Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Travelers Rest, SC

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    Leanne Carswell profile picture
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    Leanne Carswell

    Expert Real Estate Team

    19 Years of experience

    156+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.45%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $565.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $13.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jeremy Russell

    RE/MAX Reach

    19 Years of experience

    281+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.35%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $371M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $13.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Philip Healy

    Realty World of The Upstate

    20 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.58%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $74.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $110K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    10%

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    Jack Sparkman

    ERA

    24 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.81%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $172.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $15.3M

    Price Range

    8%

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    William Ray

    Keller Williams Greenville Central

    12 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.48%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $78.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Lindsey Kovach

    Keller Williams Greenville Central

    4 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.16%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $28.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $1.3M

    Price Range

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    Missy Rick

    Allen Tate

    24 Years of experience

    95+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.97%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $290.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Tammy Hooper

    Keller Williams Greenville Upstate

    10 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.64%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $42.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $920K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Ty Carey

    Our Father's Houses Realty

    21 Years of experience

    53+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.09%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $129.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $860K

    Price Range

    11%

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    Sean Jager

    Keller Williams Realty | The JAGER Group

    27 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.55%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $36.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.2M

    Price Range

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    Kristi Merritt

    eXp Realty

    7 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.58%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $42.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    Ginger Stolp

    Keller Williams Greenville Central

    39 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.93%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $49.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $750K

    Price Range

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    Annamarie Congemi

    eXp Realty

    21 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.93%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $47M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $850K

    Price Range

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    Melody Bell

    Keller Williams Western Upstate

    23 Years of experience

    146+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.06%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $238.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Anthony Gallo

    Keller Williams Drive - The Gallo Company

    7 Years of experience

    90+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.51%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $122.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    17%

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    Ray Lewis

    RE/MAX REACH

    4 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.74%

    in Travelers Rest, SC

    $10.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $960K

    Price Range

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    Donna Morrow

    Coldwell Banker

    39 Years of experience

    49+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $212.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Emily Rapp

    RE/MAX Reach

    11 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $32.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $8.7M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Kendra Lovingood

    Premiere Group at Real Broker, LLC

    11 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $16M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $730K

    Price Range

    53

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Michael Breisch

    eXp Realty, LLC

    7 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $5.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $620K

    Price Range

    23

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Carmen Estrada

    Prime Realty

    7 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $6.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $360K

    Price Range

    25

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Erin Stagg

    Coldwell Banker

    14 Years of experience

    0+ Sales in the last 12 months

    2012

    Year Licensed

    14

    Years Experience

    Do Top Travelers Rest Agents Sell Faster?

    The 19 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Travelers Rest sell in a median of 25 days, compared with the Travelers Rest market median of 64 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents25 days
    Travelers Rest market64 days

    About 39 days faster (61% quicker than the Travelers Rest market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Travelers Rest?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Travelers Rest 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)

    51Jan58Feb59Mar55Apr61May58Jun43Jul49Aug52Sep52Oct52Nov45Dec

    July

    Best month to sell

    43 days

    Typical time on market

    99.8%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Travelers Rest, 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 Travelers Rest Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows Travelers Rest holding a median sale price of $459,770 against a median list, with homes taking a median 64 to sell. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more complete story than any single figure. Months of supply sits at 2.2, which technically favors sellers, yet only 17.0% of homes closed above asking and 27.1% of active listings have taken a price reduction. That gap signals a market where initial list prices are frequently running ahead of what buyers will pay.

    For buyers, this combination points to real negotiating room. With a sale-to-list ratio of 98.59% and more than a quarter of listings already cutting prices, offering below list is reasonable, particularly on homes that have sat past the 64 median. The 37.9% of homes that leave the market within two weeks, however, shows well priced properties still move quickly, so pacing your offer to the specific listing matters more than a blanket strategy.

    For sellers, the message is disciplined pricing from day one. Homes that chase the market with a high list price and a later reduction tend to absorb the longer timelines reflected in the current 64 figure. With 53 new listings competing against 38 active homes each month, accurate positioning against recent comparables protects both timeline and final price. Across 443 licensed agents in the area, the difference between an agent who prices to the data and one who prices to the seller's hope is measurable in weeks on market and dollars left on the table.

    What Travelers Rest Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest
    $132,500
    Median home price$459,770
    Down payment (20%)$91,954
    Loan amount$367,816
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,092

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.71% mortgage rate (as of September 3, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Travelers Rest Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 64 days
    Sale-to-List Price 98.59%
    Price Trend (YoY) -7.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,092
    Principal & Interest
    $2,376
    Property Taxes
    $441
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $459,770 median home price with 20% down at 6.71% (as of September 3, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Travelers Rest Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $495,923
    Today $459,770
    -7.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 51 days
    Today 64 days
    +13 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.7%
    Today 98.59%
    -1.15%
    What this shift means: Year over year, the median sale price moved -7.3% while median time on market shifted by a +13 days change in market time and the sale-to-list ratio moved -1.15%. Taken together, these shifts point to a market that has cooled from its earlier pace, giving buyers more time to evaluate and more leverage to negotiate. Sellers, in turn, should expect longer marketing periods and calibrate expectations to current comparables rather than last year's results.

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

    What to Look for in a Travelers Rest Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually determines outcomes: verified transaction history, negotiation results, and consistency across market cycles. EffectiveAgents ranks 47 agents in Travelers Rest out of 443 licensed locally, using measured performance rather than advertising spend. The top ranked agent, Leanne Carswell of Expert Real Estate Team, has recorded 2,894 transactions, 505 client reviews, and $563.8M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where the sale-to-list ratio holds at 98.59% and 27.1% of listings have cut prices, because negotiation experience directly affects how far below list a buyer can push or how well a seller defends their number. Across the 29690 zip code and the broader Travelers Rest area near the Blue Ridge foothills, an agent who understands hyperlocal pricing patterns protects your position. When reviewing agents, look past the star average to the pattern: volume of recent transactions, consistency of feedback over time, and how they performed when the market shifted rather than only when it favored sellers.

    How We Rank Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest 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.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: July 2026

    Travelers Rest Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Travelers Rest, SC?

    The top ranked agent in Travelers Rest, SC is Leanne Carswell of Expert Real Estate Team, with 2,894 verified transactions, 505 client reviews, and $563.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing measured performance data, including transaction history, client feedback patterns, and results across market conditions, rather than advertising. Of 443 licensed agents in the area, 47 are ranked. The right agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several ranked candidates before deciding.

    How were these Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest?

    Our data covers 443 real estate agents serving the Travelers Rest area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Travelers Rest market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Travelers Rest mean for sellers?

    Travelers Rest's median sale price is $459,770 as of July 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 Travelers Rest?

    Homes in Travelers Rest currently take a median 64 to sell, and year over year that figure reflects a +13 days change in market time. Your actual timeline depends on several factors: pricing accuracy against recent comparables, condition and staging, location within the 29690 area, and seasonality. With 27.1% of listings taking price reductions, homes priced ahead of the market tend to sit longer, while well positioned properties can leave the market faster, as shown by the 37.9% of homes that sell within two weeks. Correct initial pricing is the single largest lever on timeline.

    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 Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Travelers Rest 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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