Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lake Stevens, WA
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Top Agent
Top 0.38%
in Lake Stevens, WA
$573.6M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.29%
in Lake Stevens, WA
$109.2M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.67%
in Lake Stevens, WA
$340.9M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.44%
in Lake Stevens, WA
$226.3M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(207)
Vince Grant
Grant Team Properties RE/MAX Elite
37 Years of experience
127+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.34%
in Lake Stevens, WA
$1.01B
All-Time Sales
$380K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.87%
in Lake Stevens, WA
$152.3M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(37)
Patrick Johnson
CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty
21 Years of experience
25+ Sales in the last 12 months
$283.1M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2M
Price Range
44
Sold in Lake Stevens, WA
Top Agent$314.4M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.69%
in Lake Stevens, WA
$530.1M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $2.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.07%
in Lake Stevens, WA
$234.8M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$538.5M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $3.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(66)
Matthew Dubas
Keller Williams Realty Bothell
14 Years of experience
178+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 12.6%
in Lake Stevens, WA
$515.3M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 14.12%
in Lake Stevens, WA
$78.6M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $2.6M
Price Range
Top Agent$616.3M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $2.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 15.27%
in Lake Stevens, WA
$866.2M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$290.3M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$35.7M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.3M
Price Range
21
Sold in Lake Stevens, WA
Top AgentTop 19.08%
in Lake Stevens, WA
$373.5M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 19.85%
in Lake Stevens, WA
$1.86B
All-Time Sales
$640K - $14M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.13B
All-Time Sales
$350K - $4.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.48B
All-Time Sales
$410K - $6.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$951.8M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $4.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$503.4M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $6.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$560.9M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $24.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$893.4M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $6.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Lake stevens Housing Market Trends
Homes in Lake stevens take a median 18 days to sell, go for 100.31% of asking, prices are down 2.2% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.7 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$674,554
median sale price
How fast they sell
18 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.7 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Lake Stevens.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Lake Stevens agents whose results fit it.
Lake Stevens agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 14 days, the Lake Stevens market in 18
median sale price in Lake Stevens
Do Top Lake Stevens Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Lake Stevens sell in a median of 14 days, compared with the Lake Stevens market median of 18 days on market.
About 4 days faster (22% quicker than the Lake Stevens market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Lake Stevens agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Lake Stevens market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Lake Stevens?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Lake Stevens sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
10 days
Typical time on market
100.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Lake Stevens, 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 Lake Stevens Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $674,554 and a market temperature reading of Seller's Market. Looking deeper into the competitive indicators, negotiating leverage in Lake Stevens sits in a genuinely mixed position. With 28.9% of homes selling above list price and 46.8% going under contract within two weeks, well-priced properties still draw fast, competitive interest. At the same time, 40.7% of listings recorded a price reduction and months of supply stands at 2.7, both signals that overpriced homes stall and buyers retain room to negotiate on anything that lingers.
For a buyer, this split means strategy matters more than a single blanket rule. On fresh, sharply priced listings in zip 98258, expect competition and structure offers accordingly, since the average sale-to-list ratio is running at 100.31%. On homes that have already sat past the median 18 days on market or taken a price cut, there is real space to offer below asking and request concessions. For a seller, the data argues strongly for disciplined pricing from day one: the reward for correct pricing is a quick, at-or-above-list sale, while the penalty for overpricing is joining the 40.7% of listings forced to reduce.
Market time has shifted with a +3 days change year over year, and prices moved -2.2% over the same period, so conditions are recalibrating rather than uniformly heating or cooling. With 262 licensed agents active locally, the difference between a data-informed pricing plan and a guess is measurable in both days on market and final dollars.
What Lake Stevens Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Lake Stevens 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 | $674,554 |
| Down payment (20%) | $134,911 |
| Loan amount | $539,643 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,522 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.03% mortgage rate (as of September 24, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $674,554 median home price with 20% down at 7.03% (as of September 24, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Lake Stevens MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Lake Stevens Realtor
Name recognition and a marketing budget do not measure whether an agent can price accurately or negotiate under pressure. Verified transaction history and client review patterns do. Among the 143 EffectiveAgents-ranked professionals serving Lake Stevens, the analysis draws on 509 transactions to separate consistent performers from occasional producers. The top-ranked agent, T.C. Hyatt at John L Scott, has closed 1,119 transactions with $573.6M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where 28.9% of homes sell above list yet 40.7% require a price cut: an agent who negotiates well knows when to hold firm at the 100.31% sale-to-list benchmark and when a concession moves a stalled deal forward. Whether you are buying or selling in the 98258 area, that judgment shows up directly in your final price and time on market. When comparing agents, read review patterns rather than review counts alone. Look for consistency across many closings, specific mentions of pricing and negotiation outcomes, and recent activity that reflects current conditions rather than a peak market years ago.
How We Rank Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens 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.
262
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
Lake Stevens Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Lake Stevens, WA?
The top-ranked agent in Lake Stevens, WA is T.C. Hyatt at John L Scott, with 1,119 career transactions, 93 client reviews, and $573.6M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction records, review patterns, and measured outcomes rather than advertising spend, analyzing 509 local transactions across 143 ranked agents. Rather than name a single universal choice, the methodology matches your specific needs (price point, timeline, and property type) to agents whose documented performance fits, so you can compare candidates on evidence instead of reputation alone.
How were these Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens?
Our data covers 262 real estate agents serving the Lake Stevens area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lake Stevens market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Lake Stevens mean for sellers?
Lake Stevens's median sale price is $674,554 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 Lake Stevens?
The median home in Lake Stevens sells in about 18 days, though that figure reflects a +3 days change in market time year over year, so timelines are recalibrating. Speed depends heavily on pricing: 46.8% of homes go under contract within two weeks, while 40.7% of listings needed a reduction, which typically lengthens the process. Condition, location within zip 98258, seasonality, and how the initial price compares to the 100.31% sale-to-list benchmark all influence how quickly a specific home sells.
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 Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Lake Stevens 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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