Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Puyallup, WA

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    Shawn Maxey profile picture
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    Shawn Maxey

    John L. Scott, Inc.

    24 Years of experience

    196+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.24%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $1.29B

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Brian Solinsky profile picture
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    Brian Solinsky

    Keller Williams Puget Sound

    19 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.71%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $232.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    Cindy Harris profile picture
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    Cindy Harris

    eXp Realty

    25 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.94%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $355.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $2M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Nikki Leske profile picture
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    Nikki Leske

    Real Estate With Nik & Co

    12 Years of experience

    118+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.65%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $365.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $3M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

    Josh Barnard profile picture
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    Josh Barnard

    REAL Broker LLC

    21 Years of experience

    50+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.89%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $230.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Elise Gregg profile picture
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    Elise Gregg

    Keller Williams Realty

    26 Years of experience

    73+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.12%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $351.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $2M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Stephen Janho profile picture
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    Stephen Janho

    Windermere RE / West Campus Inc.

    15 Years of experience

    58+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.36%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $315.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    James Clifford profile picture
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    James Clifford

    Washington Realty Group

    50 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.59%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $192.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Mike Mansour profile picture
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    Mike Mansour

    John L Scott

    11 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.07%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $235.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $3.8M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jami Luther profile picture
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    Jami Luther

    Windermere Real Estate Puyallup Inc

    37 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.3%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $175.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Kristopher Shook profile picture
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    Kristopher Shook

    Keller Williams - Shook Home Group

    24 Years of experience

    63+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.95%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $322.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $2M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Eric Anderson profile picture
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    Eric Anderson

    Instant Access Realty

    24 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.9%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $197.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Denise Christofferson profile picture
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    Denise Christofferson

    Keller Williams

    17 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.13%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $279M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Dawn Heilbrun profile picture
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    Dawn Heilbrun

    John L. Scott

    16 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.6%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $119.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $870K

    Price Range

    Stephanie Gurden profile picture
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    Stephanie Gurden

    Keller Williams Realty

    11 Years of experience

    131+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.84%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $148.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    Catherine Larrow profile picture
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    Catherine Larrow

    Homestead Home Group

    13 Years of experience

    51+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.02%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $193.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Christy Phillips profile picture
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    Christy Phillips

    RE/MAX South

    24 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.02%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $157.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    Delinda Jokela profile picture
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    Delinda Jokela

    Renaissance Real Estate LLC

    21 Years of experience

    54+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.96%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $470.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $11.1M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Bobby Brown profile picture
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    Bobby Brown

    Keller Williams

    25 Years of experience

    61+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.2%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $120.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    Kelly Hendrickson profile picture
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    Kelly Hendrickson

    Better Properties Summit

    21 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.43%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $106.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    Jan Rich profile picture
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    Jan Rich

    Gateway Real Estate

    34 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.91%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $148.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Regina Madiera-Gorden profile picture
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    Regina Madiera-Gorden

    Windermere West Campus

    21 Years of experience

    63+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.08%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $338.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Drew Staudt profile picture
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    Drew Staudt

    Windermere Real Estate Puyallup Inc

    18 Years of experience

    71+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.08%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $110.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $4.5M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

    Chris Gurnee profile picture
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    Chris Gurnee

    eXp Realty

    22 Years of experience

    167+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.56%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $860.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Kimberlee Calabaza profile picture
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    Kimberlee Calabaza

    Coldwell Banker Bain

    25 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.79%

    in Puyallup, WA

    $151.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top Puyallup Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Puyallup sell in a median of 18 days, compared with the Puyallup market median of 22 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents18 days
    Puyallup market22 days

    About 4 days faster (18% quicker than the Puyallup market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Puyallup agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Puyallup market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Puyallup?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Puyallup 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)

    62Jan22Feb15Mar13Apr14May14Jun20Jul15Aug28Sep28Oct41Nov37Dec

    May

    Best month to sell

    14 days

    Typical time on market

    101.3%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Puyallup, 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 Puyallup Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Puyallup market where the median sale price sits at $550,000 and homes are moving at a median of 22 days. Read together, the competitive indicators tell a more nuanced story than the headline price alone. With 2.7 months of supply and 57.8% of listings going off the market within two weeks, well-priced homes still find buyers quickly. At the same time, 41.5% of active listings have recorded a price reduction, and only 33.3% of sales closed above asking, a meaningful shift from the same period last year.

    That combination means negotiating leverage is more balanced than the low inventory suggests. For buyers, the high share of price drops signals room to negotiate on listings that have lingered past the 22-day median, while the fast off-market pace on fresh, correctly priced inventory means the strongest homes still require decisive offers. With an average sale-to-list ratio of 100.00%, overpaying is rarely necessary. For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one: the market is rewarding accuracy, not ambition, and mispriced homes join the 41.5% that eventually cut.

    Across Puyallup, 39 homes sold last month against 73 new listings and 45 pending sales, keeping active inventory near 106. Navigating a market this specific rewards local expertise, and with 417 licensed agents working the area, choosing the right one materially affects outcomes.

    What Puyallup Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Puyallup goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Puyallup
    $155,900
    Median home price$550,000
    Down payment (20%)$110,000
    Loan amount$440,000
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,638

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.69% mortgage rate (as of August 6, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Puyallup Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 22 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.00%
    Price Trend (YoY) +7.8%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,638
    Principal & Interest
    $2,836
    Property Taxes
    $527
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $550,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.69% (as of August 6, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Puyallup Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $510,000
    Today $550,000
    +7.8%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 5 days
    Today 22 days
    +17 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 102.5%
    Today 100.00%
    -2.55%
    What this shift means: Year over year, the median sale price moved +7.8% while median market time reflects a +17 days change and the sale-to-list ratio shifted -2.55%. For sellers, that pattern means values are holding but buyers now have more time and leverage than a year ago, so sharp pricing matters more. For buyers, the longer timelines and softer sale-to-list ratio create more negotiating room than the market offered previously.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Puyallup MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Puyallup Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: verified transaction history and how an agent performs under current conditions. In Puyallup, EffectiveAgents has analyzed 444 transactions to rank 110 agents from a pool of 417 licensed professionals. The top-ranked agent, Shawn Maxey at John L. Scott, Inc., has closed 3,243 transactions with $1.3B in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where 41.5% of listings see a price cut and the average home closes at 100.00% of list, because negotiating skill directly determines whether a client leaves money on the table. Whether a client is pricing a Southhill listing to capture the 57.8% of homes that move within two weeks, or evaluating a Downtown property that has crossed the 22-day median, experience across neighborhood price points is what separates consistent outcomes from luck. Look closely at review patterns, too: with 640 reviews on the top agent, volume and consistency together indicate reliability far better than a handful of testimonials.

    How We Rank Puyallup 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 Puyallup 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.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: May 2026

    Puyallup Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Puyallup, WA?

    The top-ranked agent in Puyallup, WA is Shawn Maxey at John L. Scott, Inc., who has closed 3,243 transactions with 640 reviews and $1.3B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing 444 local transactions and measuring verified performance data such as sale-to-list ratios, days on market, and transaction volume rather than advertising spend. Of 417 licensed agents in the area, only 110 meet the ranking criteria, so the shortlist reflects measured results in current Puyallup conditions.

    How were these Puyallup 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 Puyallup?

    Our data covers 417 real estate agents serving the Puyallup area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Puyallup market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Puyallup mean for sellers?

    Puyallup's median sale price is $550,000 as of May 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 Puyallup?

    In Puyallup, the median home sells in 22 days, though that figure reflects a +17 days change in market time compared with last year. Actual timelines vary widely: 57.8% of homes go under contract within two weeks when priced accurately, while listings that miss the market often join the 41.5% that record a price reduction and take considerably longer. Pricing strategy, condition, location, and marketing all influence the timeline, which is why disciplined pricing from day one shortens time to sale in this market.

    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 Puyallup 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 Puyallup 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 Puyallup 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 Puyallup realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Puyallup 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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