Answering the question “Who is the best real estate agent in Wisconsin?” is tough. So many of the websites out there that “rank” agents and offices require firms to pay to be considered, making the information skewed. But you’re likely not looking for which realtors pay the most to show up in ads and rankings. You’re wondering who guides the most people to the closing table and helps them get closer to their dream home? Who gets honest raving reviews from past clients for their responsiveness, professionalism, and value?
In this article, top Wisconsin real estate agents and offices are listed using a variety of sources, including:
- some sites where agents pay to be considered
- data of the number of closed transactions in the MLS
- Google real estate agent and office reviews
This will help guide you to some of the top Wisconsin real estate agents in your desired area and help you find a great match.
How Many Real Estate Agents Are In Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s population is estimated at 5,895,908 (U.S. Census Bureau). As of April 2021, the Wisconsin REALTORS Association (WRA) represents more than 17,500 members, including real estate agents, brokers, appraisers, inspectors, bankers, and other professionals involved in real estate. But let us be frank: not all real estate agents are great at their job.
Some agents are strong in business, negotiation, and sales; others are great listeners, researchers, and problem solvers, yet others are disorganized and unprofessional. So finding the right real estate agent is important because an agent can greatly impact your buying or selling experience. We hope the information below helps you find the best real estate agent in Wisconsin for you!
Highly-Rated Wisconsin Real Estate Offices
One way to find the best real estate agents is to read reviews! Below are Wisconsin realtors across the state with dozens of 4.8, 4.9, and 5-star reviews on their Google business pages.
Redefined Realty Advisors – Waukesha County, WI
5.0 stars repeatedly praised for their Professionalism and Quality
“I needed to help my father sell his house and wanted to get him the best return on his investment. I remembered listening to the Redefined Realty program on AM1130 and knew they were a reputable company with a good track record…[Dawn Kronforst] was extremely knowledgeable, professional and easy to talk to…Her knowledge of the real estate market was invaluable and resulted in a quick sale for a good price.” – Google Review
Mad City Dream Homes at RE/MAX Preferred – Madison, WI
5.0 stars repeatedly praised for their Quality and Responsiveness
“My husband and I worked with Maureen Moran with Mad City Dream Homes for over seven months while we searched for our perfect house. We truly had the best possible experience. Before even seeing our first in-person home, Maureen spent a significant amount of time with us going over our home goals and interests. We were fairly new to the area and Marueen showed us different neighborhoods and what they had to offer…She worked around our schedule to get us showings. We never felt pressured to buy any house…We felt like Maureen and her colleagues truly had our best interest at heart and they spent so much time with us…In the end, Maureen and her team helped us find our perfect home and we could not be happier.” -Google Review
RE/MAX Shine – Jefferson County, WI
5.0 stars repeatedly praised for Professionalism, Responsiveness, Quality, and Value
“I cannot tell you enough wonderful traits about Adriane and her RE/MAX Shine team. I was very hesitant about buying and selling in this market…Then came Adraine. Her persona confident, cool, positive…Her team came in and helped declutter the room I had been putting off and staged the house beautifully…Sadly our dream house we were looking to buy fell through…During this process Adriane was completely positive, calm, and collective; reassuring when the time was right everything would move and fall into place…and it did. I cannot credit her and her team enough for being professional, hard working, motivated, calm, collective, overall just amazing! Hands down I recommend Adriane and her RE/MAX Shine team to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home or property. She is an amazing person and business woman and helped our dream come true.” -Google Review
MAKING DREAMS Realty with KW Signature – Janesville, WI
4.9 stars repeatedly praised for their Quality and Professionalism
“We could not have asked for a better experience than with Roxy Blaser and Making Dreams Realty to help us look for a new home in Wisconsin. Roxy made the experience pleasant and her focus was on finding the right home, not just selling a house…” -Google Review
Kimball Realtors – Sauk County, WI
4.9 stars repeatedly praised for their Professionalism and Responsiveness
“They are excellent Realtors, very helpful…They are both extremely knowledgeable…I very much appreciated everything they did for us in selling our home. Would and will recommend them to everyone.” – Google Review
Todd Wiese Home Selling Team – Green Bay, WI
4.8 stars repeatedly praised for their Professionalism and Responsiveness
“Simply put, a positive experience and outcome working with Sandy Smerchek and the Todd Wiese Home Selling Team. Sandy is honest, to the point, and very responsive. [They] created a thorough marketing plan and strategy that made sense for our home and listened to our desired outcomes. Highly recommend for your next home sale!” -Google Review
Top Real Estate Agents in Southern Wisconsin According to Google
Another way to select the top real estate agents in Wisconsin is to ask Google!
When we did this, the Google business results were the following ten real estate offices in Southern Wisconsin:
- Badger Realty Group powered by eXp – Deerfield
- RE/MAX Realty Center | Heidi Weltzin – Oconomowoc
- Lindsay Gallagher & Associates Real Estate Century 21 – Stoughton
- Sprinkman Real Estate – Madison
- Laura’s Real Estate Group, Laura Flood – Lake Mills
- The Huemmer Home Team at RE/MAX Preferred – Cottage Grove
- RE/MAX Shine – Jefferson
- Remax Realty Center: Kristin Johnston – Oconomowoc
- Alison Crim – Husky Homes Madison, Keller Williams – Monona
- Stapleton Realty – Oconomowoc
Top Real Estate Agents in Wisconsin
According to Real Trends, a site that ranks real estate agents individually and by teams, by volume, 5 of the top real estate agents in Wisconsin are:
- Justin Ippoliti from Shorewest Realtors in Greenfield, WI
- Stacey Hennessey from CENTURY 21 Affiliated in Appleton, WI
- Mary Gilbank Peterson from Shorewest Realtors in Janesville, WI
- Renata Greenley from Shorewest Realtors in Burlington, WI
- Katie Murphy from Shorewest Realtors in Greenfield, WI
*NOTE* If you search for top real estate agents in Wisconsin and land on a Newsweek article, the results look official; however, most people don’t notice that “applicants” (real estate agents) need to submit an application and pay an application fee to be considered. An agent must have closed at least 50 sides of transactions or closed $20 million in sales volume in a calendar year. So, it’s no doubt the agents on this list are great realtors. However, there are likely other top realtors in Wisconsin who may not be on this list simply because they did not submit an application and fee.
Nonetheless, according to Newsweek, the Wisconsin real estate agents who closed the largest number of transactions in 2020 were:
- Keith Krepline from Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group in Brillion, WI
- Justin Ippoliti from Shorewest Realtors in Greenfield, WI
- Sandra DuFrane from CENTURY 21 Ace Realty in Appleton, WI
- Stacey Hennessey from CENTURY 21 Affiliated in Appleton, WI
- Mary Gilbank Peterson from Shorewest Realtors in Janesville, WI
Also, according to Newsweek, the Wisconsin real estate agents who closed the most volume in 2020 were:
- John Protiva from CENTURY 21 Affiliated in Wauwatosa, WI
- Stacey Hennessey from CENTURY 21 Affiliated in Appleton, WI
- Jon Spheeris from Coldwell Banker Elite in Oconomowoc, WI
- Renata Greenley from Shorewest Realtors in Burlington, WI
- Linda Tonge from Keefe Real Estate, Inc. in Lake Geneva, WI
Top Real Estate Agents in Jefferson County, WI
Even though RE/MAX Shine is a newer brokerage, they are the fastest growing real estate office in Jefferson County and their agents helped more Jefferson County families buy and sell real estate in 2021 than any other real estate office.
According to the South Central Wisconsin MLS, the real estate offices with the most closings in 2021 were:
- RE/MAX Shine represented 177 buyers and sellers in Jefferson County
- RE/MAX Community had 139 representations
- First Weber Inc. had 77.5 representations.
So far in 2022, RE/MAX Shine has helped the most Jefferson County buyers and sellers get to the closing table and reach their real estate goals.
Top Real Estate Agents in Lake Mills & Jefferson, WI
Adriane Stuebs, RE/MAX Shine’s Owner and Broker is listed in Real Trends as one of the top real estate agents in Wisconsin. She is the only REALTOR who made the list in Jefferson, WI where the RE/MAX Shine office is located.
Prior to becoming broker and owner of RE/MAX Shine, Adriane was a top real estate agent in Lake Mills, WI, where she still lives, is an active community member, and continues to help many individuals achieve their next real estate goals.
We’re honored that RE/MAX recognizes Shine’s real estate growth as they named Adriane Stuebs, RE/MAX Broker of the Year!
Top Real Estate Agents in Lake Mills School District
According to the South Central Wisconsin MLS Data, RE/MAX Shine helped the most families achieve their real estate goals within the Lake Mills School District too.
In 2021, Shine agents represented 95 of the 305 buyers and sellers within the Lake Mills School District (31%)!
What to Look for in a Wisconsin Real Estate Agent
Still not sure who to pick? Looking in an area we didn’t cover? These are some things to look for when you’re picking a real estate agent to work with:
Connection – Choose someone you will enjoy closely working with for several months
Trust – Choose someone you trust to be honest and represent you
Professional – Choose someone who uses professional photographs at a minimum
Advocate – Choose someone who will advocate for your best interests
Experience – Choose someone with experience and/or with a strong team behind them
Responsive – Choose someone who responds to you and can get you in to see properties
Knowledge – Choose someone with knowledge of the real estate market and process
Research – Choose someone who isn’t afraid to research and find answers
Integrity – Choose someone who works with integrity so everyone sleeps well at night
Details – Choose someone who pays attention to contract details and stays on top of deadlines
Communication – Choose someone who communicates well so everyone is on the same page
Can You Work With a RE/MAX Shine Agent If You’re Not Located in Jefferson County?
Yes!! RE/MAX Shine is rapidly growing and our real estate agents have been eagerly helping people beyond Jefferson County too, including Dane County, Waukesha County, Rock County, Dodge County, Washington County, Milwaukee County, Fond du Lac County, Adams County, Richland County, LaCross County, and more. If you have real estate needs in Wisconsin, let us know. Even if we’re not the best real estate office for your job, we’ll help you find the agent that is.
-Written By Val Breit
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