

Reginald Perryman at Keller Williams Metro ranks as the top agent in Detroit, MI, based on EffectiveAgents data, with 2,606 transactions, 122 reviews, and $164.3M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies top agents by analyzing 5,818 transactions and measuring verified performance across 6,239 local licensees, then ranking the 79 who demonstrate consistent results. The strongest match depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.

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.

Our data covers 6,239 real estate agents serving the Detroit area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Detroit market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Detroit's median sale price is $95,000 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.

Homes in Detroit take a median of 54 days to sell, though the market reflects a +7 days change from a year ago, meaning timelines have shifted noticeably. Actual time to sell depends on pricing, condition, location, and season. With 26.2% of listings recording a price cut and 6.9 months of supply, homes priced to the comparable data tend to sell faster, while overpriced listings often sit and later reduce. Only 24.6% of homes go under contract within two weeks, so most sellers should plan for a multi-week marketing window.

No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

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.

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 Detroit 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.

Ask how many homes they have closed in Detroit 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.