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 Missouri close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 9,802 real estate agents in Missouri 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 Missouri — 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 Missouri by total recent sales (June 2026 rankings)
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Thrive Real Estate Kc Team
KW KANSAS CITY METROKansas City, MOHighlightsAbout -
Bryan Huff
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.Kansas City, MOHighlightsAbout -
Toni Lucas
Worth Clark RealtySt. Louis, MORecent sales*360Price range*$34K - $1.2MTypical price*$245,000HighlightsAbout -
Benjamin Lytle
Opendoor Brokerage, LLCKansas City, MORecent sales*351Price range*$118K - $595KTypical price*$256,500HighlightsAbout -
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Langston Group
Murney Associates - PrimroseSpringfield, MOHighlightsAbout -
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Holt Homes Group
Keller WilliamsSpringfield, MOHighlightsAbout -
Dan Lynch
Lynch Real EstateKansas City, MOHighlightsAbout -
Drew A Beaty
Keller WilliamsSpringfield, MOHighlightsAbout -
Caleb A Davis
Keller Williams MarqueeSt. Louis, MOHighlightsAbout -
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Richey Real Estate Group
Real Broker, LLC-MOKansas City, MOHighlightsAbout
Top Missouri real estate agents near you
Top real estate agents in St. Louis, MO
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Toni Lucas
Worth Clark Realty360 local sales -
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Allen Brake
Allen Brake Real Estate188 local sales -
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David Nations
Keller Williams Realty St. Louis223 local sales -
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Caleb A Davis
Keller Williams Marquee278 local sales -
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Rob L Cole
Judy Dempcy Homes Powered by KW Pinnacle251 local sales -
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Angela M Kittnerbrosseau
Keller Williams Realty St. Louis235 local sales -
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Janell M Schmittling
Homes By Janell197 local sales -
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Krista Hartmann
RE/MAX Results269 local sales - See all real estate agents in St. Louis, MO »
Top real estate agents in Kansas City, MO
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Thrive Real Estate Kc Team
KW KANSAS CITY METRO362 local sales -
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Richey Real Estate Group
Real Broker, LLC-MO278 local sales -
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Dan Lynch
Lynch Real Estate293 local sales -
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Ken Hoover Group
Keller Williams KC North234 local sales -
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Bryan Huff
Keller Williams Realty Partners Inc.358 local sales -
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Ask Cathy Team
Keller Williams Platinum Prtnr225 local sales -
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Real Broker, LLC77 local sales -
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Rothermel Group
Keller Williams KC North162 local sales - See all real estate agents in Kansas City, MO »
Top real estate agents in Springfield, MO
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Holt Homes Group
Keller Williams302 local sales -
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Langston Group
Murney Associates - Primrose306 local sales -
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Wes Litton
Keller Williams271 local sales -
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Revoir Real Estate Group
Epique Realty230 local sales -
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Drew A Beaty
Keller Williams284 local sales -
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Team Serrano
Assist 2 Sell247 local sales -
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Patrick J Murney
Murney Associates - Primrose184 local sales -
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Ea Group
Keller Williams131 local sales - See all real estate agents in Springfield, MO »
Top real estate agents in Joplin, MO
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Westcobb Alliance
ReeceNichols - Neosho204 local sales -
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Shauna Norris
Venture Group Real Estate19 local sales -
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Ramona Lannon
Charles Burt Homefinders31 local sales -
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Forrest Real Estate
Real Broker LLC92 local sales -
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Morgan Biddlecomestarbuck
Fathom Realty MO LLC21 local sales -
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PRO 100 Inc., REALTORS19 local sales -
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Kristi Benefiel
PRO 100 Inc., REALTORS45 local sales -
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Christi Sims
Keller Williams Realty Elevate6 local sales - See all real estate agents in Joplin, MO »
What to know about top real estate agents in Missouri
Top Missouri real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Missouri.
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 Missouri 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 Missouri is 87 days)
Buyers
- Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri, the average real estate commission is about 5.94%, while the national average is (5.7%).
- Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.96% and 2.98%, 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 Missouri.
When interviewing agents, the questions you ask matter as much as the answers you get. Madeline Boykins, a real estate agent serving St. Louis, offers this advice: "[Look for whether] the agent knows the market. [Ask about their] strategy and negotiation skills [and their] communication and accountability." An agent who gives clear, specific answers to questions like these is usually worth a closer look.
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 Missouri 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.
Missouri is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.
- The market has an average of 4.2 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 10,907 homes for sale in MO in the last month. Sellers added 889 new listings, and 466 home sales closed in that time.
- On average, properties spend 87 days on the market, and it takes 31 days for a home to go under contract.
Homes in Missouri are selling for less on average compared to the previous month. More sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.
- 641 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 6% of all homes on the market, compared to the 1.99% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
- The median home in Missouri ultimately sells for its original list price: $284,900.
In February 2026, we asked Madeline Boykins, a real estate agent serving St, for their thoughts on the local real estate market. They said, "Over the past year, the St. Louis market has [shifted] from speed to sensitivity. I believe buyer activity will increase." Louis. A market gaining momentum tends to reward those who act early, so both buyers and sellers may benefit from getting positioned sooner rather than later.
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How we research and evaluate top realtors in Missouri
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 18,854,100 data points for 9,802 real estate agents across Missouri.
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 Missouri.
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.