Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Columbia, TN
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.98%
in Columbia, TN
$72M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $900K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.29%
in Columbia, TN
$209.7M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.94%
in Columbia, TN
$107.1M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $2.7M
Price Range
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Melissa Potts
United Country Columbia Realty & Auction
35 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.59%
in Columbia, TN
$48.8M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.25%
in Columbia, TN
$227M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $3.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.58%
in Columbia, TN
$625.5M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $4.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.9%
in Columbia, TN
$711.6M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $4.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.21%
in Columbia, TN
$260.1M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 9.15%
in Columbia, TN
$40.4M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$62.4M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $4.3M
Price Range
21
Sold in Columbia, TN
Top AgentTop 12.42%
in Columbia, TN
$157.7M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $6.5M
Price Range
14%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$425.9M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $4.8M
Price Range
15
Sold in Columbia, TN
Top Agent$63.6M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$171.7M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 17.32%
in Columbia, TN
$148M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top Agent$470.3M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$45.1M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 19.28%
in Columbia, TN
$122.6M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$724M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $33.7M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(107)
Tim Houk
Keller Williams Realty - Red Stick
20 Years of experience
76+ Sales in the last 12 months
$142M
All-Time Sales
$80K - $4.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$429.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(259)
Hannah Price
Rise Collective Brokered by eXp Realty
13 Years of experience
135+ Sales in the last 12 months
$329.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $8.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$158M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.1M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$176.4M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$312M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Columbia Housing Market Trends
Homes in Columbia take a median 78 days to sell, go for 97.11% of asking, prices are down 0.3% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.4 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$368,824
median sale price
How fast they sell
78 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.4 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Columbia.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Columbia agents whose results fit it.
Columbia agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Columbia market in 78
median sale price in Columbia
Do Top Columbia Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Columbia sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Columbia market median of 78 days on market.
About 48 days faster (62% quicker than the Columbia market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Columbia agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Columbia market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Columbia?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Columbia 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
67 days
Typical time on market
98.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Columbia, 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 Columbia Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Columbia market where leverage sits closer to the middle than either side may expect. The median sale price of $368,824 moved -0.3% year over year, yet the underlying competitive indicators point to a slower, more deliberate pace. With 4.4 months of supply and 451 active listings against 106 homes sold monthly, buyers now have more options and more time to evaluate them than they did a year ago.
The clearest signal for buyers is that 43.3% of listings recorded a price reduction, and homes are taking a median of 78 days to sell, a +14 days change in market time. That combination means a measured, well-supported offer often has room to work, particularly on properties that have already sat past the two-week mark. At the same time, 14.7% of homes still sold above asking and 21.5% went under contract within two weeks, so sharply priced and move-in-ready listings continue to draw quick competition.
For sellers, the 97.11% sale-to-list ratio confirms that overpricing is being corrected by the market rather than absorbed by it. Pricing near comparable sales from the start is the difference between the fast-moving 22.5 percent and the 43.3% that eventually cut price. Interpreting these signals for a specific property and zip code is where an experienced local agent matters, and Columbia has 306 licensed agents to choose among.
What Columbia Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Columbia 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 | $368,824 |
| Down payment (20%) | $73,765 |
| Loan amount | $295,059 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,671 |
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 $368,824 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 Columbia MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Columbia Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually moves a transaction: documented results across many closings. EffectiveAgents ranks 91 of Columbia's 306 licensed agents using verified performance data rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Robert Pogue at Town and Country, has closed 362 transactions with $71.9M in all-time sales volume, a track record that reflects repeated negotiation in both the 38401 and 38402 zip codes. That volume matters in a market where 43.3% of listings cut price and the sale-to-list ratio sits at 97.11%: an agent who has priced and negotiated through hundreds of deals knows when to hold a number and when a concession protects the larger outcome. When comparing candidates, read review patterns closely. Look for consistency across many closings and comments that speak to communication and pricing accuracy, not simply a high star average drawn from a handful of reviews. Consistent feedback over time is a stronger indicator than a single memorable transaction.
How We Rank Columbia 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 Columbia 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.
306
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
Columbia Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Columbia, TN?
The top-ranked agent in Columbia, TN by verified performance is Robert Pogue at Town and Country, with 362 closed transactions and $71.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using measured outcomes such as transaction count, sales volume, and client reviews rather than advertising. Of the 306 licensed agents in the area, 91 meet the ranking criteria. The best fit depends on your neighborhood, price range, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Columbia 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 Columbia?
Our data covers 306 real estate agents serving the Columbia area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Columbia market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Columbia mean for sellers?
Columbia's median sale price is $368,824 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 Columbia?
Homes in Columbia currently take a median of 78 days to sell, reflecting a +14 days change in market time year over year as inventory has grown to 4.4 months of supply. Your actual timeline depends on pricing, condition, and location within the 38401 and 38402 zip codes. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes still move quickly, with 21.5% going under contract within two weeks. Homes that start above comparable sales tend to sit longer and often join the 43.3% of listings that eventually reduce price.
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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Columbia 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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