Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Hickory, NC
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.58%
in Hickory, NC
$192M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.44%
in Hickory, NC
$99.6M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $950K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$70.8M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.17%
in Hickory, NC
$96.8M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(13)
Annette Abernathy
Realty Executives of Hickory
17 Years of experience
32+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.46%
in Hickory, NC
$53.4M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $830K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.75%
in Hickory, NC
$47.9M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $930K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 12.1%
in Hickory, NC
$651.1M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $2.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.97%
in Hickory, NC
$31.6M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $450K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 13.54%
in Hickory, NC
$101.5M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 14.12%
in Hickory, NC
$156.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 16.71%
in Hickory, NC
$89.7M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $820K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$35.2M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $1.1M
Price Range
20
Sold in Hickory, NC
Top AgentTop 17.87%
in Hickory, NC
$204.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(655)
Thomas Elrod
Keller Williams - High Performance Real Estate Advisors
17 Years of experience
186+ Sales in the last 12 months
$811.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $5.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(406)
Matt Sarver
Keller Williams Realty - Lake Norman
21 Years of experience
281+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.01B
All-Time Sales
$350K - $6.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$576.8M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$871.8M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(104)
Eric Maynard
Keller Williams Realty - Besecker & Maynard Group
19 Years of experience
122+ Sales in the last 12 months
$666.3M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $4.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$273.9M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(31)
Lisa Archer
Keller Williams Ballantyne Area - Live Love Worldwide
21 Years of experience
120+ Sales in the last 12 months
$277.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$309.7M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$184.9M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$354.8M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $6.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$118.5M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $880K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$133.1M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $900K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Hickory Housing Market Trends
Homes in Hickory take a median 66 days to sell, go for 97.35% of asking, prices are up 4.2% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.2 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$308,853
median sale price
How fast they sell
66 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.2 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Hickory.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Hickory agents whose results fit it.
Hickory agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Hickory market in 66
median sale price in Hickory
Do Top Hickory Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Hickory sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Hickory market median of 66 days on market.
About 36 days faster (55% quicker than the Hickory market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Hickory agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Hickory market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Hickory?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Hickory sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in September. To hit that window, plan to list around July.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
September
Best month to sell
47 days
Typical time on market
97.9%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Hickory, 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 Hickory
Median home values across Hickory, NC neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Claremont
+51% over 5 years
$282K
Oakwood
+58% over 5 years
$274K
Green Park
+105% over 5 years
$149K
Highland
+84% over 5 years
$143K
Kenworth
+94% over 5 years
$138K
Westmont
+91% over 5 years
$114K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Hickory Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Hickory market where negotiating leverage has shifted toward buyers, even as prices continue to climb. The median sale price now sits at $308,853, having moved +4.2% year over year, and homes trade at roughly $172.45 per square foot. Yet the competitive indicators tell a more nuanced story. With 43.3% of active listings recording a price cut and only 11.5% of homes selling above asking, sellers are increasingly meeting the market rather than dictating it. Months of supply has reached 4.2, which is closer to balanced conditions than the tight inventory of prior years.
For buyers, this combination creates room to negotiate. The median home now takes 66 days to sell, and with 267 active listings against 65 monthly sales, there is less pressure to waive contingencies or bid aggressively. An offer near the 97.35% sale-to-list ratio is realistic on properties that have been listed for several weeks. For sellers, the takeaway is disciplined pricing. Only about 23.8% of homes leave the market within two weeks, so overpricing risks the price drops that 43.3% of current listings have already absorbed.
With 232 new listings and 213 pending sales monthly, activity remains steady across neighborhoods and the 28601, 28602, and 28603 zip codes. Navigating a market this segmented rewards local expertise, which is where the pool of 347 licensed agents, and the smaller group verified by EffectiveAgents, becomes relevant to how you buy or sell.
What Hickory Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Hickory 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 | $308,853 |
| Down payment (20%) | $61,771 |
| Loan amount | $247,082 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,268 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.32% mortgage rate (as of October 22, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $308,853 median home price with 20% down at 7.32% (as of October 22, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Hickory MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Hickory Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually determines outcomes: verified transaction history and how an agent performs in current conditions. In a market where 43.3% of listings see a price reduction, negotiation skill and pricing accuracy carry measurable weight. EffectiveAgents analyzed 679 transactions to rank agents in Hickory. The top-ranked team, Paul & Meredith Carswell at RE/MAX A-Team, has recorded 1,069 transactions and $187.2M in all-time sales volume, backed by 62 client reviews. That depth of experience matters when structuring an offer in Westmont or Forest Hills, or pricing a listing in Oakwood where days on market can vary widely from the citywide median of 66 days. Verified agents demonstrate consistent results across price points and the 28601, 28602, and 28603 zip codes, not just a handful of headline sales. When reviewing agent profiles, look for review patterns that show sustained volume and repeat feedback over time rather than a small cluster of recent ratings, which is a more reliable signal of dependable service.
How We Rank Hickory 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 Hickory 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.
347
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: September 2026
Hickory Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Hickory, NC?
The top-ranked agent in Hickory, NC is currently the Paul & Meredith Carswell team at RE/MAX A-Team, with 1,069 verified transactions and $187.2M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents determines rankings by analyzing 679 local transactions, measuring closed sales, client review patterns, and performance metrics rather than advertising spend. Of the 347 licensed agents in the area, 82 meet the criteria to be ranked. The right match depends on your neighborhood, price range, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several verified profiles before deciding.
How were these Hickory 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 Hickory?
Our data covers 347 real estate agents serving the Hickory area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Hickory market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Hickory mean for sellers?
Hickory's median sale price is $308,853 as of September 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 Hickory?
Homes in Hickory currently take a median of 66 days to sell, reflecting a +17 days change in market time compared with last year. Several factors influence your individual timeline: pricing relative to the 97.35% sale-to-list ratio, condition, and location across the 28601, 28602, and 28603 zip codes. With 43.3% of listings recording price cuts and 4.2 months of supply, accurately priced homes in desirable neighborhoods like Highland or Lakeland move faster, while overpriced listings tend to sit and require reductions before selling.
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 Hickory 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 Hickory 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 Hickory 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 Hickory realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Hickory 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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