Wake County is home to 965 active real estate agents and 2,182 active real estate offices. There are 3 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 41 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 17,086 active and sold properties, with 270 reviews in total. This is a 9% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Buyer Review • 3 days ago

We had an excellent experience working with Brandy during our home purchase. Brandy made the entire process feel smooth and manageable. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and always available to answer our questions throughout every step. Because we were relocating out of state, we had to rely heavily on her guidance and expertise — and she exceeded every expectation. We trusted her so much that we purchased our home sight unseen, and she went above and beyond to make sure we felt confident and informed in our decision. Her honesty, professionalism, and dedication truly stood out, and we are so grateful for all of her help during such a major transition. We highly recommend Brandy to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! Mary & John
Buyer Review • 8 days ago

We worked with Brandy for the purchase of our home here in North Carolina. She made the entire process so easy, giving us solid guidance on how real estate transactions in NC differ from those in our last state of residence. She has a deep well of knowledge about the Raleigh housing market trends and knows all the neighborhoods that we looked at - and that was a lot of neighborhoods. She let us take our time and never rushed us. And, when we were ready to make a purchase, she was a shrewd tactician and diplomatic negotiator. She had a seemingly endless list of resources and suggestions. We felt like we were her only client, even though we know she had several active listings and clients at the time. She helped us navigate a sticky situation with an unresponsive, less than competent title attorney, going so far as to address it in person until she got answers and movement forward. Even after the sale she's helped us resolve an issue and get a problem sorted out using our home warranty. She also sent us a welcome guide with lots of information about the community we were moving into. She's professional, committed, and exceptionally good at her job. In 30 years we've had 7 real estate transactions and Brandy is the best agent we've ever had. Seriously, she's AMAZING and she's our forever real estate agent in NC. 10/10 highly recommend
Juan was such an amazing advocate for us during our new construction home search!! Thank you Juan for your incredible knowledge and attentive approach to this whole process. We cannot express how grateful we are for your persistence to help us get what we wanted!!
Sherri was so wonderful to work with through the whole process! She worked extra hard as the buyer was unrepresented. It was definitely more work for her, and she was so kind and helpful through everything. Highly recommend Sherri!
My wife and I just bought a new build home and had a great experience with Juan. He is very knowledgeable about the whole process and gave us some great advice. He was not timid about making sure the builder held up their end of the contract. I would highly recommend Juan for any home purchase.
Buyer Review • 12 days ago

Working with Brandy was an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. We are out of state buyers so we needed someone who would understand our needs. Her knowledge of the market and attention to detail set her apart. Brandy took the time to understand what we were looking for and above and beyond. Thanks to her hard work, great communication and dedication, she made this experience less stressful, exciting and fun! Thank you Brandy!
Maya has a great sense for the market and how your property should be staged and priced. We had one showing and an immediate offer. Maya is very responsive to questions and concerns and was a great “teammate” in the sale of our condo.
We met with several realtors before listing our home and Maya was the obvious choice from the beginning. Throughout the process she continued to meet and exceed our expectations from listing to closing. I feel like Maya listened to our needs and concerns and explained things in a common sense way so we always felt aligned as a team. She is very responsive and reassuring and thinks of everything. As soon as there was something to communicate, she notified us immediately. Moving is stressful in general, but Maya and her team are so on top of it, that it felt as easy as it could be. Given the opportunity, I’d work with her again!
Working with Maya was truly an exceptional experience from beginning to end. From the very first interaction, her communication style stood out. She was consistently responsive, clear, and proactive, always making sure nothing was left uncertain. Every question was met with patience and thoughtful guidance, which made the entire process feel far less overwhelming and much more personal. Her knowledge of the market was incredibly impressive and reassuring. She brought a deep understanding of local trends, pricing, and what truly matters when choosing a home. It never felt like just touring houses, she helped uncover the value, potential, and long-term fit of each property, making every step feel intentional and informed. Maya’s negotiation skills were a defining part of the experience. She approached every detail with confidence, strategy, and a strong sense of advocacy. There was a genuine feeling of being represented and protected throughout the process, and her ability to navigate those critical moments made all the difference in securing the perfect home. What truly sets Maya apart is her professionalism paired with genuine care. She is organized, reliable, and goes above and beyond in ways that make the experience not only successful but meaningful. There is a warmth and sincerity in how she works with people that turns what can be a stressful process into something exciting and memorable. This wasn’t just a transaction, it was a journey supported by someone who truly cares, and that made all the difference.
Amber knew what she was doing! She would share her story expertise with us while also listening to what we wanted and needed. She was as very communicative with us and went about and beyond to help us in this process. She listened to our concerns and shared helpful tips to calm my anxieties. Would definitely use her again!
86% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 1% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
41 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Wake County.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Wake County is $540.98k, down 1% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 13% over the last 12 months.
Wake County stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 91 reviews in Wake County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Howard Perry & Walston Realtor have sold 1464 properties, which accounts for 5% of the property sales in Wake County. This is followed by Compass -- Raleigh with 1232 property sales (4%) and Keller Williams Legacy at 915 property sales (3%).

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