Find the perfect Columbia real estate agent
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
HomeLight looks at every one of the 178 active Columbia, SC real estate agents and measures how they stack up against the average agent. In Columbia, the top 3% of agents buy and sell in 98 days and work on 332 homes.
HomeLight put me in touch with the perfect real estate agent. He understood the market in my area, was familiar with my neighborhood, and helped me to get the maximum dollar amount for my home.
Debra H.
South Carolina
Average real estate agents in Columbia, SC leave homes on the market for 98 days, while top real estate agents sell in 46 days. Columbia’s 178 real estate agents with active listings sell 54 homes on average.
Top seller’s agents in Columbia make clients 12.6% more dollars, sell homes in 52.36 days more efficiently, and work with 1.8x as many homes as the average real estate agent in the same city.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
Top buyer’s agents in Columbia save their clients $31,361 on their new home. Buyer’s agents in Columbia buy 1.7x more houses than the average agent.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
The Madden Group powered by EXP Realty
Columbia Listings Sold
12
Average Days on Market
0
Single Family Home Transactions
100
Kellar Williams Columbia, SC
Average Days on Market
46
Single Family Home Transactions
22
TIC Transactions
0
Brent Downing at The Downing Group
Keller Williams Realty, Columbia, SC
Average Days on Market
0
Townhome Transactions
3
Single Family Home Transactions
210
Keller Williams Columbia
Columbia Listings Sold
6
Average Days on Market
71
Single Family Home Transactions
7
Century 21 The Gresham Company
Single Family Home Transactions
200
Condo Transactions
6
TIC Transactions
0
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Average Days on Market
0
Single Family Home Transactions
4
TIC Transactions
0
Keller Williams At Baxter
Condo Transactions
39
Single Family Home Transactions
410
TIC Transactions
0
I'm a first-time homeowner, so I had lots of questions, all of which HomeLight was able to answer. After 3 months of searching, I am now all moved into my dream home and I'm so thankful for HomeLight.
Abby A
Thanks to HomeLight we sold our house in a very short time. The suggestions helped us to make a decision on a real estate agent based on facts. Thank you to HomeLight for a smooth “sail”.
Alan MD
As we were preparing to sell our home, we decided to use HomeLight. We received more than the asking price and closed in a timely manner. If we need any referrals, we'll check with Homelight again.
Kathryn T
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Columbia?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Columbia housing market but we generally recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Columbia?
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Columbia?
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Columbia?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Columbia work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Columbia neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Columbia neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Columbia neighborhoods or give one of our trained agent concierges a call at (855) 999-7975
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing Columbia neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Columbia real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Columbia real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Columbia to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Columbia real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Columbia real estate agents work for HomeLight?
No. All of the real estate agents you see on HomeLight.com are unaffiliated with us. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. That's how we keep our recommendations objective.
What factors does HomeLight consider when evaluating real estate agents in Columbia?
We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in.
