Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Cookeville, TN
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.75%
in Cookeville, TN
$225.9M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.87%
in Cookeville, TN
$158.6M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.25%
in Cookeville, TN
$77.1M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $800K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$29.1M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $560K
Price Range
115
Sold in Cookeville, TN
Top Agent$29.1M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $840K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
William Hallcomb
Hallcomb Realty & Auction Inc
30 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.49%
in Cookeville, TN
$36.2M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 13.11%
in Cookeville, TN
$82M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $940K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(16)
Sheryl Webb
Weichert, Realtors-The Webb Agency
21 Years of experience
146+ Sales in the last 12 months
$233.3M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$15.4M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $360K
Price Range
14
Sold in Cookeville, TN
Top Agent$139.6M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $1.7M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(26)
Kenny Sallis
Sallis Realty Group of Keller Williams
9 Years of experience
98+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 16.48%
in Cookeville, TN
$228.5M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$6.8M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $490K
Price Range
4
Sold in Cookeville, TN
Top Agent$25.4M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.2M
Price Range
4
Sold in Cookeville, TN
Top Agent(3)
Tony Thomas
WEICHERT, REALTORS-TIGER REAL ESTATE
21 Years of experience
73+ Sales in the last 12 months
$195.1M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $1.2M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$135.2M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$12.6M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(33)
John Turner
Onward Real Estate | Turner Victory Team
26 Years of experience
91+ Sales in the last 12 months
$116M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.1M
Price Range
1
Sold in Cookeville, TN
Top Agent(34)
Khristian Schlemmer
First Class Real Estate | Keller Williams
5 Years of experience
76+ Sales in the last 12 months
$69.4M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.4M
Price Range
179
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Cookeville Housing Market Trends
Homes in Cookeville take a median 67 days to sell, go for 96.59% of asking, prices are down 3.6% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
5.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$322,846
median sale price
How fast they sell
67 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
5.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Cookeville.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Cookeville agents whose results fit it.
Cookeville agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 40 days, the Cookeville market in 67
median sale price in Cookeville
Do Top Cookeville Agents Sell Faster?
The 17 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Cookeville sell in a median of 40 days, compared with the Cookeville market median of 67 days on market.
About 27 days faster (40% quicker than the Cookeville market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Cookeville agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Cookeville market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Cookeville?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Cookeville 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
71 days
Typical time on market
97.9%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Cookeville, 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 Cookeville Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Cookeville market where negotiating leverage has shifted toward buyers. With months of supply at 5.6 and active inventory at 199 homes against 36 sales in the most recent month, the balance sits close to a neutral-to-buyer position. The clearest signal is on the pricing side: 39.2% of listings recorded a price reduction, and homes are taking a median 67 days to sell, reflecting a -1 day change in market time. Median sale price moved -3.6% year over year to $322,846, or roughly $187.15 per square foot.
For buyers, this combination creates room to negotiate. Only 7.5% of homes sold above asking and just 27.0% left the market within two weeks, so patient offers below list price are realistic on properties that have been listed for several weeks, particularly any showing a price drop. The average sale-to-list ratio of 96.59% confirms that most closings land under asking.
For sellers, accurate pricing at the outset matters more than in prior years. With 161 new listings and 144 pending sales each month, well-priced homes still transact, but overpricing typically leads to the reductions that 39.2% of listings ultimately took. Cookeville has 267 licensed agents, and knowing which ones consistently price and negotiate effectively in this environment is where working from verified performance data becomes valuable.
What Cookeville Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Cookeville 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 | $322,846 |
| Down payment (20%) | $64,569 |
| Loan amount | $258,277 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,334 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.18% mortgage rate (as of November 5, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $322,846 median home price with 20% down at 7.18% (as of November 5, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Cookeville MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Cookeville Realtor
Name recognition and yard-sign frequency are poor proxies for how an agent will actually perform on your transaction. What matters is measured negotiation outcomes, pricing accuracy, and consistency across a real transaction history. Of the 267 licensed agents in Cookeville, EffectiveAgents has ranked 48 based on verified results. Vickie Loftis at American Way Real Estate leads that group, with 1,304 career transactions and $218.5M in all-time sales volume. In a market where the average sale-to-list ratio is 96.59% and 39.2% of listings cut price, an agent who prices correctly the first time protects meaningful value across the 38501, 38506, and 38503 zip codes. That skill is measurable in how often their listings sell without reductions and how their final sale prices track against list. Reviews add useful context, but read them for patterns (repeated mentions of communication, negotiation, and follow-through) rather than a single headline rating. Vickie Loftis carries 43 reviews, and consistent themes across many transactions are a stronger indicator than volume alone.
How We Rank Cookeville 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 Cookeville 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.
267
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
Cookeville Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Cookeville, TN?
The highest-ranked agent in Cookeville, TN by verified performance is Vickie Loftis at American Way Real Estate, with 1,304 career transactions and $218.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using objective transaction data (closed sales, pricing accuracy, and negotiation outcomes) rather than advertising or name recognition. Of 267 licensed agents in the area, 48 have been ranked. The best fit still depends on your property type, price range, and timeline, so compare the top-ranked candidates against your specific needs before deciding.
How were these Cookeville 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 Cookeville?
Our data covers 267 real estate agents serving the Cookeville area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Cookeville market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Cookeville mean for sellers?
Cookeville's median sale price is $322,846 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 Cookeville?
Homes in Cookeville currently take a median 67 days to sell, which reflects a -1 day change from a year ago. Add roughly 30 to 45 days after accepting an offer for financing, inspection, and closing. Your actual timeline depends on pricing relative to comparables, condition, and location, with 39.2% of current listings having required a reduction. Homes priced accurately from day one and shown in strong condition tend to move faster than the median, while overpriced listings often sit and eventually cut 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 Cookeville 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 Cookeville 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 Cookeville 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 Cookeville realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Cookeville 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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