Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lima, OH
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.98%
in Lima, OH
$102.6M
All-Time Sales
$80K - $1.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.95%
in Lima, OH
$90.2M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Dawn Arheit
Busy B Realty
29 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$5M
All-Time Sales
$50K - $410K
Price Range
40
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Top AgentTop 10.49%
in Lima, OH
$19M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $620K
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.82%
in Lima, OH
$236.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $5M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.48%
in Lima, OH
$385.7M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $9.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(7)
Chester Straley
Straley Realty & Auctioneers, Inc
12 Years of experience
59+ Sales in the last 12 months
$72.1M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $780K
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Melissa Bosley
The Realty Passkey LLC
21 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
$28.4M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $1.1M
Price Range
4
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Top Agent$95.5M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(5)
Benjamin Ohlemacher
Keller Williams Chervenic Realty
14 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 15.41%
in Lima, OH
$91.8M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $25.5M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Wendy Jackson
Choice Properties Real Estate
23 Years of experience
44+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 15.41%
in Lima, OH
$10.7M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $690K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(98)
Holly Ritchie
Keller Williams Chervenic Realty
25 Years of experience
392+ Sales in the last 12 months
$854.1M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $2.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(45)
Melissa Palmer
Real Living Broker Realty Group
19 Years of experience
137+ Sales in the last 12 months
$259.2M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $3.5M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$193M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $1.9M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$98.6M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $890K
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$97.4M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $1.1M
Price Range
13%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$102.6M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(11)
Samantha Aldish
Keller Williams Chervenic Realty
18 Years of experience
78+ Sales in the last 12 months
$76.2M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $890K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Lima Housing Market Trends
Homes in Lima take a median 43 days to sell, go for 99.73% of asking, prices are up 9.7% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
5.4 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$163,422
median sale price
How fast they sell
43 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
5.4 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Lima.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Lima agents whose results fit it.
Lima agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 38 days, the Lima market in 43
median sale price in Lima
Do Top Lima Agents Sell Faster?
The 18 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Lima sell in a median of 38 days, compared with the Lima market median of 43 days on market.
About 5 days faster (12% quicker than the Lima market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Lima agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Lima market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Lima?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Lima sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in July. To hit that window, plan to list around June.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
July
Best month to sell
44 days
Typical time on market
98.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Lima, 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 Lima Buyers and Sellers
Lima's housing market currently shows a median sale price of $163,422, with values moving +9.7% year over year as detailed in the Housing Market Trends module above. The measured pace of 43 days on market, combined with 5.4 months of supply, signals a market that has loosened compared to prior tightness. With 156 active listings against 30 homes sold and 107 pending sales each month, buyers have measurably more room to negotiate than the headline sale-to-list ratio of 99.73% alone suggests. The share of listings with price drops sits at 33.3%, a meaningful indicator that a portion of sellers are recalibrating expectations after listing.
For buyers, the competitive signals are mixed and worth reading together. Roughly 41.1% of homes go off the market within two weeks, so desirable, well-priced properties still move quickly, yet only 25.0% of homes sold above list price. That combination means aggressive over-asking offers are rarely necessary on the typical listing, and buyers can often lead with terms at or slightly below asking while watching for the roughly one-in-three listings that see reductions. For sellers, pricing accurately from day one matters more than ever: with supply at 5.4 months and time on market extending, overpricing invites the price-drop cycle that 33.3% of listings now experience.
Navigating these crosscurrents rewards local expertise. Lima has 297 licensed agents, but performance varies widely across zip codes like 45805 and 45807, which is where verified ranking data helps buyers and sellers identify who consistently delivers results.
What Lima Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Lima 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 | $163,422 |
| Down payment (20%) | $32,684 |
| Loan amount | $130,738 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,330 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.32% mortgage rate (as of October 22, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $163,422 median home price with 20% down at 7.32% (as of October 22, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Lima MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Lima Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar sign in the yard overlooks what actually determines outcomes: verified transaction history and how an agent negotiates on your behalf. In Lima, EffectiveAgents has analyzed 321 annual transactions to rank 37 agents from the broader pool of licensed professionals. The top-ranked agent, Bailey Joseph at Hartsock Realty, has recorded 993 transactions and $102.1M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that matters when a market shows 25.0% of homes selling above list and 33.3% of listings requiring reductions. Negotiation skill is measurable here: agents who understand pricing dynamics across zip codes such as 45801, 45805, and 45806 help sellers avoid the price-drop cycle and help buyers structure offers that hold up against the 99.73% sale-to-list benchmark. When reviewing candidates, look past a single testimonial and study review patterns over time. Bailey Joseph's 62 reviews reflect a consistent track record rather than a handful of isolated wins, which is the signal that separates durable performance from occasional success.
How We Rank Lima 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 Lima 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.
297
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
Lima Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Lima, OH?
Based on verified transaction data, Bailey Joseph at Hartsock Realty ranks as the top real estate agent in Lima, OH, with 993 career transactions, 62 client reviews, and $102.1M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents determines rankings by analyzing 321 local transactions across 297 licensed agents, measuring actual sales performance rather than advertising spend. The result is a shortlist of 37 ranked agents, so buyers and sellers can compare professionals on documented outcomes instead of name recognition alone.
How were these Lima 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 Lima?
Our data covers 297 real estate agents serving the Lima area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lima market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Lima mean for sellers?
Lima's median sale price is $163,422 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 Lima?
The median home in Lima currently takes 43 days to sell, a 0 days change in market time compared with last year. With 5.4 months of supply, timelines vary widely: well-priced, move-in-ready homes are among the 41.1% that go under contract within two weeks, while overpriced listings often join the 33.3% that require reductions and sit longer. Pricing accuracy, condition, location within zip codes like 45804 or 45807, and seasonal timing all influence how quickly a specific property sells.
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 Lima 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 Lima 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 Lima 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 Lima realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Lima 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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