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Updated September 30, 2025

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 Alabama close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.

We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 13,407 real estate agents in Alabama 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
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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 Alabama — 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 Alabama by total recent sales (October 2025 rankings)

  • Scott Dudley

    Vc Realty LLC
    Huntsville, AL
    Total sales*
    302
    Price range*
    $195K - $462.3M
    Typical price*
    $369,850
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    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Commercial properties

    Scott Dudley is a real estate agent who is active in Huntsville, AL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 171 transactions over the past 12 months — 302 in the past two years. Scott Dudley's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 93% sellers, 7% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 302
    • State ranking by total sales: #2
    • Median days on market: 137 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 115930 (AL)

  • Steve Parker

    Keller Williams Realty Hoover
    Birmingham, AL
    Total sales*
    219
    Price range*
    $35K - $1.3M
    Typical price*
    $200,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Steve Parker is a real estate agent who is active in Birmingham, AL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 109 transactions over the past 12 months — 219 in the past two years. Steve Parker's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 81% sellers, 19% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 219
    • State ranking by total sales: #4
    • Median days on market: 63 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
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    The Dusty Cole Team

    RE/MAX on the Coast
    Daphne, AL
    Total sales*
    211
    Price range*
    $43K - $3.9M
    Typical price*
    $396,500
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Senior living Single-family homes Condos Manufactured homes Vacant land Townhouses Mobile homes

    The Dusty Cole Team is a real estate team who is active in Daphne, AL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 109 transactions over the past 12 months — 214 in the past two years. The Dusty Cole Team's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 53% sellers, 47% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 214
    • State ranking by total sales: #5
    • Median days on market: 86 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 97%
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  • Dustin Ledbetter

    DL Realty
    Montgomery, AL
    Total sales*
    200
    Price range*
    $65K - $790K
    Typical price*
    $282,500
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Manufactured homes Vacant land

    Dustin Ledbetter is a real estate agent who is active in Montgomery, AL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 95 transactions over the past 12 months — 200 in the past two years. Dustin Ledbetter's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 65% sellers, 35% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 200
    • State ranking by total sales: #6
    • Median days on market: 60 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0120195 (AL)

  • Benjamin Waye

    Matt Curtis Real Estate, Inc.
    Huntsville, AL
    Total sales*
    156
    Price range*
    $153K - $1.3M
    Typical price*
    $365,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Benjamin Waye is a real estate agent who is active in Huntsville, AL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 73 transactions over the past 12 months — 156 in the past two years. Benjamin Waye's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 56% sellers, 44% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 156
    • State ranking by total sales: #11
    • Median days on market: 54 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 142606 (AL)

  • Jerry Sager

    Keller Williams Realty Hoover
    Birmingham, AL
    Total sales*
    150
    Price range*
    $127K - $1.2M
    Typical price*
    $424,900
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    Highlights
    About
    Pricing strategyFast sales Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Manufactured homes

    Jerry Sager is a real estate agent who is active in Birmingham, AL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 87 transactions over the past 12 months — 150 in the past two years. Jerry Sager's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 57% sellers, 43% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 150
    • State ranking by total sales: #14
    • Median days on market: 44 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Wesley H Sutton

    Corporate South Realty,Inc
    Gadsden, AL
    Total sales*
    135
    Price range*
    $41K - $1.8M
    Typical price*
    $300,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Negotiation expert Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Wesley H Sutton is a real estate agent who is active in Gadsden, AL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 75 transactions over the past 12 months — 135 in the past two years. Wesley H Sutton's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 67% sellers, 33% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 135
    • State ranking by total sales: #20
    • Median days on market: 57 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 97%
    • License #: 78909 (AL)

  • Kelsey Zwack Pizzato

    Keller Williams Horizon
    Huntsville, AL
    Total sales*
    132
    Price range*
    $99K - $1.3M
    Typical price*
    $371,978
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    Highlights
    About
    Pricing strategyFast sales Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Vacant land

    Kelsey Zwack Pizzato is a real estate agent who is active in Huntsville, AL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 70 transactions over the past 12 months — 132 in the past two years. Kelsey Zwack Pizzato's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 55% sellers, 45% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 132
    • State ranking by total sales: #22
    • Median days on market: 41 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 116961 (AL)

  • Samantha Michelle Walker

    Capstone Realty LLC Huntsville
    Huntsville, AL
    Total sales*
    131
    Price range*
    $110K - $1M
    Typical price*
    $330,370
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Multi-family homes

    Samantha Michelle Walker is a real estate agent who is active in Huntsville, AL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 64 transactions over the past 12 months — 131 in the past two years. Samantha Michelle Walker's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 59% sellers, 41% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 131
    • State ranking by total sales: #23
    • Median days on market: 71 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 91752 (AL)
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    Keara Hunter Team

    Keller Williams AGC Realty-Da
    Daphne, AL
    Total sales*
    130
    Price range*
    $150K - $1.1M
    Typical price*
    $385,008
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Manufactured homes Multi-family homes Mobile homes

    Keara Hunter Team is a real estate team who is active in Daphne, AL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 72 transactions over the past 12 months — 130 in the past two years. Keara Hunter Team's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 49% sellers, 51% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 130
    • State ranking by total sales: #24
    • Median days on market: 88 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%

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What to know about top real estate agents in Alabama

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

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 Alabama is 99%)
  • Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
  • Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Alabama is 65 days)

Buyers

  • Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Alabama 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 Alabama 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 Alabama 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 Alabama, the average real estate commission is about 5.93%, while the national average is (5.57%).

  • Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (3.01% and 2.92%, 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 Alabama.

If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some Alabama 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.

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How we research and evaluate top real estate agents in Alabama

Data sources

Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 16,860,100 data points for 13,407 real estate agents across Alabama.

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 Alabama 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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