Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Reno, NV

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    Mike Wood profile picture
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    Mike Wood

    RE/MAX Professionals - Reno

    21 Years of experience

    1,298+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.05%

    in Reno, NV

    $3.08B

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $19.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Chris Nevada

    LPT Realty

    15 Years of experience

    634+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.15%

    in Reno, NV

    $1.33B

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Brian Lessinger

    RE/MAX Gold

    25 Years of experience

    60+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.35%

    in Reno, NV

    $433.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $6.9M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Meka Reade

    REMAX GOLD / Reade Group

    12 Years of experience

    60+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.7%

    in Reno, NV

    $237.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Karen Degney

    Realty One Group Eminence

    36 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.75%

    in Reno, NV

    $205.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $10M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Scott Durham

    Ferrari-Lund Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.85%

    in Reno, NV

    $208.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $6.9M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Terry Rasner, B.0143016

    Reno/Tahoe Realty Group

    21 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.9%

    in Reno, NV

    $109.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.9M

    Price Range

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    Heath Montgomery

    Montgomery Home Selling Team, Keller Williams Sierra Nevada

    21 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.95%

    in Reno, NV

    $243.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    James Forbus

    Mission Realty NV, LLC

    19 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.1%

    in Reno, NV

    $141.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jason Lococo

    Intero Real Estate Services

    25 Years of experience

    184+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.76%

    in Reno, NV

    $601.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Johanna Summersett

    Realty One Group Eminence

    6 Years of experience

    87+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.21%

    in Reno, NV

    $117M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $2.1M

    Price Range

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    Jen McDonald

    LPT Realty, LLC

    28 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.31%

    in Reno, NV

    $52.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Aleksandra Moskal

    RE/MAX Professionals

    14 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.36%

    in Reno, NV

    $84.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Yolanda Young

    Re/Max Gold

    26 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.81%

    in Reno, NV

    $106.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Christi Mercurio

    Allison James Estates and Homes

    17 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.86%

    in Reno, NV

    $108.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $17.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Emily Weyrick

    Reno Tahoe Realty Group, LLC

    9 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.26%

    in Reno, NV

    $33.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $810K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Cindy Brenner

    Krch Realty

    12 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.42%

    in Reno, NV

    $70.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Mike Kavner

    Chase International Real Estate - Kavner Real Estate Group

    9 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.47%

    in Reno, NV

    $95.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $6.2M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Brian Gipson

    Haute Properties NV

    11 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.52%

    in Reno, NV

    $55.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Andrew Johnson

    RE/MAX Professionals

    10 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.62%

    in Reno, NV

    $47.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Maureen Williams

    Chase International Real Estate

    10 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.72%

    in Reno, NV

    $57.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Jodi Kruse

    Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty

    14 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.57%

    in Reno, NV

    $55.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $3.5M

    Price Range

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    Theresa Nelson

    RE/MAX Professionals

    10 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.67%

    in Reno, NV

    $43.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Jeffrey Corman

    eXp Realty

    13 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.72%

    in Reno, NV

    $547.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.3M - $32.5M

    Price Range

    9%

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    Jessica Hodges

    Real Broker, LLC

    16 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.07%

    in Reno, NV

    $59.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Reno?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Reno 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)

    75Jan69Feb54Mar41Apr39May41Jun45Jul50Aug56Sep62Oct57Nov66Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    41 days

    Typical time on market

    98.7%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Reno, NV 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 Reno

    Median home values across Reno, NV neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.

    South Reno

    +177% over 5 years

    $897K

    Southwest

    +103% over 5 years

    $770K

    Mogul

    +90% over 5 years

    $658K

    Northwest

    +84% over 5 years

    $550K

    Panther Valley

    +90% over 5 years

    $524K

    Golden Valley

    +92% over 5 years

    $517K

    Old Northwest - West University

    +121% over 5 years

    $469K

    North Valleys

    +124% over 5 years

    $430K

    Northeast

    +148% over 5 years

    $420K

    Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.

    What These Numbers Mean for Reno Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above outlines the core figures for Reno's current cycle, and reading those indicators together shows where leverage actually sits. With a median sale price of $583,750 and prices moving +5.7% year over year, values remain firm, but the supply picture tells the more useful story. At 2.4 months of supply and 798 active listings against 326 homes sold monthly, Reno sits closer to balanced conditions than the frenzied seller's market of recent years. This is a Seller's Market market where positioning matters.

    The competitive indicators point in two directions at once. On one side, 46.9% of homes leave the market within two weeks and 24.5% sell above asking, signaling that correctly priced, move-in-ready homes still draw fast, competitive offers. On the other side, 22.9% of listings recorded a price reduction, and the average sale-to-list ratio of 99.12% confirms most sellers ultimately negotiate below their opening number. Homes are spending a median of 38 days on market.

    For buyers, this split creates room to negotiate on aging inventory while requiring discipline on new, well-staged listings. For sellers, it means aggressive pricing invites reductions, whereas realistic list prices capture the speed and above-list activity still present. Navigating that nuance is where representation counts: Reno has 1,991 licensed agents, and understanding which of them consistently price and negotiate well separates a smooth transaction from a stalled one.

    What Reno Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Reno goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Reno
    $162,900
    Median home price$583,750
    Down payment (20%)$116,750
    Loan amount$467,000
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,801

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.55% mortgage rate (as of July 16, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Reno Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 38 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.12%
    Price Trend (YoY) +5.7%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,801
    Principal & Interest
    $2,967
    Property Taxes
    $559
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $583,750 median home price with 20% down at 6.55% (as of July 16, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Reno Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $552,400
    Today $583,750
    +5.7%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 39 days
    Today 38 days
    -1 day days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 98.2%
    Today 99.12%
    +0.94%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +5.7% and the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.94% to reach 99.12%, indicating buyers and sellers are meeting closer to asking than before. For sellers, that tighter gap rewards accurate initial pricing; for buyers, the persistent share of price drops shows patience on the right listing can still yield concessions.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Reno MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Reno Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: a verified track record of pricing accuracy and negotiation results. EffectiveAgents analyzed 3,131 transactions across Reno to rank the 73 agents who measurably outperform. Mike Wood at RE/MAX Professionals - Reno leads that group, with 5,926 career transactions, $3.1B in all-time sales volume, and 596 client reviews. That depth matters in a market where 24.5% of homes clear above list yet 22.9% require reductions, because knowing which strategy fits a given property is the difference between one offer and several. Experienced agents adjust their approach block by block, whether pricing a South Reno family home, positioning a listing in the Northwest, or advising buyers competing in Old Northwest - West University. When reviewing candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial and study the pattern: consistency across hundreds of reviews, repeat clients, and sustained transaction volume are far more predictive than any one endorsement.

    How We Rank Reno 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 Reno 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

    Reno Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Reno, NV?

    Based on EffectiveAgents' analysis of 3,131 transactions in Reno, NV, Mike Wood at RE/MAX Professionals - Reno ranks as the top agent, with 5,926 career transactions, 596 client reviews, and $3.1B in all-time sales volume. Our methodology measures verified transaction history, pricing accuracy, and review patterns rather than advertising spend, then ranks the 73 agents who outperform among Reno's 1,991 licensed professionals. The right agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several ranked matches before deciding.

    How were these Reno 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 Reno?

    Our data covers 1,991 real estate agents serving the Reno area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Reno market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Reno mean for sellers?

    Reno's median sale price is $583,750 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 Reno?

    Homes in Reno currently take a median of 38 days to sell, though that figure reflects the middle of a wide range. Correctly priced, move-in-ready listings often go faster, with 46.9% of homes leaving the market within two weeks. Others linger, which is why 22.9% of listings record a reduction. Timeline depends on pricing strategy, condition, location, and season. In this Seller's Market market with 2.4 months of supply, accurate initial pricing is the single biggest lever a seller controls for a quicker sale.

    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 Reno 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 Reno 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 Reno 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 Reno realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Reno 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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