Top Real Estate Agents in Columbia, SC

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The top 3% of Chattanooga real estate agents handle an average of 1496 properties and move them off the market in fewer than 42 days. Top agents in Columbia can sell your Forest Acres townhouse fast and help find your next dream home in Seven Oaks.

"HomeLight set us up with a professional and motivated Realtor...that was able to sell our home in less than a week and she was able to get more for us than we even thought we could get! "

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Top Columbia REALTOR® Rankings

Top Agents List updated on March 17th, 2024
Erin Krueger snapshot

Benchmark Realty

I moved to Nashville nearly 12 years ago and fell in love with the everything Nashville has to offer. I was in corporate marketing and advertising for years before I took the leap of faith and went into real estate. I have not looked back since. There is nothing like seeing a buyer walk in the door of a home that is...

Erin Krueger's reviews

"Erin sold our home within the first day it was on the market. She starts marketing the home way before it goes on the MLS. From start to finish it was a seemless deal. So thankful we used her for the sale and purchase of a new home. We highly recommend her...." see more reviews

Home Transactions

415

Average Price Point

$1M

Years of Experience

18

Steve Kozlowski snapshot

Century 21 Vanguard

Ranked Top 1% among all local agents in the greater Columbia area. Experienced seller's agent who has the skill to market your property for all it's worth and protect your equity throughout the transaction. If you'd like to have an edge over the competition, feel free to reach out!...

Home Transactions

122

Average Price Point

$230K

Years of Experience

7

She is a native of Burlington and know the housing market. In 2013, she earned a Chairmans Circle Award for sales, All 4 Quarters VIP, & Top 100 Allen Tate Agents. You can rest assured you are working with a professional real estate agent that is committed to helping you accomplish your real estate goals! That's why...

Kristi May's reviews

"Awesome realtor and a great lady!..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

100

Average Price Point

$280K

Years of Experience

15

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The John Bolos Group

Originally from New York, John Bolos moved to the Carolinas in the summer of 1998. In 2003, John became involved in the real estate industry and became one of Carolinas' number one foreclosure agents early in his career. In 2010, John became a Broker-in-Charge / Owner to focus more on the traditional market and trai...

John Bolos's reviews

"Everything went well during the process of selling. ..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

50

Average Price Point

$430K

Years of Experience

21

Tya Kennedy snapshot

Only Way Realty Greenville

Tya is a real estate agent with Only Way Realty Greenville in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. Tya's coverage area includes Fountain Inn, Laurens and Simpsonville. HomeLight ranks Tya as one of the top 11% of buyer agents in Laurens....

Home Transactions

28

Average Price Point

$240K

Years of Experience

9

Nichole Desko snapshot

Allen Tate Company - Easley

My goal as your trusted real estate agent is to exceed your service expectations and ensure that your transaction is stream-lined, smooth, and stress free. I have a deep commitment to the very highest level of ethics and hold in high regard my duties as a REALTOR®. In addition to my personal commitment to you and yo...

Home Transactions

9

Average Price Point

$230K

Years of Experience

9

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Demaris Bankston snapshot

Platinum Properties Re

Demaris is a real estate agent with Platinum Properties Re. Demaris has been in the real estate business for 9 years. Demaris has sold 4.69x the number of single family homes as the average agent in the area. We have data on 117 of Demaris’s transactions. Demaris prefers to work with both sellers and buyers. He...

Home Transactions

5

Average Price Point

$270K

Years of Experience

15

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Columbia Top Real Estate Agents

How we select the best Columbia agents

At HomeLight, our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying.
We've analyzed transaction data of local real estate agents and REALTORS® across 6 distinct metrics to recommend a few of Columbia's top Real Estate Agents.
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Top Picks
7

Top real estate agents stats at a glance

HomeLight can match you with real estate agents in the top 3% of performers who, on average, sell 1.5x faster and for 124.6% more money.

Sale Price / List Price (%)

Days on Market

Lower is better

Homes Sold / Year

Explore the top neighborhoods in Columbia

Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Columbia, top agents are frequently doing deals in Far North Columbia, Woodfield and Shandon.

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Client FAQs

What does a top real estate agent do?

Top real estate agents have more local expertise, prepare in-depth market analyses, and have industry connections that you can’t find by yourself. They know your neighborhood like the back of their hand and use their market knowledge to sell your home faster than the average agent and for money.

What should you look for when interviewing a real estate agent in Columbia?

When you sell a house, your real estate agent becomes your business partner, financial advisor, and emotional support system. It’s crucial to partner with someone you trust, so make sure you’re looking for an agent who can answer all of your questions with confidence during the interview. During this process, you want to get to know the agent’s business and find out how well they know the area. You’re listening for things that signal experience, expertise in your community, and workload. Selling a home takes an enormous amount of work, so you need an agent who’s got a plan for prep, pricing, and marketing and who is ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.

How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Columbia?

Our data shows that the top 5% of listing agents sell homes for as much as (+9%) more than the average real estate agent. A great agent makes a difference when you buy a house, too: We’ve found that the top 5% of buyer's agents on average save their clients 2.5% more on their home purchase. So, whether you’re in the market to find your dream home or sell your house at a great price, the right agent matters. We encourage you to connect with a top real estate agent if you’re buying or selling a home in Columbia, SC.

When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Columbia?

The best window to contact an agent to sell your home is anywhere from three to six months in advance of your list date. When you start the search for an agent several months before hitting the market, there’s plenty of time to find the best agent, make key renovations, and market your home effectively, all of which are essential steps in selling your home for a great price. You can also hire an agent based on the best time to sell in Columbia to take advantage of seasonal and cyclical trends in the market.

The right time to hire a real estate agent depends on the temperature of the housing market. For example, the best time to sell in Columbia is in May. And since it takes around 3 months to close on a home, you should list in February. We 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.

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.

Why should I use HomeLight to find a Columbia real estate agent?

HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Columbia to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Columbia real estate agent and will only introduce you to the top performing agents. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. To give you the best object recommendations, 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. You can trust that we’ll match you with the right agents for your needs.