Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Tacoma, WA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.12%
in Tacoma, WA
$1.28B
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.18%
in Tacoma, WA
$270.3M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(20)
Regina Madiera-Gorden
Windermere West Campus
21 Years of experience
65+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.35%
in Tacoma, WA
$338.4M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $3.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.41%
in Tacoma, WA
$325.7M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $4.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(68)
Kristopher Shook
Keller Williams - Shook Home Group
24 Years of experience
65+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.59%
in Tacoma, WA
$321.5M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.88%
in Tacoma, WA
$150.7M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1%
in Tacoma, WA
$68.8M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.29%
in Tacoma, WA
$279M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(54)
Jami Luther
Windermere Real Estate Puyallup Inc
37 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.41%
in Tacoma, WA
$175.3M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.46%
in Tacoma, WA
$232.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.58%
in Tacoma, WA
$355.6M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.64%
in Tacoma, WA
$469.7M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $11.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.87%
in Tacoma, WA
$234.5M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $3.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.11%
in Tacoma, WA
$362.6M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $3M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.17%
in Tacoma, WA
$105.8M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.23%
in Tacoma, WA
$197.6M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.28%
in Tacoma, WA
$192.3M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.34%
in Tacoma, WA
$146.1M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(119)
Stephen Janho
Windermere RE / West Campus Inc.
15 Years of experience
57+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.4%
in Tacoma, WA
$314.1M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.6M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.52%
in Tacoma, WA
$851.9M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.58%
in Tacoma, WA
$493.9M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $6.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.64%
in Tacoma, WA
$157.2M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $3.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.81%
in Tacoma, WA
$83.4M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.93%
in Tacoma, WA
$351.2M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.05%
in Tacoma, WA
$170.1M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Tacoma Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$494,999.5
-3.88% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
8
+1 day year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
101.28%
+0.68% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
49.1%
+2.7% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
64.2%
+6.3% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
37.6%
-4.7% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.0
Realtors in Tacoma
1,707
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Tacoma?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Tacoma 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
8 days
Typical time on market
100.9%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Tacoma, 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 Tacoma
Median home values across Tacoma, WA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
North End
+97% over 5 years
$610K
Northeast Tacoma
+93% over 5 years
$576K
West End
+105% over 5 years
$539K
Central
+134% over 5 years
$438K
New Tacoma
+94% over 5 years
$436K
South End
+138% over 5 years
$405K
Eastside-ENACT
+137% over 5 years
$400K
South Tacoma
+147% over 5 years
$387K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Tacoma Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Tacoma market where speed and competition coexist with softening prices. The median sale price sits at $494,999.5, having moved -3.9% year over year, while homes are measured at a median 8 days on market. That combination is unusual: prices have eased even as buyers continue to move quickly on well-positioned listings, with 64.2% of homes going off the market within two weeks and 49.1% closing above the asking price. The average sale-to-list ratio of 101.28% confirms that competitively priced homes still draw offers at or above list.
Leverage, however, is more balanced than those headline figures suggest. With 2.0 months of supply and 37.6% of listings recording a price drop, sellers who overprice are correcting after the fact, which hands patient buyers real negotiating room on aging inventory. For a buyer, the practical read is to move decisively on freshly listed, accurately priced homes but to negotiate firmly on anything that has lingered past the 8-day median. For a seller, the data argues for pricing to the current comps from day one rather than testing the ceiling, since 444 active listings compete against 343 new arrivals each month.
With 224 homes sold monthly and 282 pending, absorption remains steady. Navigating a market this fast at the top yet forgiving on stale listings rewards local expertise, and Tacoma has 1,707 licensed agents to choose from, which makes disciplined agent selection the difference between a clean close and a stalled listing.
What Tacoma Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Tacoma 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 | $494,999.5 |
| Down payment (20%) | $99,000 |
| Loan amount | $395,999.5 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,265 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.55% mortgage rate (as of July 16, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $494,999.5 median home price with 20% down at 6.55% (as of July 16, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Tacoma MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Tacoma Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually closes deals: verified transaction volume, negotiation outcomes, and consistency across neighborhoods. EffectiveAgents ranks 119 agents in Tacoma from a pool of 1,707 licensed professionals, using measured production data rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Anne Curry at Better Properties N Proctor, has closed 681 transactions with $270.3M in all-time sales volume, a track record that spans markets from the North End and Proctor corridor to the South End and Northeast Tacoma. Negotiation skill shows up in the numbers: with 49.1% of homes selling above list and 37.6% of listings requiring price cuts, the gap between a well-negotiated outcome and a stalled listing is significant. An agent who prices correctly for areas like the West End keeps sellers on the favorable side of that divide. Review patterns matter too. Curry's 108 reviews signal not just volume but sustained client satisfaction over time, which is a stronger indicator of reliability than a single strong year.
How We Rank Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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
Tacoma Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Tacoma, WA?
Anne Curry at Better Properties N Proctor is currently the top-ranked agent in Tacoma, WA, with 681 closed transactions, 108 client reviews, and $270.3M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents through a data-driven methodology that analyzes verified transaction history, closing performance, and client review patterns rather than advertising. Of the 1,707 licensed agents in Tacoma, only 119 meet the ranking criteria, so the shortlist reflects measured production. The best fit still depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling.
How were these Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
Our data covers 1,707 real estate agents serving the Tacoma area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Tacoma market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Tacoma mean for sellers?
Tacoma's median sale price is $494,999.5 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 Tacoma?
In Tacoma, the median home sells in about 8 days, though that reflects a +1 day change in market time compared with last year. Well-priced homes move fast, with 64.2% going under contract within two weeks. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location, since 37.6% of listings eventually cut their price after sitting too long. Homes priced to current comps from day one tend to sell quickest, while those testing the ceiling often extend well past the median before selling.
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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Tacoma 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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