Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 1.23%
in Wilkes-Barre, PA
$34.1M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $700K
Price Range
12%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(43)
Michael Slacktish
Century 21 Signature Properties
22 Years of experience
153+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.84%
in Wilkes-Barre, PA
$172.5M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $2.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.76%
in Wilkes-Barre, PA
$79.9M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(4)
Randy Hockman
Coldwell Banker Town & Country Properties
29 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
$31.5M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.5M
Price Range
19%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(16)
Christopher Stash
Christian Saunders Real Estate
5 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.91%
in Wilkes-Barre, PA
$18.9M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $440K
Price Range
Top Agent$89.3M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(29)
Jolen Brennan
Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton
10 Years of experience
49+ Sales in the last 12 months
$104.4M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $850K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$146.2M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(5)
Tracy McDermott
McDermott & McDermott Re, Inc.
34 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$19.1M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $800K
Price Range
10
Sold in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Top Agent$392M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $235M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(7)
Robert Vanston
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Preferred Properties
44 Years of experience
30+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 10.12%
in Wilkes-Barre, PA
$200.6M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $1M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.66%
in Wilkes-Barre, PA
$253.2M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(130)
Daniel Seip
CENTURY 21 Select Group - Blakeslee
26 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
$167.7M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $2.5M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$58M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.3M
Price Range
14%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Krissie Campbell
Lewith & Freeman Real Estate
26 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
$33M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $780K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
John Rainville
The Brokers Realty Group Limited
38 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
$26M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $810K
Price Range
2
Sold in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Top Agent$143.4M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.3M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Steven Farrell
Classic Properties
44 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$15.9M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2.3M
Price Range
1
Sold in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Eric Grenkevich
Lewith and Freeman R.E.
23 Years of experience
28+ Sales in the last 12 months
$94.4M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $610K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$72.3M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.4M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$59.5M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $580K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(10)
Emily Burke
Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg
5 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
$16.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $840K
Price Range
58
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$21.5M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $2.3M
Price Range
24
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Wilkes-barre Housing Market Trends
Homes in Wilkes-barre take a median 15 days to sell, go for 99.03% of asking, prices are down 6.8% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.3 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$172,418
median sale price
How fast they sell
15 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.3 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Wilkes-Barre.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Wilkes-Barre?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Wilkes-Barre 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)
June
Best month to sell
18 days
Typical time on market
98.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes-Barre Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames a market where negotiating leverage is split rather than one-sided. With 2.3 months of supply and 93 active listings against 41 homes sold in a typical month, Wilkes-Barre sits well below the balanced benchmark of five to six months. That scarcity favors sellers on well-priced, move-in-ready homes: 42.7% of listings leave the market within two weeks, and 35.3% close above asking price. Yet the picture is not uniformly competitive. A meaningful 27.3% of listings register a price reduction, and the median sale price has moved -6.8% year over year, signaling that ambitiously priced homes stall.
For buyers, this creates a two-track strategy. On homes priced at or near the $110.81 per square foot local baseline, expect competition and prepare to move quickly, since the median deal closes at 99.03% of list. On the quarter of listings that cut price, patience and measured offers carry real weight. The median home now spends 15 days on market, a -11 days shift that gives buyers slightly more room than a year ago.
For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one. The homes drawing multiple offers are those listed accurately against recent comparables, while overpriced listings feed the 27.3% price-drop pool and sit. Choosing the right representation matters in a market this segmented. Wilkes-Barre has 326 licensed agents, and the analysis below narrows that field to the professionals whose transaction records match your goals.
What Wilkes-Barre Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Wilkes-Barre 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 | $172,418 |
| Down payment (20%) | $34,484 |
| Loan amount | $137,934 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,368 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.11% mortgage rate (as of November 12, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $172,418 median home price with 20% down at 7.11% (as of November 12, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Wilkes-Barre MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Wilkes-Barre Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines outcomes: a verified transaction record and negotiation results measured against local conditions. In a market where 35.3% of homes sell above list yet 27.3% require a price cut, the gap between agents shows up in pricing accuracy and deal execution. Among the 326 licensed agents active in Wilkes-Barre, EffectiveAgents has ranked 44 based on analyzed performance. The top-ranked agent, Casey Johnston at RPA Real Estate, has closed 268 transactions with $33.9M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters when negotiating in neighborhoods with different dynamics, from the established blocks of East End and South Wilkes-Barre to the steady demand around The Heights. An agent who has priced and sold across these areas can position a listing to hold near the 99.03% sale-to-list baseline rather than joining the price-drop pool. When comparing agents, read review patterns for consistency across multiple transactions, not a single standout testimonial, and weigh recent local activity over broad reputation.
How We Rank Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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.
326
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
Wilkes-Barre Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
The top-ranked agent in Wilkes-Barre, PA is Casey Johnston at RPA Real Estate, with 268 verified transactions and $33.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using an objective methodology that analyzes closed transaction history, sales volume, and client review patterns rather than advertising or name recognition. Of the 326 licensed agents in the area, 44 meet the ranking criteria. Rather than one universal best, the right agent depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so compare several ranked professionals against your specific goals.
How were these Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre?
Our data covers 326 real estate agents serving the Wilkes-Barre area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Wilkes-Barre market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Wilkes-Barre mean for sellers?
Wilkes-Barre's median sale price is $172,418 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 Wilkes-Barre?
The median home in Wilkes-Barre sells in 15 days, though that figure reflects the midpoint, not a guarantee. Year over year, market time has registered a -11 days change, and with 42.7% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced homes move quickly. Timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy, condition, and location, since 27.3% of listings ultimately cut price after sitting. Homes priced to current comparables from day one, staged well, and marketed by an experienced agent typically sell faster than the 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Wilkes-Barre 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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