Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lakewood, WA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.41%
in Lakewood, WA
$150.3M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(20)
Regina Madiera-Gorden
Windermere West Campus
21 Years of experience
65+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.62%
in Lakewood, WA
$349.5M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $3.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.45%
in Lakewood, WA
$1.52B
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.87%
in Lakewood, WA
$559M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.3M
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 2.7%
in Lakewood, WA
$365.8M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.32%
in Lakewood, WA
$153M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$162.2M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.2M
Price Range
24
Sold in Lakewood, WA
Top AgentTop 4.56%
in Lakewood, WA
$272.1M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.77%
in Lakewood, WA
$457.4M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.98%
in Lakewood, WA
$371.5M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(54)
Jami Luther
Windermere Real Estate Puyallup Inc
37 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
$194M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.6%
in Lakewood, WA
$406.4M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.81%
in Lakewood, WA
$58.9M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.22%
in Lakewood, WA
$515.8M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $6.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(66)
Matthew Dubas
Keller Williams Realty Bothell
14 Years of experience
182+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.43%
in Lakewood, WA
$542.9M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$478.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $11.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(119)
Stephen Janho
Windermere RE / West Campus Inc.
15 Years of experience
52+ Sales in the last 12 months
$341.1M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.6M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$243M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.05%
in Lakewood, WA
$161.1M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $2.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.47%
in Lakewood, WA
$487.9M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $5.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$253.5M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.3%
in Lakewood, WA
$866.2M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$108.4M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.71%
in Lakewood, WA
$199M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$197.7M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Lakewood Housing Market Trends
Homes in Lakewood take a median 18 days to sell, go for 99.46% of asking, prices are down 5.5% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$519,752
median sale price
How fast they sell
18 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Lakewood.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Lakewood agents whose results fit it.
Lakewood agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 16 days, the Lakewood market in 18
median sale price in Lakewood
Do Top Lakewood Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Lakewood sell in a median of 16 days, compared with the Lakewood market median of 18 days on market.
About 2 days faster (11% quicker than the Lakewood market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Lakewood agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Lakewood market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Lakewood?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Lakewood 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
100.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Lakewood, 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.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Lakewood
Median home values across Lakewood, WA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Idlewild
+99% over 5 years
$523K
Oakbrook
+96% over 5 years
$504K
Tyee Park
+109% over 5 years
$459K
Dower
+99% over 5 years
$451K
Park Lodge
+111% over 5 years
$427K
Custer
+107% over 5 years
$417K
Lake City
+116% over 5 years
$415K
Oakwood
+135% over 5 years
$411K
Southgate
+136% over 5 years
$408K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Lakewood Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above outlines the core metrics, and the interplay between them reveals where leverage actually sits in Lakewood. With a median sale price of $519,752 that has moved -5.5% year over year, and 3.6 months of supply, the market reads as balanced tilting toward competitive. Homes are moving quickly, with 41.7% of listings going off the market within two weeks and 30.7% of homes selling above list price. A median of 18 days confirms that well-priced properties do not sit long.
The more nuanced signal is the split in the data. While a meaningful share of homes sell above asking, 46.2% of listings recorded a price drop, and the sale-to-list ratio holds at 99.46%. That combination tells a buyer to distinguish sharply between fresh, correctly priced listings (where a competitive, near-asking offer is often required) and aging inventory (where negotiating room exists). For a seller, it argues for disciplined pricing at launch: the properties commanding premiums are the ones priced to the current market rather than to last year's peak.
With 165 active listings against 134 pending sales monthly, absorption remains healthy. For both sides of the transaction, execution matters more than the headline numbers suggest, and that is where representation counts. Lakewood has 482 licensed agents, a wide field in which measurable performance varies significantly. Understanding which agents consistently price accurately and negotiate effectively is the practical value of analyzing this market data rather than reading it at face value.
What Lakewood Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Lakewood 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 | $519,752 |
| Down payment (20%) | $103,950 |
| Loan amount | $415,802 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,652 |
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 $519,752 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 Lakewood MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Lakewood Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually predicts a good outcome: a documented track record of closed transactions, accurate pricing, and effective negotiation. In a field of 482 licensed agents across Lakewood, EffectiveAgents ranked 126 based on verified performance data rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Jan Rich at Gateway Real Estate, has closed 489 transactions with $148.5M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that translates directly into negotiating leverage. With 30.7% of Lakewood homes selling above list and 46.2% recording price cuts, an agent who reads each micro-market correctly makes a measurable difference. That expertise matters whether you are pricing a home in Oakbrook, evaluating offers in Lakeview, or timing a listing in Tyee Park, where local demand patterns differ. When reviewing candidates, look past star ratings to the pattern within the reviews: consistency across many transactions is more telling than a handful of glowing comments.
How We Rank Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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.
482
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
Lakewood Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Lakewood, WA?
The top-ranked agent in Lakewood, WA, based on EffectiveAgents data, is Jan Rich at Gateway Real Estate, with 489 closed transactions and $148.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing verified transaction history, closing performance, and client review patterns rather than advertising. Of the 482 licensed agents in the area, only 126 earned a ranking. The best agent for you depends on your specific neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several ranked candidates before deciding.
How were these Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
Our data covers 482 real estate agents serving the Lakewood area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lakewood market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Lakewood mean for sellers?
Lakewood's median sale price is $519,752 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 Lakewood?
Homes in Lakewood currently take a median of 18 days to sell, reflecting a -1 day change from a year ago. That is a relatively fast pace, supported by 41.7% of listings going off the market within two weeks. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location. Well-priced homes in high-demand areas often move quickly, while listings priced above market frequently require reductions, as reflected in the 46.2% of area listings that recorded a price drop. Pricing correctly at launch is the single largest factor in a fast sale.
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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Lakewood 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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