Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Carlisle, PA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 2.46%
in Carlisle, PA
$535.5M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(100)
Christina Bailey
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
18 Years of experience
158+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.01%
in Carlisle, PA
$266.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.37%
in Carlisle, PA
$163.6M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $830K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(236)
Jack Straub
Straub & Associates Real Estate Group Inc.
34 Years of experience
111+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.64%
in Carlisle, PA
$539.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $203M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$145.2M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $640K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.01%
in Carlisle, PA
$127.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $960K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$105.4M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $850K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.47%
in Carlisle, PA
$184.3M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.02%
in Carlisle, PA
$60.5M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $750K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.29%
in Carlisle, PA
$40.8M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$291.5M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.7M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.93%
in Carlisle, PA
$256M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.2%
in Carlisle, PA
$76.7M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 14.21%
in Carlisle, PA
$73.5M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(92)
Eric Hoffer
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
20 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
$124M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 15.3%
in Carlisle, PA
$353.7M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$303.1M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $12M
Price Range
13
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Top Agent(49)
Cindy Armour-Helm
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
38 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 16.67%
in Carlisle, PA
$164.4M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.9M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(5)
Susie Singer
Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA/Carlisle
8 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$28.4M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $540K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(17)
Danielle Wise
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Capital Area
22 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
$118.4M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $2.2M
Price Range
12%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(236)
Timothy Straub
Straub & Associates Real Estate Group
33 Years of experience
61+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 18.31%
in Carlisle, PA
$19.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $640K
Price Range
Top Agent$243.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(57)
Anne Lusk
Lusk and Associates Sotheby's International Realty
31 Years of experience
347+ Sales in the last 12 months
$867.9M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $7.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(107)
Rick Shaffer
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
41 Years of experience
58+ Sales in the last 12 months
$165.9M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $950K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$292.6M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2M
Price Range
1
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Carlisle Housing Market Trends
Homes in Carlisle take a median 14 days to sell, go for 98.62% of asking, prices are up 13.7% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
1.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$289,808
median sale price
How fast they sell
14 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
1.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Carlisle.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Carlisle?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Carlisle sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
6 days
Typical time on market
102.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Carlisle, PA 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 Carlisle Buyers and Sellers
Carlisle's housing market currently shows a measured balance between buyers and sellers, and the indicators above in the Housing Market Trends module tell a nuanced story. With 1.6 months of supply and 35 active listings against 22 homes sold monthly, the market leans toward sellers, though not as sharply as in prior years. The median sale price sits at $289,808, moving +13.7% year over year, while homes typically go under contract in 14 days. The sale-to-list ratio of 98.62% confirms that most sellers are securing close to their asking prices.
Negotiating leverage is more mixed than it appears at first glance. With 49.5% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced homes still move quickly. However, 32.8% of homes sold above list, and 32.0% of active listings have seen a price reduction, signaling that overpriced homes sit and buyers have room to push back on aspirational asking prices. For a buyer, this means moving decisively on realistically priced properties while negotiating firmly on listings that have lingered. For a seller, accurate pricing from day one matters more than ever, since the days of automatic bidding wars have cooled.
This combination of fast absorption and rising price drops rewards preparation and local pricing expertise. Carlisle has 366 licensed agents, but experience varies widely across zip codes 17013 and 17015. Understanding which micro-markets favor buyers versus sellers is where working with a verified, data-ranked agent produces measurable results.
What Carlisle Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Carlisle 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 | $289,808 |
| Down payment (20%) | $57,962 |
| Loan amount | $231,846 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,100 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.03% mortgage rate (as of September 24, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $289,808 median home price with 20% down at 7.03% (as of September 24, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Carlisle MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Carlisle Realtor
Choosing a real estate agent based on name recognition or advertising volume rarely reflects actual performance. The more reliable signals are verified transaction history, client review depth, and demonstrated pricing accuracy across local zip codes. In Carlisle, EffectiveAgents has ranked 73 agents out of 366 licensed professionals, drawing on 222 annual transactions analyzed. Jim Bedorf at Coldwell Banker Realty leads the local rankings, with 2,186 career transactions, 172 client reviews, and $532.4M in all-time sales volume. That volume matters in a market where 32.0% of listings require a reduction: an agent who prices correctly the first time protects a seller's leverage and net proceeds. Across zip codes 17013 and 17015, negotiation skill directly affects outcomes, whether that means securing one of the 32.8% of homes selling above list or negotiating a discount on a lingering property. When evaluating agents, look for consistent review patterns over time rather than a handful of recent five-star ratings, since sustained feedback better reflects reliable service.
How We Rank Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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.
366
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
Carlisle Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Carlisle, PA?
The top-ranked agent in Carlisle, PA is Jim Bedorf at Coldwell Banker Realty, with 2,186 completed transactions, 172 client reviews, and $532.4M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents through an objective methodology that measures verified transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend. Of 366 licensed agents in the area, 73 have earned a ranking based on this analysis. The best agent for you depends on your specific neighborhood, price range, and whether you are buying or selling.
How were these Carlisle 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 Carlisle?
Our data covers 366 real estate agents serving the Carlisle area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Carlisle market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Carlisle mean for sellers?
Carlisle's median sale price is $289,808 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 Carlisle?
Homes in Carlisle currently take a median of 14 days to go under contract, though the timeline has shifted by a +8 days change in market time compared to last year. With 49.5% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, correctly priced homes still move quickly. Actual timelines depend on pricing accuracy, condition, location within zip codes 17013 and 17015, and seasonality. Homes priced above market value tend to sit longer, which is reflected in the 32.0% of listings that eventually reduce their asking price. A well-prepared listing with realistic pricing typically sells fastest.
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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Carlisle 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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