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Updated May 1, 2026

If you’re buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate agent can make a big difference in your experience and outcome. Top real estate agents in Carbondale, Illinois close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.

We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 52 real estate agents in Carbondale, IL to identify the best of the best. These are the top selling realtors in Carbondale based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.

Carbondale, IL top real estate agents (May 2026 rankings)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Robert A Davenport

    RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
    Recent sales*
    102
    Local sales*
    97
    Price range*
    $23K - $725K
    Typical price*
    $197,450
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    Highly rated Top 1% local Pricing strategyFast sales Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Robert A Davenport is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 48 transactions over the past 12 months — 102 in the past two years. Robert A Davenport's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 81% sellers, 19% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 102
    • Local ranking by total sales: #1
    • State ranking by total sales: #284
    • Median days on market: 60 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
    • License #: 471019751 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Justin Zurlinden

    Landmark Realty Group
    Recent sales*
    86
    Local sales*
    71
    Price range*
    $45K - $730K
    Typical price*
    $196,450
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    Top 5% local Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Justin Zurlinden is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 47 transactions over the past 12 months — 86 in the past two years. Justin Zurlinden's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 66% sellers, 34% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 86
    • Local ranking by total sales: #2
    • State ranking by total sales: #402
    • Median days on market: 67 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 97%
    • License #: 471021022 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Linda Holt

    C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. CD
    Recent sales*
    58
    Local sales*
    49
    Price range*
    $22K - $810K
    Typical price*
    $165,000
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    Top 5% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Investor-friendly First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes Manufactured homes Commercial properties Townhouses

    Linda Holt is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 28 transactions over the past 12 months — 58 in the past two years. Linda Holt's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and investment properties.

    • Works with: 76% sellers, 24% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 58
    • Local ranking by total sales: #3
    • State ranking by total sales: #924
    • Median days on market: 69 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 94.5%
    • License #: 471021907 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Daniel J Harshbarger

    KELLER WILLIAMS PINNACLE
    Recent sales*
    99
    Local sales*
    46
    Price range*
    $20K - $455K
    Typical price*
    $136,000
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    Highly rated Top 10% local Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes Townhouses

    Daniel J Harshbarger is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 45 transactions over the past 12 months — 99 in the past two years. Daniel J Harshbarger's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 47% sellers, 53% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 99
    • Local ranking by total sales: #4
    • State ranking by total sales: #300
    • Median days on market: 94 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 96%
    • License #: 471020918 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Nikki Rishel

    Southern Illinois Realty Experts Carbondale
    Recent sales*
    60
    Local sales*
    35
    Price range*
    $50K - $670K
    Typical price*
    $187,450
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    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Nikki Rishel is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 33 transactions over the past 12 months — 60 in the past two years. Nikki Rishel's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 72% sellers, 28% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 60
    • Local ranking by total sales: #6
    • State ranking by total sales: #856
    • Median days on market: 69 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
    • License #: 475.135822 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Janet Mccready

    RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
    Recent sales*
    34
    Local sales*
    28
    Price range*
    $31K - $407K
    Typical price*
    $175,000
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    Fast sales Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Janet Mccready is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 18 transactions over the past 12 months — 34 in the past two years. Janet Mccready's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 56% sellers, 44% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 34
    • Local ranking by total sales: #8
    • State ranking by total sales: #2,496
    • Median days on market: 52 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 97%
    • License #: 475131582 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Kathy C Riggio

    C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. CD
    Recent sales*
    29
    Local sales*
    28
    Price range*
    $55K - $308K
    Typical price*
    $146,900
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    Fast sales Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Commercial properties

    Kathy C Riggio is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 20 transactions over the past 12 months — 29 in the past two years. Kathy C Riggio's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 72% sellers, 28% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 29
    • Local ranking by total sales: #9
    • State ranking by total sales: #3,202
    • Median days on market: 59 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 96%
    • License #: 475147974 (IL)

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  • Tamara Walker

    Landmark Realty Group Mboro
    Recent sales*
    41
    Local sales*
    35
    Price range*
    $25K - $484K
    Typical price*
    $185,000
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    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Tamara Walker is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 17 transactions over the past 12 months — 41 in the past two years. Tamara Walker's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 68% sellers, 32% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 41
    • Local ranking by total sales: #7
    • State ranking by total sales: #1,849
    • Median days on market: 100 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 95.5%
    • License #: 475186950 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Kimberly L Hall

    FIVE STAR REALTY
    Recent sales*
    37
    Local sales*
    35
    Price range*
    $22K - $395K
    Typical price*
    $155,000
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    Pricing strategy Negotiation expert Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Commercial properties

    Kimberly L Hall is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 22 transactions over the past 12 months — 37 in the past two years. Kimberly L Hall's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 84% sellers, 16% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 37
    • Local ranking by total sales: #5
    • State ranking by total sales: #2,152
    • Median days on market: 65 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 471003687 (IL)

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  • Stevie Rae

    House 2 Home Realty Marion
    Recent sales*
    94
    Local sales*
    7
    Price range*
    $53K - $550K
    Typical price*
    $179,500
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    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Stevie Rae is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 36 transactions over the past 12 months — 94 in the past two years. Stevie Rae's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 81% sellers, 19% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 94
    • Local ranking by total sales: #39
    • State ranking by total sales: #344
    • Median days on market: 60 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
    • License #: 475.176778 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Michelle R Bennett

    RIVER 2 RIVER REALTY, INC.
    Recent sales*
    26
    Local sales*
    20
    Price range*
    $54K - $435K
    Typical price*
    $160,250
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    Pricing strategyFast sales Negotiation expert Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses

    Michelle R Bennett is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 10 transactions over the past 12 months — 26 in the past two years. Michelle R Bennett's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 69% sellers, 31% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 26
    • Local ranking by total sales: #15
    • State ranking by total sales: #3,818
    • Median days on market: 58 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
    • License #: 471004191 (IL)

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  • Wesley Humphrey

    Landmark Realty Group
    Recent sales*
    14
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $24K - $400K
    Typical price*
    $110,000
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    First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Wesley Humphrey is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 8 transactions over the past 12 months — 14 in the past two years. Wesley Humphrey's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and investment properties.

    • Works with: 50% sellers, 50% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 14
    • Local ranking by total sales: #37
    • State ranking by total sales: #7,820
    • Median days on market: 79 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 475201303 (IL)

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  • Christy Powers

    PROPERTY WITH TLC, LLC
    Recent sales*
    28
    Local sales*
    9
    Price range*
    $36K - $610K
    Typical price*
    $118,825
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    First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Christy Powers is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 11 transactions over the past 12 months — 28 in the past two years. Christy Powers's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 64% sellers, 36% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 28
    • Local ranking by total sales: #28
    • State ranking by total sales: #3,526
    • Median days on market: 64 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 95%
    • License #: 475132054 (IL)

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  • Camille Dorris

    RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
    Recent sales*
    12
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $43K - $300K
    Typical price*
    $109,850
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    First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes Condos

    Camille Dorris is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 6 transactions over the past 12 months — 12 in the past two years. Camille Dorris's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 58% sellers, 42% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 12
    • Local ranking by total sales: #32
    • State ranking by total sales: #8,481
    • Median days on market: 105 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 89%
    • License #: 475136853 (IL)

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  • Judith Bost

    C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. CD
    Recent sales*
    6
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $80K - $178K
    Typical price*
    $117,350
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    First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Judith Bost is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 4 transactions over the past 12 months — 6 in the past two years. Judith Bost is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 67% sellers, 33% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 6
    • Local ranking by total sales: #49
    • State ranking by total sales: #13,976
    • Median days on market: 76 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 97%
    • License #: 475141868 (IL)

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  • Tamiko C Mueller

    EXIT NEW BEGINNINGZ M
    Recent sales*
    15
    Local sales*
    11
    Price range*
    $26K - $255K
    Typical price*
    $150,000
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    Fast sales Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Tamiko C Mueller is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 7 transactions over the past 12 months — 15 in the past two years. Tamiko C Mueller's experience includes first-time homebuyers and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 60% sellers, 40% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 15
    • Local ranking by total sales: #27
    • State ranking by total sales: #7,297
    • Median days on market: 54 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 97%
    • License #: 471002276 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Jason L Mueller

    EXIT REALTY NEW BEGINNINGZ
    Recent sales*
    47
    Local sales*
    26
    Price range*
    $20K - $450K
    Typical price*
    $80,000
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    Pricing strategyFast sales Negotiation expert Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Jason L Mueller is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 19 transactions over the past 12 months — 47 in the past two years. Jason L Mueller's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 77% sellers, 23% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 47
    • Local ranking by total sales: #10
    • State ranking by total sales: #1,511
    • Median days on market: 50 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 471006330 (IL)

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  • Shawnna Donovan

    Southern Illinois Realty Experts Herrin
    Recent sales*
    76
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $28K - $496K
    Typical price*
    $151,000
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    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Shawnna Donovan is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 39 transactions over the past 12 months — 76 in the past two years. Shawnna Donovan's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 62% sellers, 38% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 76
    • Local ranking by total sales: #52
    • State ranking by total sales: #526
    • Median days on market: 78 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
    • License #: 471.010515 (IL)

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  • Ron Jones

    Homefinders Realty
    Recent sales*
    26
    Local sales*
    9
    Price range*
    $76K - $296K
    Typical price*
    $185,000
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    Buyer specialist Repeat clients Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Ron Jones is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 14 transactions over the past 12 months — 26 in the past two years. Ron Jones's experience includes first-time homebuyers and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 27% sellers, 73% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 26
    • Local ranking by total sales: #30
    • State ranking by total sales: #3,842
    • Median days on market: 65 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 104%
    • License #: 475186298 (IL)

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  • Parker Wilkinson

    Landmark Realty Group
    Recent sales*
    7
    Local sales*
    6
    Price range*
    $55K - $350K
    Typical price*
    $94,500
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    First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Parker Wilkinson is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 4 transactions over the past 12 months — 7 in the past two years. Parker Wilkinson is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 43% sellers, 57% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 7
    • Local ranking by total sales: #45
    • State ranking by total sales: #13,081
    • Median days on market: 54 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 475211224 (IL)

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  • Debra Tindall

    C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. CD
    Local sales*
    13
    Price range*
    $53K - $348K
    Typical price*
    $154,400
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    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Debra Tindall is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 7 transactions over the past 12 months — 13 in the past two years. Debra Tindall's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 69% sellers, 31% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 13
    • Local ranking by total sales: #22
    • State ranking by total sales: #7,972
    • Median days on market: 95 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 475139930 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Rae V Hanna

    Coldwell Banker DHH Realty
    Recent sales*
    18
    Local sales*
    16
    Price range*
    $60K - $750K
    Typical price*
    $191,000
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    Fast sales Offer strategy First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Commercial properties

    Rae V Hanna is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 12 transactions over the past 12 months — 18 in the past two years. Rae V Hanna's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 61% sellers, 39% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 18
    • Local ranking by total sales: #19
    • State ranking by total sales: #6,012
    • Median days on market: 61 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 96%
    • License #: 471022335 (IL)

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  • Stephen Cannedy

    SHAMROCK REAL ESTATE
    Local sales*
    6
    Price range*
    $50K - $275K
    Typical price*
    $136,400
    Highlights
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    First-time buyers Single-family homes Manufactured homes

    Stephen Cannedy is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 6 in the past two years. Stephen Cannedy is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 33% sellers, 67% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 6
    • Local ranking by total sales: #46
    • State ranking by total sales: #14,516
    • Median days on market: 8 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 95.5%
    • License #: 475174646 (IL)

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  • Debi Snyder

    RE/MAX INTEGRITY
    Recent sales*
    16
    Local sales*
    11
    Price range*
    $56K - $425K
    Typical price*
    $170,000
    Highlights
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    Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Debi Snyder is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 9 transactions over the past 12 months — 16 in the past two years. Debi Snyder's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 69% sellers, 31% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 16
    • Local ranking by total sales: #25
    • State ranking by total sales: #6,563
    • Median days on market: 89 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 94%
    • License #: 475166259 (IL)

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  • Brenda L Straddeck

    C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. CD
    Recent sales*
    8
    Local sales*
    7
    Price range*
    $33K - $225K
    Typical price*
    $120,000
    Highlights
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    First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Brenda L Straddeck is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 8 in the past two years. Brenda L Straddeck is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 50% sellers, 50% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 8
    • Local ranking by total sales: #38
    • State ranking by total sales: #11,397
    • Median days on market: 58 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 96%
    • License #: 475128720 (IL)

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  • Cree S Glanz

    RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
    Recent sales*
    15
    Local sales*
    13
    Price range*
    $32K - $415K
    Typical price*
    $200,000
    Highlights
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    Buyer specialist First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Cree S Glanz is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 13 transactions over the past 12 months — 15 in the past two years. Cree S Glanz's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 27% sellers, 73% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 15
    • Local ranking by total sales: #21
    • State ranking by total sales: #6,956
    • Median days on market: 75 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 93.5%
    • License #: 475213460 (IL)

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  • Melanie Harp

    Southern Illinois Realty Experts Herrin
    Recent sales*
    29
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $23K - $310K
    Typical price*
    $134,000
    Highlights
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    Buyer specialist Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Melanie Harp is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 17 transactions over the past 12 months — 29 in the past two years. Melanie Harp is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 28% sellers, 72% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 29
    • Local ranking by total sales: #34
    • State ranking by total sales: #3,613
    • Median days on market: 52 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 101.5%
    • License #: 475.195358 (IL)

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  • Tammy Kissing

    TKF Realty
    Recent sales*
    21
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $64K - $625K
    Typical price*
    $199,000
    Highlights
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    Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Tammy Kissing is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 13 transactions over the past 12 months — 21 in the past two years. Tammy Kissing's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 62% sellers, 38% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 21
    • Local ranking by total sales: #36
    • State ranking by total sales: #5,122
    • Median days on market: 78 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 471.022246 (IL)

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  • Kathy Patterson

    Legacy Land & Homes of Illinoi
    Recent sales*
    35
    Local sales*
    21
    Price range*
    $28K - $810K
    Typical price*
    $155,000
    Highlights
    About
    Buyer specialist Luxury homes First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Manufactured homes

    Kathy Patterson is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They primarily work with buyers and have closed at least 20 transactions over the past 12 months — 35 in the past two years. Kathy Patterson's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 11% sellers, 89% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 35
    • Local ranking by total sales: #14
    • State ranking by total sales: #2,399
    • Median days on market: 69 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 475194858 (IL)

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  • Jeffrey K Phillips

    TRI COUNTY REALTY, INC.
    Local sales*
    6
    Price range*
    $67K - $168K
    Typical price*
    $92,000
    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Jeffrey K Phillips is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 6 in the past two years. Jeffrey K Phillips is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 50% sellers, 50% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 6
    • Local ranking by total sales: #43
    • State ranking by total sales: #13,889
    • Median days on market: 177 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 86%
    • License #: 471001073 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Kaitlynn Morgan

    House 2 Home Realty Marion
    Recent sales*
    93
    Local sales*
    16
    Price range*
    $23K - $775K
    Typical price*
    $210,000
    View profile
    Highlights
    About
    Highly rated Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Kaitlynn Morgan is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 43 transactions over the past 12 months — 93 in the past two years. Kaitlynn Morgan's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 62% sellers, 38% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 93
    • Local ranking by total sales: #18
    • State ranking by total sales: #348
    • Median days on market: 89 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 96%
    • License #: 475.133544 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Dottie Morris

    FIVE STAR REALTY
    Recent sales*
    24
    Local sales*
    23
    Price range*
    $65K - $480K
    Typical price*
    $178,000
    Highlights
    About
    Pricing strategy Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Dottie Morris is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 13 transactions over the past 12 months — 24 in the past two years. Dottie Morris's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 83% sellers, 17% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 24
    • Local ranking by total sales: #12
    • State ranking by total sales: #4,175
    • Median days on market: 63 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 475104014 (IL)

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  • Ashley Herd

    RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
    Local sales*
    12
    Price range*
    $43K - $165K
    Typical price*
    $110,669
    Highlights
    About
    Buyer specialist Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Ashley Herd is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 9 transactions over the past 12 months — 12 in the past two years. Ashley Herd is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 25% sellers, 75% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 12
    • Local ranking by total sales: #23
    • State ranking by total sales: #8,453
    • Median days on market: 75 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 475213057 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Cynthia Canning

    C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. CD
    Recent sales*
    17
    Local sales*
    16
    Price range*
    $24K - $318K
    Typical price*
    $89,000
    Highlights
    About
    Fast sales Listing specialist Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Vacant land

    Cynthia Canning is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 5 transactions over the past 12 months — 17 in the past two years. Cynthia Canning's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 82% sellers, 18% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 17
    • Local ranking by total sales: #17
    • State ranking by total sales: #6,151
    • Median days on market: 42 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 95%
    • License #: 475169289 (IL)

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  • Linda Cox

    C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. L
    Recent sales*
    35
    Local sales*
    6
    Price range*
    $38K - $650K
    Typical price*
    $290,000
    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Linda Cox is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 27 transactions over the past 12 months — 35 in the past two years. Linda Cox's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 51% sellers, 49% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 35
    • Local ranking by total sales: #44
    • State ranking by total sales: #2,407
    • Median days on market: 74 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 96.5%
    • License #: 475175166 (IL)

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  • Sherri P Nance

    C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. CD
    Recent sales*
    12
    Local sales*
    11
    Price range*
    $43K - $389K
    Typical price*
    $137,500
    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Sherri P Nance is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 12 in the past two years. Sherri P Nance's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 83% sellers, 17% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 12
    • Local ranking by total sales: #26
    • State ranking by total sales: #8,953
    • Median days on market: 95 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 94%
    • License #: 475097176 (IL)

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  • Robi Kieszkowski

    Southern Illinois Realty Experts Carbondale
    Recent sales*
    14
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $21K - $360K
    Typical price*
    $154,250
    Highlights
    About
    Buyer specialist First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Robi Kieszkowski is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 8 transactions over the past 12 months — 14 in the past two years. Robi Kieszkowski's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 29% sellers, 71% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 14
    • Local ranking by total sales: #35
    • State ranking by total sales: #7,735
    • Median days on market: 75 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 475.148111 (IL)

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  • Catherine Johnson

    FIVE STAR REALTY
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $25K - $385K
    Typical price*
    $260,000
    Highlights
    About
    First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Catherine Johnson is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 2 transactions over the past 12 months — 8 in the past two years. Catherine Johnson's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 50% sellers, 50% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 8
    • Local ranking by total sales: #33
    • State ranking by total sales: #11,431
    • Median days on market: 58 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 95.5%
    • License #: 475170534 (IL)

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  • Robert Owsley

    Southern Illinois Realty Experts Herrin
    Recent sales*
    17
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $73K - $270K
    Typical price*
    $145,000
    Highlights
    About
    First-time buyers Single-family homes Vacant land

    Robert Owsley is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 8 transactions over the past 12 months — 17 in the past two years. Robert Owsley is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 35% sellers, 65% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 17
    • Local ranking by total sales: #51
    • State ranking by total sales: #6,801
    • Median days on market: 79 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 95.5%
    • License #: 475206312 (IL)

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  • Stephen Timpe

    FIVE STAR REALTY
    Recent sales*
    10
    Local sales*
    9
    Price range*
    $30K - $275K
    Typical price*
    $107,500
    Highlights
    About
    Buyer specialist Investor-friendly First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Stephen Timpe is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 8 transactions over the past 12 months — 10 in the past two years. Stephen Timpe's experience includes first-time homebuyers and investment properties.

    • Works with: 30% sellers, 70% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 10
    • Local ranking by total sales: #31
    • State ranking by total sales: #10,342
    • Median days on market: 114 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 94%
    • License #: 475197040 (IL)

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  • Katarena Moroz

    KELLER WILLIAMS PINNACLE
    Recent sales*
    18
    Local sales*
    9
    Price range*
    $33K - $590K
    Typical price*
    $163,000
    Highlights
    About
    Buyer specialist First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Katarena Moroz is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 8 transactions over the past 12 months — 18 in the past two years. Katarena Moroz's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 22% sellers, 78% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 18
    • Local ranking by total sales: #29
    • State ranking by total sales: #5,909
    • Median days on market: 70 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 96%
    • License #: 475204324 (IL)

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  • Angela Horn

    REALTY 618 LLC
    Recent sales*
    31
    Local sales*
    6
    Price range*
    $90K - $1.4M
    Typical price*
    $266,000
    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Angela Horn is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 15 transactions over the past 12 months — 31 in the past two years. Angela Horn's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 58% sellers, 42% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 31
    • Local ranking by total sales: #41
    • State ranking by total sales: #2,852
    • Median days on market: 79 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 97.5%
    • License #: 475206683 (IL)

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  • J Michelle Thies

    Landmark Realty Group
    Recent sales*
    11
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $51K - $600K
    Typical price*
    $108,000
    Highlights
    About
    Buyer specialist Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    J Michelle Thies is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 7 transactions over the past 12 months — 11 in the past two years. J Michelle Thies's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 27% sellers, 73% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 11
    • Local ranking by total sales: #48
    • State ranking by total sales: #9,265
    • Median days on market: 117 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 94%
    • License #: 475212442 (IL)

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  • Rolf R Schilling

    COMMERCIAL REALTY ASSOCIATES
    Local sales*
    23
    Price range*
    $28K - $1.5M
    Typical price*
    $57,000
    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Investor-friendly First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Rolf R Schilling is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 20 transactions over the past 12 months — 23 in the past two years. Rolf R Schilling's experience includes investment properties, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 87% sellers, 13% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 23
    • Local ranking by total sales: #13
    • State ranking by total sales: #4,525
    • Median days on market: 101 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 92.5%
    • License #: 471012048 (IL)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Meghan Aloffo

    Infinity Realty of Southern IL
    Recent sales*
    37
    Local sales*
    14
    Price range*
    $24K - $482K
    Typical price*
    $203,000
    Highlights
    About
    Negotiation expert Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Meghan Aloffo is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 15 transactions over the past 12 months — 37 in the past two years. Meghan Aloffo's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 89% sellers, 11% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 37
    • Local ranking by total sales: #20
    • State ranking by total sales: #2,166
    • Median days on market: 63 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 471020016 (IL)

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  • James Steinbach

    FIVE STAR REALTY
    Recent sales*
    22
    Local sales*
    17
    Price range*
    $28K - $390K
    Typical price*
    $99,550
    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    James Steinbach is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 10 transactions over the past 12 months — 22 in the past two years. James Steinbach's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and investment properties.

    • Works with: 91% sellers, 9% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 22
    • Local ranking by total sales: #16
    • State ranking by total sales: #4,678
    • Median days on market: 67 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 92%
    • License #: 471003070 (IL)

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  • Justin Jones

    RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
    Recent sales*
    9
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $29K - $245K
    Typical price*
    $82,500
    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Justin Jones is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 7 transactions over the past 12 months — 9 in the past two years. Justin Jones is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 33% sellers, 67% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 9
    • Local ranking by total sales: #50
    • State ranking by total sales: #10,809
    • Median days on market: 120 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 85%
    • License #: 475206943 (IL)

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  • Rachel E Davenport

    RE/MAX Realty Central
    Recent sales*
    30
    Local sales*
    26
    Price range*
    $24K - $400K
    Typical price*
    $32,000
    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Investor-friendly First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes Commercial properties

    Rachel E Davenport is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 15 transactions over the past 12 months — 30 in the past two years. Rachel E Davenport's experience includes first-time homebuyers, investment properties, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 70% sellers, 30% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 30
    • Local ranking by total sales: #11
    • State ranking by total sales: #3,260
    • Median days on market: 177 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 91%
    • License #: 471022162 (IL)

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  • Jason Phillips

    C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. C
    Recent sales*
    18
    Local sales*
    6
    Price range*
    $50K - $543K
    Typical price*
    $262,500
    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert First-time buyers Single-family homes Manufactured homes

    Jason Phillips is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Marion, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 8 transactions over the past 12 months — 18 in the past two years. Jason Phillips's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 67% sellers, 33% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 18
    • Local ranking by total sales: #42
    • State ranking by total sales: #5,864
    • Median days on market: 52 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 97.5%
    • License #: 475165978 (IL)

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  • Leslie G Pankey

    FIVE STAR REALTY
    Recent sales*
    13
    Local sales*
    12
    Price range*
    $35K - $850K
    Typical price*
    $254,000
    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Single-family homes

    Leslie G Pankey is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Carbondale, IL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 4 transactions over the past 12 months — 13 in the past two years. Leslie G Pankey's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 92% sellers, 8% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 13
    • Local ranking by total sales: #24
    • State ranking by total sales: #8,166
    • Median days on market: 135 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 475127652 (IL)

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What to know about top real estate agents in Carbondale, IL

Top Carbondale real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Carbondale. 

General 

  • High transaction volume: Does more than 22 sales per year (local median)
  • Well established: At least 3–5+ years of experience in the local market
  • Good reputation: High total review count and average ratings

Sellers

  • Pricing expertise: Few-to-no price drops 
  • High sale-to-list ratios: Typically sells near or above list price (median sale-to-list in Carbondale is 98%)
  • Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
  • Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Carbondale is 76 days)

Buyers

  • Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Carbondale often save 5-10% off list price
  • Local expertise: Know neighborhoods, schools, amenities, regulations
  • Responsive and accessible: Reviews consistently call out these specific traits

Most likely, yes. The vast majority of home sellers in Carbondale will get the best outcome and most money selling with a top local real estate agent. That said, it really depends on your goals.

Consider listing with a Carbondale realtor if:

  • You're aiming for top dollar or need help navigating pricing and offers
  • You want someone to handle the full process—marketing, showings, negotiation, paperwork
  • Your property is typical for the area and priced at or above $200,000

Consider alternatives if:

  • You want a faster sale and are open to a cash offer from a cash home buyer or iBuyer
  • You’re cost-conscious and want to save on commission with a discount real estate broker
  • You want to avoid realtor commission altogether and are comfortable trying FSBO (for sale by owner), knowing that FSBO sales usually net less and require a lot of work.

In Carbondale, the average real estate commission is about 5.53%, while the national average is (5.7%).

  • Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.81% and 2.72%, respectively).
  • Rates are negotiable and may be lower for higher-priced homes or repeat clients.
  • Following the NAR settlement, buyers may need to negotiate their agent's fee directly.

Sell with a top agent and save

With Clever, sellers can list with a top local agent for just 1.5% (or $3,000 flat) — up to 50% less than the typical rate in Carbondale.

The best way to evaluate a potential agent is by asking smart, specific questions. Jeff Kropp, a Chicago real estate agent, suggests focusing on what sets an agent apart: "[Ask] how long the agent has been licensed, how many deals [they do] per year, [and what their] strategy [is]." Strong answers to these questions are a reliable signal that an agent takes their work seriously.

If you’re both selling a home and purchasing a new one, using the same agent can simplify the process. But you’ll need to find an agent with a successful track record as both a listing agent and a buyer’s agent. While some real estate agents do both, some of the best real estate professionals specialize in either representing buyers or listing properties

If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some Carbondale-area alternatives:

Cash buyer services

  • Get fast, no-obligation offers from investors, iBuyers, and bridge loan providers.
  • Ideal for distressed homes, tight timelines, or sellers prioritizing speed over top price.

Discount brokerages

  • Offer lower commissions (often 1–2%) while still providing MLS access and support.
  • Good option if you want to save but still prefer professional help.

Flat-Fee MLS (FFMLS)

  • Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
  • You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.

For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

  • No agent involvement, no commission—but you’ll do everything yourself.
  • FSBO homes typically sell for less, so weigh potential savings vs. final sale price.

Pro tip: Even if you go non-traditional, consider services like Clever or local offer platforms — they help you compare your options and connect with agents or investors offering discounts, fast offers, or both.

Carbondale, Illinois is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.

  • The market has an average of 3.6 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 19,540 homes for sale in Carbondale in the last month. Sellers added 600 new listings, and 325 home sales closed in that time.
  • On average, properties spend 76 days on the market, and it takes 12 days for a home to go under contract.

Homes in Carbondale, Illinois are selling for less on average compared to the previous month. Fewer sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.

  • 447 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 2% of all homes on the market, compared to the 4.74% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
  • The median home in Carbondale, Illinois ultimately sells for $145,000 – 3.07% less than its original list price.

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How we research and evaluate top realtors in Carbondale

Data sources

Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 157,600 data points for 52 real estate agents across Carbondale, Illinois.

Any customer ratings and reviews surfaced on this page are powered by Zillow Group via the Zillow Bridge API. Average ratings, review counts, and individual reviews are sourced directly from Zillow's verified review platform and refreshed regularly. Some reviews may be for team members associated with the agent.

We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but no dataset is perfect. Some activity may not be captured if information isn’t available or accurate from our sources. We update and refine our data regularly to improve coverage and reliability.

Methodology

There’s no single “best” real estate agent — the right fit depends on your goals and situation. Our approach is designed to highlight agents with strong, well-rounded performance and make it easier to compare real estate agents in Carbondale.

We look at factors that matter most to typical buyers and sellers, such as:

  • Transaction volume and recent activity
  • Balance of buyer- and seller-side representation
  • Pricing accuracy and negotiation outcomes
  • Speed of sales relative to the local market
  • Years of experience and proven track record
  • Specialized expertise with certain property types or client needs

We use these key indicators to surface agents who are likely to be a good fit for most people, while giving you the data you need to decide which qualities matter most for your own situation.

Ongoing updates

Rankings are updated regularly as new data becomes available. Our goal is to provide a clear, objective view of agent performance to help you make an informed choice when hiring a real estate professional.

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