Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in St. Cloud, MN
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated July 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 1.1%
in St. Cloud, MN
$196.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $950K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.65%
in St. Cloud, MN
$123.2M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.86%
in St. Cloud, MN
$39.7M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $520K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.6%
in St. Cloud, MN
$164.3M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.62%
in St. Cloud, MN
$496.1M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(2049)
Ryan O'Neill
The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus
23 Years of experience
1,664+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.9%
in St. Cloud, MN
$4.29B
All-Time Sales
$230K - $26M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 16.54%
in St. Cloud, MN
$46.8M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $400K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$75.5M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $740K
Price Range
342
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(55)
Michael Kootsikas
Northstar Real Estate Associates
10 Years of experience
35+ Sales in the last 12 months
$84.5M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top 0.18%
in St. Cloud, MN
486
Sold in St. Cloud, MN
31
Sold in last 18 months
Top 0.92%
in St. Cloud, MN
223
Sold in St. Cloud, MN
3
Sold in last 18 months
Top 1.29%
in St. Cloud, MN
174
Sold in St. Cloud, MN
1
Sold in last 18 months
Top 1.47%
in St. Cloud, MN
165
Sold in St. Cloud, MN
21
Sold in last 18 months
Top 1.65%
in St. Cloud, MN
112
Sold in St. Cloud, MN
7
Sold in last 18 months
Top 1.84%
in St. Cloud, MN
101
Sold in St. Cloud, MN
6
Sold in last 18 months
Top 2.02%
in St. Cloud, MN
89
Sold in St. Cloud, MN
1
Sold in last 18 months
Top 2.21%
in St. Cloud, MN
83
Sold in St. Cloud, MN
3
Sold in last 18 months
Top 2.39%
in St. Cloud, MN
79
Sold in St. Cloud, MN
10
Sold in last 18 months
Top 2.57%
in St. Cloud, MN
77
Sold in St. Cloud, MN
4
Sold in last 18 months
Top 2.57%
in St. Cloud, MN
73
Sold in St. Cloud, MN
4
Sold in last 18 months
Top 2.76%
in St. Cloud, MN
67
Sold in St. Cloud, MN
6
Sold in last 18 months
Top 2.94%
in St. Cloud, MN
65
Sold in St. Cloud, MN
7
Sold in last 18 months
St. cloud Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$254,872
-0.05% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
29
+7 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
99.77%
-0.18% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
27.2%
-9.9% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
41.6%
-3.0% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
29.7%
-2.0% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.6
Realtors in St. cloud
544
Verified MLS market data through July 2026.
Do Top St. Cloud Agents Sell Faster?
The 9 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in St. Cloud sell in a median of 28 days, compared with the St. Cloud market median of 29 days on market.
About 1 days faster (3% quicker than the St. Cloud market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked St. Cloud agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the St. Cloud market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in St. Cloud?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in St. Cloud sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
24 days
Typical time on market
99.9%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of St. Cloud, MN 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 St. Cloud
Median home values across St. Cloud, MN neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Northside-Hester Park
+54% over 5 years
$181K
Colonial Gardens
+55% over 5 years
$171K
Southside-University
+32% over 5 years
$171K
Pantown
+57% over 5 years
$171K
Lake George
+47% over 5 years
$149K
Saint John Cantius
+45% over 5 years
$142K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for St. Cloud Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes St. Cloud as a market where negotiating leverage is close to balanced but tilting toward buyers. Months of supply sits at 2.6, which stays within the range typically read as balanced, and the sale-to-list ratio of 99.77% indicates sellers still capture nearly their full asking price. However, the share of homes selling above list has cooled to 27.2%, and 29.7% of active listings have recorded a price cut. That combination tells a specific story: sellers who price ambitiously are increasingly forced to adjust, while patient buyers can find room to negotiate on any home that lingers.
Timing reinforces this. With median days on market at 29 and a +7 days change in market time, homes are moving more deliberately than a year ago, yet 41.6% of listings still leave the market within two weeks. That split means correctly priced, move-in-ready homes still draw quick interest, but anything overpriced sits. For a buyer, the practical read is to offer at or slightly below list on homes past their first two weeks, and to move decisively on fresh listings. For a seller, pricing at the market rather than above it is what protects against the 29.7% price-drop pattern.
Median sale price moved -0.1% year over year to $254,872, and price per square foot measures $142.98. With 87 homes sold monthly against 223 active listings, both sides need agents who read these signals accurately. St. Cloud has 544 licensed agents, and the gap between average and measured performance is exactly what the rankings below help clarify.
What St. Cloud Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in St. Cloud 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 | $254,872 |
| Down payment (20%) | $50,974 |
| Loan amount | $203,898 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,831 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.67% mortgage rate (as of August 13, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $254,872 median home price with 20% down at 6.67% (as of August 13, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from St. Cloud MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a St. Cloud Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks the data that actually predicts outcomes: closed transaction volume, review depth, and consistency across price points. Among the 544 licensed agents working St. Cloud, EffectiveAgents has ranked 16 using verified performance records. Skip Halverson at RE/MAX Results leads that group with 923 career transactions, 132 client reviews, and $196.1M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters most in negotiation, where a market showing 27.2% of homes selling above list and 29.7% recording price cuts rewards agents who know when to hold firm and when to counter. Proven agents work across St. Cloud's varied neighborhoods, from established Pantown and Southside-University to the lake-adjacent homes near Lake George, and each area carries its own pricing rhythm. Look closely at review patterns rather than star averages alone: a long, consistent history of detailed feedback signals reliability far better than a handful of recent five-star ratings. The right agent turns the market's current data into a concrete pricing and offer strategy.
How We Rank St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud 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
St. Cloud Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in St. Cloud, MN?
EffectiveAgents ranks St. Cloud agents using verified transaction records, review history, and sales volume rather than advertising spend. By that methodology, Skip Halverson at RE/MAX Results ranks at the top, with 923 closed transactions, 132 client reviews, and $196.1M in all-time sales volume. He is one of 16 ranked agents drawn from 544 licensed professionals in the area. The most useful choice depends on your price point and neighborhood, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents against your specific goals before deciding.
How were these St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?
Our data covers 544 real estate agents serving the St. Cloud area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our St. Cloud market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in St. Cloud mean for sellers?
St. Cloud's median sale price is $254,872 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 St. Cloud?
The median home in St. Cloud goes under contract in about 29, though that reflects a +7 days change from a year earlier. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location: 41.6% of listings leave the market within two weeks, while overpriced homes contribute to the 29.7% that record price cuts. Homes priced to current comparables and prepared for showings tend to sell fastest. Adding time to close after acceptance, most sellers should plan for several weeks beyond the initial listing date.
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 St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in St. Cloud 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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