Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Wilmington, NC
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.21%
in Wilmington, NC
$604.5M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $3.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(54)
Rainey Wallace
Intracoastal Realty - Valentine-Wallace Group
13 Years of experience
58+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.63%
in Wilmington, NC
$296.1M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $5.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.95%
in Wilmington, NC
$235.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.1M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.05%
in Wilmington, NC
$242.1M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(16)
Oscar Garcia
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
21 Years of experience
84+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.68%
in Wilmington, NC
$169.9M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $3.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.1%
in Wilmington, NC
$151.3M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(2)
David Robertson,CHSA,ABR,TRC,RFS,PME,e-PRO,CFS,CANS,BIC
Coastal ERA
23 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.21%
in Wilmington, NC
$75.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.31%
in Wilmington, NC
$93.9M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $2.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.63%
in Wilmington, NC
$93.1M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.7M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(74)
Tyson Emery
eXp Realty - Aspyre Realty Group
17 Years of experience
331+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.84%
in Wilmington, NC
$198.6M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(29)
Deanna Moran
Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage
37 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.15%
in Wilmington, NC
$88.2M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.36%
in Wilmington, NC
$187.4M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $3.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.57%
in Wilmington, NC
$50.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $840K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(41)
Jan Roggeman
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
10 Years of experience
35+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.99%
in Wilmington, NC
$100.5M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(2)
Neil Leonard
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties
9 Years of experience
34+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.62%
in Wilmington, NC
$58.6M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.6M
Price Range
Top Agent(18)
Carli Meeks
Keller Williams Innovate-Wilmington
12 Years of experience
99+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.25%
in Wilmington, NC
$69.8M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.57%
in Wilmington, NC
$19.6M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $620K
Price Range
Top Agent(31)
Seth Robbins
Hamilton Realty Group W/EXP Realty
22 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.14%
in Wilmington, NC
$51.9M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.8M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(20)
Angel McCurry
Sotheby's International Real Estate
20 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.45%
in Wilmington, NC
$20.9M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 10.19%
in Wilmington, NC
$28.9M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $870K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 10.4%
in Wilmington, NC
$9.4M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $360K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 10.92%
in Wilmington, NC
$26.6M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $660K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 11.76%
in Wilmington, NC
$54.6M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $800K
Price Range
Top Agent(38)
Melinda Highers
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
16 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.97%
in Wilmington, NC
$48.4M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.2M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.92%
in Wilmington, NC
$19.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $700K
Price Range
Wilmington Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$487,037.5
+2.16% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
64
+40 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
97.63%
-0.37% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
14.7%
-3.6% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
36.8%
-4.9% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
25.7%
-10.4% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
3.7
Realtors in Wilmington
952
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Wilmington Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Wilmington sell in a median of 31 days, compared with the Wilmington market median of 64 days on market.
About 33 days faster (52% quicker than the Wilmington market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Wilmington agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Wilmington market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Wilmington?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Wilmington 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
21 days
Typical time on market
98.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Wilmington, 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 Wilmington
Median home values across Wilmington, NC neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Bayshore
+41% over 5 years
$408K
Ogden
+47% over 5 years
$406K
Kirkland
+38% over 5 years
$395K
Silver Lake
+56% over 5 years
$277K
Murraysville
+50% over 5 years
$259K
Kings Grant
+68% over 5 years
$243K
Seagate
+55% over 5 years
$234K
Hightsville
+66% over 5 years
$198K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Wilmington Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Wilmington market where negotiating leverage has shifted toward buyers along several measurable lines. With months of supply at 3.7 and active inventory sitting at 685 homes against 184 monthly sales, the balance has loosened compared with the tighter conditions of a year ago. Median time on market now stands at 64, and a +40 days change in market time signals that listings are absorbing more slowly. That gives a buyer room to be deliberate rather than reactive.
The competitive indicators reinforce this reading. Only 14.7% of homes sold above list, while 25.7% of active listings have already recorded a price cut, and the sale-to-list ratio measures 97.63%. For a buyer, that combination means offers at or modestly below asking are realistic, particularly on listings that have lingered past the 64 median. Still, 36.8% of homes leave the market within two weeks, so correctly priced, move-in-ready properties continue to move quickly and warrant faster, cleaner offers.
For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing at the outset. Median sale price moved +2.2% year over year to $487,037.5 (about $262.413 per square foot), but the elevated price-drop share shows the cost of overreaching on the initial ask. With 239 new listings and 212 pending sales each month, positioning matters. Wilmington has 952 licensed agents, and understanding which of them consistently price and negotiate well in this environment is where working with a verified, top-ranked professional adds measurable value.
What Wilmington Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Wilmington 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 | $487,037.5 |
| Down payment (20%) | $97,408 |
| Loan amount | $389,629.5 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,254 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.69% mortgage rate (as of August 6, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $487,037.5 median home price with 20% down at 6.69% (as of August 6, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Wilmington MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Wilmington Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the record that actually predicts results: closed transactions, verified reviews, and demonstrated pricing accuracy. EffectiveAgents ranks 55 agents in Wilmington from a pool of 952 licensed professionals, using measured performance rather than advertising spend. At the top of that analysis is Melanie Cameron at Coldwell Banker, with 1,729 career transactions, 191 client reviews, and $604.5M in all-time sales volume. In a market where the sale-to-list ratio sits at 97.63% and 25.7% of listings have taken a price cut, that negotiation and pricing experience translates directly into fewer reductions and cleaner closings. Depth of local knowledge matters just as much across distinct submarkets, from established sections like Kings Grant and Winter Park to coastal-influenced areas such as Seagate and the Ogden corridor. When reviewing agents, look past a single glowing testimonial and study the pattern: consistent volume, steady review counts over time, and results that hold up against the neighborhood-level data rather than a handful of standout deals.
How We Rank Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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
Wilmington Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Wilmington, NC?
The top-ranked agent in Wilmington, NC by EffectiveAgents analysis is Melanie Cameron at Coldwell Banker, with 1,729 closed transactions, 191 verified reviews, and $604.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using measured outcomes, closed transaction history, review patterns, and pricing accuracy, rather than advertising. Of the 952 licensed agents in the area, 55 meet the ranking criteria. The right fit still depends on your neighborhood, price range, and timeline, so compare several verified professionals before deciding.
How were these Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
Our data covers 952 real estate agents serving the Wilmington area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Wilmington market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Wilmington mean for sellers?
Wilmington's median sale price is $487,037.5 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 Wilmington?
In Wilmington, the median home takes about 64 to sell, reflecting a +40 days change in market time compared with a year ago. Actual timelines vary widely: 36.8% of homes leave the market within two weeks, while listings that are overpriced often sit longer, which helps explain why 25.7% of active listings have recorded a price reduction. Pricing accuracy, condition, location, and staging are the main factors. Homes priced correctly against comparable sales and presented well consistently sell faster than the median.
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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Wilmington 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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