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 Pennsylvania close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 34,171 real estate agents in Pennsylvania 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
- 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 Pennsylvania — 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 Pennsylvania by total recent sales (October 2025 rankings)
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Michael Reed Nicole Reed
COLDWELL BANKER REALTYPittsburgh, PATotal sales*377Price range*$26K - $1.6MTypical price*$274,900HighlightsAbout -
Eli Qarkaxhia
Compass Pennsylvania, LLCPhiladelphia, PATotal sales*357Price range*$35K - $1.7MTypical price*$330,000HighlightsAbout -
David Bruckner
D.R. HORTON REALTY OF PAPittsburgh, PATotal sales*332Price range*$224K - $646KTypical price*$374,990HighlightsAbout -
Ryan Shedlock
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICESPittsburgh, PATotal sales*329Price range*$22K - $870KTypical price*$150,000HighlightsAbout -
Georgie Smigel
COLDWELL BANKER REALTYPittsburgh, PATotal sales*322Price range*$25K - $2MTypical price*$350,000HighlightsAbout -
Steve Limani
REALTY ONE GROUP GOLD STANDARDPittsburgh, PATotal sales*311Price range*$25K - $1.1MTypical price*$220,000HighlightsAbout -
Adam Slivka
CENTURY 21 FAIRWAYS REAL ESTATEPittsburgh, PATotal sales*254Price range*$22K - $1.2MTypical price*$215,000HighlightsAbout -
Amanda Gomez
RE/MAX SELECT REALTYPittsburgh, PATotal sales*253Price range*$24K - $1.3MTypical price*$282,700HighlightsAbout -
Jake Scheloske
Agresti Real EstateErie, PATotal sales*242Price range*$22K - $4.1MTypical price*$217,000HighlightsAbout -
Cliff M Lewis
Coldwell Banker Hearthside-AllentownAllentown, PATotal sales*238Price range*$130K - $1.2MTypical price*$310,500HighlightsAbout
Top Pennsylvania real estate agents near you
Top real estate agents in Philadelphia, PA
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Val F Nunnenkamp Jr
Keller Williams Realty - Marlton222 local sales -
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Robert Kelley
BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell204 local sales -
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Jeremiah F Kobelka
Real Broker, LLC230 local sales -
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William Holder
Real of Pennsylvania223 local sales -
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Kristin N Lewis
Integrity Real Estate185 local sales -
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Andrea L Harrington
Compass170 local sales -
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Patricia Settar
BHHS Fox & Roach-Mullica Hill South159 local sales -
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Mariel A Gniewoz
Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville166 local sales - See all real estate agents in Philadelphia, PA »
Top real estate agents in Pittsburgh, PA
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Steve Limani
REALTY ONE GROUP GOLD STANDARD307 local sales -
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Michael Reed Nicole Reed
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY375 local sales -
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Ryan Shedlock
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES329 local sales -
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Adam Slivka
CENTURY 21 FAIRWAYS REAL ESTATE253 local sales -
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Melissa Merriman Team
KELLER WILLIAMS STEEL CITY205 local sales -
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Shanna Funwela
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY220 local sales -
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Roxanne Humes
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY190 local sales -
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Emily Fraser
PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY234 local sales - See all real estate agents in Pittsburgh, PA »
Top real estate agents in Allentown, PA
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Cliff M Lewis
Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Allentown183 local sales -
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Jason P Freeby
FREEBY LAI REAL ESTATE141 local sales -
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Timothy F Heimbach
RE/MAX Unlimited Real Estate147 local sales -
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Christopher C George
Keller Williams Northampton131 local sales -
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Linda M Kirk
D. R . Horton Realty of Atlantic County LLC189 local sales -
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Kimberly D Rosado
Keller Williams Allentown117 local sales -
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Jim Christman
Keller Williams Real Estate126 local sales -
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Kristen L Obert
Iron Valley Real Estate Northeast75 local sales - See all real estate agents in Allentown, PA »
Top real estate agents in Harrisburg, PA
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Jennifer Hollister
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd176 local sales -
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Christina Bailey
Coldwell Banker Realty158 local sales -
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David Hooke
Keller Williams of Central PA190 local sales -
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Wendell Hoover
Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA122 local sales -
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Jerry Shilling
Coldwell Banker Realty6 local sales -
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Heather Ann Neidlinger
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty160 local sales -
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Morgan Tressler
RE/MAX 1st Advantage81 local sales -
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Nicole S Pearson
Howard Hanna Company-Carlisle84 local sales - See all real estate agents in Harrisburg, PA »
Top real estate agents in Scranton, PA
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Leah Gianacopoulos
ERA One Source Realty151 local sales -
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Pat Rogan
The Hub Real Estate Group Scranton134 local sales -
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Thomas Exeter
Christian Saunders Real Estate91 local sales -
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Michelle Valvano
CLASSIC PROPERTIES87 local sales -
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The Bill Chupko Team
Keller Williams Real Estate-Clarks Summit85 local sales -
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Jolen Brennan
Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton44 local sales -
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Kyle Savage
Christian Saunders Real Estate62 local sales -
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Noah A Doncses
Cobblestone Real Estate LLC55 local sales - See all real estate agents in Scranton, PA »
What to know about top real estate agents in Pennsylvania
Top Pennsylvania real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Pennsylvania.
General
- High transaction volume: Does more than 6 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania is 48 days)
Buyers
- Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, the average real estate commission is about 5.81%, while the national average is (5.57%).
- Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.88% and 2.93%, 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 Pennsylvania.
If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some Pennsylvania 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.
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How we research and evaluate top real estate agents in Pennsylvania
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 44,437,500 data points for 34,171 real estate agents across Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania 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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