Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Cleveland, TN

The top-ranked agent in Cleveland, TN is Cindi Richardson at Richardson Group, KW Cleveland, with 2,993 career transactions, 78 reviews, and $665.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents through a data-driven methodology that analyzes verified transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend. Across 655 analyzed transactions, 51 agents earned rankings. The best fit depends on your specific property, price point, and timeline, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.

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.

Our data covers 356 real estate agents serving the Cleveland area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Cleveland market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Cleveland's median sale price is $289,755 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.

The median home in Cleveland currently takes 70 days to sell, reflecting a +21 days change in market time versus a year ago. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location. With 4.3 months of supply and 40.7% of listings taking reductions, homes priced accurately from the start tend to sell faster, while overpriced listings often sit and require cuts. Preparation, professional presentation, and comparable-based pricing are the factors most within a seller's control for shortening time on market.

No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

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.

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 Cleveland 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.

Ask how many homes they have closed in Cleveland 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.