Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Syracuse, NY
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.26%
in Syracuse, NY
$306.9M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $900K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.44%
in Syracuse, NY
$92.9M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $830K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.87%
in Syracuse, NY
$148.5M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1000K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.05%
in Syracuse, NY
$123.8M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $930K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(21)
Evelyn Emerson
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
33 Years of experience
43+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.13%
in Syracuse, NY
$98M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $780K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.83%
in Syracuse, NY
$56.7M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $880K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(17)
Robert Zaccaria
Finger Lakes | Sotheby’s International Realty
8 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.92%
in Syracuse, NY
$52.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $900K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$43.1M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $720K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.27%
in Syracuse, NY
$133.7M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $2.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(15)
Lynn Lenkiewicz
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
8 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.62%
in Syracuse, NY
$119.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1000K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(9)
Jason Caporiccio
Howard Hana Real Estate Services
15 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$93.2M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $850K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.14%
in Syracuse, NY
$45.3M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(77)
Nicole Bronner
CNY Believe & Achieve Team - Scripa Group LLC
13 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.57%
in Syracuse, NY
$96.5M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $950K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.92%
in Syracuse, NY
$27.5M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $780K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.1%
in Syracuse, NY
$119.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2.5M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.27%
in Syracuse, NY
$11.1M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $500K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.62%
in Syracuse, NY
$40.2M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $420K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(113)
Karen Reynolds
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
25 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.23%
in Syracuse, NY
$88.6M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $950K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$32.6M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $500K
Price Range
15
Sold in Syracuse, NY
Top AgentTop 6.71%
in Syracuse, NY
$100.4M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $1.9M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$6.9M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $250K
Price Range
7
Sold in Syracuse, NY
Top Agent(14)
Robert Kerr
Miner Realty & Property Management
8 Years of experience
21+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.33%
in Syracuse, NY
$44.9M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $830K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$713.2M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $2.7M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$7.3M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $260K
Price Range
1
Sold in Syracuse, NY
Top Agent(4)
Jeffery Jones
North Star Real Estate & Property Management, LLC
15 Years of experience
34+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.68%
in Syracuse, NY
$34.2M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $410K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Syracuse Housing Market Trends
Homes in Syracuse take a median 26 days to sell, go for 104.5% of asking, prices are up 14.1% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.0 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$211,110
median sale price
How fast they sell
26 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.0 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Syracuse.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Syracuse?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Syracuse sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around July.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
19 days
Typical time on market
105.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Syracuse, NY 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 Syracuse
Median home values across Syracuse, NY neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Lakefront
+43% over 5 years
$250K
Downtown
+26% over 5 years
$228K
Sedgwick
+42% over 5 years
$222K
Skytop-South Campus
+37% over 5 years
$200K
Meadowbrook
+35% over 5 years
$199K
Wescott
+31% over 5 years
$178K
Outer Comstock
+56% over 5 years
$142K
Eastwood
+53% over 5 years
$140K
Near Eastside
+44% over 5 years
$133K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Syracuse Buyers and Sellers
Syracuse enters 2026 as a market where sellers retain meaningful leverage, though the picture is more nuanced than a single number suggests. The Housing Market Trends module above shows a median sale price of $211,110, and prices moved +14.1% year over year. With 57.4% of homes selling above their asking price and 54.0% going off the market within two weeks, competition for well-positioned listings remains real. The average sale-to-list ratio sits at 104.50%, confirming that many properties close for more than list.
At the same time, 3.0 months of supply and 257 active listings signal a market that is not frozen solid. Roughly 17.2% of listings have taken a price reduction, which tells buyers that overpriced homes still sit and can be negotiated. The gap between 393 new listings and 375 pending sales each month shows steady absorption without a severe shortage. For buyers, the strategy is disciplined: move quickly and offer strongly on freshly listed, correctly priced homes, but stay patient on properties that have lingered or already dropped in price.
For sellers, the data argues for precise pricing rather than aspirational numbers. Homes priced to the comparables tend to draw the above-list outcomes reflected in the metrics, while overpricing risks joining the 17.2% share that eventually cut. Median time on market is 26, a useful benchmark for setting expectations. Across Syracuse, 1,147 licensed agents compete for this business, and understanding which ones consistently deliver measurable results is where the value of independent analysis begins.
What Syracuse Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Syracuse 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 | $211,110 |
| Down payment (20%) | $42,222 |
| Loan amount | $168,888 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,646 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $211,110 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Syracuse MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Syracuse Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: transaction depth, negotiation results, and consistency across a full career. In Syracuse, 72 agents have been independently ranked against verified performance data rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Bob McTague at Howard Hanna, has closed 1,870 transactions and $297.3M in all-time sales volume, a record that reflects sustained activity across many market cycles. That kind of volume matters in a market where 57.4% of homes sell above list, because negotiating multiple-offer situations in neighborhoods like Strathmore, Eastwood, and Washington Square requires experience reading buyer behavior and pricing tension. An agent who has repeatedly navigated the pace reflected in the current 26 median timeline can position a listing to attract early attention or advise a buyer on when to hold firm. Review patterns are worth reading closely as well: consistent feedback across many years, rather than a burst of recent ratings, tends to signal reliable service. Look for depth and steadiness in the record, not just a familiar name.
How We Rank Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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.
1,147
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: August 2026
Syracuse Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Syracuse, NY?
The top-ranked agent in Syracuse, NY is Bob McTague at Howard Hanna, with 1,870 career transactions and $297.3M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents through a data-driven methodology that measures verified transaction history, sale outcomes, and client review patterns rather than advertising presence. Bob McTague is one of 72 ranked agents drawn from 1,147 licensed professionals in the area. The strongest match still depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling, so comparing several ranked agents is recommended.
How were these Syracuse 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 Syracuse?
Our data covers 1,147 real estate agents serving the Syracuse area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Syracuse market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Syracuse mean for sellers?
Syracuse's median sale price is $211,110 as of August 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 Syracuse?
The current median time to sell a home in Syracuse is 26, though that figure has seen a +4 days change versus last year. Actual timelines vary widely based on pricing accuracy, condition, and location, with 54.0% of homes going under contract within two weeks. Correctly priced, move-in-ready homes in sought-after neighborhoods tend to sell fastest, while properties that start above market value often require price adjustments; 17.2% of current listings have reduced their price. Seasonality and mortgage rates near 7.40% also influence how quickly buyers act.
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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Syracuse 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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