Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Covington, WA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
$106.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.52B
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$559M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6%
in Covington, WA
$209.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.8M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$149.8M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.5M
Price Range
12
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Top Agent
(82)
Aaron Morrow
Keller Williams Realty Bellevue
12 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.8%
in Covington, WA
$125.6M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $4.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.2%
in Covington, WA
$538.5M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $3.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8%
in Covington, WA
$478.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $11.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$866.2M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$445.4M
All-Time Sales
$610K - $4.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$192M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $7M
Price Range
8
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Top Agent$108.4M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(29)
Cory Williams
Real Broker LLC - Williams Ave. Real Estate
8 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
$112M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $2.2M
Price Range
8
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Top AgentTop 9.6%
in Covington, WA
$243.2M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$515.8M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $6.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$92.2M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $910K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$396.8M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$359.1M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $3.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.8%
in Covington, WA
$240.2M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $3M
Price Range
Top Agent$406.4M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$412.9M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $2.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(66)
Matthew Dubas
Keller Williams Realty Bothell
14 Years of experience
182+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 14.4%
in Covington, WA
$542.9M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$176.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.9M
Price Range
4
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Top Agent(66)
Richard Buchanan
Keller Williams Greater Seattle
20 Years of experience
35+ Sales in the last 12 months
$299.8M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.9M
Price Range
4
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Top Agent$291.8M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Covington Housing Market Trends
Homes in Covington take a median 27 days to sell, go for 99.69% of asking, prices are up 1.1% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.1 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$673,030
median sale price
How fast they sell
27 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.1 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Covington.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Covington agents whose results fit it.
Covington agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 15 days, the Covington market in 27
median sale price in Covington
Do Top Covington Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Covington sell in a median of 15 days, compared with the Covington market median of 27 days on market.
About 12 days faster (44% quicker than the Covington market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Covington agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Covington market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Covington?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Covington sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in March. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
March
Best month to sell
11 days
Typical time on market
100.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Covington, 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 Covington Buyers and Sellers
Covington's housing market, detailed in the Housing Market Trends module above, currently shows a median sale price of $673,030, moving +1.1% year over year. The competitive indicators paint a more nuanced picture than price alone. With 2.1 months of supply and 61 active listings against 30 monthly sales, the market sits closer to balance than the low-inventory conditions of recent years. That shift in supply is where buyers find room to negotiate.
Consider the signals together. Only 22.7% of homes sold above asking, while 41.2% of active listings have taken a price reduction. At the same time, 41.3% of homes left the market within two weeks, and the sale-to-list ratio holds at 99.69%. The combination tells buyers that well-priced, move-in-ready homes still move quickly, but overpriced listings are sitting and inviting reductions. A disciplined buyer can lead with a measured offer on a stale listing while recognizing that fresh inventory may draw competition.
For sellers, the data argues for precise pricing from day one. With median time on market at 27 days and a +6 days change in market time, homes priced to the comps capture the early buyer attention that drives the two-week window, while aspirational pricing tends to end in the price-drop statistic. Across 250 licensed agents working this market, execution varies widely, which is precisely why comparing verified performance matters before you list or offer.
What Covington Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Covington 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 | $673,030 |
| Down payment (20%) | $134,606 |
| Loan amount | $538,424 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,648 |
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 $673,030 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 Covington MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Covington Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines results: a documented track record of closed transactions and negotiated outcomes. Verified performance data separates consistent producers from familiar names. In Covington, EffectiveAgents has analyzed 289 transactions to rank 99 agents by measured results rather than reputation. The top-ranked agent, Starlene Ward of RE/MAX Integrity, has closed 350 transactions representing $106.7M in all-time sales volume. That transaction depth matters in a market where the sale-to-list ratio sits at 99.69% and only 22.7% of homes clear above asking: negotiating within a point of list price, or knowing when a price-reduced listing can be pushed further, is a skill built on repetition across many closings. When reviewing agents, read beyond the star rating and look at review patterns over time. A smaller number of detailed, consistent reviews alongside a substantial transaction history often signals an agent focused on execution rather than volume marketing. Pair that review context with the performance data above to make an informed choice.
How We Rank Covington 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 Covington 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.
250
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
Covington Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Covington, WA?
The top-ranked agent in Covington, WA, is Starlene Ward of RE/MAX Integrity, based on EffectiveAgents' analysis of closed transactions, sales volume, and client outcomes. Starlene has completed 350 transactions totaling $106.7M in all-time sales. Rather than relying on advertising or name recognition, EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified performance data drawn from 289 analyzed transactions across 99 ranked local agents. The result is an objective, measured comparison that helps buyers and sellers identify agents with a demonstrated record in this specific market.
How were these Covington 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 Covington?
Our data covers 250 real estate agents serving the Covington area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Covington market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Covington mean for sellers?
Covington's median sale price is $673,030 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 Covington?
Homes in Covington currently take a median of 27 days to sell, reflecting a +6 days change from last year. That citywide median is a starting point, not a guarantee. Actual timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy, since 41.2% of listings have required a reduction, as well as condition, location, and how a home is marketed at launch. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes often go under contract quickly, with 41.3% of properties leaving the market within two weeks, while overpriced listings tend to sit and eventually require a cut.
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 Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Covington 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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