Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Auburn, WA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.77%
in Auburn, WA
$559M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.24%
in Auburn, WA
$1.52B
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.32%
in Auburn, WA
$396.8M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.63%
in Auburn, WA
$149.8M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.94%
in Auburn, WA
$478.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $11.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.94%
in Auburn, WA
$291.8M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.94%
in Auburn, WA
$118.6M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$401.1M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $4.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.41%
in Auburn, WA
$866.2M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.72%
in Auburn, WA
$515.8M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $6.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$240M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.5M
Price Range
43
Sold in Auburn, WA
Top Agent$192M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $7M
Price Range
43
Sold in Auburn, WA
Top AgentTop 4.49%
in Auburn, WA
$209.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.8M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.11%
in Auburn, WA
$106.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(68)
Kristopher Shook
Keller Williams - Shook Home Group
24 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.42%
in Auburn, WA
$365.8M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.73%
in Auburn, WA
$83.9M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $4.7M
Price Range
Top Agent(119)
Stephen Janho
Windermere RE / West Campus Inc.
15 Years of experience
52+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.88%
in Auburn, WA
$341.1M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.6M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.35%
in Auburn, WA
$538.5M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $3.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.81%
in Auburn, WA
$160.1M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.12%
in Auburn, WA
$243.2M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.43%
in Auburn, WA
$359.1M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $3.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.43%
in Auburn, WA
$172.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(82)
Aaron Morrow
Keller Williams Realty Bellevue
12 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
$125.6M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $4.2M
Price Range
23
Sold in Auburn, WA
Top Agent(66)
Richard Buchanan
Keller Williams Greater Seattle
20 Years of experience
35+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.2%
in Auburn, WA
$299.8M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 8.36%
in Auburn, WA
$371.5M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Auburn Housing Market Trends
Homes in Auburn take a median 22 days to sell, go for 99.44% of asking, prices are up 1.6% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.7 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$609,710
median sale price
How fast they sell
22 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.7 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Auburn.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Auburn agents whose results fit it.
Auburn agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 18 days, the Auburn market in 22
median sale price in Auburn
Do Top Auburn Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Auburn sell in a median of 18 days, compared with the Auburn market median of 22 days on market.
About 4 days faster (18% quicker than the Auburn market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Auburn agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Auburn market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Auburn?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Auburn sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
11 days
Typical time on market
100.7%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Auburn, WA 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 Auburn Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $609,710 that moved +1.6% year over year, with homes measured at a median of 22 days on market. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more nuanced story about where leverage actually sits in Auburn. With 23.1% of homes selling above list, 34.8% going off the market within two weeks, and a sale-to-list ratio of 99.44%, well-priced listings still move quickly. At the same time, 45.6% of listings recorded a price cut, and months of supply sits at 3.7, both signals that overpriced homes stall and give buyers room to negotiate.
For a buyer, this split market rewards discipline. On a home that has just listed and shows strong interest, competing near or at asking is realistic given the 99.44% ratio. On a listing that has sat past the 22-day median or already taken a price drop, there is measurable room to offer below ask and request concessions. For a seller, the data argues for precise initial pricing: with 227 active listings and 274 new ones arriving monthly, the reward for pricing correctly on day one is a fast sale, while the penalty for overreaching is joining the 45.6% that eventually cut price.
This is where representation matters. Auburn has 646 licensed agents, and outcomes vary widely between them. Identifying an agent who reads these signals correctly, rather than one with the most name recognition, is the difference between capturing the fast-market premium and absorbing an avoidable price reduction.
What Auburn Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Auburn 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 | $609,710 |
| Down payment (20%) | $121,942 |
| Loan amount | $487,768 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,236 |
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 $609,710 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 Auburn MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Auburn Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: a documented track record across full market cycles. EffectiveAgents analyzed 746 transactions in Auburn to rank agents on verified performance rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Shawn Maxey at John L. Scott, Inc., has closed 3,253 transactions and carries $1.3B in all-time sales volume, depth that translates directly into negotiation leverage. In a market where the sale-to-list ratio holds at 99.44% but 45.6% of listings ultimately cut price, an agent who prices and negotiates precisely protects real dollars. That experience matters across Auburn's varied submarkets, from established sections near 98002 and 98001 to the Lea Hill area and the 98092 corridor, each of which absorbs demand at a different pace. Of the 646 licensed agents active locally, only 177 meet the EffectiveAgents ranking threshold. Review patterns are worth reading closely: 641 reviews for a single agent signal consistency over time, not a handful of favorable outcomes, which is exactly the durability buyers and sellers should weigh.
How We Rank Auburn 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 Auburn 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.
646
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
Auburn Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Auburn, WA?
The top-ranked agent in Auburn, WA is Shawn Maxey at John L. Scott, Inc., with 3,253 closed transactions, 641 reviews, and $1.3B in all-time sales volume. Rather than ranking agents by advertising, EffectiveAgents measured verified performance across 746 local transactions and identified 177 qualifying agents out of 646 licensed in the area. The strongest match depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents on their documented results before deciding.
How were these Auburn 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 Auburn?
Our data covers 646 real estate agents serving the Auburn area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Auburn market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Auburn mean for sellers?
Auburn's median sale price is $609,710 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 Auburn?
Homes in Auburn currently sell in a median of 22 days, though that figure reflects a -2 days change in market time versus a year ago. Timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy: with 34.8% of homes going off the market within two weeks but 45.6% eventually cutting price, correctly priced listings move fast while overpriced ones stall. Condition, location, and season also factor in. Pricing to the 99.44% sale-to-list benchmark from the start 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 Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Auburn 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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