Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Newton, NC
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.51%
in Newton, NC
$192M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$70.8M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.79%
in Newton, NC
$99.6M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $950K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(13)
Annette Abernathy
Realty Executives of Hickory
17 Years of experience
33+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.31%
in Newton, NC
$52.9M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $830K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.08%
in Newton, NC
$96.8M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.33%
in Newton, NC
$156.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(4)
Christine Curcio
Southern Homes of the Carolinas
19 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.33%
in Newton, NC
$33.8M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $520K
Price Range
Top Agent$35.2M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $1.1M
Price Range
25
Sold in Newton, NC
Top AgentTop 4.62%
in Newton, NC
$201.4M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$642.9M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $2.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.38%
in Newton, NC
$31.6M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $450K
Price Range
Top Agent$118.5M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $880K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.77%
in Newton, NC
$24M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $730K
Price Range
Top Agent(156)
Angelia Peterson
Asheworth Group WNC Real Estate, LLC
11 Years of experience
190+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.28%
in Newton, NC
$184.3M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(28)
Grace Cunningham
RE/MAX Properties Plus, Inc.
12 Years of experience
71+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.28%
in Newton, NC
$107.5M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $2.2M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.79%
in Newton, NC
$26.3M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $930K
Price Range
Top Agent$854.6M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$308.1M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$30.3M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.3M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$38.5M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.4M
Price Range
3
Sold in Newton, NC
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Sheree Byrd
AXEN Realty | Slate & Key Realty Group
1 Years of experience
22+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 15.13%
in Newton, NC
$5.1M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $400K
Price Range
Top Agent$88.8M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $820K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$194M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(23)
Angelica Vicenti
Realty Executives of Hickory & LKN
6 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
$14.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $940K
Price Range
52
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$13.7M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $720K
Price Range
42
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Newton Housing Market Trends
Homes in Newton take a median 62 days to sell, go for 97.13% of asking, prices are up 1.3% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$260,866
median sale price
How fast they sell
62 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Newton.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Newton agents whose results fit it.
Newton agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 35 days, the Newton market in 62
median sale price in Newton
Do Top Newton Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Newton sell in a median of 35 days, compared with the Newton market median of 62 days on market.
About 27 days faster (44% quicker than the Newton market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Newton agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Newton market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Newton?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Newton sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
57 days
Typical time on market
97.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Newton, 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 Newton Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above measures a market that currently favors patient buyers. With 4.6 months of supply and 78 active listings against 17 homes sold monthly, Newton sits near the balance point where neither side holds a decisive edge, though several indicators tilt leverage toward buyers. The median sale price registered $260,866, a +1.3% move year over year, while homes now take a median 62 to sell, reflecting a +8 days change in market time. Those longer timelines pair with a telling detail: 43.5% of listings have logged a price reduction, and only 15.7% of homes closed above asking.
For buyers, this combination means room to negotiate. When 32.4% of homes leave the market within two weeks but four in ten sellers eventually cut price, the well-priced, move-in-ready listings still move fast while everything else waits. A measured offer below list, supported by comparable $186.84 per square foot data, is reasonable on properties that have aged past the two-week window. For sellers, the 97.13% sale-to-list ratio (a +1.11% shift) signals that ambitious pricing invites the reductions so many listings are already taking. Pricing to the comps from day one protects against the drift that pulls final numbers down.
Navigating either side rewards local expertise. Newton has 342 licensed agents, and the gap between an agent who prices to the current data and one who chases last year's numbers is exactly where the 43.5% price-drop figure comes from. Understanding how to read 52 pending sales against 86 new listings each month is what separates a confident strategy from guesswork.
What Newton Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Newton 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 | $260,866 |
| Down payment (20%) | $52,173 |
| Loan amount | $208,693 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,970 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $260,866 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Newton MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Newton Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually closes a deal in a market like this one: pricing discipline, negotiation record, and consistency across many transactions. EffectiveAgents analyzed 161 transactions to rank 51 agents in Newton against measurable outcomes rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked team, Paul & Meredith Carswell at RE/MAX A-Team, has closed 1,069 transactions and $187.2M in all-time sales volume, a track record that matters when 43.5% of local listings are reducing price and disciplined negotiation determines final numbers. In a market where only 15.7% of homes sell above asking and the sale-to-list ratio sits at 97.13%, an agent who knows how to position a listing across zip code 28658 protects both timeline and proceeds. Their 62 reviews reflect a pattern worth noting: look for consistency in how past clients describe communication and pricing guidance, not just a high overall rating. Volume and verified feedback together offer a clearer signal than reputation alone.
How We Rank Newton 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 Newton 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.
342
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
Newton Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Newton, NC?
The top-ranked agent in Newton, NC is Paul & Meredith Carswell at RE/MAX A-Team, with 1,069 transactions and $187.2M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents determines rankings by analyzing 161 transactions across 342 local agents, measuring outcomes like sale-to-list performance and closing consistency rather than advertising. The result is a shortlist of 51 verified agents. The right fit still depends on your property, price point, and timeline, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Newton 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 Newton?
Our data covers 342 real estate agents serving the Newton area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Newton market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Newton mean for sellers?
Newton's median sale price is $260,866 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 Newton?
Homes in Newton currently take a median 62 to sell, reflecting a +8 days change in market time compared with last year. That figure is a midpoint, not a guarantee: well-priced, move-in-ready homes move faster, with 32.4% of listings leaving the market within two weeks. Pricing accuracy is the biggest variable, since 43.5% of listings eventually cut price after starting too high. Condition, location within zip code 28658, and seasonal timing also shape how quickly an individual home sells.
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 Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Newton 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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