Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Memphis, TN

Jennifer Carstensen at Real Estate Agency ranks among the top agents in Memphis, TN, with 1,963 career transactions, 216 verified reviews, and $400.6M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank agents on advertising or self-reported claims. The methodology analyzed 5,268 local transactions and measured actual outcomes, narrowing 3,689 licensed agents down to 70 verified performers. The best agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price range, and timeline, so compare several ranked candidates 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 3,689 real estate agents serving the Memphis area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Memphis market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Memphis's median sale price is $215,000 as of May 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 Memphis goes under contract in about 40 days, though the year-over-year figures show a +5 days change in market time. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location. With 5.7 months of supply and 31.2% of listings taking price cuts, homes priced accurately from day one tend to move faster, while overpriced listings often stall and require reductions. Adding roughly 30 to 45 days for closing after an accepted offer gives a realistic total planning window.

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 Memphis 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 Memphis 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.