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 Wisconsin close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 14,297 real estate agents in Wisconsin to identify the best of the best. These are the current top-rated agents across the state based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.
- Identify agents with solid experience in your price range, neighborhood, and property type
- Prioritize agents with high customer review counts and strong ratings
- Look at active or recently sold listings to assess marketing quality and performance
- Interview 2–3 agents minimum (actually meet or speak with them)
- Gauge communication, honesty, and expertise during the interview process
- Verify included services and specifics about terms and pricing before signing anything
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Our team spends hundreds of hours each month analyzing real estate agents across the country so you don’t have to. We focus on the most important data for typical buyers and sellers in Wisconsin — people looking for a knowledgeable, well-rounded agent who can deliver strong results.
To identify the best agents for most people, we apply a consistent set of filters to narrow the field to agents with relevant experience, strong performance in the local market, and a balanced track record. We then sort those agents based on key metrics like sales volume, speed, pricing accuracy, and client mix.
We regularly update our rankings as new data becomes available and continue refining our approach to surface the most useful recommendations. See our full methodology.
Top 10 real estate agents in Wisconsin by total recent sales (November 2025 rankings)
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Stacey Hennessey
Century 21 AffiliatedAppleton, WITotal sales*393Price range*$25K - $1.4MTypical price*$331,000HighlightsAbout -
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Jay Schmidt Group
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North ShoreMilwaukee, WITotal sales*355Price range*$38K - $2.8MTypical price*$430,000HighlightsAbout -
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Yoo Realty Group
Real Broker LLCMadison, WITotal sales*334Price range*$25K - $975KTypical price*$348,000HighlightsAbout -
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Hoffmann Team
RE/MAX Lakeside-CentralMilwaukee, WITotal sales*319Price range*$69K - $1.8MTypical price*$339,900HighlightsAbout -
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Lance Wooten Team
Riverwest Realty MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WITotal sales*317Price range*$35K - $800KTypical price*$260,000HighlightsAbout -
Justin W Ippoliti
Shorewest Realtors - South MetroMilwaukee, WITotal sales*308Price range*$22K - $880KTypical price*$180,000HighlightsAbout -
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Mike Borowski Group
Homestead Realty, IncMilwaukee, WITotal sales*305Price range*$25K - $1.3MTypical price*$268,000HighlightsAbout -
Jill Dicksonkesler
Coldwell Banker Real Estate GroupGreen Bay, WITotal sales*300Price range*$110K - $1.9MTypical price*$400,000HighlightsAbout -
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Suzanne Powers Realty Group
Powers Realty GroupMilwaukee, WITotal sales*293Price range*$146K - $3.2MTypical price*$535,000HighlightsAbout -
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Houseworks Collective Jay Schmidt Group
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North ShoreMilwaukee, WITotal sales*273Price range*$90K - $2.5MTypical price*$461,500HighlightsAbout
Top Wisconsin real estate agents near you
Top real estate agents in Milwaukee, WI
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Jay Schmidt Group
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore345 local sales -
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Hoffmann Team
RE/MAX Lakeside-Central307 local sales -
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Justin W Ippoliti
Shorewest Realtors - South Metro285 local sales -
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Lance Wooten Team
Riverwest Realty Milwaukee310 local sales -
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Tony Wendorf Associates Team
First Weber Inc - Delafield224 local sales -
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Mike Borowski Group
Homestead Realty, Inc272 local sales -
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Houseworks Collective Jay Schmidt Group
Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore260 local sales -
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Shar Borg Team
Compass RE WI-Northshore205 local sales - See all real estate agents in Milwaukee, WI »
Top real estate agents in Madison, WI
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Jo Ferraro Real Estate Team
EXP Realty, LLC219 local sales -
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Matt Winzenried Real Estate Team
Realty Executives Cooper Spransy257 local sales -
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The Team
EXP Realty, LLC226 local sales -
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Acker Maly Home Team
RE/MAX Preferred229 local sales -
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Hansen Home Team
Stark Company, REALTORS159 local sales -
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Acker Farber Real Estate Team
RE/MAX Preferred191 local sales -
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Yoo Realty Group
Real Broker LLC279 local sales -
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Liz Lauer
Lauer Realty Group, Inc.160 local sales - See all real estate agents in Madison, WI »
Top real estate agents in Green Bay, WI
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Jill Dicksonkesler
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group267 local sales -
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Ann Senn
Keller Williams Green Bay89 local sales -
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Ben Bartolazzi
Ben Bartolazzi Real Estate, Inc190 local sales -
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Laura Rabas
Keller Williams Green Bay79 local sales -
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Alex Young
Keller Williams Green Bay75 local sales -
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Jeff Narges
Resource One Realty, LLC74 local sales -
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Craig Francois
Shorewest, Realtors91 local sales -
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Reed Rentmeester
Shorewest, Realtors66 local sales - See all real estate agents in Green Bay, WI »
Top real estate agents in Appleton, WI
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Stacey Hennessey
Century 21 Affiliated267 local sales -
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Kelly Davies
LPT Realty134 local sales -
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Vicky Beckman
Beckman Properties42 local sales -
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Jill Coenen
Century 21 Ace Realty107 local sales -
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Linda Sanderfoot
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group89 local sales -
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Mike Karisny
Acre Realty, Ltd.146 local sales -
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Carol Dedecker
Shiny Key Realty, LLC46 local sales -
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Kevin Dieck
Think Hallmark Real Estate46 local sales - See all real estate agents in Appleton, WI »
Top real estate agents in Racine, WI
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Blackstone Realty Services Team
Keller Williams Milwaukee South Shore104 local sales -
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Rottino Kuiper Real Estate Team
Keller Williams Milwaukee South Shore87 local sales -
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Shelly Bethke Team
RE/MAX Newport75 local sales -
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The Bollmeiercorr Group
Keller Williams North Shore West83 local sales -
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Karen Sorenson
RE/MAX Newport88 local sales -
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Melissa Marry
RE/MAX Newport65 local sales -
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Renata Greeley
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.106 local sales -
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Denise A Prough
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.72 local sales - See all real estate agents in Racine, WI »
What to know about top real estate agents in Wisconsin
Top Wisconsin real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Wisconsin.
General
- High transaction volume: Does more than 6 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 Wisconsin is 100%)
- Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
- Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Wisconsin is 49 days)
Buyers
- Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, the average real estate commission is about 5.75%, while the national average is (5.57%).
- Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.99% and 2.76%, 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 Wisconsin.
If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some Wisconsin alternatives:
- 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.
- 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.
- Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
- You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.
- 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.
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How we research and evaluate top real estate agents in Wisconsin
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 21,068,300 data points for 14,297 real estate agents across Wisconsin.
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 in Wisconsin and make it easier to compare your options.
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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