Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Watertown, SD
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.36%
in Watertown, SD
$363.1M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$21.6M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.6M
Price Range
88
Sold in Watertown, SD
Top Agent$21.4M
All-Time Sales
$80K - $1.9M
Price Range
21
Sold in Watertown, SD
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Tony Cady
Market First Real Estate
16 Years of experience
4+ Sales in the last 12 months
$3.2M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $530K
Price Range
1
Sold in Watertown, SD
Top Agent
(11)
Heath Gran
Great Peaks Realty Munro & Gran LLC
9 Years of experience
186+ Sales in the last 12 months
$760M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $5.6M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$19.7M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $410K
Price Range
140
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top 0.72%
in Watertown, SD
308
Sold in Watertown, SD
Top 1.08%
in Watertown, SD
188
Sold in Watertown, SD
Top 1.44%
in Watertown, SD
101
Sold in Watertown, SD
Top 1.81%
in Watertown, SD
89
Sold in Watertown, SD
Top 2.53%
in Watertown, SD
78
Sold in Watertown, SD
Top 2.89%
in Watertown, SD
73
Sold in Watertown, SD
Watertown Housing Market Trends
Homes in Watertown take a median 63 days to sell, go for 96.51% of asking, prices are up 10.0% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.9 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$291,361
median sale price
How fast they sell
63 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.9 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Watertown.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Watertown agents whose results fit it.
Watertown agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 48 days, the Watertown market in 63
median sale price in Watertown
Do Top Watertown Agents Sell Faster?
The 6 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Watertown sell in a median of 48 days, compared with the Watertown market median of 63 days on market.
About 15 days faster (24% quicker than the Watertown market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Watertown agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Watertown market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Watertown?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Watertown sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
52 days
Typical time on market
98.6%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Watertown, SD 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 Watertown Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Watertown market where negotiating leverage is more balanced than headline price growth suggests. The median sale price sits at $291,361, moving +10.0% year over year, yet several competitive indicators point toward buyers regaining footing. With 2.9 months of supply and 34.8% of listings recording a price drop, sellers who overprice are being corrected by the market rather than rewarded by it.
At the same time, 24.5% of homes leave the market within two weeks and 13.0% still sell above asking, so well-prepared, accurately priced listings continue to move quickly. The gap between those two realities is where strategy matters. The median home now takes 63 days to sell, a +13 days change in market time, and the average sale-to-list ratio of 96.51% tells buyers there is measurable room to negotiate on listings that have aged past the two-week window. A buyer deciding how to offer should lead near asking on fresh inventory but push firmly on anything showing a price cut. A seller should price to the recent comparable data from the start, because the 34.8% price-drop share confirms that chasing the market downward costs both time and proceeds.
With 97 active listings against 86 pending sales and 99 new listings each month, absorption remains steady. Across 277 licensed agents working in Watertown, results vary widely, which is precisely why matching with a verified, data-ranked agent changes outcomes on both sides of the transaction.
What Watertown Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Watertown 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 | $291,361 |
| Down payment (20%) | $58,272 |
| Loan amount | $233,089 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,168 |
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.
Based on $291,361 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.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Watertown MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Watertown Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign tells you little about how a transaction will actually perform. The more reliable signal is verified production: closed volume, transaction count, and consistent client feedback measured over years, not months. In Watertown, EffectiveAgents has ranked 8 agents from a field of 277 licensed professionals using that standard. The top-ranked agent, Lynn Morris at The Realty Team, Inc., has closed 1,605 transactions and $278.5M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters most in negotiation, where an agent who has priced hundreds of homes across the 57201 area knows when the current sale-to-list ratio of 96.51% leaves room to hold firm and when the 34.8% price-drop share signals a listing has drifted. With 63 as the median days on market, timing an offer or a listing debut correctly protects real dollars. Pay attention to review patterns as well: 144 reviews accumulated steadily over time reflect repeatable service far more credibly than a short burst of recent ratings.
How We Rank Watertown 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 Watertown 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.
277
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
Watertown Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Watertown, SD?
The highest-ranked agent in Watertown, SD by verified production is Lynn Morris at The Realty Team, Inc., with 1,605 closed transactions, 144 client reviews, and $278.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using measured outcomes rather than advertising, analyzing 326 transactions across the local market and comparing closed volume, sale-to-list performance, and review consistency. Only 8 of the area's 277 licensed agents meet that ranking standard, so the shortlist reflects data, not name recognition. Comparing two or three matched agents remains the best way to confirm fit.
How were these Watertown 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 Watertown?
Our data covers 277 real estate agents serving the Watertown area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Watertown market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Watertown mean for sellers?
Watertown's median sale price is $291,361 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 Watertown?
The median home in Watertown currently takes 63 days to sell, reflecting a +13 days change in market time compared with a year ago. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location within the 57201 area. Homes priced to recent comparable sales move fastest, with 24.5% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, while overpriced homes contribute to the 34.8% of listings that eventually cut their price and sit longer. Preparation, professional pricing, and offer timing are the factors most within a seller's control.
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 Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Watertown 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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