Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Appleton, WI
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated July 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.17%
in Appleton, WI
$599.3M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.5%
in Appleton, WI
$188.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.17%
in Appleton, WI
$100.9M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(42)
Brenda Young
Expert Real Estate Partners LLC
10 Years of experience
71+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.34%
in Appleton, WI
$108.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.1M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.68%
in Appleton, WI
$144M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.01%
in Appleton, WI
$165.5M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $800K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.18%
in Appleton, WI
$62.1M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.35%
in Appleton, WI
$40.9M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $810K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(33)
Jody Boelter
Fox River Realty, LLC | Homestead Realty, Inc.
11 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.85%
in Appleton, WI
$39.9M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.36%
in Appleton, WI
$35.7M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $660K
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Brandi Hughes
Expert real estate partners LLC
9 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.36%
in Appleton, WI
$21.2M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $580K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.19%
in Appleton, WI
$63.1M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $600K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(14)
Patty Wohlt
Berkshire Hathaway HS Water City Realty
30 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.37%
in Appleton, WI
$80.7M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $890K
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Aaron Sensenig
Smart Real Estate Group
6 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.53%
in Appleton, WI
$24.5M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $4.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.71%
in Appleton, WI
$8.1M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $420K
Price Range
Top Agent(8)
Amber Jackelen
Expert Real Estate Partners, LLC
4 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.04%
in Appleton, WI
$8.8M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $440K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 8.38%
in Appleton, WI
$38.2M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $610K
Price Range
19%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.38%
in Appleton, WI
$11.2M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Bob Olson
Red Key Real Estate
13 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
$15.5M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $440K
Price Range
99
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent1997
Year Licensed
29
Years Experience
Appleton Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$309,795
+5.73% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
41
-2 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
102.71%
-0.26% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
61.7%
+1.1% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
70.2%
-3.3% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
13.5%
+2.7% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.2
Realtors in Appleton
597
Verified MLS market data through July 2026.
Do Top Appleton Agents Sell Faster?
The 20 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Appleton sell in a median of 40 days, compared with the Appleton market median of 41 days on market.
About 1 days faster (2% quicker than the Appleton market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Appleton agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Appleton market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Appleton?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Appleton sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
42 days
Typical time on market
102.8%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Appleton, WI 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 Appleton
Median home values across Appleton, WI neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Colony Oaks
+71% over 5 years
$280K
Alicia Park
+58% over 5 years
$247K
Erb Park
+55% over 5 years
$198K
Peabody Park
+54% over 5 years
$189K
Downtown
+86% over 5 years
$185K
Huntley
+61% over 5 years
$184K
Lawrence-City Park
+62% over 5 years
$180K
Central
+70% over 5 years
$155K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Appleton Buyers and Sellers
Appleton is a seller-favored market, and the competitive indicators in the Housing Market Trends module above show why. With 61.7% of homes selling above list price and 70.2% going off the market within two weeks, demand is absorbing supply faster than new listings replace it. Months of supply sits at 2.2, well inside the range that keeps pricing power with sellers, and the median home closes in 41 days at an average sale-to-list ratio of 102.71%. The median sale price is $309,795 (about $180.84 per square foot), and prices moved +5.7% year over year.
What Appleton Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Appleton 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 | $309,795 |
| Down payment (20%) | $61,959 |
| Loan amount | $247,836 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,163 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.65% mortgage rate (as of August 20, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $309,795 median home price with 20% down at 6.65% (as of August 20, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Appleton MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Appleton Realtor
Name recognition and a big advertising budget do not measure whether an agent can price a home correctly or protect your position at the negotiating table. Verified transaction history and review depth are better signals. In Appleton, EffectiveAgents has analyzed 967 annual transactions to rank 42 agents out of 597 licensed locally. The top-ranked agent, Duane Murphy of Expert Real Estate Partners, has closed 3,059 transactions with $596.7M in all-time sales volume. That volume matters in a market where 61.7% of homes sell above list: an agent who has repeatedly navigated multiple-offer situations knows how to structure a bid in competitive pockets like Erb Park and Downtown, or price precisely for the established housing stock around Old Third Ward. Look closely at review patterns as well. A record of 286 reviews spread consistently over many years signals reliability more than a short burst of recent praise.
How We Rank Appleton 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 Appleton 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: July 2026
Appleton Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Appleton, WI?
The top-ranked agent in Appleton, WI is Duane Murphy of Expert Real Estate Partners, with 3,059 verified transactions and $596.7M in all-time sales volume. Rather than relying on advertising, EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing objective performance data, including closed transactions, sale-to-list outcomes, and review history across 597 licensed agents. Of those, 42 meet the ranking criteria. The right choice depends on your neighborhood and price point, so compare several matched agents before deciding.
How were these Appleton 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 Appleton?
Our data covers 597 real estate agents serving the Appleton area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Appleton market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Appleton mean for sellers?
Appleton's median sale price is $309,795 as of July 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 Appleton?
The median home in Appleton goes under contract in about 41 days, and 70.2% of listings leave the market within two weeks. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location, since correctly priced homes in high-demand areas often move faster than the median while overpriced listings can stall and end up among the 13.5% that require a reduction. Add roughly 30 to 45 days after accepting an offer to close, covering inspection, appraisal, and financing.
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 Appleton 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 Appleton 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 Appleton 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 Appleton realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Appleton 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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