Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Tumwater, WA
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Top Agent
Top 0.26%
in Tumwater, WA
$560.9M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $24.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.79%
in Tumwater, WA
$355.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.06%
in Tumwater, WA
$189.5M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.59%
in Tumwater, WA
$230.1M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.44%
in Tumwater, WA
$1.29B
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(2)
Phil Harlan
Keller Williams Realty South Sound
34 Years of experience
43+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.23%
in Tumwater, WA
$298.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.5%
in Tumwater, WA
$155.6M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $2.2M
Price Range
13%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.76%
in Tumwater, WA
$64.4M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $920K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.08%
in Tumwater, WA
$90.1M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.47%
in Tumwater, WA
$367M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $3M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.73%
in Tumwater, WA
$74.6M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$503.4M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $6.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.05%
in Tumwater, WA
$99M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 11.11%
in Tumwater, WA
$326.6M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $4.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.11%
in Tumwater, WA
$57.3M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.7M
Price Range
Top Agent$47.8M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $930K
Price Range
4
Sold in Tumwater, WA
Top Agent$92.2M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $910K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$232.6M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.5M
Price Range
3
Sold in Tumwater, WA
Top Agent$122.6M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.2M
Price Range
3
Sold in Tumwater, WA
Top Agent$120.6M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.3M
Price Range
3
Sold in Tumwater, WA
Top Agent$62.4M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $770K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(17)
Drew Staudt
Windermere Real Estate Puyallup Inc
18 Years of experience
85+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 14.02%
in Tumwater, WA
$113.1M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $4.5M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 14.02%
in Tumwater, WA
$167.7M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Loree Green
Elite Properties
7 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
$17.1M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $630K
Price Range
3
Sold in Tumwater, WA
Top Agent$104.7M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.3M
Price Range
2
Sold in Tumwater, WA
Tumwater Housing Market Trends
Homes in Tumwater take a median 25 days to sell, go for 99.34% of asking, prices are up 1.8% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$554,633
median sale price
How fast they sell
25 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Tumwater.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Tumwater agents whose results fit it.
Tumwater agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 10 days, the Tumwater market in 25
median sale price in Tumwater
Do Top Tumwater Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Tumwater sell in a median of 10 days, compared with the Tumwater market median of 25 days on market.
About 15 days faster (60% quicker than the Tumwater market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Tumwater agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Tumwater market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Tumwater?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Tumwater 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
100.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Tumwater, 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 Tumwater Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames Tumwater as a market where negotiating leverage is more balanced than headline numbers suggest. The median sale price sits at $554,633, having moved +1.8% year over year, while the sale-to-list ratio holds at 99.34%. That ratio near parity tells buyers that sellers are, on average, collecting close to their asking price, yet several indicators point the other way. Only 15.9% of homes closed above list, and 40.6% of active listings have taken a price reduction, a meaningful signal that many sellers are pricing ahead of what the market will bear.
With 3.6 months of supply and 105 active listings against 30 monthly sales, conditions favor neither side decisively. The pace matters: 37.5% of homes leave the market within two weeks, so well-priced, move-in-ready listings still move quickly while overpriced ones linger and eventually cut. For a buyer, this combination means room to negotiate on homes that have sat, and discipline to move fast on fresh, correctly priced inventory. For a seller, the data argues for accurate pricing from day one rather than testing a high number, since the price-drop share shows the cost of that strategy.
Median time on market is now 25 days, reflecting a +12 days change in market time. With 139 new listings and 104 pending sales monthly, turnover remains steady. Tumwater has 330 licensed agents, but performance varies widely, which is why matching with a data-verified agent is the practical next step.
What Tumwater Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Tumwater 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 | $554,633 |
| Down payment (20%) | $110,927 |
| Loan amount | $443,706 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,768 |
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 $554,633 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 Tumwater MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Tumwater Realtor
Choosing a real estate agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: verified transaction history, negotiation results, and consistency across market cycles. In Tumwater, EffectiveAgents analyzed 343 transactions to rank 63 agents out of 330 licensed locally. Savannah Parker at Abbey Realty, Inc. leads that analysis with 1,413 career transactions, 31 client reviews, and $558.3M in all-time sales volume. Negotiation skill carries real weight in a market where the sale-to-list ratio sits at 99.34% and only 15.9% of homes close above asking, since securing the right price often comes down to reading which of the 40.6% price-reduced listings offer genuine leverage. Experienced agents working the 98511 area understand how to position offers and counter-offers when 37.5% of homes move within two weeks. A useful pattern to watch is whether an agent's reviews are consistent over time and reference specific outcomes rather than general praise, a stronger signal of reliable representation than review count alone.
How We Rank Tumwater 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 Tumwater 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.
330
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
Tumwater Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Tumwater, WA?
The top-ranked agent in Tumwater, WA, based on EffectiveAgents analysis is Savannah Parker at Abbey Realty, Inc., with 1,413 career transactions, 31 reviews, and $558.3M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by verified transaction history, sales performance, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend or name recognition. Of 330 licensed agents locally, only 63 earned a ranking after we analyzed 343 transactions. The best fit depends on your price point and timeline, so we recommend comparing several matched agents before deciding.
How were these Tumwater 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 Tumwater?
Our data covers 330 real estate agents serving the Tumwater area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Tumwater market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Tumwater mean for sellers?
Tumwater's median sale price is $554,633 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 Tumwater?
Homes in Tumwater currently take a median of 25 days to sell, reflecting a +12 days change in market time compared with last year. That median hides wide variation: 37.5% of homes go under contract within two weeks, while others linger, which is reflected in the 40.6% of listings that take a price cut. Timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy, condition, and location within the 98511 area. Homes priced to current comparable sales and prepared for showings typically sell fastest, while ambitious pricing extends the process.
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 Tumwater 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 Tumwater 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 Tumwater 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 Tumwater realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Tumwater 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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