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

We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 28,777 real estate agents in Michigan 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 Michigan — 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 Michigan by total recent sales (October 2025 rankings)

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  • Mike Mcgivney

    Allen Edwin Realty
    Kalamazoo, MI
    Total sales*
    388
    Price range*
    $250K - $715K
    Typical price*
    $330,238
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    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes

    Mike Mcgivney is a real estate agent who is active in Kalamazoo, MI. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 136 transactions over the past 12 months — 388 in the past two years. Mike Mcgivney's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 82% sellers, 18% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 388
    • State ranking by total sales: #1
    • Median days on market: 138 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 6502404261 (MI)

  • Sandi L Gentry

    RE/MAX Lakeshore
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Total sales*
    378
    Price range*
    $48K - $4.3M
    Typical price*
    $384,400
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    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Multi-family homes Townhouses Manufactured homes Vacant land

    Sandi L Gentry is a real estate agent who is active in Grand Rapids, MI. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 188 transactions over the past 12 months — 378 in the past two years. Sandi L Gentry's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 63% sellers, 37% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 378
    • State ranking by total sales: #2
    • Median days on market: 46 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%
    • License #: 6506045021 (MI)

  • Heather Herndon

    HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVI
    Jackson, MI
    Total sales*
    282
    Price range*
    $30K - $1M
    Typical price*
    $218,700
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    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Multi-family homes Manufactured homes Townhouses

    Heather Herndon is a real estate agent who is active in Jackson, MI. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 135 transactions over the past 12 months — 282 in the past two years. Heather Herndon's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 64% sellers, 36% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 282
    • State ranking by total sales: #4
    • Median days on market: 38 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 6501335416 (MI)
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  • Gina J Vis

    HomeRealty, LLC
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Total sales*
    278
    Price range*
    $44K - $2.7M
    Typical price*
    $390,000
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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

    Gina J Vis is a real estate agent who is active in Grand Rapids, MI. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 131 transactions over the past 12 months — 278 in the past two years. Gina J Vis's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 46% sellers, 54% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 278
    • State ranking by total sales: #6
    • Median days on market: 46 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 6501309291 (MI)

  • Timothy Hillmer

    Century 21 Curran & Oberski
    Detroit, MI
    Total sales*
    276
    Price range*
    $27K - $2.1M
    Typical price*
    $229,950
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    Highlights
    About
    Fast sales Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Manufactured homes Multi-family homes Townhouses

    Timothy Hillmer is a real estate agent who is active in Detroit, MI. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 113 transactions over the past 12 months — 276 in the past two years. Timothy Hillmer's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 63% sellers, 37% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 276
    • State ranking by total sales: #7
    • Median days on market: 23 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Christina Gennari

    KW Domain
    Detroit, MI
    Total sales*
    263
    Price range*
    $57K - $2.2M
    Typical price*
    $373,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Pricing strategy Negotiation expert Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses

    Christina Gennari is a real estate agent who is active in Detroit, MI. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 128 transactions over the past 12 months — 263 in the past two years. Christina Gennari's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 50% sellers, 50% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 263
    • State ranking by total sales: #8
    • Median days on market: 37 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 101%

  • Therese Antonelli

    Moving The Mitten RE Group Inc
    Detroit, MI
    Total sales*
    262
    Price range*
    $35K - $1.1M
    Typical price*
    $261,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes Vacant land

    Therese Antonelli is a real estate agent who is active in Detroit, MI. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 131 transactions over the past 12 months — 262 in the past two years. Therese Antonelli's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 93% sellers, 7% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 262
    • State ranking by total sales: #9
    • Median days on market: 36 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 6501366596 (MI)

  • Brock Edward Carlston

    Nexes Realty Muskegon
    Muskegon, MI
    Total sales*
    251
    Price range*
    $35K - $1.9M
    Typical price*
    $270,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Manufactured homes Multi-family homes

    Brock Edward Carlston is a real estate agent who is active in Muskegon, MI. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 130 transactions over the past 12 months — 251 in the past two years. Brock Edward Carlston's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 64% sellers, 36% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 251
    • State ranking by total sales: #10
    • Median days on market: 47 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 6501370180 (MI)

  • Corey J Welch

    eXp Realty LLC in Monroe
    Monroe, MI
    Total sales*
    250
    Price range*
    $25K - $1M
    Typical price*
    $230,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes Manufactured homes Commercial properties Vacant land

    Corey J Welch is a real estate agent who is active in Monroe, MI. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 105 transactions over the past 12 months — 301 in the past two years. Corey J Welch's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 82% sellers, 18% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 301
    • State ranking by total sales: #11
    • Median days on market: 36 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 6506047955, 2019007366 (MI, OH)

  • Kyle Westrate

    United Realty Services LLC
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Total sales*
    246
    Price range*
    $118K - $900K
    Typical price*
    $271,500
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    Highlights
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    Pricing strategyFast sales Offer strategy Negotiation expert Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Manufactured homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes

    Kyle Westrate is a real estate agent who is active in Grand Rapids, MI. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 127 transactions over the past 12 months — 246 in the past two years. Kyle Westrate's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 97% sellers, 3% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 246
    • State ranking by total sales: #12
    • Median days on market: 30 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 104%
    • License #: 6501413577 (MI)

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What to know about top real estate agents in Michigan

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

General 

  • High transaction volume: Does more than 5 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 Michigan 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 Michigan is 43 days)

Buyers

  • Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan, the average real estate commission is about 5.73%, while the national average is (5.57%).

  • Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.85% and 2.88%, 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 Michigan.

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

Data sources

Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 33,031,600 data points for 28,777 real estate agents across Michigan.

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 Michigan 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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