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 Florida close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 56,489 real estate agents in Florida to identify the best of the best. These are the top selling realtors 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 Florida — 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.
10 best real estate agents in Florida by total recent sales (April 2026 rankings)
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Scott Coldwell
COLDWELL REALTY SOLD GUARANTEEOcala, FLRecent sales*385Price range*$28K - $1.3MTypical price*$279,000HighlightsAbout -
Gregory Blackall
OPENDOOR BROKERAGE, LLC.Jacksonville, FLRecent sales*380Price range*$85K - $750KTypical price*$282,000HighlightsAbout -
Thomas Nickley Jr
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AT THE PARKSOrlando, FLRecent sales*367Price range*$90K - $2.4MTypical price*$400,000HighlightsAbout -
David Small
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1Lakeland, FLRecent sales*363Price range*$30K - $1.7MTypical price*$280,000HighlightsAbout -
Mike Gagliardi
RE/MAX SignatureDeltona, FLRecent sales*363Price range*$46K - $1.7MTypical price*$320,000HighlightsAbout -
Trish Lohela
Holiday Builders Gulf CoastDeltona, FLRecent sales*363Price range*$222K - $541KTypical price*$315,000HighlightsAbout -
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Abbott Martin Group
EXP Realty LLCCrestview, FLRecent sales*357Price range*$100K - $5.8MTypical price*$515,000HighlightsAbout -
Dawn Grummel
Christopher Alan Realty, LLCCape Coral, FLRecent sales*345Price range*$265K - $510KTypical price*$322,000HighlightsAbout -
Erica Diaz
HOMEVEST REALTYOrlando, FLRecent sales*340Price range*$70K - $1.7MTypical price*$404,221HighlightsAbout -
Carla Stiver Pa
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUPPort Charlotte, FLRecent sales*338Price range*$21K - $1.8MTypical price*$361,250HighlightsAbout
Top Florida real estate agents near you
Top real estate agents in St. Petersburg, FL
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Kym Coyle
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC113 local sales -
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Zach Steinberger
COMPASS FLORIDA LLC111 local sales -
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Denise Antonewitz
KELLER WILLIAMS ST PETE REALTY95 local sales -
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Tammy Brophy Wenzel
BROPHY REAL ESTATE62 local sales -
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Courtney Stein
KELLER WILLIAMS ST PETE REALTY62 local sales -
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Jac Smith
KELLER WILLIAMS ST PETE REALTY82 local sales -
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Brad Bess
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY65 local sales -
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Troy Walseth
KELLER WILLIAMS GULF BEACHES81 local sales - See all real estate agents in St. Petersburg, FL »
Top real estate agents in Miami, FL
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Real Broker LLC298 local sales -
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Mastropieri Group LLC275 local sales -
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Albert Pavon
Pavon Realty Group, LLC108 local sales -
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Maria Paloma Rodriguez Melguizo Pa
MY REALTY GROUP, LLC.121 local sales -
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Brett A Colby
RE/MAX Direct121 local sales -
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Realty One Group Royal Oaks24 local sales -
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KW Reserve Palm Beach110 local sales -
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Michael L Citron
Parrot Realty LLC211 local sales - See all real estate agents in Miami, FL »
Top real estate agents in Tampa, FL
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Andrew Duncan
LPT REALTY LLC298 local sales -
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Nancy Leslie
RE/MAX REALTEC GROUP INC309 local sales -
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Dj Arrazcaeta Jr Llc
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP200 local sales -
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Christian Bennett
RE/MAX CHAMPIONS208 local sales -
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Ross A Hardy
RE/MAX MARKETING SPECIALISTS217 local sales -
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Judi Pobst
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY- PALM H225 local sales -
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Mark Fazzini
RE/MAX REALTEC GROUP INC199 local sales -
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REAL BROKER, LLC143 local sales - See all real estate agents in Tampa, FL »
Top real estate agents in Orlando, FL
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Erica Diaz
HOMEVEST REALTY282 local sales -
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Thomas Nickley Jr
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AT THE PARKS297 local sales -
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Dominick Florio
RE/MAX TOWN & COUNTRY REALTY190 local sales -
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Brandie Mathison-klein
KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE PARTNERS III REALTY161 local sales -
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Ken Pozek
REAL BROKER, LLC291 local sales -
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Deanna Meredith
LUXE PROPERTIES LLC60 local sales -
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LAKEFIELD REALTY GROUP LLC52 local sales -
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Joseph Doher
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES RESULTS REALTY213 local sales - See all real estate agents in Orlando, FL »
Top real estate agents in Jacksonville, FL
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Christina Welch
KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS310 local sales -
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Gregory Blackall
OPENDOOR BROKERAGE, LLC.358 local sales -
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Christopher T Snow
LPT REALTY LLC176 local sales -
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Chad Neumann
CHAD AND SANDY REAL ESTATE GROUP288 local sales -
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Melissa Ricks
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS153 local sales -
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Debarah Percival
RPB REALTY,INC261 local sales -
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What to know about top real estate agents in Florida
Top Florida real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Florida.
General
- High transaction volume: Does more than 11 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 Florida is 97%)
- Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
- Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Florida is 87 days)
Buyers
- Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida, the average real estate commission is about 5.57%, while the national average is (5.7%).
- Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.75% and 2.82%, 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 Florida.
The best way to evaluate a potential agent is by asking smart, specific questions. Hadi Harake, a Tampa real estate agent, recommends digging into their approach: "Buyers and sellers should look for strong local market knowledge and pricing expertise, proven negotiation skills, and solid marketing reach backed by a strong reputation and references. During interviews, ask how the agent determines pricing, how they handle negotiations, what their marketing strategy looks like, how they communicate, and whether they can provide recent references or results." These kinds of questions help you gauge not just an agent's experience, but their commitment to going above and beyond for clients.
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 Florida 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.
Florida is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.
- The market has an average of 6.7 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 125,055 homes for sale in FL in the last month. Sellers added 6,186 new listings, and 4,958 home sales closed in that time.
- On average, properties spend 87 days on the market, and it takes 64 days for a home to go under contract.
Homes in Florida are selling for more on average compared to the previous month. Fewer sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.
- 7,948 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 6% of all homes on the market, compared to the 6.79% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
- The median home in Florida ultimately sells for $377,000 – 2.49% less than its original list price.
In February 2026, we asked real estate agents across Florida about conditions in the local housing market. Hadi Harake, a Tampa real estate agent, said, "Over the past year, inventory has increased and buyer leverage has grown, shifting the market toward a more balanced environment rather than the aggressive seller's market we saw previously. Over the next 12 months, I expect pricing to remain more balanced with less volatility — steadier, more predictable market behavior driven by realistic pricing and stable demand."
Carolina Valenzuela added, "Listings are sitting on the [market] longer if they're not [priced] at or below market value — it's definitely a buyer's market, [and] I think next year we'll probably see a lot of the same." Buyers who've been waiting for more favorable conditions may find this window worth exploring, while sellers should plan for a more competitive listing environment.
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How we research and evaluate top realtors in Florida
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 92,642,800 data points for 56,489 real estate agents across Florida.
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 Florida.
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.