Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Hope Mills, NC
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(570)
Brian and Sharon O'Connell
Keller Williams - The Welcome Home Team
19 Years of experience
33+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.6%
in Hope Mills, NC
$547.7M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.89%
in Hope Mills, NC
$1.02B
All-Time Sales
$240K - $5.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.79%
in Hope Mills, NC
$211.4M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $4.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.08%
in Hope Mills, NC
$140.6M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.3M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$57.5M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $630K
Price Range
57
Sold in Hope Mills, NC
Top AgentTop 4.76%
in Hope Mills, NC
$75.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $570K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.95%
in Hope Mills, NC
$56.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $660K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(47)
Michelle Morris - NC
NextHome Integrity First
25 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
$84.5M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $730K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.14%
in Hope Mills, NC
$46.4M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $480K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.44%
in Hope Mills, NC
$38.8M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top Agent$323.5M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(59)
Brandon Loudermilk
Keller Williams | Magnolia Southern Homes
16 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.01%
in Hope Mills, NC
$35M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $600K
Price Range
Top Agent(14)
Meredith Rains Hartsook
Keller Williams Realty - Fayetteville
10 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.9%
in Hope Mills, NC
$69M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $700K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 12.5%
in Hope Mills, NC
$55.9M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.5M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$52.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $940K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 15.18%
in Hope Mills, NC
$48.7M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $660K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 15.18%
in Hope Mills, NC
$25.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $610K
Price Range
Top Agent$137.5M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $720K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Lourdes Yanes Reefer
GP Homes LLC
10 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 16.67%
in Hope Mills, NC
$36M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $790K
Price Range
Top Agent$37.4M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $560K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 17.56%
in Hope Mills, NC
$46.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $480K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 17.86%
in Hope Mills, NC
$35.4M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $880K
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 18.45%
in Hope Mills, NC
$54M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $840K
Price Range
Top Agent(9)
Phaedrea Watkins
Promise Realty Group - eXp Realty
10 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
$27.3M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $740K
Price Range
7
Sold in Hope Mills, NC
Top Agent(46)
Charles (CJ) Jones III
Mark Spain Real Estate
6 Years of experience
36+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 19.05%
in Hope Mills, NC
$88.4M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.3M
Price Range
Hope mills Housing Market Trends
Homes in Hope mills take a median 39 days to sell, go for 97.88% of asking, prices are down 12.8% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.2 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$249,835
median sale price
How fast they sell
39 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.2 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Hope Mills.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Hope Mills agents whose results fit it.
Hope Mills agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 23 days, the Hope Mills market in 39
median sale price in Hope Mills
Do Top Hope Mills Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Hope Mills sell in a median of 23 days, compared with the Hope Mills market median of 39 days on market.
About 16 days faster (41% quicker than the Hope Mills market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Hope Mills agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Hope Mills market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Hope Mills?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Hope Mills sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around July.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
34 days
Typical time on market
99.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Hope Mills, 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.
What These Numbers Mean for Hope Mills Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Hope Mills market where negotiating leverage sits closer to the middle than the headline pace suggests. The median sale price of $249,835 moved -12.8% year over year, and homes are trading at a 97.88% sale-to-list ratio, meaning most closings land just under the asking figure. With 3.2 months of supply and 85 active listings against 28 monthly closings, conditions read as balanced rather than overheated, giving prepared buyers real room to negotiate.
The competitive indicators reinforce that read. Only 19.8% of homes sold above list, while 34.2% of active listings carried a price reduction, a sign that sellers who anchor too high are recalibrating in public. At the same time, 26.2% of homes left the market within two weeks, so correctly priced, move-in-ready listings still clear quickly. Median time on market now sits at 39 days, a +4 days change in market time that rewards patience over urgency.
For buyers, that means writing offers near, not above, list on properties that have lingered, and reserving aggressive terms for the fresh listings inside 28348 that draw early interest. For sellers, the data argues for pricing to the $154.33 per square foot comps from day one, since the third of listings taking price drops typically started above the market. With 336 licensed agents working the area, the gap between an agent who prices to the evidence and one who chases a number is measurable in both final price and days carried.
What Hope Mills Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Hope Mills 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 | $249,835 |
| Down payment (20%) | $49,967 |
| Loan amount | $199,868 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,882 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $249,835 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Hope Mills MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Hope Mills Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: negotiation discipline, pricing accuracy, and a track record you can verify. In Hope Mills, 88 agents have earned an EffectiveAgents ranking out of 336 licensed locally, a filter built on measured outcomes rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked team, Brian and Sharon O'Connell at Keller Williams - The Welcome Home Team, has closed 2,749 transactions and $547.7M in all-time volume. That depth matters when only 19.8% of homes sell above list and a third carry price drops; an agent who reads those signals correctly protects your leverage whether you are buying or selling. Experience across the 28348 corridor helps price to the $154.33 per square foot the market is currently paying, rather than to hope. When you compare candidates, look past the headline and study the review pattern: the O'Connell team's 570 reviews show consistency over time, which is a stronger predictor of your result than a single glowing testimonial or a familiar billboard.
How We Rank Hope Mills 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 Hope Mills 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.
336
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
Hope Mills Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Hope Mills, NC?
The top-ranked agent in Hope Mills, NC is Brian and Sharon O'Connell at Keller Williams - The Welcome Home Team, with 2,749 transactions and 570 reviews to date. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising or name recognition. We analyzed 290 local transactions and measured each agent on closed sales, sale-to-list performance, and verified client reviews, then narrowed 336 licensed agents down to 88 ranked professionals. The best agent for you is the one whose record matches your price point and timeline, so compare two or three before deciding.
How were these Hope Mills 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 Hope Mills?
Our data covers 336 real estate agents serving the Hope Mills area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Hope Mills market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Hope Mills mean for sellers?
Hope Mills's median sale price is $249,835 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 Hope Mills?
Homes in Hope Mills currently take a median of 39 days to sell, a +4 days change in market time compared with last year. Actual timelines vary widely around that midpoint. Correctly priced, move-in-ready homes are moving fast, with 26.2% going under contract within two weeks, while overpriced listings account for much of the 34.2% share taking reductions. Pricing to current $154.33 per square foot comps, condition, staging, and photography all influence how quickly you reach an accepted offer at your target price.
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 Hope Mills 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 Hope Mills 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 Hope Mills 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 Hope Mills realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Hope Mills 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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