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 Idaho close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 2,774 real estate agents in Idaho 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 Idaho — 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 Idaho by total recent sales (June 2026 rankings)
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Matt Bauscher
Amherst MadisonBoise City, IDHighlightsAbout -
Teschia Tucakovic
CBH Sales & Marketing IncBoise City, IDHighlightsAbout -
Megan Luther
CBH Sales & Marketing IncBoise City, IDHighlightsAbout -
Jody Baranco Goedhart
CBH Sales & Marketing IncBoise City, IDHighlightsAbout -
Nick Hafner
CBH Sales & Marketing IncBoise City, IDHighlightsAbout -
Alexis Roemer
CBH Sales & Marketing IncBoise City, IDHighlightsAbout -
Karissa Williamsblack
CBH Sales & Marketing IncBoise City, IDHighlightsAbout -
Macy Campbell
CBH Sales & Marketing IncBoise City, IDHighlightsAbout -
Lonneka Nagle
CBH Sales & Marketing IncBoise City, IDHighlightsAbout -
Ben Myers
Richmond American Homes of IdaBoise City, IDHighlightsAbout
Top Idaho real estate agents near you
What to know about top real estate agents in Idaho
Top Idaho real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Idaho.
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 Idaho 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 Idaho is 160 days)
Buyers
- Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho, the average real estate commission is about 5.71%, while the national average is (5.7%).
- Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.98% and 2.73%, 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 Idaho.
Knowing what to look for in an agent can save you a lot of trouble down the road. Katie Westhora, a Boise real estate agent, highlights what matters most: "Buyers should look for an agent with local experience, great reviews from past clients, and availability to answer calls and texts in a timely manner." These qualities are a reliable signal that an agent is committed, engaged, and ready to work for you.
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 Idaho 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.
Idaho is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.
- The market has an average of 4.1 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 8,939 homes for sale in ID in the last month. Sellers added 623 new listings, and 565 home sales closed in that time.
- On average, properties spend 160 days on the market, and it takes 36 days for a home to go under contract.
Homes in Idaho are selling for less on average compared to the previous month. More sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.
- 519 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 6% of all homes on the market, compared to the 5.47% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
- The median home in Idaho ultimately sells for its original list price: $470,000.
In February 2026, we asked Katie Westhora, a Boise real estate agent, for their thoughts on the local real estate market. They said, "The Treasure Valley has remained flat, aside from seasonal adjustments. I predict the market will largely do the same unless interest rates [drop] closer to 5% — if that happens, buyers will come back and [home] prices will tighten and rise." For now, the flat market gives buyers time to be selective, while sellers should hold steady on pricing — and if rates move toward 5%, expect conditions to shift in sellers' favor.
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How we research and evaluate top realtors in Idaho
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 4,470,600 data points for 2,774 real estate agents across Idaho.
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 Idaho.
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.