Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Columbus, OH

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    Tiffany Panhuis profile picture
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    Tiffany Panhuis

    Coldwell Banker

    30 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.02%

    in Columbus, OH

    $410.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Debbie Harr

    Homes That Click

    30 Years of experience

    135+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.06%

    in Columbus, OH

    $688.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Racquel Ludaway

    Keller Williams Consultants Realty

    19 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.07%

    in Columbus, OH

    $248.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $1000K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Kimberly Kovacs

    Coldwell Banker King Thompson

    30 Years of experience

    120+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.11%

    in Columbus, OH

    $502.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Rachel Alley

    Keller Williams Capital Partners - Millennium Group

    11 Years of experience

    151+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.12%

    in Columbus, OH

    $432.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $2M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Brian Breeckner

    Beckett Realty Group

    21 Years of experience

    127+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.14%

    in Columbus, OH

    $194.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.2M

    Price Range

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    Nicole Yoder-Barnhart

    Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

    32 Years of experience

    98+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.18%

    in Columbus, OH

    $498M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    3%

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    David Allen

    Key Realty

    16 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.23%

    in Columbus, OH

    $192.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $780K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Carlton Shaffer

    RE/MAX Partners

    17 Years of experience

    88+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.25%

    in Columbus, OH

    $304M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Aaron Tobias

    Remax Revealty

    21 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.26%

    in Columbus, OH

    $224.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $960K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Christina C Schneider

    Ohio Real Estate Columbus

    22 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.26%

    in Columbus, OH

    $129.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $930K

    Price Range

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    Mike Pacifico

    RE/MAX ONE

    16 Years of experience

    85+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.27%

    in Columbus, OH

    $486.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Ryan Conway

    Keller Williams Consultants Realty

    19 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.3%

    in Columbus, OH

    $221.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $11.9M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Deirdra Corbett

    JUST LISTED REAL ESTATE OH

    15 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.34%

    in Columbus, OH

    $61.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $620K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Joseph Speakman

    e-Merge Real Estate

    10 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.39%

    in Columbus, OH

    $92.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Ryan Lawasani

    Coldwell Banker

    8 Years of experience

    78+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.4%

    in Columbus, OH

    $156.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Erik Vanston

    HER Realtors

    14 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.45%

    in Columbus, OH

    $70M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Annette Marble

    Key Realty

    19 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.46%

    in Columbus, OH

    $188.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Joe Herban

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Plus Realty

    21 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.47%

    in Columbus, OH

    $127.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Angela Keener

    Keller Williams Consultants

    21 Years of experience

    148+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.49%

    in Columbus, OH

    $108.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Amanda Williamson

    e-Merge Real Estate

    14 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.5%

    in Columbus, OH

    $116.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $740K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Cortnie Horvath

    Keller Williams Consultants Realty

    21 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.53%

    in Columbus, OH

    $197.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Karen Smith

    The Brokerage House | Smart Move Group

    11 Years of experience

    74+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.56%

    in Columbus, OH

    $135.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Jason Opland

    NextHome Experience

    23 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.59%

    in Columbus, OH

    $148.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Rudy Stefanitsis

    Key Realty

    27 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.64%

    in Columbus, OH

    $77.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1000K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Do Top Columbus Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Columbus sell in a median of 18 days, compared with the Columbus market median of 39 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents18 days
    Columbus market39 days

    About 21 days faster (54% quicker than the Columbus market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Columbus agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Columbus market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

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

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

    63Jan55Feb45Mar40Apr38May37Jun39Jul41Aug43Sep46Oct47Nov54Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    37 days

    Typical time on market

    100.3%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Columbus, OH 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 Columbus

    Median home values across Columbus, OH neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.

    Wolfe Park

    +47% over 5 years

    $1.19M

    Woods of Josephinium

    +35% over 5 years

    $565K

    Worthington Hills

    +45% over 5 years

    $547K

    Antrim

    +44% over 5 years

    $543K

    Dennison Place

    +64% over 5 years

    $536K

    Bluff View

    +40% over 5 years

    $523K

    Northbridge

    +46% over 5 years

    $516K

    Stilson East

    +53% over 5 years

    $504K

    Stilson

    +41% over 5 years

    $499K

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

    How We Rank Columbus 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 Columbus 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

    Columbus Real Estate Agent FAQs

    How were these Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Our data covers 8,443 real estate agents serving the Columbus area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Columbus market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Columbus's median sale price is $309,000 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.

    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 Columbus 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.

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