Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Traverse City, MI
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.3%
in Traverse City, MI
$711.4M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $4.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.6%
in Traverse City, MI
$513.1M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $4.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.4%
in Traverse City, MI
$174.9M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $27M
Price Range
14%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$15.3M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $380K
Price Range
45
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Top AgentTop 15.32%
in Traverse City, MI
$185.6M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top Agent$42.4M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $1.2M
Price Range
11
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Top AgentTop 18.92%
in Traverse City, MI
$75.7M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $8.9M
Price Range
Top Agent$630.5M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $2.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$366.6M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.6M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(12)
Tanya Powell-May
Keller Williams GR North-LegacyHomesGR
31 Years of experience
68+ Sales in the last 12 months
$160.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $3.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$174.3M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$58.8M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $750K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$33M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.4M
Price Range
5
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Top Agent$24.4M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $660K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$20.5M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.7M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$15M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $960K
Price Range
6
Sold in Traverse City, MI
Traverse city Housing Market Trends
Homes in Traverse city take a median 49 days to sell, go for 98.73% of asking, prices are up 19.7% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.5 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$484,679
median sale price
How fast they sell
49 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.5 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Traverse City.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Traverse City agents whose results fit it.
Traverse City agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 33 days, the Traverse City market in 49
median sale price in Traverse City
Do Top Traverse City Agents Sell Faster?
The 16 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Traverse City sell in a median of 33 days, compared with the Traverse City market median of 49 days on market.
About 16 days faster (33% quicker than the Traverse City market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Traverse City agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Traverse City market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Traverse City?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Traverse City sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
46 days
Typical time on market
99.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Traverse 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.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Traverse City
Median home values across Traverse City, MI neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Kids Creek
+74% over 5 years
$379K
Oak Park
+79% over 5 years
$374K
Traverse Heights
+87% over 5 years
$273K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Traverse City Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Traverse City median sale price of $484,679, with prices moving +19.7% year over year. That price strength sits alongside signals that point to a more balanced negotiating environment than the headline appreciation suggests. With 3.5 months of supply and 141 active listings against 41 monthly closings, the market is neither a runaway seller's market nor a buyer's market, and leverage varies sharply by property and price band.
Several competitive indicators reward patient buyers. Only 23.5% of homes sold above list, while 24.2% of active listings carried a price reduction, and homes closed at an average 98.73% of asking. That combination means overpricing gets punished with extended market time, and buyers can often negotiate on listings that have aged past the 49-day median. At the same time, 34.7% of homes left the market within two weeks, so correctly priced, move-in-ready properties still transact quickly and warrant near-full-price offers.
For sellers, the takeaway is disciplined pricing to the current comparables rather than to last year's momentum, since a stale listing invites the reductions now affecting a quarter of inventory. For buyers, the strategy is to differentiate between the fast-moving fresh listings and the aging ones where concessions are realistic. Navigating that split requires an agent who reads the local data precisely. Traverse City has 283 licensed agents, and the performance gap between them is measurable, which is where independent ranking becomes useful.
What Traverse City Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Traverse 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.
| Median home price | $484,679 |
| Down payment (20%) | $96,936 |
| Loan amount | $387,743 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,424 |
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 $484,679 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 Traverse City MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Traverse City Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign alone overlooks what actually determines outcomes: transaction volume, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. EffectiveAgents ranks Traverse City agents by measured performance rather than advertising spend, and the top-ranked professional is Thomas Corbett at RE/MAX Bayshore, with 1,662 career transactions, 163 reviews, and $704.7M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters in a market where sale-to-list ratios average 98.73% and 24.2% of listings see reductions, because pricing and negotiation skill directly affects net proceeds. An agent fluent in the differences between Downtown, Slab Town, and Boardman can position a listing accurately from day one, and knows how demand in areas like Old Towne and Central differs from that in Traverse Heights. Of the 283 licensed agents in the area, only 32 meet the EffectiveAgents ranking threshold. When reviewing agents, look for a consistent pattern of feedback across many transactions rather than a handful of recent five-star ratings, which is a more reliable indicator of repeatable results.
How We Rank Traverse 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 Traverse 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.
283
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
Traverse City Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Traverse City, MI?
Based on verified performance data, Thomas Corbett at RE/MAX Bayshore ranks as the top Traverse City, MI agent, with 1,662 career transactions, 163 client reviews, and $704.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies top agents by analyzing objective metrics, including transaction history, closing results, and review patterns, rather than advertising. Of 283 licensed local agents, only 32 meet our ranking criteria. The best agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several ranked candidates before deciding.
How were these Traverse 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 Traverse City?
Our data covers 283 real estate agents serving the Traverse City area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Traverse City market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Traverse City mean for sellers?
Traverse City's median sale price is $484,679 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 Traverse City?
Homes in Traverse City currently take a median of 49 days to sell, reflecting a -3 days change in market time compared with last year. That figure is a midpoint, not a guarantee: correctly priced, move-in-ready homes move faster, with 34.7% of listings leaving the market within two weeks. Pricing accuracy is the biggest factor, since 24.2% of listings required a reduction and those homes tend to sit longer. Condition, location within neighborhoods like Downtown or Boardman, and seasonal timing also influence how quickly a home sells.
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 Traverse 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 Traverse 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 Traverse 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 Traverse City realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Traverse 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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