Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Willoughby, OH
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Top Agent
(64)
Lisa Sisko
Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan
21 Years of experience
158+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.56%
in Willoughby, OH
$458.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $13.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(131)
Jennifer Allen
Keller Williams Greater Cleveland Northeast
23 Years of experience
75+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.84%
in Willoughby, OH
$219.9M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(53)
Phillip Harford
McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
13 Years of experience
70+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.68%
in Willoughby, OH
$187.5M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $15.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(135)
Shannon Gerome
Keller Williams Greater Cleveland NorthEast - GCNE
23 Years of experience
63+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.96%
in Willoughby, OH
$217.1M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.8M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.52%
in Willoughby, OH
$203.1M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.6M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.08%
in Willoughby, OH
$102.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $3.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.92%
in Willoughby, OH
$76.8M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $12.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.2%
in Willoughby, OH
$96.1M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $970K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.48%
in Willoughby, OH
$326.6M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.8M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(24)
Nicole Peterson
McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
10 Years of experience
70+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.6%
in Willoughby, OH
$110.6M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $900K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.72%
in Willoughby, OH
$50.4M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $750K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.56%
in Willoughby, OH
$223.7M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $5.9M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(101)
Patricia Gaeta
Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan
14 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.56%
in Willoughby, OH
$52.5M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $870K
Price Range
Top Agent(90)
Judy Makaryk Rosen
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Realty
30 Years of experience
52+ Sales in the last 12 months
$252M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(8)
Bianca Bicaci
Liberty Realty Sells For 1% and more
23 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
$82.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1000K
Price Range
8
Sold in Willoughby, OH
Top AgentTop 10.64%
in Willoughby, OH
$157.2M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $900K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$263.2M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Paul Koerwitz
Keller Williams Greater Cleveland NE
14 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 13.17%
in Willoughby, OH
$29.4M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $660K
Price Range
Top Agent$46.4M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $790K
Price Range
5
Sold in Willoughby, OH
Top Agent$152.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$2.7M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $390K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 16.25%
in Willoughby, OH
$348.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(36)
Connor Kobilarcsik
Russell Real Estate Services
6 Years of experience
89+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 16.25%
in Willoughby, OH
$55.9M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $850K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 17.93%
in Willoughby, OH
$14.3M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $570K
Price Range
Top Agent$8.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $550K
Price Range
2
Sold in Willoughby, OH
Willoughby Housing Market Trends
Homes in Willoughby take a median 33 days to sell, go for 98.74% of asking, prices are up 16.3% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.5 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$268,822
median sale price
How fast they sell
33 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.5 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Willoughby.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Willoughby agents whose results fit it.
Willoughby agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Willoughby market in 33
median sale price in Willoughby
Do Top Willoughby Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Willoughby sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Willoughby market median of 33 days on market.
About 3 days faster (9% quicker than the Willoughby market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Willoughby agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Willoughby market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Willoughby?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Willoughby 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
23 days
Typical time on market
100.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Willoughby, 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 Willoughby Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames a Willoughby market where seller advantages remain but have narrowed. With 2.5 months of supply and a median sale price of $268,822 (a +16.3% move year over year), the balance of leverage still tilts toward sellers, yet the competitive indicators tell a more nuanced story. Roughly 54.6% of homes leave the market within two weeks, confirming that correctly priced listings still move quickly, while 27.3% of sales close above asking, down meaningfully from a year ago.
That cooling in above-list activity, paired with 36.7% of listings taking price reductions and a median of 33 days on market, signals real room for buyers to negotiate. When roughly a third of active listings cut price, a buyer can reasonably open below asking on homes that have lingered past the two-week window, while reserving stronger offers for fresh inventory. The average sale-to-list ratio of 98.74% shows most transactions still settle near asking, so lowball offers on new listings rarely succeed.
For sellers, the takeaway is disciplined pricing. With 106 new listings and 97 pending sales monthly against 73 active homes, demand is present but selective. Overpricing invites the price-drop cycle that 36.7% of sellers are already experiencing. Working with one of the 331 licensed agents in the market, and particularly one measured against verified transaction data, helps both sides read these signals correctly rather than reacting to headline price growth alone.
What Willoughby Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Willoughby 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 | $268,822 |
| Down payment (20%) | $53,764 |
| Loan amount | $215,058 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,004 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $268,822 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Willoughby MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Willoughby Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually predicts a good outcome: verified transaction history and how an agent performs against local pricing dynamics. In a market where only 27.3% of homes now sell above list and 36.7% carry price reductions, negotiation skill measured in real closings matters more than reputation. Among the 67 EffectiveAgents ranked professionals serving Willoughby, Lisa Sisko at Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan stands out, with 1,712 career transactions and $456.5M in all-time sales volume across zip codes 44094 and 44096. That depth of experience helps clients price correctly against the 98.74% average sale-to-list ratio and time listings around the 33 day median. Her 64 reviews reinforce a consistent pattern rather than a handful of standout closings, which is the signal buyers and sellers should weigh most. When reviewing any agent, look for that same steadiness across many transactions instead of a single memorable sale.
How We Rank Willoughby 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 Willoughby 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.
331
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
Willoughby Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Willoughby, OH?
Lisa Sisko at Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan ranks among the top agents in Willoughby, OH, with 1,712 verified transactions and $456.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing 319 local transactions rather than relying on advertising or name recognition. Of the 331 licensed agents in the area, only 67 meet the ranking criteria based on measured closing performance, pricing accuracy, and client review patterns. The right match still depends on your property type and goals, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Willoughby 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 Willoughby?
Our data covers 331 real estate agents serving the Willoughby area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Willoughby market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Willoughby mean for sellers?
Willoughby's median sale price is $268,822 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 Willoughby?
Homes in Willoughby currently sell in a median of 33 days, reflecting a +9 days change in market time versus last year. About 54.6% of listings go under contract within two weeks, but that pace depends heavily on pricing, condition, and location within zip codes 44094 and 44096. Correctly priced, well-presented homes move fastest, while listings that start above market value often join the 36.7% of homes that take reductions, extending their time on the market considerably before selling.
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 Willoughby 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 Willoughby 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 Willoughby 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 Willoughby realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Willoughby 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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