Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Garden City, MI

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    Chad Jishi profile picture
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    (97)

    Chad Jishi

    Keller Williams Professionals

    18 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.26%

    in Garden City, MI

    $221.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $90K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Diane Remer profile picture
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    Diane Remer

    Keller Williams Professionals

    31 Years of experience

    58+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.53%

    in Garden City, MI

    $219.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $850K

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Michael Perna profile picture
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    Michael Perna

    eXp Realty

    24 Years of experience

    912+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.79%

    in Garden City, MI

    $1.76B

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $23.9M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Boyd Rudy

    Keller Williams Professionals

    26 Years of experience

    156+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.32%

    in Garden City, MI

    $435.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $980K

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Andrew Hargreaves profile picture
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    Andrew Hargreaves

    Coldwell Banker, Preferred

    21 Years of experience

    76+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.59%

    in Garden City, MI

    $416.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    10%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Robert Throneburg

    National Realty Centers

    9 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.12%

    in Garden City, MI

    $47.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $500K

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Joseph Vitatoe

    Keller Williams Professionals

    11 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.38%

    in Garden City, MI

    $73.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $630K

    Price Range

    Lysa Kowalik profile picture
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    Lysa Kowalik

    RE/MAX Classic

    26 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.65%

    in Garden City, MI

    $133.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Linda Leporowski profile picture
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    Linda Leporowski

    KW Advantage Novi

    21 Years of experience

    105+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.91%

    in Garden City, MI

    $180.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    Fadie Ghallozi profile picture
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    Fadie Ghallozi

    Century 21 Curran & Oberski

    25 Years of experience

    45+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.17%

    in Garden City, MI

    $67.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $90K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Tammy Schneider profile picture
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    Tammy Schneider

    Coldwell Banker

    31 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.23%

    in Garden City, MI

    $71.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $890K

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Robin Kay Cooke profile picture
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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 4.5%

    in Garden City, MI

    $96.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $800K

    Price Range

    Bill West profile picture
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    Bill West

    X1 Realty

    26 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.5%

    in Garden City, MI

    $75.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Billy Johair profile picture
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    Billy Johair

    Keller Williams Legacy

    10 Years of experience

    203+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.56%

    in Garden City, MI

    $115.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Paul Armstrong profile picture
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    Paul Armstrong

    NextHome The Boulevard

    11 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.08%

    in Garden City, MI

    $92.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Muj Sanad profile picture
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    Muj Sanad

    Keller Williams Legacy

    7 Years of experience

    173+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.41%

    in Garden City, MI

    $60.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    Shannon Hall profile picture
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    Shannon Hall

    Dwellings Michigan | Real Estate One

    16 Years of experience

    56+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.2%

    in Garden City, MI

    $67.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Christopher Murphy profile picture
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    Christopher Murphy

    Re/Max Leading Edge

    23 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.2%

    in Garden City, MI

    $85.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $110K - $780K

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Michelle Saward profile picture
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    Michelle Saward

    eXp Realty

    16 Years of experience

    134+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.99%

    in Garden City, MI

    $507.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Keith Becker

    National Realty Centers

    31 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.99%

    in Garden City, MI

    $35.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $800K

    Price Range

    4%

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    Annette Compo profile picture
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    Annette Compo

    Keller Williams Home

    35 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.79%

    in Garden City, MI

    $84.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Scot Brothers profile picture
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    Scot Brothers

    The Brand Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    621+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.58%

    in Garden City, MI

    $618.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Betty Main

    RC Platinum

    22 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.58%

    in Garden City, MI

    $73.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $120K - $710K

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Lucy Rawson

    Paramount One Realty

    9 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.58%

    in Garden City, MI

    $37.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $770K

    Price Range

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    Hany Barakat

    Americas Best Choice Realty

    16 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.76%

    in Garden City, MI

    $34.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $110K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Garden City?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Garden City sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in July. To hit that window, plan to list around July.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    20Jan17Feb14Mar15Apr13May15Jun12Jul15Aug15Sep15Oct18Nov19Dec

    July

    Best month to sell

    12 days

    Typical time on market

    100.7%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Garden City, 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.

    What These Numbers Mean for Garden City Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows Garden City holding at a median sale price of $224,787, with values moving +3.6% year over year. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a clearer story than any single number. With just 1.3 months of supply and only 48 active listings against 146 pending sales, supply is measurably tight. That scarcity shows up in the 43.3% of homes selling above list and the 47.1% that go off market within two weeks, both signals that leverage currently sits with sellers on well-positioned properties.

    The counterweight is that 24.8% of listings have recorded a price reduction, and median time on market reflects a +4 days change in market time. Homes that are priced ahead of the data still sit and correct. For a buyer, that split means the strategy depends on the specific listing: on a fresh, sharply priced home you should expect competition and structure a clean offer near or above ask, since the sale-to-list ratio stands at 100.53%. On a home that has already lingered past the 17 median, there is room to negotiate.

    For a seller, the data rewards disciplined pricing at launch. Homes that hit the market correctly capture the two-week window; those that reach for a premium tend to join the price-drop group. Garden City has 378 licensed agents working these zip codes, and outcomes vary widely between them, which is where matching with a verified performer changes the result.

    What Garden City Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Garden City 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 Garden City
    $70,800
    Median home price$224,787
    Down payment (20%)$44,957
    Loan amount$179,830
    Monthly payment (PITI)$1,652

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.71% mortgage rate (as of September 3, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Garden City Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 17 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.53%
    Price Trend (YoY) +3.6%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $1,652
    Principal & Interest
    $1,162
    Property Taxes
    $215
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $224,787 median home price with 20% down at 6.71% (as of September 3, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Garden City Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $216,997
    Today $224,787
    +3.6%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 13 days
    Today 17 days
    +4 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.7%
    Today 100.53%
    +0.86%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +3.6% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.86% and the market registered a +4 days change in time to sell. For sellers, that combination signals continued demand but a longer decision window from buyers, so accurate pricing matters more than it did last year. For buyers, the added market time creates openings to negotiate on listings that have aged past the current 17 median.

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

    What to Look for in a Garden City Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: verified transaction history and how an agent performs in a specific market. In Garden City, EffectiveAgents has analyzed 390 annual transactions to rank 52 agents out of 378 licensed locally. The measured top performer is Chad Jishi at Keller Williams Professionals, with a documented 1,969 transactions and $220.7M in all-time sales volume. Negotiation skill is measurable here: with 43.3% of homes selling above list and a sale-to-list ratio of 100.53%, an agent who understands how to position an offer or defend a list price directly affects your bottom line. That experience carries across both Garden City zip codes, 48135 and 48136, where inventory turns quickly. When reviewing candidates, look past a single five-star rating and study the pattern across many reviews, checking for consistency in communication, pricing accuracy, and closing reliability over dozens of transactions rather than a handful.

    How We Rank Garden City 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 Garden City 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: July 2026

    Garden City Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Garden City, MI?

    Based on verified transaction data, the measured top-ranked agent in Garden City, MI is Chad Jishi at Keller Williams Professionals, with a documented 1,969 transactions, 97 reviews, and $220.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing actual outcomes, 390 transactions across the market, rather than advertising spend or name recognition. The platform has ranked 52 of the area's 378 licensed agents. The right match depends on your property, price point, and timeline, so compare several verified performers before deciding.

    How were these Garden City 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 Garden City?

    Our data covers 378 real estate agents serving the Garden City area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Garden City market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Garden City mean for sellers?

    Garden City's median sale price is $224,787 as of July 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 Garden City?

    Homes in Garden City currently sell in a median of 17 days, though that reflects a +4 days change in market time versus last year. With 47.1% of homes going off market within two weeks, sharply priced listings move fast, while homes that reach past current values tend to sit and join the 24.8% of listings with price reductions. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, location within zip codes 48135 and 48136, and how the home is marketed. Starting at the right list price is the single largest factor in selling near the 17 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 Garden City 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 Garden City 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 Garden City 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 Garden City realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Garden City 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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