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

We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 7,681 real estate agents in Kentucky 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 Kentucky — 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 Kentucky by total recent sales (October 2025 rankings)

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  • Real Estate Team

    Caldwell Group

    eXp Realty, LLC
    Cincinnati, OH
    Total sales*
    312
    Price range*
    $29K - $1.3M
    Typical price*
    $293,700
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    Highlights
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    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Vacant land Multi-family homes

    Caldwell Group is a real estate team who is active in Cincinnati, OH. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 146 transactions over the past 12 months — 312 in the past two years. Caldwell Group's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 32% sellers, 68% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 312
    • State ranking by total sales: #1
    • Median days on market: 48 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Jay Pitts

    RE/MAX Premier Properties
    Total sales*
    298
    Price range*
    $25K - $1.1M
    Typical price*
    $258,500
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Single-family homes Condos Multi-family homes

    Jay Pitts is a real estate agent who is active in . They exclusively work with sellers and have closed at least 157 transactions over the past 12 months — 306 in the past two years. Jay Pitts is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 100% sellers, 0% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 306
    • State ranking by total sales: #2
    • Median days on market: 63 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: RB14050498 (IN)
  • Real Estate Team

    The Treas Team

    Huff Realty - Florence
    Cincinnati, OH
    Total sales*
    205
    Price range*
    $44K - $935K
    Typical price*
    $300,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes

    The Treas Team is a real estate team who is active in Cincinnati, OH. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 104 transactions over the past 12 months — 205 in the past two years. The Treas Team's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 43% sellers, 57% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 205
    • State ranking by total sales: #3
    • Median days on market: 56 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
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  • Real Estate Team

    The Vories Team

    Keller Williams Realty Services
    Cincinnati, OH
    Total sales*
    201
    Price range*
    $51K - $1.5M
    Typical price*
    $298,000
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    Highlights
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    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Vacant land Multi-family homes

    The Vories Team is a real estate team who is active in Cincinnati, OH. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 99 transactions over the past 12 months — 201 in the past two years. The Vories Team's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 55% sellers, 45% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 201
    • State ranking by total sales: #4
    • Median days on market: 41 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%

  • Cindy Cahill

    Cahill Real Estate Services
    Cincinnati, OH
    Total sales*
    180
    Price range*
    $35K - $2.1M
    Typical price*
    $324,150
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Offer strategy Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes Vacant land

    Cindy Cahill is a real estate agent who is active in Cincinnati, OH. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 96 transactions over the past 12 months — 180 in the past two years. Cindy Cahill's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 60% sellers, 40% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 180
    • State ranking by total sales: #5
    • Median days on market: 42 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 228304 (KY)
  • Real Estate Team

    The Apex Group

    Keller Williams Realty Services
    Cincinnati, OH
    Total sales*
    165
    Price range*
    $50K - $3.3M
    Typical price*
    $299,129
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    Highlights
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    Top 1% localFast sales Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Investor-friendly Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes Vacant land

    The Apex Group is a real estate team who is active in Cincinnati, OH. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 96 transactions over the past 12 months — 165 in the past two years. The Apex Group's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and investment properties.

    • Works with: 50% sellers, 50% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 165
    • State ranking by total sales: #6
    • Median days on market: 39 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Susan A Huff

    Huff Realty - Florence
    Cincinnati, OH
    Total sales*
    157
    Price range*
    $141K - $2.8M
    Typical price*
    $422,450
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes Commercial properties

    Susan A Huff is a real estate agent who is active in Cincinnati, OH. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 75 transactions over the past 12 months — 168 in the past two years. Susan A Huff's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 58% sellers, 42% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 168
    • State ranking by total sales: #7
    • Median days on market: 39 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
    • License #: 181847, 0000361432 (OH, KY)
  • Real Estate Team

    The Berens Team

    Keller Williams Realty Services
    Cincinnati, OH
    Total sales*
    147
    Price range*
    $63K - $2.8M
    Typical price*
    $280,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Multi-family homes Townhouses

    The Berens Team is a real estate team who is active in Cincinnati, OH. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 76 transactions over the past 12 months — 147 in the past two years. The Berens Team's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 50% sellers, 50% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 147
    • State ranking by total sales: #9
    • Median days on market: 43 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%

  • Sherry Clark

    Coldwell Banker Realty FM
    Cincinnati, OH
    Total sales*
    136
    Price range*
    $24K - $701K
    Typical price*
    $259,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Vacant land

    Sherry Clark is a real estate agent who is active in Cincinnati, OH. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 87 transactions over the past 12 months — 136 in the past two years. Sherry Clark's experience includes first-time homebuyers, VA loans and military buyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 30% sellers, 70% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 136
    • State ranking by total sales: #10
    • Median days on market: 58 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
    • License #: 223056 (KY)

  • Michele R Mamo

    eXp Realty LLC
    Cincinnati, OH
    Total sales*
    126
    Price range*
    $115K - $2.9M
    Typical price*
    $370,055
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes Commercial properties

    Michele R Mamo is a real estate agent who is active in Cincinnati, OH. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 80 transactions over the past 12 months — 155 in the past two years. Michele R Mamo's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 39% sellers, 61% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 155
    • State ranking by total sales: #11
    • Median days on market: 61 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 216745, 2011002819 (KY, OH)

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What to know about top real estate agents in Kentucky

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

General 

  • High transaction volume: Does more than 4 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky is 56 days)

Buyers

  • Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky, the average real estate commission is about 5.65%, while the national average is (5.57%).

  • Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.83% 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 Kentucky.

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

Data sources

Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 8,302,000 data points for 7,681 real estate agents across Kentucky.

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 Kentucky 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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