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    Debra Singleton profile picture
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    Debra Singleton

    New Chester Realty

    18 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $32.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $110K - $4M

    Price Range

    204

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    Mike Morrell

    Keller Williams Connected

    18 Years of experience

    63+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.2%

    in Chester, SC

    $495.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Lee Hamilton

    Allen Tate Realtors

    16 Years of experience

    77+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.4%

    in Chester, SC

    $266.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $11.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Micah Winn

    Keller Williams Connected - Winn Property Group

    6 Years of experience

    103+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.2%

    in Chester, SC

    $101M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Nancy Braun

    Showcase Realty, LLC

    30 Years of experience

    221+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $644.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $120K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kim Bigach

    Keller Williams Connected - Fort Mill

    42 Years of experience

    126+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4%

    in Chester, SC

    $342.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Kim Hamrick

    Allen Tate

    21 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $178.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    9%

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    John Combs

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $79.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Thomas Elrod

    Keller Williams - High Performance Real Estate Advisors

    17 Years of experience

    189+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $811.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $5.4M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Robert Coffey

    Top Line Realty

    20 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $18.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $420K

    Price Range

    7

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    Kevin Carnes

    eXp Realty

    24 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $92.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Josh Finigan

    EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne

    11 Years of experience

    165+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $245.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Joshua Kelly

    Keller Williams Ballantyne Area

    9 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $47.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Denise Gordon

    Denise Gordon, LLC Real Estate Services

    19 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $26.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $100K - $780K

    Price Range

    8%

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    Jack Coleman

    EXP Realty

    6 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.4%

    in Chester, SC

    $26.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Erin Maldonado

    North Group Real Estate

    10 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $100.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Justin Singletary

    JS Premier Real Estate

    8 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $13M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $450K

    Price Range

    1

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    Ethel Matthews

    The Litchfield Company Real Estate

    6 Years of experience

    1,006+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12%

    in Chester, SC

    $511.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $12.5M

    Price Range

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    Matt Stone

    Stone Realty Group

    21 Years of experience

    344+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $854.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Donna Morrow

    Coldwell Banker

    39 Years of experience

    54+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $238.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Melissa Young

    Call It Closed International Realty

    10 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $98.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Chester agents whose results fit it.

    Chester agents analyzed for these rankings

    days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 24 days, the Chester market in 95

    median sale price in Chester

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    Do Top Chester Agents Sell Faster?

    The 20 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Chester sell in a median of 24 days, compared with the Chester market median of 95 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents24 days
    Chester market95 days

    About 71 days faster (75% quicker than the Chester market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Chester agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Chester market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Chester?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Chester sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in July. To hit that window, plan to list around May.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    109Jan106Feb111Mar106Apr86May70Jun57Jul78Aug102Sep88Oct85Nov77Dec

    July

    Best month to sell

    57 days

    Typical time on market

    95.2%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Chester, SC 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 Chester Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline for Chester: a median sale price of $239,886 at roughly $134.36 per square foot, with homes measured at 95 days on market. Reading those figures alongside the competitive indicators clarifies where leverage actually sits. With 7.9 months of supply and 45 active listings against 6 monthly sales, Chester currently carries more standing inventory than a balanced market would, which generally favors buyers who move deliberately rather than quickly.

    That read is reinforced by the share of listings with price drops, 51.1%, meaning nearly half of sellers have adjusted expectations after listing. Yet the signals are mixed: 11.8% of homes still closed above asking and 15.6% went under contract within two weeks, so correctly priced, move-in-ready homes continue to draw fast, competitive interest. The sale-to-list ratio of 97.81% confirms most final prices land close to, but under, list.

    For a buyer, this combination argues for disciplined offers on homes that have lingered, while reserving aggressive terms for fresh, well-staged listings. For a seller, the data points to pricing accurately from day one rather than testing a high number and relying on reductions later, since 95 days reflects how long mispriced homes sit. Navigating these crosscurrents is where local expertise matters. Chester has 250 licensed agents, and performance varies widely among them, which is precisely why comparing verified track records before signing is worthwhile.

    What Chester Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Chester goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Chester
    $78,600
    Median home price$239,886
    Down payment (20%)$47,977
    Loan amount$191,909
    Monthly payment (PITI)$1,834

    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.

    Chester Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Buyer's Market
    Days on Market 95 days
    Sale-to-List Price 97.81%
    Price Trend (YoY) +71.5%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $1,834
    Principal & Interest
    $1,329
    Property Taxes
    $230
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $239,886 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.

    Chester Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $139,900
    Today $239,886
    +71.5%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 61 days
    Today 95 days
    +34 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 92.6%
    Today 97.81%
    +5.24%
    What this shift means: Year over year, the median sale price moved +71.5% while market time shifted by a +34 days change and the sale-to-list ratio registered +5.24%. Taken together, these movements suggest buyers now have more room to evaluate and negotiate than a year ago, even as pricing strength holds. Sellers should read the longer time-on-market trend as a cue to price precisely and prepare for a measured, not instant, sale.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Chester MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Chester Realtor

    Name recognition and advertising spend tell you little about how an agent will perform on your specific transaction. A more reliable approach looks at verified closing history, negotiation outcomes, and consistency across many deals. In Chester, EffectiveAgents has ranked 35 agents using that kind of measured data. The top-ranked agent is Debra Singleton of New Chester Realty, with 229 closed transactions and $32.7M in all-time sales volume across the 29706 area. That depth of experience matters most when negotiating against the current sale-to-list ratio of 97.81%: an agent who has repeatedly managed offers in a market where 11.8% of homes still clear above list, yet 51.1% of listings see reductions, understands how to position both buyers and sellers correctly. One note on reviews: a strong transaction record paired with a thin review count (as seen here with 2 reviews) is common in smaller markets, so weigh documented closings alongside written feedback rather than relying on either alone.

    How We Rank Chester 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 Chester 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.

    250

    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

    Chester Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Chester, SC?

    There is no single 'best' agent for everyone, but EffectiveAgents identifies top performers in Chester, SC using verified transaction history and outcome data rather than advertising. By that methodology, Debra Singleton of New Chester Realty ranks at the top, with 229 closed transactions and $32.7M in all-time volume. She is one of 35 ranked agents drawn from 250 licensed locally. The right fit depends on your property type, price range, and timeline, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.

    How were these Chester 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 Chester?

    Our data covers 250 real estate agents serving the Chester area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Chester market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Chester mean for sellers?

    Chester's median sale price is $239,886 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 Chester?

    Homes in Chester currently take a median of 95 days to go under contract, though that figure reflects a +34 days change in market time versus last year. Your actual timeline depends heavily on pricing, condition, and location within 29706. Accurately priced, move-in-ready homes continue to sell faster, with 15.6% of listings going under contract within two weeks. With 51.1% of listings seeing reductions, overpricing is the most common cause of delay. Add roughly 30 to 45 days after acceptance for closing.

    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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Chester 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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