Top Real Estate Agents in Arizona (2026)

FastExpert ranks its agents based on their number of successful sales, real customer reviews, and years active. We collect each real estate agent’s transaction history to provide the most accurate data in our directory of top agents. We like to use the data of the last three years of closed sales as a reference point, as it shows how well the agent is doing now - not 10 years ago.

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According to the Arizona Department of Real Estate as of May 2020, there are a total of 54,070 licensed real estate agents.

Total real estate agent fees (including seller and buyer’s agents) range from 4-6% of the total home sale price.

This is split between the seller’s agent and the buyer’s agent. So if a home sells for $500,000 and the commission is 5%, the total fee is $25,000 with $12,500 for each agent.

The home seller usually pays for this fee, but that can vary depending on what both sides agree on.

If you want to see if a real estate agent is licensed in Arizona you can visit the Arizona Department of Real Estate website and look them up by name. This will give you their license number, type, and the cities they are active.

The seller commonly pays the realtor fee.

You will usually see the fee included in the final closing costs for the property sale. On average, total commissions are about 4-6% of the total house sale price, with half going to the seller’s agent and half to the buyer’s agent. This is negotiable and is something you should discuss with your agent before you decide to work with them.

When looking to hire a real estate agent in Arizona, it’s essential to interview a few agents and choose the one that fits your needs best.

When interviewing, there are some questions to ask to ensure you get information that will help you with your decisions.

Be sure to ask about where they have worked in the past, what their average price point is, how they like to communicate, and how much they charge for commission. For a full list of recommended questions, see our blog post, Essential Interview Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent.

Arizona real estate agents do much more than just put a sign in front of your house. A good Realtor will work with you from the moment you decide to sell your home to after you hand over the key.

This includes things like working with appraisers to set the right listing price, staging, having pictures taken, preparing the listing, online marketing, open houses, working with individual showings, answering questions, negotiating, closing paperwork, and so much more!

If you don’t think hiring a real estate agent is worth the money, think about this - according to the National Association of Realtors, in 2021 the average home sold FSBO (for sale by owner) sold for 32% less than the average home sold with a Realtor.

Hiring a top real estate agent for selling or buying a home in Arizona will save you time and money. Here are four reasons you should consider hiring a real estate agent

1. It’s their job and they have the time and resources you likely don’t have to do it well. 2. They know the market. The best real estate agents live and work in the same area for years, they know it well and can help address your questions and concerns. 3. They are good at negotiating. They work as the middleperson between you and the other party so you can stay behind the scenes. 4. They do the hard work for you. They market your home, make phone calls between interested parties, handle documents, and negotiate the best deal for you.

When browsing through the top Arizona real estate agents, you’ll need to know what makes a great real estate agent before making a decision. Here we’ve listed out the qualities that make a great agent to help you narrow it down!

Professionalism: A top real estate agent takes themselves seriously, and handles every situation with professionalism. Responsiveness: A top real estate agent is your go-to for any questions or concerns you may have when it comes to the purchase or sale of your home. Listens to you: A real estate agent is always personable with their clients. Knowledgeable: A professional real estate agent doesn’t live in the dark ages.

Home Buyers and Home Sellers need not worry about finding an agent in Arizona. At FastExpert, we take the time to separate the professionals from the agents you should avoid.

I know most listings include professional media now, but does it truly impact buyer interest and final sale price, or is it just standard marketing?

Stephanie Hiner: It is essential! This is what consumers see first and what attracts them to the property. It is not just about listing photos but overall online presentation of the property.

Savannah Zarris: Short answer, yes. Professional photos and video are absolutely necessary if you want to maximize exposure and price.

Buyers today start their search online. Your home is competing with many others, and if the photos do not stand out right away, buyers will scroll past it without ever seeing it in person.

Professional media helps in three major ways.

First, it brings in more showings. Better photos and video lead to more clicks, more interest, and more people walking through the door.

Second, it creates an emotional connection. It is not just about showing the home, it is about helping buyers picture themselves living there.

Third, it can impact your final sales price. The more attention your home gets, the more demand you create, which can lead to stronger offers and better terms.

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I keep getting We Buy Houses flyers. Are these ever a good deal, or is it always a lowball/scam? I need to sell fast but I don't want to get ripped off by a wholesaler.

Charlie Ed: It’s hard to judge without checking out the company first.
A few things to look at: Are they BBB accredited? Do they have solid reviews? Can they show proof of funds?

Also, keep in mind—most “we buy houses” companies typically offer below market value.

Loodmy Jacques: They’re usually legit, but they’re not paying top dollar.
Most of those postcards are investors or wholesalers. Their business is buying below market so they can resell or assign the contract for a profit.
Not a scam by default, but the offers are typically lower than what you’d get on the open market.
Where they make sense:
If you need speed
If the house needs major work
If you don’t want showings or hassle
Where they don’t:
If your home is in decent shape and you can wait a bit. You’ll almost always net more listing it.
If you consider one, protect yourself:
Get multiple offers, not just one
Don’t sign anything you don’t understand
Watch for assignment clauses (they may not be the actual buyer)
Avoid large upfront fees
Simple way to think about it.
You’re trading price for convenience.

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My house is clean. I scrub it myself. But my agent say I must hire industrial cleaners for $600 before he take picture. He say my house smell like spices. I think he is being mean to my culture. Is this normal or he just rude test?

Zoltan Peresztegi: Veronica, let me start where nobody else did: your house is clean. You clean it yourself, and I believe you. Cleanliness and scent are two completely different things, and an agent who lumps them together, then delivers it the way yours did, earned your reaction. That was poor communication, not a professional consultation.

Now let me give you the honest industry answer, because you deserve the real one, not a lecture.

First, about the photos: cameras cannot smell. If the stated reason for a $600 industrial cleaning is the photo shoot, that reasoning does not hold. For photos, what matters is decluttering and tidying, which you have already done yourself.

Where scent does matter is showings and open houses, and here is the truth that applies to every seller on earth, not to your kitchen specifically: buyers decide with their emotions in the first minute inside a home, and any distinctive scent, whether it is cooking spices, cigarettes, pets, perfume, or scented candles, registers as "someone else's home" instead of "my future home." I have asked smokers, dog owners, and candle collectors to do the exact same thing. It is not about your culture. It is about making the house feel like a blank page for a stranger's imagination.

But you do not need $600 of industrial cleaning to get there. Here is the practical version:

- Air the house out well for several days before showings begin, and pause cooking with strong aromatics that final week. That alone solves most of it.
- Scent lives in soft surfaces, not on the counters you scrub. Wash the curtains, steam clean the carpets and sofa (a rented machine costs a fraction of $600), and you have done what "professional cleaning" would do.
- Skip heavy air fresheners. Masking scents make buyers suspicious. Neutral is the goal.
- Ask a friend who does not live there to walk in and tell you honestly what they notice. Noses go blind to their own home in both directions.

One more thing, about the relationship. Prep costs like cleaning are normally the seller's expense, so that part of your agent's request is standard. But you should be able to tell your agent that his comment landed badly and hear something better than a shrug. You are the client. A professional explains the why respectfully, offers options at different price points, and treats your home and your kitchen with respect while doing it. If he cannot manage that, that tells you something more important than the cleaning question.

I am a real estate professional in the Los Angeles area, where I work with sellers from every culture and cuisine on the planet. If you would like, I am happy to connect you with an agent in Phoenix from my network who will handle both your sale and this conversation with more care.

Zoltan

Loodmy Jacques: It's normal for agents to want houses professionally cleaned before photos, but $600 seems really high unless it's a huge house. A basic deep clean is usually $150-300.
The comment about spices is where this gets tricky. If there's a strong smell that buyers might notice, that's a legitimate concern - some smells can turn people off during showings, even if the house is clean. But the way he said it might've come off wrong.
You have options. You could get a second opinion from another agent about whether the smell is actually a problem. You could also just air out the house really well, use some odor neutralizers, and see if that helps before paying for professional cleaning.
If you think he's being disrespectful or discriminatory, find a different agent. You shouldn't work with someone who makes you feel bad. But if the smell is genuinely strong, it's worth addressing because it will affect showings, not just photos.
Get quotes from a couple cleaning companies and see what they say. If it's way less than $600, your agent might be exaggerating.

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I have a very minimal budget, but want to make my home look expensive. So, what can I do that will have a big impact on the eyes, but not the budget?

Barrett Henry: Paint is the single highest-impact, lowest-cost improvement you can make. A fresh coat of paint in a clean, modern neutral throughout the house makes everything look newer and more intentional. Do the walls, trim, and doors. Crisp white trim against a warm neutral wall color instantly elevates a space.

Lighting is the second biggest bang for your buck. Swap out dated brass or builder-grade fixtures for modern ones. You can find good-looking fixtures for $30 to $80 each at Home Depot or Amazon. Updated lighting in the kitchen, bathrooms, and entryway changes the entire feel of a home.

Hardware is cheap and overlooked. New cabinet pulls and knobs in the kitchen and bathrooms cost a few dollars each and take minutes to install. Match the finish to your new light fixtures for a cohesive look. Matte black and brushed nickel are both popular right now and read as updated.

Declutter and edit ruthlessly. Remove excess furniture, personal items, and anything that makes a room feel smaller. Less stuff makes a home feel bigger, cleaner, and more expensive. This costs nothing.

Deep clean everything, especially grout, windows, baseboards, and fans. A spotless home looks more expensive than a dirty one with nicer finishes. Clean the outside too. Pressure wash the driveway, walkways, and exterior walls if they're looking dingy.

Add simple landscaping. Mulch the beds, trim the bushes, and put a couple of planters by the front door. Curb appeal sets the tone before anyone walks inside.

Loodmy Jacques: Fresh paint in a crisp white or soft gray is the cheapest transformation. Swap out builder-grade light fixtures and cabinet hardware for something modern (brushed brass or matte black). Add crown molding if you don't have it. Clean or replace switch plates and outlet covers. Good lighting makes everything look better, so add lamps and update bulbs to warm white. Finally, declutter like crazy. Less stuff always looks more expensive.

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I’m unsure how much I should participate in the open houses my agent organizes. Should I be present to answer questions, or is it better to leave it entirely to the agent? What role do most sellers typically play?

Zoltan Peresztegi: Hi Jean, everyone has correctly told you to leave during the open house, and they are right: buyers will not open closets, linger, or speak honestly with the owner standing in the kitchen. But "leave" does not mean "uninvolved." Your job is before and after.

Before, your checklist:

- Lock away medications, valuables, spare keys, mail, and anything with account numbers on it. Open houses bring strangers, and this is the part sellers forget
- Pets and pet evidence out of the house
- Write your agent a one-page cheat sheet: roof age, HVAC age, utility costs, HOA details, what you love about the street. When a buyer asks and the agent answers instantly and specifically, your house feels well cared for
- Lights on, blinds open, house cool. In a Chandler summer, a cold house at 2pm is its own selling feature

After, this is where you should be demanding. Ask your agent for a real debrief within a day:

- How many groups came through, and how many had agents
- What did people say, unfiltered
- Any objection you hear twice is not an opinion, it is data. Twice on price means the price. Twice on the dark kitchen means bulbs and paint, not a remodel

One quiet truth: open houses rarely sell the house directly. They market it, and they surface the feedback that tells you what to fix. Treat yours as a paid focus group.

I am a real estate professional in Los Angeles, in the South Bay, and the sellers who treat feedback as data instead of insult are the ones who sell faster. Happy to connect you with a great Chandler-area agent from my network if you ever need one.

Zoltan

Jerry Carrillo: Most sellers should be minimally involved or not present during open houses.

Your agent is trained to answer questions, highlight the home, and manage buyer feedback without the seller there. In fact, sellers being present can sometimes make buyers feel uncomfortable or rushed.

The best role for a seller is to prepare the home before the open house (clean, declutter, light staging if needed), then let the agent handle everything during the event and provide feedback afterward.

In short, prep the home well, then step back and let your agent do the work.

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