Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Valdese, NC
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Top Agent
Top 0.32%
in Valdese, NC
$90.3M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $820K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.91%
in Valdese, NC
$96.8M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$107.7M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$192M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(13)
Annette Abernathy
Realty Executives of Hickory
17 Years of experience
30+ Sales in the last 12 months
$53.4M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $830K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(157)
Angelia Peterson
Asheworth Group WNC Real Estate, LLC
11 Years of experience
189+ Sales in the last 12 months
$184.9M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$99.6M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $950K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$871.8M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$21.7M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $750K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.28%
in Valdese, NC
$31.6M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $450K
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Sheree Byrd
AXEN Realty | Slate & Key Realty Group
1 Years of experience
22+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.28%
in Valdese, NC
$5.1M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $400K
Price Range
Top Agent$47.9M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $930K
Price Range
251
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Alex Daigle
Real Living Real Estate
29 Years of experience
0+ Sales in the last 12 months
1997
Year Licensed
29
Years Experience
Valdese Housing Market Trends
Homes in Valdese take a median 34 days to sell, go for 99.24% of asking, prices are up 29.7% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Buyer's market
6.4 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$352,832
median sale price
How fast they sell
34 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
6.4 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Valdese.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Valdese agents whose results fit it.
Valdese agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Valdese market in 34
median sale price in Valdese
Do Top Valdese Agents Sell Faster?
The 12 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Valdese sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Valdese market median of 34 days on market.
About 4 days faster (12% quicker than the Valdese market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Valdese agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Valdese market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Valdese?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Valdese sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around June.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
66 days
Typical time on market
97.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Valdese, 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 Valdese Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market where the median sale price sits at $352,832, moving +29.7% year over year, while homes take a median of 34 days to sell. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more complete story than the price figure alone. With 6.4 months of supply and 31.2% of active listings recording a price cut, inventory in Valdese is deep enough to give buyers real room to negotiate. At the same time, 66.0% of homes go off the market within two weeks, which signals that correctly priced, move-in-ready listings still clear quickly.
That split matters for how you approach an offer. Only 18.2% of homes sold above list, and the average sale-to-list ratio measured 99.24%, so buyers generally have leverage to offer below asking on properties that have lingered past the 34-day median or already show a price drop. For sellers, the takeaway is disciplined pricing: the homes selling fast are the ones priced to the current comparable data rather than to last year's peak, especially with 20 new listings competing against 23 active homes each month.
With roughly 4 homes sold and 12 pending each month, transaction volume is modest, which makes local pricing judgment valuable. Valdese has 264 licensed agents, and the difference between one who prices to the data and one who does not can be measured in weeks on market and thousands of dollars at closing.
What Valdese Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Valdese 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 | $352,832 |
| Down payment (20%) | $70,566 |
| Loan amount | $282,266 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,537 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.24% mortgage rate (as of October 29, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $352,832 median home price with 20% down at 7.24% (as of October 29, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Valdese MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Valdese Realtor
Name recognition and yard-sign volume are not the same as performance. The more useful signals are completed transaction count, client review patterns, and a track record of pricing homes accurately in the specific submarket you are buying or selling in. Among the 264 licensed agents in Valdese, EffectiveAgents has ranked 24 using verified sales data. The top-ranked agent, Bryan Black at RE/MAX, has closed 489 transactions with $88.8M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that matters when only 18.2% of homes sell above list and negotiation drives the final number. In a market covering zip code 28690, an agent who knows how buyers respond to a home that has passed the 34-day median, or one already carrying a price drop, can protect a seller's bottom line or find a buyer real leverage. When reviewing agents, weigh consistent review patterns over time more heavily than a single testimonial, since a steady record across many closings is the more reliable indicator of how an agent performs under different conditions.
How We Rank Valdese 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 Valdese 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.
264
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
Valdese Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Valdese, NC?
The top-ranked agent in Valdese, NC by verified performance is Bryan Black at RE/MAX, with 489 career transactions and $88.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using completed transaction data, sales history, and client reviews rather than advertising spend, and has ranked 24 of the 264 licensed agents in the area. The best fit depends on your property type and goals, so compare the ranked shortlist and interview more than one agent before deciding.
How were these Valdese 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 Valdese?
Our data covers 264 real estate agents serving the Valdese area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Valdese market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Valdese mean for sellers?
Valdese's median sale price is $352,832 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 Valdese?
In Valdese, the median home takes 34 days to sell, and that figure reflects a -63 days change in market time from a year ago. Actual timelines vary widely: 66.0% of homes go under contract within two weeks, while others sit longer, often because of pricing. With 31.2% of listings recording a price cut, homes priced to current comparable data move fastest. Condition, location within zip code 28690, and how the listing is marketed also affect how quickly a 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 Valdese 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 Valdese 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 Valdese 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 Valdese realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Valdese 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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