Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Raleigh, NC
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.05%
in Raleigh, NC
$440.8M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $3.7M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.06%
in Raleigh, NC
$373.9M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $5.7M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(18)
Scott Hoffman
Keller Williams Legacy | The Hoffman Realty Group
31 Years of experience
64+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.07%
in Raleigh, NC
$351.4M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.1%
in Raleigh, NC
$218.6M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.9M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.12%
in Raleigh, NC
$452.3M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $3.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.14%
in Raleigh, NC
$982.4M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $5.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.17%
in Raleigh, NC
$170.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $3.2M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.27%
in Raleigh, NC
$191.3M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $3.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(301)
Ashley Wilson - NC
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
23 Years of experience
198+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.32%
in Raleigh, NC
$283.8M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.6M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(72)
Kendahl McIntyre
Kendahl McIntyre Real Estate LLC
18 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.33%
in Raleigh, NC
$143.6M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.37%
in Raleigh, NC
$486.6M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.9M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.39%
in Raleigh, NC
$166M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.45%
in Raleigh, NC
$206.9M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.47%
in Raleigh, NC
$991M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.49%
in Raleigh, NC
$279.5M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $2.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.57%
in Raleigh, NC
$317.1M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $3.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(4)
Rick Fleming
Fonville Morisey Realty/CAPPS-FLEMING
27 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.61%
in Raleigh, NC
$92.3M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.68%
in Raleigh, NC
$192.5M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.7%
in Raleigh, NC
$282.4M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $2.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(5)
Jackie Force
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
12 Years of experience
36+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.83%
in Raleigh, NC
$91.9M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.88%
in Raleigh, NC
$79.7M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.9%
in Raleigh, NC
$107M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(14)
Caren Fried
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
13 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.91%
in Raleigh, NC
$120.8M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $950K
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(3)
Paige Coker
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services York Simpson Underwood Real
33 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.98%
in Raleigh, NC
$74M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $3.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(59)
Bradley Sterman
Raleigh Is Growing Real Estate
5 Years of experience
76+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.03%
in Raleigh, NC
$78.2M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.9M
Price Range
Raleigh Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$424,029
-3.63% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
32
-5 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
98.90%
+0.32% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
20.2%
-0.2% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
39.8%
-0.6% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
41.7%
-20.8% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
3.1
Realtors in Raleigh
10,932
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Raleigh Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Raleigh sell in a median of 14 days, compared with the Raleigh market median of 32 days on market.
About 18 days faster (56% quicker than the Raleigh market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Raleigh agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Raleigh market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Raleigh?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Raleigh 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
22 days
Typical time on market
99.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Raleigh, 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 Raleigh
Median home values across Raleigh, NC neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Glenwood
+49% over 5 years
$936K
Wade
+54% over 5 years
$672K
Five Points
+61% over 5 years
$647K
Six Forks
+67% over 5 years
$606K
Mordecai
+70% over 5 years
$559K
Falls of Neuse
+80% over 5 years
$499K
North Central
+68% over 5 years
$458K
Central
+65% over 5 years
$438K
Hillsborough
+52% over 5 years
$420K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Raleigh Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above outlines a Raleigh market where negotiating leverage is more balanced than headline prices alone suggest. The median sale price sits at $424,029, a -3.6% change year over year, while homes trade at a median of $230.583 per square foot. With 525 homes sold against 1,632 active listings and 3.1 months of supply, conditions register as Balanced rather than tilted decisively toward one side.
The competitive indicators tell the clearest story. Only 20.2% of homes closed above asking, and 41.7% of listings recorded a price reduction, both signals that many sellers are entering above what buyers will confirm. At the same time, 39.8% of homes left the market within two weeks, meaning correctly priced, well-presented listings still move quickly. The median home spends 32 days on market, a -5 days change in market time, which gives buyers more room to inspect, contest, and negotiate than they had a year ago.
For a buyer, the practical read is that a measured offer near or modestly below list is realistic on any home carrying age on market or a prior price cut, since the sale-to-list ratio of 98.90% confirms most deals close close to but under asking. For a seller, the takeaway is to price to the comparable data from day one rather than test the ceiling, because the high price-drop share shows the market punishes overreach with extended time and eventual reductions. Across 10,932 licensed agents in the area, choosing one who reads these indicators correctly is what separates a clean sale from a stalled one.
What Raleigh Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Raleigh 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 | $424,029 |
| Down payment (20%) | $84,806 |
| Loan amount | $339,223 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,843 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.58% mortgage rate (as of July 23, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $424,029 median home price with 20% down at 6.58% (as of July 23, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Raleigh MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Raleigh Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines outcomes: verified transaction history, negotiation results, and consistency across market cycles. EffectiveAgents analyzed 5,301 transactions to rank 161 agents from the broader pool of 10,932 licensed in the Raleigh area. At the top of that analysis is Samara Presley of Smart Choice Realty, with 1,473 career transactions and $438.1M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters most when leverage is contested, as it is now with the sale-to-list ratio at 98.90% and 41.7% of listings taking reductions. An agent who negotiates well protects a few percentage points that translate to real dollars on a $424,029 home. Strong agents work across varied submarkets, from North Raleigh and Six Forks to West Raleigh and Southeast Raleigh, each with distinct pricing dynamics. When reviewing candidates, look for review patterns that repeat over time rather than a single strong month; consistency across dozens of closings is a more reliable signal than volume alone.
How We Rank Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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
Raleigh Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Raleigh, NC?
Based on EffectiveAgents' analysis of 5,301 transactions across the Raleigh market, Samara Presley of Smart Choice Realty ranks at the top, with 1,473 career transactions and $438.1M in all-time sales volume. Our methodology measures verified transaction history, closing outcomes, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend, then ranks 161 agents from the 10,932 licensed in the area. The most suitable agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several verified matches before deciding.
How were these Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Our data covers 10,932 real estate agents serving the Raleigh area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Raleigh market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Raleigh mean for sellers?
Raleigh's median sale price is $424,029 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.
How long does it take to sell a house in Raleigh?
The median home in Raleigh currently spends 32 days on market, reflecting a -5 days change in market time compared with a year ago. That figure is a midpoint, not a guarantee: well-priced, move-in-ready homes still sell fast, with 39.8% of listings leaving the market within two weeks. Timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy, condition, and location, since 41.7% of listings eventually cut price after starting too high. Pricing to current comparable data from the first day is the most reliable way to shorten your sale timeline.
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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Raleigh 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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