Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Butler, TN
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(10)
David Collins
Collins & Company Realtors And Auctioneers
20 Years of experience
60+ Sales in the last 12 months
$179.2M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $1.2M
Price Range
33
Sold in Butler, TN
Top Agent$11.2M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $580K
Price Range
6
Sold in Butler, TN
Top Agent$22.1M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $550K
Price Range
3
Sold in Butler, TN
Top Agent$237.7M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $18M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(19)
Chris Ball
Keller Williams Realty | Knoxville-West
8 Years of experience
89+ Sales in the last 12 months
$136.3M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $3.5M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$109.8M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$48.7M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(11)
Marlene Bernasconi
Weichert Realtors, Saxon Clark
27 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
$23.9M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $1.5M
Price Range
55
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$5.4M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $350K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top 0.4%
in Butler, TN
130
Sold in Butler, TN
1
Sold in last 18 months
Top 0.8%
in Butler, TN
73
Sold in Butler, TN
2002
Year Licensed
Top 1.2%
in Butler, TN
52
Sold in Butler, TN
2005
Year Licensed
Top 1.6%
in Butler, TN
49
Sold in Butler, TN
2
Sold in last 18 months
Top 2%
in Butler, TN
42
Sold in Butler, TN
Butler Housing Market Trends
Homes in Butler take a median 37 days to sell, go for 100% of asking, prices are down 54.0% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Buyer's market
18.4 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$180,000
median sale price
How fast they sell
37 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
18.4 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Butler.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Butler?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Butler sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around August.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
5 days
Typical time on market
98.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Butler, TN 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 Butler Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Butler market defined by thin volume and heavy supply. With 18.4 months of inventory and 6 active listings against 0 home sold in the latest month, the absorption math points clearly toward buyers. A balanced market typically carries four to six months of supply, so Butler sits well above that threshold, which concentrates negotiating leverage on the buy side. The share of listings with price reductions, at 71.4%, reinforces that read: a majority of sellers are revising their asking price before a contract materializes.
At the same time, the median sale-to-list ratio holds at 100.00% (+6.24% year over year), meaning homes that actually close tend to do so near their final asking price after those adjustments. Median days on market stands at 37, a +20 days change in market time, so buyers generally have room to study a listing rather than rush. For a buyer, this combination supports a measured opening offer backed by comparable sales and patience on terms. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined initial pricing anchored to the $133.93 per square foot benchmark, since the properties sitting unsold are often those that opened too high and later cut.
Median sale price registered $180,000, moving -54.0% year over year, though in a market this small each individual transaction can swing the figure. With 250 licensed agents working the area, local pricing judgment matters more than headline averages, which is where a verified, ranked agent earns their position.
What Butler Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Butler 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 | $180,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $36,000 |
| Loan amount | $144,000 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,445 |
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 $180,000 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 Butler MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Butler Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually closes deals in a market like Butler: pricing discipline, negotiation experience, and verified transaction history. EffectiveAgents ranks 22 agents here out of 250 licensed locally, drawing on 6 transactions analyzed to separate proven performers from the rest. The top-ranked agent, David Collins of Collins & Company Realtors And Auctioneers, has recorded 1,471 career transactions and $179.2M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters when 71.4% of local listings require a price adjustment and inventory sits at 18.4 months of supply, because an agent who has priced and renegotiated through hundreds of deals can position a home to sell near its 100.00% sale-to-list benchmark rather than chasing the market down. Across the 37640 area, experienced agents understand how rural acreage, lakefront proximity, and road access shift value in ways averages hide. When reading agent reviews, look for patterns rather than isolated praise: consistent references to communication, accurate pricing, and follow-through across multiple reviews signal reliability far better than a single glowing comment.
How We Rank Butler 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 Butler 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: August 2026
Butler Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Butler, TN?
The highest-ranked agent in Butler, TN by EffectiveAgents methodology is David Collins of Collins & Company Realtors And Auctioneers, with 1,471 career transactions and $179.2M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks 22 local agents by analyzing verified transaction records, sale-to-list performance, and review patterns rather than advertising spend. Because Butler is a small market with 250 licensed agents, the gap between a proven performer and an occasional seller is wide, so matching with a data-verified agent is especially valuable here.
How were these Butler 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 Butler?
Our data covers 250 real estate agents serving the Butler area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Butler market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Butler mean for sellers?
Butler's median sale price is $180,000 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 Butler?
Homes in Butler currently take a median of 37 to sell, reflecting a +20 days change from last year. With 18.4 months of supply and 71.4% of listings reducing their price, timelines depend heavily on initial pricing accuracy. Homes priced to the $133.93 per square foot benchmark and in strong condition tend to move faster, while overpriced listings often sit, cut, and then sell. Location within the 37640 area, acreage, and seasonality also influence how quickly a given property closes.
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 Butler 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 Butler 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 Butler 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 Butler realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Butler 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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