Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents 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 60 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.

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.

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.

Syracuse's median sale price is $209,895 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.

The current median time to sell a home in Syracuse is 25, though that figure has seen a -2 days change versus last year. Actual timelines vary widely based on pricing accuracy, condition, and location, with 56.4% 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; 17.9% of current listings have reduced their price. Seasonality and mortgage rates near 6.66% also influence how quickly buyers act.

No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

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.

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.

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.