Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in South Salt Lake, UT
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.86%
in South Salt Lake, UT
$750K
All-Time Sales
27
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
Top Agent$136.4M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $1.6M
Price Range
18
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
Top AgentTop 1.43%
in South Salt Lake, UT
$1.1M
All-Time Sales
15
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
Top Agent$151.6M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $680K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.58%
in South Salt Lake, UT
$16.3M
All-Time Sales
$20K - $660K
Price Range
Top Agent
(107)
Ashley Rolfe
Alliance Residential Real Estate
14 Years of experience
36+ Sales in the last 12 months
7
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
347
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2012
Year Licensed
Top Agent$43.1M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $900K
Price Range
7
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
Top Agent(45)
Christopher Martindale
KW Utah Realtors Keller Williams
21 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$67.6M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $1.1M
Price Range
6
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
Top Agent$7.7M
All-Time Sales
$10K - $420K
Price Range
6
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
Top Agent$126.5M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $2.2M
Price Range
4
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
Top Agent$59.9M
All-Time Sales
$80K - $1.6M
Price Range
3
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
Top Agent$190K
All-Time Sales
3
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
260
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$490K
All-Time Sales
3
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
271
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$197.5M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $3M
Price Range
2
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
Top Agent(63)
Christopher Stange
1st Class Real Estate Partners
14 Years of experience
22+ Sales in the last 12 months
2
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
164
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2012
Year Licensed
Top Agent2
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
163
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2002
Year Licensed
Top Agent$22.1M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $840K
Price Range
1
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
Top AgentTop 5.16%
in South Salt Lake, UT
$360K
All-Time Sales
1
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
Top Agent(35)
Karsten Johnson
Real Broker, LLC | The Perry Group
6 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
1
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
19
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2020
Year Licensed
Top Agent1
Sold in South Salt Lake, UT
196
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2001
Year Licensed
Top Agent10%
Negotiated Off List
890
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2004
Year Licensed
Top Agent$56.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2.1M
Price Range
26%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent5
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2003
Year Licensed
23
Years Experience
Top Agent139
Total Number Of Homes Sold
1998
Year Licensed
28
Years Experience
Top Agent$38M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
South salt lake Housing Market Trends
Homes in South salt lake take a median 36 days to sell, go for 99.11% of asking, prices are down 0.1% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.4 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$449,702
median sale price
How fast they sell
36 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.4 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for South Salt Lake.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the South Salt Lake agents whose results fit it.
South Salt Lake agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 19 days, the South Salt Lake market in 36
median sale price in South Salt Lake
Do Top South Salt Lake Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in South Salt Lake sell in a median of 19 days, compared with the South Salt Lake market median of 36 days on market.
About 17 days faster (47% quicker than the South Salt Lake market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked South Salt Lake agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the South Salt Lake market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in South Salt Lake?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in South Salt Lake sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
37 days
Typical time on market
99.6%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of South Salt Lake, UT 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 South Salt Lake Buyers and Sellers
South Salt Lake enters 2026 as a moderately balanced market, and the indicators above in the Housing Market Trends module tell a layered story. The median sale price sits at $449,702, having moved -0.1% year over year, while homes now measure roughly $300.16 per square foot. With 4.4 months of supply and 84 active listings against 19 monthly sales, neither side holds decisive control, but the details point toward growing buyer leverage.
Consider the competitive signals together. Only 15.8% of homes sold above list price, and just 32.3% left the market within two weeks, yet 49.5% of listings recorded a price cut. That gap, a large share of sellers reducing price while relatively few see bidding competition, means many homes are launching above what the market will bear. The sale-to-list ratio of 99.11% confirms that final prices land close to, but under, asking. For buyers, this argues for measured offers below list on properties that have been sitting, particularly given median time on market of 36 days. For sellers, the lesson is disciplined initial pricing, since homes that require a reduction tend to accumulate days and lose leverage.
With 79 new listings and 49 pending sales monthly, turnover remains steady. Navigating this environment rewards precise pricing and negotiation, which is why agent selection matters. South Salt Lake has 302 licensed agents, and understanding who consistently performs, rather than who is simply visible, is the difference between a smooth transaction and a stalled one.
What South Salt Lake Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in South Salt Lake 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 | $449,702 |
| Down payment (20%) | $89,940 |
| Loan amount | $359,762 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,197 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $449,702 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from South Salt Lake MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a South Salt Lake Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or advertising volume alone overlooks what actually determines outcomes: measured transaction history and negotiation results. In a market where 49.5% of listings require a price reduction and only 15.8% sell above asking, the agent's ability to price correctly and negotiate to a sale-to-list ratio near 99.11% carries real financial weight. Among the 45 EffectiveAgents ranked professionals serving South Salt Lake, the top-verified agent is Joel Carson at Utah Real Estate, with 2,209 career transactions and 330 client reviews. That depth of experience matters most on homes lingering beyond the 36 day median, where strategic repositioning prevents the compounding losses that come with extended market time. When evaluating any candidate, look past the star rating to the pattern within the reviews: consistency across many transactions, comments referencing pricing accuracy, and evidence of negotiation on both list and buy sides. A single glowing review says little; a durable pattern across hundreds of closings, measured over years, is what separates reliable performers from the rest of the field.
How We Rank South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake 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.
302
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
South Salt Lake Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in South Salt Lake, UT?
The top-ranked agent in South Salt Lake, UT is Joel Carson at Utah Real Estate, verified through EffectiveAgents with 2,209 career transactions and 330 client reviews. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising spend or name recognition. Instead, the methodology analyzes objective performance data, including closed transaction volume, sale-to-list ratios, days on market, and review patterns, across the 302 licensed agents in the area. From that analysis, 45 agents earned a ranking. This data-driven approach helps buyers and sellers identify professionals with demonstrated, measurable results.
How were these South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake?
Our data covers 302 real estate agents serving the South Salt Lake area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our South Salt Lake market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in South Salt Lake mean for sellers?
South Salt Lake's median sale price is $449,702 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 South Salt Lake?
Homes in South Salt Lake currently take a median of 36 days to sell, and market time reflects a -9 days change in time on market compared with last year. Several factors influence an individual home's timeline: pricing accuracy relative to the $300.16 per square foot benchmark, condition, location, and season. With 49.5% of listings recording a price cut, homes priced correctly from the start typically sell faster, while overpriced listings accumulate days and often require reductions. Working with an experienced agent to set the right initial price is the most reliable way to shorten your timeline.
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 South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in South Salt Lake 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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