Find the perfect Raleigh 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 examines the transaction history for the 7,559 active Raleigh real estate agents to find the best ones. The top 3% of real estate agents in Raleigh get homes off the market in 38 days and sell for $35,823 more than the average.
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In Raleigh, in general, homes sit on the housing market for 88 days. Out of the 7,552 active real estate agents, the average agents only work with 30 properties while the top 3% of agents work with 178. See how top real estate agents in Raleigh compare on other aspects of the real estate business.
Top seller’s agents in Raleigh work with 1.8x more properties, gain sellers 7.0% on sales, and move homes off the market 50.6 days quicker when compared with average seller’s agents.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
In comparison to average real estate agents in Raleigh, top buyer’s agents save clients $76,272 on their home and help buy 1.8x more properties.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Keller Williams Realty
Raleigh Listings Sold
210
Average Over Asking
$1.2k
Average Days on Market
95
Re/max United
Raleigh Listings Sold
32
Average Days on Market
100
Single Family Home Transactions
360
Town & Country Realty Inc.
Raleigh Listings Sold
22
Average Days on Market
90
Townhome Transactions
99
Christina Valkanoff Realty Group
Raleigh Listings Sold
98
Average Over Asking
$3.9k
Average Days on Market
85
B & B Realty Group LLC (Keller Williams Preferred Realty)
Raleigh Listings Sold
40
Average Over Asking
$1.2k
Townhome Transactions
87
Fonville Morisey Realty
Raleigh Listings Sold
14
Average Days on Market
73
Average Over Asking
$3.9k
Smart Choice Realty Co Inc.
Raleigh Listings Sold
120
Townhome Transactions
91
Single Family Home Transactions
400
Realty World Signature Properties
Raleigh Listings Sold
45
Average Over Asking
$3.9k
Average Days on Market
85
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When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Raleigh?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
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. We encourage you to explore all of your options if you're selling a house in Raleigh, NC.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Raleigh?
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 Raleigh?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Raleigh work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Raleigh neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Raleigh neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Raleigh 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 Raleigh neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Raleigh real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Raleigh real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Raleigh to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Raleigh real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
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.
