Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Chapel Hill, NC
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(129)
Erika Buchholtz
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
32 Years of experience
49+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.1%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$567.9M
All-Time Sales
$530K - $4.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(48)
Armand Lenchek
eXp Realty
23 Years of experience
66+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.2%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$302.4M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(21)
Nate Howard
Howard Group Real Estate LLC
28 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.66%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$135.5M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(70)
Steve Doyle
NewStone Realty, LLC
20 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.76%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$160.8M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(12)
Kathryn White
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - York Simpson Underwood Re
23 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.44%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$123.9M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(11)
Ed Billings
Compass
24 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.63%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$82.1M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(34)
Samara Presley
Smart Choice Realty
21 Years of experience
85+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.61%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$438.1M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $3.7M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(41)
Anna S. Terry
Keller Williams Elite Realty
31 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.8%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$137.3M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $3.8M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(71)
Tanya Papandrea
Absolute Realty Company
19 Years of experience
22+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.68%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$141.6M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(581)
Erica Anderson
Team Anderson Realty
17 Years of experience
322+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.37%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$980.2M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Robert Hunt
Keller Williams Elite Realty
12 Years of experience
36+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.95%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$90.9M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(2)
Susan Crawford
Triangle Home Crew Realty
26 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.24%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$80.2M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.1M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(24)
Jeanette Hussey
West and Woodall Real Estate
43 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.73%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$124.8M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(4)
Ken Walker
RE/MAX
19 Years of experience
35+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.8%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$204.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $3.8M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(301)
Ashley Wilson - NC
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
23 Years of experience
190+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.9%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$278.6M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.6M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Marlar Price
Fathom Realty
21 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$16.9M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $710K
Price Range
Top Agent(97)
John & Carrie Dukes
eXp Realty
32 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.2%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$316.8M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $3.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(50)
Bryan Sinnett
Compass
22 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.29%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$372.9M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $5.7M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(55)
Aaron Reel
Reel Realty
11 Years of experience
66+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.59%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$128.2M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(9)
David Bermel
Fonville Morisey
8 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.68%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$45.3M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top Agent(9)
Jeremy Brazoban
LPT REALTY
11 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.88%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$28.3M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $980K
Price Range
Top Agent(46)
Marinus Leach
LPT Realty | APERTURE LIFESTYLE REAL ESTATE
6 Years of experience
46+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.27%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$32.7M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $1.7M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(6)
Paula Grossman
Joseph Bailey Real Estate Co.
9 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.46%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$42.7M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.7M
Price Range
Top Agent(32)
Betty Bargoil
eXp Realty
28 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.56%
in Chapel Hill, NC
$170.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $3.2M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Chapel hill Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$699,000
+20.52% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
34
+20 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
99.05%
-1.12% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
25.4%
-13.7% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
45.3%
-6.8% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
32.6%
-38.0% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
3.4
Realtors in Chapel hill
1,025
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Chapel Hill Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Chapel Hill sell in a median of 25 days, compared with the Chapel Hill market median of 34 days on market.
About 9 days faster (26% quicker than the Chapel Hill market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Chapel Hill agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Chapel Hill market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Chapel Hill?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Chapel Hill sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
17 days
Typical time on market
101%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Chapel Hill, NC 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 Chapel Hill
Median home values across Chapel Hill, NC neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Tenney Circle
+23% over 5 years
$1.11M
Briarcliff
+51% over 5 years
$510K
Davie Circle
+42% over 5 years
$450K
Glen Lennox
+42% over 5 years
$433K
Dogwood Acres
+36% over 5 years
$304K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
How We Rank Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill 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: May 2026
Chapel Hill Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill?
Our data covers 1,025 real estate agents serving the Chapel Hill area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Chapel Hill market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Chapel Hill mean for sellers?
Chapel Hill's median sale price is $699,000 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.
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 Chapel Hill 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.
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