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 Arkansas close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 3,273 real estate agents in Arkansas 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 Arkansas — 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 Arkansas by total recent sales (March 2026 rankings)
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The Moldenhauer Group Team Id Moldenhauer
RE/MAX Associates, LLCFayetteville, ARRecent sales*340Price range*$41K - $2.5MTypical price*$338,500HighlightsAbout -
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The Duley Group
Keller Williams Market Pro Realty - Rogers BranchFayetteville, ARRecent sales*236Price range*$116K - $2.2MTypical price*$422,500HighlightsAbout -
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Ruby Poole Team
Collier & Associates- Rogers BranchFayetteville, ARRecent sales*231Price range*$140K - $1.7MTypical price*$430,000HighlightsAbout -
Patrick Kuhlman
NextHome NWA Pro RealtyFayetteville, ARRecent sales*205Price range*$185K - $1.4MTypical price*$370,439HighlightsAbout -
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Joseph Hayes Associates
Keller Williams Market Pro Realty Branch OfficeFayetteville, ARRecent sales*186Price range*$35K - $1.9MTypical price*$419,629HighlightsAbout -
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Taylor Team
Keller Williams Market Pro RealtyFayetteville, ARRecent sales*184Price range*$80K - $1.7MTypical price*$293,000HighlightsAbout -
Laura Davis
REMAX UltimateLittle Rock, ARRecent sales*155Price range*$48K - $1.3MTypical price*$299,500HighlightsAbout -
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The Diaz Team
Keller Williams Market Pro Realty - Rogers BranchFayetteville, ARRecent sales*155Price range*$161K - $1.3MTypical price*$277,000HighlightsAbout -
Jared Smith
Gibson Real EstateFayetteville, ARRecent sales*148Price range*$25K - $1.6MTypical price*$404,750HighlightsAbout -
Nwa Proteam
NextHome NWA Pro RealtyFayetteville, ARRecent sales*147Price range*$83K - $1.1MTypical price*$355,000HighlightsAbout
Top Arkansas real estate agents near you
Top real estate agents in Little Rock, AR
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Jennifer Owens
Lennar Realty164 local sales -
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Randy Sumbles
The Sumbles Team Keller Williams Realty116 local sales -
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Laura Davis
REMAX Ultimate155 local sales -
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Chase Rackley
Rackley Realty101 local sales -
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Diana L Dominguez
Signature Properties110 local sales -
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Valentine Hansen
RE/MAX Properties105 local sales -
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Laura Dryer
RE/MAX Elite Conway Branch122 local sales -
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Amber L Wood
Mid South Realty125 local sales - See all real estate agents in Little Rock, AR »
Top real estate agents in Fayetteville, AR
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The Moldenhauer Group Team Id Moldenhauer
RE/MAX Associates, LLC336 local sales -
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The Duley Group
Keller Williams Market Pro Realty - Rogers Branch236 local sales -
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Ruby Poole Team
Collier & Associates- Rogers Branch231 local sales -
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The Virtual Realty Group94 local sales -
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Taylor Team
Keller Williams Market Pro Realty184 local sales -
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Jared Smith
Gibson Real Estate148 local sales -
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House Inc Team
The Agency Northwest Arkansas133 local sales -
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Cammi Hevener
Keller Williams Market Pro Realty - Siloam Springs107 local sales - See all real estate agents in Fayetteville, AR »
Top real estate agents in Fort Smith, AR
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Angela Thornton
Tenkiller Lake and Land37 local sales -
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Michelle Pendergraft
Keller Williams Platinum Realty38 local sales -
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Sharon Ford
C21/First Choice Realty22 local sales -
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Blake Rogers
Jim White Realty, Inc.27 local sales -
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Scott Letourneau
Property Solutions Real Estate13 local sales -
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Linda L Chambers
Keller Williams Platinum Realty12 local sales -
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Jeremy Lamp
C21/First Choice Realty15 local sales -
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Charlene Wade
Warnock Real Estate LLC15 local sales - See all real estate agents in Fort Smith, AR »
Top real estate agents in Jonesboro, AR
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Andrea J Andrews
Compass Rose Realty17 local sales -
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Rick Mckenzie
Crye-Leike Realtors Jonesboro31 local sales -
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Jon Moore
Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group20 local sales -
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Mark Morgan
Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group16 local sales -
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Abby J Lee
ERA Doty Real Estate5 local sales -
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Steve Collar
Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group8 local sales -
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Linzey Machen
Century 21 Portfolio-Bold9 local sales -
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Pete Cancilla
IMAGE Realty6 local sales - See all real estate agents in Jonesboro, AR »
Top real estate agents in Hot Springs, AR
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Nancy Bergeron
Keller Williams Realty Hot Springs89 local sales -
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Janae Cook Richards
Taylor Realty Group HSV68 local sales -
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Kimberly Taylor
Taylor Realty Group HSV62 local sales -
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Patricia F Bollier
RE/MAX of Hot Springs Village80 local sales -
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David M Hall
The Goff Group Real Estate Company79 local sales -
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Jim Harbour
RE/MAX of Hot Springs Village51 local sales -
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Deb Seibert
Hot Springs Village Real Estate62 local sales -
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Brenda G Langley
McGraw Realtors HSV36 local sales - See all real estate agents in Hot Springs, AR »
What to know about top real estate agents in Arkansas
Top Arkansas real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Arkansas.
General
- High transaction volume: Does more than 13 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas is 64 days)
Buyers
- Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas, the average real estate commission is about 5.66%, while the national average is (5.7%).
- Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.82% and 2.84%, 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 Arkansas.
Whether you’re hiring a buyer’s or seller’s agent, you should ask about their past experience. You should find out their plan to market a property you’re selling or how they will help you find the perfect home to buy. You should also ask how often they’ve handled homes in the price point and neighborhood that you’re selling or purchasing in.
It’s a good idea to review at least three real estate agents, so you can compare their offerings. You’ll want to find an agent that’s the best fit, so focus on their communication skills, their professionalism, their pricing, and their familiarity with transactions similar to yours.
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 Arkansas 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.
- The market has an average of 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 12,438 homes for sale in AR in the last month. Sellers added 832 new listings in that time.
- On average, properties spend 64 days on the market, and it takes 44 days for a home to go under contract.
Homes in Arkansas are selling for more on average compared to the previous month. More sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.
- 674 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 5% of all homes on the market, compared to the 4.68% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
- The median home in Arkansas ultimately sells for $305,000 – 0.39% less than its original list price.
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How we research and evaluate top realtors in Arkansas
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 6,347,100 data points for 3,273 real estate agents across Arkansas.
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 Arkansas.
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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