Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Kalamazoo, MI

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    Pamella Knapp profile picture
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    Pamella Knapp

    RE/MAX Advantage

    25 Years of experience

    202+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.17%

    in Kalamazoo, MI

    $666.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Jason Sibley

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    10 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.29%

    in Kalamazoo, MI

    $60.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $860K

    Price Range

    11%

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    Julie Hribar

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    13 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.28%

    in Kalamazoo, MI

    $58.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $2.4M

    Price Range

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    Michael Balsitis

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    31 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $226M

    All-Time Sales

    $60K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    11%

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    Lucas Howard - MI

    Keller Williams Grand Rapids

    22 Years of experience

    287+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.78%

    in Kalamazoo, MI

    $898.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Cheryl Schulz

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    27 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.93%

    in Kalamazoo, MI

    $172.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Maria Keast

    Villegas Group

    30 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $36.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Jack Sharp

    Sharp Realty

    42 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $22.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $100K - $330K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Jonathan Hazeltine

    Grand Rapids Real Estate Co.

    12 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $47.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $910K

    Price Range

    1%

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    Matt Davis

    Real Estate One Rosemary Davis

    29 Years of experience

    82+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.04%

    in Kalamazoo, MI

    $196.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $120K - $900K

    Price Range

    7%

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    Brian DeRushia

    Exp Realty LLC

    12 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $10.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $110K - $310K

    Price Range

    14

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    Darryl Matthews

    Keller Williams GR East

    11 Years of experience

    58+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.86%

    in Kalamazoo, MI

    $51.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Mark Goedert

    Goedert Real Estate

    40 Years of experience

    124+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $457.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $70K - $23.3M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Rebecca Glaesman

    Realify Properties

    15 Years of experience

    86+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $364.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Joe Mullaney

    RE/MAX Finest

    29 Years of experience

    58+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $242.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $50K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Tanya Powell-May

    Keller Williams GR North-LegacyHomesGR

    31 Years of experience

    69+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $160.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $3.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Rachel Major

    Keller Williams Rivertown

    12 Years of experience

    139+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 16.34%

    in Kalamazoo, MI

    $354.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Ronald Goos

    Coldwell Banker Advantage

    12 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $38.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $110K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Louis Eisbrenner

    Tawas Team Realty

    11 Years of experience

    142+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $185.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    3

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    Darrell DeWard

    Icon Realty Group LLC

    12 Years of experience

    77+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 17.66%

    in Kalamazoo, MI

    $46M

    All-Time Sales

    $80K - $1.8M

    Price Range

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    Sam Masteller

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    6 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 17.66%

    in Kalamazoo, MI

    $20M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    David Arnoldink

    Five Star Real Estate Lakeshore

    23 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 17.99%

    in Kalamazoo, MI

    $238.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    10%

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    Rustin Scott

    Five Star Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    70+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 18.15%

    in Kalamazoo, MI

    $99.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Jim Vanas

    Legacy Real Estate

    25 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 18.48%

    in Kalamazoo, MI

    $59.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $100K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    9%

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    Matthew Leighton

    Jaqua Commercial

    30 Years of experience

    0+ Sales in the last 12 months

    1996

    Year Licensed

    30

    Years Experience

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    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Kalamazoo?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

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    May

    Best month to sell

    13 days

    Typical time on market

    99%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Kalamazoo, 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 Kalamazoo

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

    Oakland-Winchell

    +51% over 5 years

    $250K

    Westnedge Hill

    +59% over 5 years

    $221K

    Arcadia

    +64% over 5 years

    $217K

    W MU-KRPH

    $213K

    Parkview Hills

    +50% over 5 years

    $199K

    Westwood

    +76% over 5 years

    $187K

    Milwood

    +75% over 5 years

    $176K

    South Westnedge

    +63% over 5 years

    $162K

    Stuart

    +64% over 5 years

    $160K

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

    What These Numbers Mean for Kalamazoo Buyers and Sellers

    Kalamazoo currently registers as a Seller's Market market, and the indicators in the Housing Market Trends module above point to a landscape where sellers retain meaningful leverage while buyers still have room to negotiate on select listings. With 2.3 months of supply and just 171 active listings against 77 homes sold monthly, demand continues to outpace the number of available properties. The median sale price sits at $229,848, moving +14.9% year over year, and homes trade at an average 97.84% of list price.

    The competitive signals are mixed, which is where negotiating strategy matters. About 30.5% of homes sold above asking and 48.6% left the market within two weeks, so well-priced, move-in-ready homes still draw fast, competitive interest. At the same time, 38.1% of listings recorded a price cut, evidence that overpriced homes sit and reset. For buyers, that split means leaning in on fresh listings but holding firm on properties that have lingered past the 13-day median. For sellers, it argues for disciplined pricing from day one rather than testing a high number and cutting later.

    With 286 new listings and 234 pending sales monthly, turnover is steady but inventory stays thin. Navigating that requires local pricing precision, and Kalamazoo has 606 licensed agents to choose from. The sections below analyze how a smaller, verified subset of those agents performs against this data.

    What Kalamazoo Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo
    $73,400
    Median home price$229,848
    Down payment (20%)$45,970
    Loan amount$183,878
    Monthly payment (PITI)$1,712

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.95% mortgage rate (as of September 17, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Kalamazoo Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 13 days
    Sale-to-List Price 97.84%
    Price Trend (YoY) +14.9%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $1,712
    Principal & Interest
    $1,217
    Property Taxes
    $220
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $229,848 median home price with 20% down at 6.95% (as of September 17, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Kalamazoo Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $200,007
    Today $229,848
    +14.9%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 0 days
    Today 13 days
    0 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.3%
    Today 97.84%
    -1.41%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +14.9% while homes now take a 0 days change in market time to sell and the sale-to-list ratio shifted -1.41%. For sellers, that combination signals continued equity gains paired with slightly longer marketing windows, so sharp initial pricing matters more than it did. For buyers, the added time on market creates modest openings to negotiate on homes that do not sell in the first two weeks.

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

    What to Look for in a Kalamazoo Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: measured negotiation outcomes and consistent local pricing. Of the 606 licensed agents working Kalamazoo, only 69 meet the EffectiveAgents ranking threshold based on verified transaction history and client review patterns. At the top of that group is Pamella Knapp of RE/MAX Advantage, with 3,450 transactions, 366 reviews, and $661.0M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where homes trade at 97.84% of list and 30.5% sell above asking, because negotiating a fraction of a point on price compounds quickly at the $229,848 median. Track records like this span the range of Kalamazoo demand, from starter homes in Edison and Milwood to established stock around Westwood and Vine. When you review candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial and study the pattern: consistent review volume over years, repeat client language about communication, and outcomes documented across many closings rather than a handful of standout deals.

    How We Rank Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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.

    606

    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

    Kalamazoo Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Kalamazoo, MI?

    The highest-ranked agent in Kalamazoo, MI by verified performance is Pamella Knapp at RE/MAX Advantage, with 3,450 transactions, 366 reviews, and $661.0M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising spend or name recognition. Instead, our methodology analyzes actual closed transactions, sale-to-list outcomes, and client review patterns across the 606 licensed agents in the area, narrowing the field to 69 ranked agents. 'Best' depends on your price point and neighborhood, so we recommend comparing two or three matched agents before deciding.

    How were these Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo?

    Our data covers 606 real estate agents serving the Kalamazoo area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Kalamazoo market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Kalamazoo mean for sellers?

    Kalamazoo's median sale price is $229,848 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 Kalamazoo?

    Homes in Kalamazoo currently sell in a median of 13 days, though that reflects a 0 days change in market time versus last year. Roughly 48.6% of listings go off the market within two weeks, while 38.1% record a price reduction, so the range is wide. Timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy, condition, and location. Move-in-ready homes priced to the data move fastest, while properties that open high often reset and add weeks. Add roughly 30 to 45 days after acceptance to close a financed sale.

    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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Kalamazoo 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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