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Updated March 1, 2026

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 1,186 real estate agents in Kentucky 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
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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.

10 best real estate agents in Kentucky by total recent sales (March 2026 rankings)

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  • Bob Sokoler

    simpler.realestate
    Louisville, KY
    Recent sales*
    153
    Price range*
    $76K - $2.5M
    Typical price*
    $399,500
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    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes

    Bob Sokoler is a real estate agent who is active in Louisville, KY. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 80 transactions over the past 12 months — 153 in the past two years. Bob Sokoler's experience includes first-time homebuyers and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 82% sellers, 18% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 153
    • State ranking by total sales: #1
    • State ranking by total sales: #1
    • Median days on market: 49 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 206702 (IN, KY)

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  • Scott Radcliff

    RE/MAX Premier Properties
    Louisville, KY
    Recent sales*
    125
    Price range*
    $30K - $1.5M
    Typical price*
    $295,000
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    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Single-family homes Condos Multi-family homes Townhouses Vacant land

    Scott Radcliff is a real estate agent who is active in Louisville, KY. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 58 transactions over the past 12 months — 125 in the past two years. Scott Radcliff is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 92% sellers, 8% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 125
    • State ranking by total sales: #2
    • State ranking by total sales: #2
    • Median days on market: 52 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 221618 (KY)

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  • Brad Long

    85W Real Estate
    Louisville, KY
    Recent sales*
    117
    Price range*
    $35K - $1.1M
    Typical price*
    $295,000
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    About
    Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Multi-family homes Manufactured homes

    Brad Long is a real estate agent who is active in Louisville, KY. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 64 transactions over the past 12 months — 117 in the past two years. Brad Long's experience includes first-time homebuyers and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 61% sellers, 39% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 117
    • State ranking by total sales: #3
    • State ranking by total sales: #3
    • Median days on market: 89 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 193915 (KY)

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    J Exum Group

    Keller Williams Collective
    Louisville, KY
    Recent sales*
    106
    Price range*
    $35K - $1.2M
    Typical price*
    $293,500
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    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos

    J Exum Group is a real estate team who is active in Louisville, KY. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 53 transactions over the past 12 months — 106 in the past two years. J Exum Group's experience includes first-time homebuyers and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 88% sellers, 12% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 106
    • State ranking by total sales: #4
    • State ranking by total sales: #4
    • Median days on market: 60 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%

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  • Rusty Underwood

    Christies International Real Estate Bluegrass
    Lexington, KY
    Recent sales*
    102
    Price range*
    $155K - $12.4M
    Typical price*
    $387,200
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    About
    Offer strategy Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Multi-family homes

    Rusty Underwood is a real estate agent who is active in Lexington, KY. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 59 transactions over the past 12 months — 102 in the past two years. Rusty Underwood is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 82% sellers, 18% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 102
    • State ranking by total sales: #5
    • State ranking by total sales: #5
    • Median days on market: 55 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 217380 (KY)

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    The Prather Team Michael Prather

    Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty
    Lexington, KY
    Recent sales*
    94
    Price range*
    $75K - $1.2M
    Typical price*
    $335,000
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    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Multi-family homes Townhouses Condos

    The Prather Team Michael Prather is a real estate team who is active in Lexington, KY. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 47 transactions over the past 12 months — 96 in the past two years. The Prather Team Michael Prather's experience includes first-time homebuyers, VA loans and military buyers, and investment properties.

    • Works with: 71% sellers, 29% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 96
    • State ranking by total sales: #6
    • State ranking by total sales: #6
    • Median days on market: 64 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
    • License #: 208882 (KY)

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  • Kevin Bradley

    KB Realty Group
    Lexington, KY
    Recent sales*
    83
    Price range*
    $80K - $813K
    Typical price*
    $305,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Fast sales Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Vacant land

    Kevin Bradley is a real estate agent who is active in Lexington, KY. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 40 transactions over the past 12 months — 83 in the past two years. Kevin Bradley is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 89% sellers, 11% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 83
    • State ranking by total sales: #7
    • State ranking by total sales: #7
    • Median days on market: 43 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 268917 (KY)

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  • Miriam C Castano Reyes

    ZHomes Real Estate
    Louisville, KY
    Recent sales*
    80
    Price range*
    $94K - $410K
    Typical price*
    $220,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos

    Miriam C Castano Reyes is a real estate agent who is active in Louisville, KY. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 40 transactions over the past 12 months — 80 in the past two years. Miriam C Castano Reyes is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 39% sellers, 61% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 80
    • State ranking by total sales: #8
    • State ranking by total sales: #8
    • Median days on market: 52 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 222607 (KY)

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  • Rhonda S Roberts

    Keller Williams Collective
    Louisville, KY
    Recent sales*
    70
    Price range*
    $87K - $655K
    Typical price*
    $261,500
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    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos

    Rhonda S Roberts is a real estate agent who is active in Louisville, KY. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 39 transactions over the past 12 months — 70 in the past two years. Rhonda S Roberts's experience includes first-time homebuyers and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 86% sellers, 14% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 70
    • State ranking by total sales: #11
    • State ranking by total sales: #11
    • Median days on market: 57 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
    • License #: 213019 (KY)

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  • Sam Stone

    Lenihan Sotheby's Int'l Realty
    Louisville, KY
    Recent sales*
    70
    Price range*
    $131K - $1.8M
    Typical price*
    $343,000
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    About
    Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses

    Sam Stone is a real estate agent who is active in Louisville, KY. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 50 transactions over the past 12 months — 70 in the past two years. Sam Stone is experienced with first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 63% sellers, 37% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 70
    • State ranking by total sales: #12
    • State ranking by total sales: #12
    • Median days on market: 64 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 274092 (KY)

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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 12 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 58 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 5.66%, 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.

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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.

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 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.

Kentucky is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.

  • The market has an average of 5.2 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 9,288 homes for sale in KY in the last month. Sellers added 769 new listings, and 341 home sales closed in that time.
  • On average, properties spend 58 days on the market, and it takes 40 days for a home to go under contract.

Homes in Kentucky are selling for more on average compared to the previous month. More sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.

  • 568 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 6% of all homes on the market, compared to the 2.6% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
  • The median home in Kentucky ultimately sells for $295,000 – 0.23% less than its original list price.

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How we research and evaluate top realtors 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 2,014,800 data points for 1,186 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 and make it easier to compare real estate agents in Kentucky.

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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