Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Racine, WI
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.16%
in Racine, WI
$215.4M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.97%
in Racine, WI
$341.5M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.1%
in Racine, WI
$173.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.26%
in Racine, WI
$147.3M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(81)
Margaret Labus
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stark
22 Years of experience
87+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.9%
in Racine, WI
$683.5M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $16.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.23%
in Racine, WI
$60.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(99)
Chris Slinker
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Metro Realty
19 Years of experience
173+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.03%
in Racine, WI
$464M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $2.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.84%
in Racine, WI
$1.18B
All-Time Sales
$210K - $3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Rose Heller
Deskins Realty, Ltd
24 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5%
in Racine, WI
$11.8M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $550K
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Kimberly Boyle
Cove Realty
15 Years of experience
79+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.48%
in Racine, WI
$96.5M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $740K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$9.7M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $1.2M
Price Range
40
Sold in Racine, WI
Top Agent$97.9M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $20M
Price Range
12%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(21)
Michael Kilman
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Metro Realty
10 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.26%
in Racine, WI
$30.5M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.71%
in Racine, WI
$193.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$122.5M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $14.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$93.3M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $960K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.52%
in Racine, WI
$374M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $3.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 9.52%
in Racine, WI
$39.3M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(485)
Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
28 Years of experience
612+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 10.81%
in Racine, WI
$1.08B
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.97%
in Racine, WI
$330.4M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(4)
Christian Anderson
Christian Anderson - Premier Point Realty
5 Years of experience
149+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.77%
in Racine, WI
$61.7M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top Agent$42.8M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $940K
Price Range
13
Sold in Racine, WI
Top Agent(29)
Renee OBrien
Keller Williams Northshore West
18 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
$145.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$50.7M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.4M
Price Range
1
Sold in Racine, WI
Top AgentTop 14.03%
in Racine, WI
$108.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Racine Housing Market Trends
Homes in Racine take a median 42 days to sell, go for 99.31% of asking, prices are up 5.2% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.5 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$230,640
median sale price
How fast they sell
42 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.5 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Racine.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Racine agents whose results fit it.
Racine agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 26 days, the Racine market in 42
median sale price in Racine
Do Top Racine Agents Sell Faster?
The 22 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Racine sell in a median of 26 days, compared with the Racine market median of 42 days on market.
About 16 days faster (38% quicker than the Racine market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Racine agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Racine market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Racine?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Racine sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
36 days
Typical time on market
101.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Racine, 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.
What These Numbers Mean for Racine Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above outlines a market in Racine where demand currently outpaces available supply. With a median sale price of $230,640 and just 2.5 months of supply, conditions favor sellers on most transactions. Roughly 39.1% of homes closed above their asking price, and 53.4% left the market within two weeks, two indicators that competitive bidding is common rather than rare. The average sale-to-list ratio of 99.31% confirms that well-priced listings are meeting or exceeding expectations.
For buyers, this combination means negotiating leverage is limited but not absent. About 28.5% of active listings recorded a price reduction, which points to a segment of homes that were mispriced or have sat past the 42-day median. Those listings, along with properties nearing the end of a typical marketing window, are where buyers can reasonably ask for concessions. Moving quickly and leading with a clean, well-structured offer matters more than waiting for prices to soften broadly.
For sellers, the data supports pricing at or slightly below recent comparable sales to trigger the multiple-offer dynamic that pushed more than half of homes above list. Overpricing risks the price-drop cycle that erodes final proceeds. With 74 homes sold and 234 pending in a recent month against 185 active listings, absorption is strong. Racine has 620 licensed agents, and the difference between a median outcome and a top-of-market result often comes down to which one you hire and how they read this specific inventory picture.
What Racine Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Racine 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 | $230,640 |
| Down payment (20%) | $46,128 |
| Loan amount | $184,512 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,774 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $230,640 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Racine MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Racine Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the performance data that actually predicts results. EffectiveAgents ranks 74 of Racine's 620 licensed agents using verified transaction history rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Carol Hawes at SynerG Realty LLC, has closed 1,355 transactions with $214.8M in all-time sales volume, a track record that carries weight in negotiations. In a market where 39.1% of homes sell above list, an agent who understands how to structure offers and counteroffers directly affects the final number. That expertise looks different across Racine's submarkets: pricing dynamics in Downtown, buyer demand along Douglas Avenue, and the value picture in Live Towerview each reward local knowledge over generic tactics. Carol Hawes holds 53 reviews, and reviewing an agent's feedback for consistency, not just a single high rating, tends to be the more reliable signal. Look for patterns in how clients describe communication, negotiation, and follow-through across many transactions.
How We Rank Racine 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 Racine 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.
620
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: September 2026
Racine Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Racine, WI?
The top-ranked agent in Racine, WI is Carol Hawes at SynerG Realty LLC, with 1,355 closed transactions and $214.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing verified transaction records, closing performance, and client reviews rather than advertising presence. Across 858 transactions analyzed annually, this methodology surfaces 74 ranked agents from the broader pool of 620 licensed professionals. The best fit depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Racine 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 Racine?
Our data covers 620 real estate agents serving the Racine area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Racine market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Racine mean for sellers?
Racine's median sale price is $230,640 as of September 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 Racine?
Homes in Racine sell in a median of 42 days, though the actual timeline depends on pricing, condition, and location. With 53.4% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced and move-in-ready listings often move faster than the median. Factors that extend timelines include pricing above comparable sales (about 28.5% of listings recorded a price drop), limited buyer appeal, or seasonal slowdowns. Because year-over-year conditions have supported shorter marketing windows, a competitive list price and strong presentation remain the most reliable ways to sell quickly.
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 Racine 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 Racine 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 Racine 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 Racine realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Racine 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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