Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Southport, NC
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated July 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.82%
in Southport, NC
$348.8M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(26)
Tina Karimi
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
10 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.17%
in Southport, NC
$41.6M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(16)
Oscar Garcia
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
21 Years of experience
83+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.89%
in Southport, NC
$170.8M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $3.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(31)
Seth Robbins
Hamilton Realty Group W/EXP Realty
22 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.34%
in Southport, NC
$51.9M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.8M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.14%
in Southport, NC
$609.4M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $3.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 13.59%
in Southport, NC
$154.2M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$93.4M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.7M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 15.76%
in Southport, NC
$34.4M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.5M
Price Range
Top Agent$220M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 16.85%
in Southport, NC
$236.9M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.1M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(55)
Rainey Wallace
Intracoastal Realty - Valentine-Wallace Group
13 Years of experience
60+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 17.39%
in Southport, NC
$301.1M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $5.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$87.4M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $16.1M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(29)
Deanna Moran
Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage
37 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 18.48%
in Southport, NC
$88.3M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 19.02%
in Southport, NC
$1.01B
All-Time Sales
$240K - $5.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(570)
Brian and Sharon O'Connell
Keller Williams - The Welcome Home Team
19 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
$547.7M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$282.6M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$257.8M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$222.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$243.9M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(59)
Brian McGhee
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
10 Years of experience
86+ Sales in the last 12 months
$115.2M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $670K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(18)
Carli Meeks
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
12 Years of experience
97+ Sales in the last 12 months
$70.8M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.5M
Price Range
2
Sold in Southport, NC
Top Agent(41)
Jan Roggeman
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
10 Years of experience
32+ Sales in the last 12 months
$102.3M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$55.8M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $800K
Price Range
237
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$36.6M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.4M
Price Range
1
Sold in Southport, NC
Top Agent(1)
Robin McDowell
Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage
26 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$34.4M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $2.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Southport Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$649,656
+29.93% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
73
+6 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
97.45%
+0.61% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
10.0%
-2.0% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
19.0%
-6.0% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
40.0%
-4.6% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
4.3
Realtors in Southport
318
Verified MLS market data through July 2026.
Do Top Southport Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Southport sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Southport market median of 73 days on market.
About 43 days faster (59% quicker than the Southport market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Southport agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Southport market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Southport?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Southport sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in October. To hit that window, plan to list around August.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
October
Best month to sell
70 days
Typical time on market
97.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Southport, 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 Southport Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $649,656 and a median of 73 days on market across zip code 28461. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more useful story than any single figure. With 4.3 months of supply, Southport sits closer to balanced than to a strict seller's market, and that balance is reinforced by the fact that only 10.0% of homes sold above their asking price while 40.0% of active listings carried at least one price reduction. When four in ten sellers are cutting price and roughly one in ten buyers is pushing above list, negotiating leverage has shifted meaningfully toward the buyer.
For a buyer, this combination argues for disciplined offers. With 19.0% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced and move-in-ready homes still move quickly, so speed matters on the best inventory, but the broad price-drop share means patience is rewarded on properties that have lingered. The average sale-to-list ratio of 97.45% shows most closings land just under asking, leaving room to negotiate. For a seller, the lengthening time on market makes accurate initial pricing the single most important decision; homes chasing the market with later reductions are the ones dragging the median.
That is where representation matters. Southport has 318 licensed agents, but pricing strategy and negotiation execution vary widely among them, and choosing the right one directly affects both net proceeds and days to close.
What Southport Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Southport 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 | $649,656 |
| Down payment (20%) | $129,931 |
| Loan amount | $519,725 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,272 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.76% mortgage rate (as of September 10, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $649,656 median home price with 20% down at 6.76% (as of September 10, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Southport MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Southport Realtor
Name recognition and a large advertising budget are not the same as measured performance. The more useful questions are how many transactions an agent has actually closed, how consistently their sales land near asking, and whether their track record holds across different price points. Of the 318 licensed agents active in the Southport area, EffectiveAgents has ranked 57 based on verified outcomes rather than reputation. Lindsey Jenkins at Century 21 Collective illustrates the difference, with 862 career transactions and $348.8M in all-time sales volume spanning the waterfront and inland properties throughout zip code 28461. That volume matters in the current climate: with 40.0% of listings reducing price and an average sale-to-list ratio of 97.45%, an agent who negotiates and prices precisely protects real dollars for both sides of a deal. When reviewing any candidate, look past the star rating to the pattern behind it, checking whether feedback consistently mentions pricing accuracy, communication, and closing reliability rather than a single memorable transaction.
How We Rank Southport 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 Southport 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: July 2026
Southport Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Southport, NC?
There is no single best agent for every situation, but EffectiveAgents ranks Southport professionals using verified transaction data rather than advertising spend. By that methodology, Lindsey Jenkins at Century 21 Collective stands out, with 862 closed transactions and $348.8M in all-time sales volume. The platform analyzed 149 local transactions to rank 57 agents out of 318 licensed in the area. The strongest match depends on your price range, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Southport 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 Southport?
Our data covers 318 real estate agents serving the Southport area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Southport market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Southport mean for sellers?
Southport's median sale price is $649,656 as of July 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 Southport?
The median home in Southport currently takes about 73 days to sell, and that timeline reflects a +6 days change in market time compared with a year ago. Actual results vary widely by pricing and condition. With 19.0% of listings going under contract within two weeks, accurately priced and well-presented homes still move fast, while 40.0% of listings requiring a reduction shows that overpricing extends the process. Location within zip code 28461, staging, and initial list price relative to comparable sales are the main factors that determine where your sale lands on that range.
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 Southport 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 Southport 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 Southport 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 Southport realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Southport 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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