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

We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 40,708 real estate agents in North Carolina 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 North Carolina — 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 North Carolina by total recent sales (November 2025 rankings)

  • Real Estate Team

    Beth Hines Team

    RE/MAX Southland Realty II
    Goldsboro, NC
    Total sales*
    381
    Price range*
    $29K - $975K
    Typical price*
    $294,500
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    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Senior living Single-family homes Manufactured homes Townhouses Multi-family homes

    Beth Hines Team is a real estate team who is active in Goldsboro, NC. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 193 transactions over the past 12 months — 381 in the past two years. Beth Hines Team's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 96% sellers, 4% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 381
    • State ranking by total sales: #1
    • Median days on market: 97 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 192858 (NC)

  • Dulce Delgado

    Northway Realty LLC
    Charlotte, NC
    Total sales*
    373
    Price range*
    $25K - $1.9M
    Typical price*
    $335,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Offer strategy Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Vacant land Condos

    Dulce Delgado is a real estate agent who is active in Charlotte, NC. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 164 transactions over the past 12 months — 373 in the past two years. Dulce Delgado's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 82% sellers, 18% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 373
    • State ranking by total sales: #2
    • Median days on market: 57 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 318548 (NC)

  • Sharon Evans

    EXP Realty LLC
    Raleigh, NC
    Total sales*
    368
    Price range*
    $166K - $2.7M
    Typical price*
    $457,950
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Senior living Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Multi-family homes Manufactured homes Commercial properties

    Sharon Evans is a real estate agent who is active in Raleigh, NC. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 201 transactions over the past 12 months — 368 in the past two years. Sharon Evans's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 38% sellers, 62% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 368
    • State ranking by total sales: #3
    • Median days on market: 55 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 172983 (NC)
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  • Real Estate Team

    Tidal Realty Partners

    Real Broker LLC
    Wilmington, NC
    Total sales*
    347
    Price range*
    $103K - $2.7M
    Typical price*
    $349,207
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    Highlights
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    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Manufactured homes Condos

    Tidal Realty Partners is a real estate team who is active in Wilmington, NC. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 177 transactions over the past 12 months — 347 in the past two years. Tidal Realty Partners's experience includes first-time homebuyers, VA loans and military buyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 37% sellers, 63% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 347
    • State ranking by total sales: #5
    • Median days on market: 55 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98.5%

  • L Calvin Ramsey Jr

    Ramsey Realtors Team, Inc
    Raleigh, NC
    Total sales*
    343
    Price range*
    $116K - $725K
    Typical price*
    $382,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses Manufactured homes Condos

    L Calvin Ramsey Jr is a real estate agent who is active in Raleigh, NC. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 166 transactions over the past 12 months — 343 in the past two years. L Calvin Ramsey Jr's experience includes sales involving HOAs and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 99% sellers, 1% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 343
    • State ranking by total sales: #6
    • Median days on market: 145 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 139388 (NC)

  • Johnny Chappell

    Compass -- Raleigh
    Raleigh, NC
    Total sales*
    340
    Price range*
    $50K - $5.2M
    Typical price*
    $587,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Vacant land Multi-family homes

    Johnny Chappell is a real estate agent who is active in Raleigh, NC. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 144 transactions over the past 12 months — 340 in the past two years. Johnny Chappell's experience includes luxury homes, VA loans and military buyers, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 61% sellers, 39% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 340
    • State ranking by total sales: #7
    • Median days on market: 59 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 267248 (NC)
  • Real Estate Team

    The Rising Tide Team

    Intracoastal Realty Corp
    Wilmington, NC
    Total sales*
    328
    Price range*
    $105K - $7.9M
    Typical price*
    $486,500
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Manufactured homes Commercial properties Multi-family homes

    The Rising Tide Team is a real estate team who is active in Wilmington, NC. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 182 transactions over the past 12 months — 328 in the past two years. The Rising Tide Team's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 45% sellers, 55% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 328
    • State ranking by total sales: #9
    • Median days on market: 58 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%

  • Linda J Trevor

    Compass -- Cary
    Raleigh, NC
    Total sales*
    315
    Price range*
    $110K - $2.9M
    Typical price*
    $555,500
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    Highlights
    About
    Pricing strategy Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Senior living Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Vacant land Manufactured homes

    Linda J Trevor is a real estate agent who is active in Raleigh, NC. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 151 transactions over the past 12 months — 315 in the past two years. Linda J Trevor's experience includes luxury homes, VA loans and military buyers, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 48% sellers, 52% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 315
    • State ranking by total sales: #11
    • Median days on market: 46 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 190844 (NC, SC)
  • Real Estate Team

    Tier One Real Estate Services

    COLDWELL BANKER ADVANTAGE - YADKIN ROAD
    Fayetteville, NC
    Total sales*
    314
    Price range*
    $45K - $675K
    Typical price*
    $328,250
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Manufactured homes

    Tier One Real Estate Services is a real estate team who is active in Fayetteville, NC. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 191 transactions over the past 12 months — 314 in the past two years. Tier One Real Estate Services's experience includes VA loans and military buyers, first-time homebuyers, and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 63% sellers, 37% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 314
    • State ranking by total sales: #12
    • Median days on market: 123 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Nancy Braun

    Showcase Realty LLC
    Charlotte, NC
    Total sales*
    306
    Price range*
    $71K - $1.3M
    Typical price*
    $265,000
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    Highlights
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    Offer strategy Negotiation expert Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Vacant land

    Nancy Braun is a real estate agent who is active in Charlotte, NC. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 200 transactions over the past 12 months — 331 in the past two years. Nancy Braun's experience includes first-time homebuyers, sales involving HOAs, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 45% sellers, 55% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 331
    • State ranking by total sales: #14
    • Median days on market: 65 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 183393 (SC, NC)

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What to know about top real estate agents in North Carolina

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

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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina is 57 days)

Buyers

  • Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina, the average real estate commission is about 5.5%, while the national average is (5.57%).

  • Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.81% and 2.69%, 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 North Carolina.

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

Data sources

Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 47,736,800 data points for 40,708 real estate agents across North Carolina.

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 North Carolina 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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