Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Hilliard, OH
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(80)
Nicole Yoder-Barnhart
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
32 Years of experience
113+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.35%
in Hilliard, OH
$511.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$842.9M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $3.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.44%
in Hilliard, OH
$313.2M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.83%
in Hilliard, OH
$203.4M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $780K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(36)
Ryan Conway
Keller Williams Consultants Realty
19 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.53%
in Hilliard, OH
$227M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $11.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(42)
Steve Smith
Keller Williams Consultants Realty
22 Years of experience
86+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.88%
in Hilliard, OH
$414.3M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.23%
in Hilliard, OH
$292.7M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $960K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.92%
in Hilliard, OH
$194.2M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.27%
in Hilliard, OH
$572.2M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(30)
Cortnie Horvath
Keller Williams Consultants Realty
21 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.62%
in Hilliard, OH
$223.6M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.97%
in Hilliard, OH
$88.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $930K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(113)
Racquel Ludaway
Keller Williams Consultants Realty
19 Years of experience
45+ Sales in the last 12 months
$272.6M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1000K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$415.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(55)
Rachel Alley
Keller Williams Capital Partners - Millennium Group
11 Years of experience
158+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.71%
in Hilliard, OH
$450.8M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.76%
in Hilliard, OH
$102.9M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $2.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.8%
in Hilliard, OH
$493.1M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.8%
in Hilliard, OH
$283.9M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top Agent(3)
Terra Shoaf
Keller Williams Consultants Realty
18 Years of experience
46+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.15%
in Hilliard, OH
$272.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$202.3M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $3.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(40)
Jack Curtis
Keller Williams Consultants Realty
21 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
$231.8M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$308.3M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$106.2M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $23.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(16)
Kelly Gunther
Keller Williams Classic Properties
14 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$25.4M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(73)
Karen Smith
The Brokerage House | Smart Move Group
11 Years of experience
81+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 13.59%
in Hilliard, OH
$144.1M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(7)
Joe Herban
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Plus Realty
21 Years of experience
38+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 14.29%
in Hilliard, OH
$129.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Hilliard Housing Market Trends
Homes in Hilliard take a median 38 days to sell, go for 100.2% of asking, prices are up 4.5% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.4 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$471,863
median sale price
How fast they sell
38 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.4 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Hilliard.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Hilliard agents whose results fit it.
Hilliard agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 16 days, the Hilliard market in 38
median sale price in Hilliard
Do Top Hilliard Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Hilliard sell in a median of 16 days, compared with the Hilliard market median of 38 days on market.
About 22 days faster (58% quicker than the Hilliard market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Hilliard agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Hilliard market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Hilliard?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Hilliard sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
35 days
Typical time on market
100.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Hilliard, 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.
What These Numbers Mean for Hilliard Buyers and Sellers
Hilliard's housing market currently shows a mix of signals that reward careful reading. The Housing Market Trends module above records a median sale price of $471,863, which moved +4.5% year over year, while the median home now takes 38 days to sell. Months of supply sits at 2.4, which keeps the market on the tighter side of balanced, yet the underlying indicators point to negotiating leverage shifting toward buyers in specific situations.
Consider the competitive metrics together. With 33.1% of homes selling above list and 51.2% going off the market within two weeks, well-priced and well-presented listings still move quickly and can draw competing offers. At the same time, 31.4% of listings recorded a price reduction, which tells buyers that a meaningful share of sellers started too high and became open to negotiation. The average sale-to-list ratio of 100.20% confirms that final prices cluster close to asking, so disciplined offers near list, rather than far below it, tend to succeed.
For a buyer, the practical read is to move fast on fresh, accurately priced inventory but to press for concessions on homes that have lingered past the 38-day median. For a seller, the data argues for pricing to the current market from day one, since the price-drop share shows that chasing the market down costs both time and leverage. With 287 licensed agents active in Hilliard, outcomes vary widely by who represents you, which makes selecting a proven local professional a central part of the strategy.
What Hilliard Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Hilliard 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 | $471,863 |
| Down payment (20%) | $94,373 |
| Loan amount | $377,490 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,341 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $471,863 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Hilliard MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Hilliard Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: a documented record of closings, negotiation outcomes, and client feedback. EffectiveAgents ranks 79 agents in Hilliard out of 287 licensed locally, using verified transaction data rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Nicole Yoder-Barnhart at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, has closed 1,917 transactions with $507.1M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that matters when a market shows a 33.1% above-list share alongside 31.4% of listings cutting price. That combination rewards agents who know when to hold firm and when to concede. Across neighborhoods served by the 43026 zip code, an experienced negotiator helps sellers price to the market on day one and helps buyers identify which listings have room to move. Review patterns are equally telling: Yoder-Barnhart carries 79 reviews, and consistent, recurring feedback over many transactions is a more reliable signal than a handful of recent ratings.
How We Rank Hilliard 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 Hilliard 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.
287
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: September 2026
Hilliard Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Hilliard, OH?
The highest-ranked agent in Hilliard, OH by verified performance is Nicole Yoder-Barnhart at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, with 1,917 closed transactions and $507.1M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies top agents by analyzing 525 local transactions and measuring closings, sale-to-list performance, and client reviews rather than name recognition. Of 287 licensed agents in the area, 79 meet the ranking threshold. The best fit depends on your property type, price range, and timeline, so comparing several ranked agents is recommended.
How were these Hilliard 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 Hilliard?
Our data covers 287 real estate agents serving the Hilliard area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Hilliard market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Hilliard mean for sellers?
Hilliard's median sale price is $471,863 as of September 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 Hilliard?
In Hilliard, the median home sells in about 38 days, though that figure reflects the middle of the range rather than a guarantee. Year over year, market time reflects a -5 days change, so current sellers should plan for a somewhat different timeline than in the recent past. Actual speed depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location. With 51.2% of homes going under contract within two weeks, correctly priced and well-presented listings still move quickly, while overpriced homes tend to sit and often require the reductions seen in 31.4% of current listings.
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 Hilliard 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 Hilliard 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 Hilliard 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 Hilliard realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Hilliard 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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