Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Saint Paul, MN

The top-ranked agent in Saint Paul, MN based on EffectiveAgents data is Ryan O'Neill at The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus, with 14,787 transactions, 2,038 reviews, and $4.2B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rely on advertising or self-reported claims. It analyzes verified transaction records, review patterns, and closing performance across 2,415 local agents to rank the 49 who consistently deliver measurable results. The right match depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, 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 2,415 real estate agents serving the Saint Paul area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Saint Paul market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Saint Paul's median sale price is $303,000 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.

The median home in Saint Paul goes under contract in about 21 days, though market time has shifted by +5 days compared with last year. Actual timelines vary widely: 55.6% of homes leave the market within two weeks, while others linger, and 34.9% of listings eventually reduce price. The biggest factors are accurate initial pricing, condition and updates, location within Saint Paul, and seasonality. Homes priced in line with recent comparable sales and presented well tend to sell fastest, while overpriced listings sit and often require a reduction before closing.

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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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.