Best Real Estate Agents in Raleigh, NC — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 4 real estate agents in Raleigh based on credentials, client reviews, press recognition, and experience.

Rankings last updated April 17, 2026

Top Real Estate Agents in Raleigh

  1. #1 — Elite Access Realty Group | Brokered by EXP Score: 54/100

    Elite Access Realty Group | Brokered by EXP — Real Estate in Raleigh, NC

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  2. #2 — Steve Payne, Raleigh REALTOR® Score: 54/100

    Steve Payne, Raleigh REALTOR® — Real Estate in Raleigh, NC

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  3. #3 — Neuse River Asset Management Score: 53/100

    Neuse River Asset Management — Real Estate in Raleigh, NC

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  4. #4 — Kim Thompson -ERA Live Moore Score: 51/100

    Kim Thompson -ERA Live Moore — Real Estate in Raleigh, NC

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How We Rank Real Estate Agents

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google reviews (25%), professional credentials like CRS, ABR, GRI, SRES, CCIM certification (20%), press recognition (15%), review volume (15%), web and portfolio presence (10%), years of experience (10%), and profile completeness (5%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 real estate agent in Raleigh?
Elite Access Realty Group | Brokered by EXP is currently the #1 ranked real estate agent in Raleigh based on our Guide Score, which evaluates Google reviews, credentials, press recognition, and experience. See the full ranked list above.
How are real estate agents ranked in Raleigh?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google reviews (25%), professional credentials like CRS/ABR/GRI (20%), press recognition (15%), review volume (15%), web presence (10%), years of experience (10%), and profile completeness (5%). There is no paid placement.
What real estate services are most common in Raleigh?
Raleigh's represented services will populate as we verify more agents.