Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in University Place, WA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(20)
Regina Madiera-Gorden
Windermere West Campus
21 Years of experience
66+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.36%
in University Place, WA
$349.1M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $3.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(68)
Kristopher Shook
Keller Williams - Shook Home Group
24 Years of experience
54+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.07%
in University Place, WA
$324.9M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.14%
in University Place, WA
$272.1M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.63%
in University Place, WA
$326.6M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $4.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.51B
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$237.1M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $3.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.54%
in University Place, WA
$848.4M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $306.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.9%
in University Place, WA
$152M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$560.9M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $24.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$123.4M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.2M
Price Range
10
Sold in University Place, WA
Top AgentTop 10.32%
in University Place, WA
$464.5M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $5.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$150.3M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$358M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$477.3M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $11.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$352.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(119)
Stephen Janho
Windermere RE / West Campus Inc.
15 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
$318.6M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.6M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$196.1M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$240M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.5M
Price Range
6
Sold in University Place, WA
Top Agent$291.4M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$158M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $3.4M
Price Range
6
Sold in University Place, WA
Top Agent$29.2M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $800K
Price Range
6
Sold in University Place, WA
Top Agent$253.5M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$457.4M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 13.52%
in University Place, WA
$1.86B
All-Time Sales
$640K - $14M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 13.88%
in University Place, WA
$866.2M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
University place Housing Market Trends
Homes in University place take a median 12 days to sell, go for 99.6% of asking, prices are up 3.5% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.3 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$698,538
median sale price
How fast they sell
12 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.3 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for University Place.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in University Place?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in University Place 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
8 days
Typical time on market
100.7%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of University Place, 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 University Place Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames University Place as a market where speed matters more than aggressive overbidding. The median sale price sits at $698,538, moving +3.5% year over year, while homes reach contract in a median of 12 days. That short timeline, combined with 45.5% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, tells buyers that hesitation is costly on well-prepared homes. At the same time, the picture is more balanced than raw speed suggests. Months of supply stands at 2.3, and 37.2% of listings recorded a price reduction, a signal that many sellers start above what the market will pay.
The sale-to-list ratio of 99.60% confirms that most homes close very near asking, and only 29.5% of sales cleared above list price. For a buyer, this means the strongest leverage is on listings that have sat past the median 12 days or already taken a cut, where offering at or slightly below asking is realistic. On fresh, accurately priced inventory, competitive terms still win. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one rather than testing a high number and correcting later, since a price drop resets buyer perception and extends time on market.
With 36 homes sold monthly against 130 new listings and 112 pending sales, demand and supply are closely matched. Choosing among the 281 licensed agents active here, and specifically those with a measured track record, is where sellers and buyers protect their outcome in a market this precise.
What University Place Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in University Place 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 | $698,538 |
| Down payment (20%) | $139,708 |
| Loan amount | $558,830 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,768 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $698,538 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from University Place MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a University Place Realtor
Name recognition and billboard presence say little about how an agent performs on your specific transaction. The more useful signals are verified transaction volume, review consistency, and demonstrated results in your price range. Across University Place and the surrounding 98467 area, EffectiveAgents analyzed 359 transactions and ranked 88 agents against those measures. The top-ranked agent, Regina Madiera-Gorden of Windermere West Campus, has closed 772 transactions and $344.7M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that matters when the sale-to-list ratio sits at 99.60% and mispricing shows up quickly as a price drop. In a market where 29.5% of homes clear above list and 37.2% take a reduction, negotiation skill is about reading which side of that split a listing falls on and structuring an offer accordingly. Review patterns add the qualitative layer: consistent, recent feedback across many closings is a stronger indicator than a single high rating from limited activity, so weigh both the count and the substance of what past clients report.
How We Rank University Place 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 University Place 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.
281
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
University Place Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in University Place, WA?
The top-ranked agent in University Place, WA, based on EffectiveAgents data is Regina Madiera-Gorden of Windermere West Campus, with 772 closed transactions and $344.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising spend. The methodology analyzes verified transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and client review patterns across the 281 licensed agents active in the area, then narrows to 88 ranked professionals. The strongest match depends on your property type and price point, so compare several ranked agents against your specific goals before deciding.
How were these University Place 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 University Place?
Our data covers 281 real estate agents serving the University Place area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our University Place market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in University Place mean for sellers?
University Place's median sale price is $698,538 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 University Place?
In University Place, homes sell in a median of 12 days, and 45.5% of listings go under contract within two weeks, so accurately priced, well-presented homes move quickly. Your actual timeline depends on pricing strategy, condition, and how your home compares to competing inventory, currently 82 active listings at 2.3 months of supply. Overpricing is the most common cause of delay: with 37.2% of listings recording a reduction, homes that start too high often sit and then correct, extending the total time to close well beyond the median.
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 University Place 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 University Place 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 University Place 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 University Place realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in University Place 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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