HomeLight looks at every one of the 3,173 active Cornelius, NC real estate agents and measures how they stack up against the average agent. In Cornelius, the top 3% of agents buy and sell in 44 days and work on 667 homes.
Top Cornelius REALTOR® Rankings
Matt Stone boasts an impressive 18-year tenure as a licensed broker, overseeing transactions totaling over $1.5 billion in volume. He was ranked 2nd out of 8,000 agents in Charlotte, as recognized by Real Producers Magazine in 2023. With licenses spanning three states and additional credentials including a general c...
"I have bought and sold several properties using Matt as my agent. He has excellent market knowledge, and has always guided me in the right direction on where to get the best value. I have profited greatly from his expertise and negotiation skills and highly recommend him!..." see more reviews
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$470K
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Dan Jones and his team are top real estate professionals Charlotte/Lake Norman, North Carolina. Dan has completed 1000s of transactions in several areas including Charlotte, Huntersville, Mooresville, Concord, Mint Hill and Kannapolis. HomeLight ranks Dan and his team in the top 2% of agents in Charlotte for success...
"The agent and the office staffs were very responsive. Although their digital inventory is well built, it is difficult to find the homes of interest ( as it is based on market conditions). After looking through their online-home inventory for a month, I decided to buy a house from the builder. Agent explained well a..." see more reviews
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$400K
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*Worry Free Listing Guarantee Flexible Commission Plans! Cancel Anytime Guarantee! Your Home is Guaranteed to Sell Within 90 Days, we Will Pay You $2,500*! WE HAVE BUYERS IN WAITING Showcase Realty has over 35,832 homebuyers in waiting for a NC or SC home for sale in our Database. Your home may alr...
"Nancy was fantastic. She and her team were able to sell my house very quickly and we got more money than what we were asking for. I highly recommend them...." see more reviews
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$310K
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Besecker & Maynard Group, led by Eric Maynard is your all-licensed agent team utilizing today's technology for phenomenal marketing for your home sale. We get to know what's important to our clients in their real estate goals & get to work to make it happen. Our energy is fueled by being actively engaged with new ...
"She was very attentive and sold our home which had been on the market for a while with another agent. ..." see more reviews
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$580K
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Recognized as a Top 100 RE/MAX agent in the United States on two occasions, Brian's achievements also include induction into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame in 2010, receiving the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015, and attaining the esteemed Circle of Legends award in 2022. Brian is committed to providing unparalle...
"Brian helped my husband and I purchase our home in Ballantyne in February 2012. He was AMAZING! He and his wife, Beth, work as a team and no call or email......" see more reviews
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$510K
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Whether buying or selling, Ginny realizes the real estate transaction is not only an economic decision but often an emotional time as well. She recalls the closing of a former home, “I should have grinned all the way to the bank, however I sobbed on the closing papers thinking about the friends we were leaving.” Hav...
"Ginny Barker house hunted with us for several months until we found that perfect home. We were from out of state and did not know the area well so her knowledge of the Mooresville area was a great help. Thanks again Ginny and the Barker Team!..." see more reviews
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$450K
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Kim Trouten with Allen Tate Realtors® South Park, is in the top 1% of ALL agents in the nation and leads the #1 ranked team in the Charlotte region. Her team has won the highest awards for sales and customer service. Kim offers incredible knowledge and concierge-style service throughout the greater South Charlotte r...
"With five moves in the past ten years, we have had many different experiences with different realtors, the ugly, the bad, the good and now, Kim! If you are looking for a professional that knows the area, that will actually pay attention to what you are saying, to what you are looking for, and go to battle for you ..." see more reviews
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$990K
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Vernon Realty Group is a team of dedicated Broker /REALTORS® who strive to provide their clients with top-notch service. With a combined 20+ years of real estate experience and knowledge, the agents of Vernon Realty Group have a reputation for being hard working, loyal, easy-going and honest, which is why their clie...
"Where do I even start. This team made our dreams come true. From start to finish it was the most incredible experience. We came to Kristi and her team, unsure when we wanted to move. However I had some big stipulations. She gave me a folder at the start of the process which really laid out in depth the processes we ..." see more reviews
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$430K
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Let us guide you home is not just a tagline, but the personal mantra of my neighborhood real estate brokerage, serving the Lake Norman & Davidson regions. Because of my passion for real estate and my commitment to clients, I earned the distinct honor of being named the Best of Zillow Agent & Zillow Premier Agent. Ou...
"Very helpful. Knows the area well. Went the extra mile to see that the sale was completed to our satisfaction...." see more reviews
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$610K
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Phil Puma is a licensed real estate agent in North Carolina and is currently with Puma & Associates Realty, Inc. in Charlotte. Phil has completed transactions in several areas including Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Mooresville, Davidson and Concord. HomeLight ranks Phil as one of the top 1% of agents in Charl...
"The best realtor I have ever worked with. Thanks Phil!..." see more reviews
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$720K
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Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Cornelius, top agents are frequently doing deals in Antiquity, Glenridge and Westmoreland.
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Client FAQs
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.
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.
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 Cornelius, NC.
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 Cornelius 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 Cornelius 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.
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Cornelius work for 6% of the home price.
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Cornelius to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Cornelius 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.