Columbus is the capital of Ohio and the second largest city in the Midwest after Chicago. The city itself has a population of more than 860,000 people, and the ten county Columbus metro area is home to more than two million people. Columbus is known as a center of industry, with a highly educated workforce and excellent job opportunities with many corporations and research and development institutions.

The economy of Columbus is diverse, serving as the headquarters for Fortune 500 companies including Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, American Electric Power, L Brands, Big Lots, and Cardinal Health. Innovative organizations, including NetJets and the Chemical Abstracts service, call Columbus home. And Columbus has the Battelle Memorial Institute, which is the world’s largest private research and development foundation. Major educational institutions include The Ohio State University, Capital University Law School, and the Columbus College of Art and Design. Columbus has a good job market, with a 4.1 percent unemployment rate and an average commute time of 23.4 minutes.

Columbus has major sports attractions, including the Ohio State Buckeyes, Columbus Crew SC, and the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Ohio State Buckeyes organization is one of the most competitive intercollegiate programs in the United States, with 36 varsity teams, including the exceptionally popular football team, which is a member of the NCAA’s Big Ten Conference.

Cultural attractions in Columbus include annual fairs and festivals including the Ohio State Fair, Columbus Arts festival and the Jazz and Rubs Festival, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, museums, and performing arts. Museums include the Columbus Museum of Art and the Wexner Center for the Arts. Columbus is home to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, BalletMet Columbus, Opera Columbus and the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra. The Ohio Theatre located in downtown Columbus is a National Historic Landmark. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the historic German village as well as bars and restaurants in Short North.

Columbus has more than 15,000 acres of park land, and parks make up 11 percent of the city’s area. There are 1.9 basketball hoops per 10,000 residents, 0.6 dog parks per 100,000 residents, 1.9 playgrounds per 10,000 residents, and 0.7 recreation or senior centers per 20,000 residents. The oldest municipal park is Goodale Park, established in 1851. The largest is Three Creeks Park, with a size of 1,156 acres. Berliner Park is the most visited municipal park in Columbus, a sports park that is home to the nation’s largest softball complex. The park has football fields, ball diamonds, greenway trail access, picnicking, playgrounds, and more. The Inniswood Metro Gardens are a collection of public gardens, and the Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park has a herd of wild bison. At the Franklin Park Conservatory, visitors can take in more than 400 species of plants in a large Victorian style glass greenhouse building.

Columbus offers a low cost of living. The average annual salary of $47,420 is only slightly lower than the national average, but housing costs and the cost of living are lower in Columbus than many other major metropolitan areas in the United States.

Columbus has been nationally recognized as one of the best cities to live in. It’s been named the second best city for new college graduates, second most manly city, second safest city for families with young children, one of the best cities for teleworking, one of the most energetic cities, one of the best cities for tech jobs, one of the best cities for young professionals, one of the greatest opportunity cities, and one of the best places for businesses and careers.

Columbus has a hot housing market, setting records in 2016 and remaining competitive through 2017. In 2016, Columbus experienced 6.8 more growth since 2015 and 58.9 percent growth over 2011. Supply is down, with 26 percent fewer homes available than the previous year. Prices are on the rise as well, up 6 percent. It’s not unusual for home sales to become incredibly competitive, with multiple offers above asking price within days of listing.

Buyers and sellers in Columbus need the help of a qualified, experienced real estate agent to make the most of the city’s market. With the right agent, you can find a home and make a fast, competitive offer, or maximize the value of your home for a more profitable sale. Excellent agents know the market, have access to more resources, and are well connected and can get you the results you’re looking for in the Columbus real estate market.

In our list, you’ll find the 15 best real estate agents working in Columbus today. They have extensive experience and are well known in the city for their service and reputation. They deliver results, excellent support, and can be trusted to guide you every step of the way with expertise, knowledge, and negotiation skills.

All of the real estate agents listed here are excellent and would make a good choice for your next real estate transaction in Columbus, so we have listed them in no particular order. But we would like to hear from you to find out which one is the very best the city has to offer. Please vote in our poll at the end of this article to tell us which of Columbus’ best real estate agents is number one. Place your vote today, as the poll will close in 30 days!

Cheryl Chapin

Cheryl Chapin is a Realtor with NextHome Experience in Worthington. She has 11 years of experience in real estate and specializes as a buyer’s agent and listing agent with interests in relocations and consulting. Chapin serves clients who are searching for their first home, selling their current home, and more. She specializes in homes and condos in Columbus and surrounding areas including Grandview, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Hilliard, Dublin, Westerville, German Village, Short North, Powell, Italian Village, Victorian Village, New Albany, Gahanna, and Bexley. Committed and dedicated to an outstanding real estate experience for her clients, Chapin goes above and beyond to represent and achieve the goals of her clients. Clients say Chapin is an outstanding partner, offering knowledge, expertise, and professionalism. They know she will always be available for them and work hard to put their needs first. Clients put their trust in her expertise and experience and appreciate the peace of mind she offers for every real estate transaction.

Christopher Reed

Christopher Reed is a real estate agent with the Reed Gunther Group at Keller Williams Classic Properties in Columbus. He has 10 years of experience in real estate and is a second generation agent. Reed is a buyer’s agent and listing agent with interests in relocations, consulting, and short sales. He has a background in credit reporting and banking as well as experience with a large regional homebuilder. Supported by a full team of real estate professionals, Reed and his team offer industry experience, insight, and professionalism for every client. Reed’s achievements include the BIA 25 Million Dollar Achiever award. Clients say he is responsive, knowledgeable, and delivers results, offering a quick, hassle free process. They enjoy working with his team and appreciate his connections with trustworthy lenders, inspectors, and title work companies. Clients say he is always available to help them and does anything he can to make them happy, delivering excellent results every time.

Ryan Plowman

Ryan Plowman is a Realtor with Plowman Properties in Columbus and surrounding areas. He has more than 23 years of experience in real estate and specializes as a buyer’s agent and listing agent with interests in residential construction, foreclosures, HUD, estate sales, luxury homes, residential investment properties, relocations and short sales. A native of the Columbus area, Plowman grew up in Worthington and offers excellent insight into Columbus and surrounding areas. His areas of specialization include Bexley, Clintonville, Dublin, Gahanna, Grandview, Hilliard, Lewis Center, New Albany, Powell, Short North, Upper Arlington, Westerville, and Worthington. In his career, he has supported hundreds of homeowners as they make important buying and selling decisions. Plowman is committed to education, customer service, and real estate sales, marketing, and investing. His ultimate goal is to make his clients happy while treating them with fairness and honesty. Plowman’s real estate licenses and designations include Certified New Home Sales Professional, Certified New Home Marketing Professional, Graduate Realtor Institute, Certified Residential Specialist and Senior Real Estate Specialist. Plowman’s clients say he is a pleasure to work with and very knowledgeable. He is always available to answer their questions and concerns, offering excellent communication and attention to detail. They appreciate his personable, always available service and an attitude of caring for them and their needs.

Katie Crocco

Katie Crocco is a Realtor and Managing Broker​ of Re/Max Winners in Marysville. She is a third generation real estate agent serving the Union County area and has more than 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. Crocco has a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate and Urban Development from The Ohio State University and also has a background in finance. She is the former president of the local board of Realtors and has served a prior term as vice president. Clients say Crocco is friendly and knowledgeable, offering expertise and excellent suggestions. She makes the process easy, relieves stress, and works hard to take care of her clients. Crocco is always available for them and ready to do anything and everything necessary to take care of their real estate needs.

Rhonda Barton

Rhonda Barton is a Realtor with RE/MAX Resource in Columbus. Licensed since 1996, Barton has more than 21 years of experience in real estate and is a lifelong resident of Columbus. Her years in Columbus have given her exceptional insight and knowledge into the real estate market and metro areas. She specializes as a buyer’s agent and listing agent with interests in relocations and property management. Highly motivated, Barton is dedicated to making the process of buying and selling real estate as fun, informative, and stress free as possible. She loves to give clients her honest, knowledgeable customer service and personal attention. Her clients say she is excellent to work with, offering understanding, knowledgeable service. She is consistently professional and available, relieving stress and connecting them with the resources they need to succeed in real estate.

Sandy Raines

Sandy Raines is the founder and CEO of The Raines Group with HER Realtors in New Albany. She has more than 30 years of experience in real estate and specializes as a buyer’s agent and listing agent with interests in relocations and short sales. Raines is dedicated to working with her clients to help them fulfill their dreams. She stays on the cutting edge of the industry to offer exceptional support and knowledge to her clients. Raines is supported by a team of professionals, and they are consistently the number one team in Central Ohio. Clients say they are well taken care of by Raines and The Raines Group, with highly knowledgeable and responsive service. They appreciate their communication, marketing expertise, professionalism, and dedication to client service. Clients say Raines and her team are simply the best at what they do, offering helpful support and caring service even during complicated transactions.

Lori Hicks

Lori Hicks is a Realtor with Hicks Elite Realty Professionals in Columbus. She has more than 10 years of experience in real estate and specializes as a buyer’s agent and listing agent with interests in relocations and foreclosures. Hicks has spent most of her life in the central Ohio area and is proud to call it home. She understands the ups and downs of buying, building, and selling, and offers empathetic service to her clients. Hicks has sold millions of dollars worth of real estate and has been recognized for her success. Dedicated to her clients, Hicks brings a strong work ethic, creative thinking, and a determination to succeed. She feels most rewarded when she sees the joy and excitement of her clients as she helps them make their dreams come true. Hicks is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Ohio Association of Realtors, and Columbus Board of Realtors. Her designations and awards include Accredited Staging Professional, Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource, Certified Broker Price Opinion Provider, Columbus Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club, Ohio Association of Realtors President’s Sales Club and Award of Distinction, Columbus Board of Realtors Community Service Award and the CSS Top 10 Listings. Clients of Hicks say she is everything they look for in a Realtor and more. They return to her for transaction after transaction because they enjoy working with her. Clients appreciate her expertise, availability, personal service, and professionalism. They say she makes the entire process seamless and understands the real estate market inside and out.

Shaun Simpson

Shaun Simpson is a Realtor with the Make it Home Group with Keller Williams Capital Partners in Worthington. He has five years of experience in real estate and specializes as a buyer’s agent and listing agent with interests in relocations and new construction. Simpson has lived in the Columbus area for more than 25 years, and has extensive knowledge of the community and its neighborhoods. His experience include residential, small commercial, and new construction real estate. Proud of his commitment to service, Simpson offers knowledge and professionalism to every client. Simpson holds a bachelors of business administration in finance and real estate and an MBA in finance. He is a member of the Powell Chamber of Commerce, the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio, the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio and the Columbus Network of the University of Cincinnati. His clients say he does exactly what they expect of him, helping them every step of the way. They find him to be knowledgeable, easily accessible, and always has their best interests in mind. He offers professional, timely service, and they always feel they are in great hands with him.

Matt Glanzman

Matt Glanzman is a real estate professional with RE/MAX One in Pickerington. He is a buyer’s agent and listing agent with special interests in short sales. He holds a bachelor of arts in business. Glanzman serves central Ohio, and is known for his consistent customer satisfaction, salesmanship, ethics, honesty, and integrity. Committed to his clients, Glanzman always keeps their best interests at heart. Clients say he is a true professional. They are impressed by his ideas, consideration, and ability to help them find the right home. His advice has been invaluable for them, as he supports them with excellent knowledge and expertly points out details they might not have noticed, protecting them from bad investments and more.

Lee Ritchie

Lee Ritchie is a real estate professional with RE/MAX Metro Plus in Columbus. She has more than seven years of exprience in real estate and is a buyer’s agent and listing agent with specialization in relocations and consulting. Ritchie focuses on homes and condos in downtown Columbus and surrounding areas, including German Village, Short North, Victorian Village, Harrison West, Italian Village, Grandview, Upper Arlington, Worthington, Clintonville and Bexley. Committed to the best interests of her clients, Ritchie is always ready to go the extra mile to deliver results. Ritchie is recognized for her excellence as the number one RE/MAX agent in Ohio and among the top .05 percent of all RE/MAX agents worldwide. Clients say she delivers an excellent experience, relieving their stress and offering seamless service. She manages the entire process, negotiating to make even difficult situations successful. They appreciate how she takes the time to answer their questions and offer assistance with anything they need, while supporting them with knowledge and candid advice.

Jason Opland

Jason Opland is principal of The Opland Group and a Realtor and residential homes specialist at Better Homes and Gardens Realty in Westerville. He has more than 14 years of experience in real estate and specializes as a buyer’s agent and listing agent with interests in relocations and short sales. A native of Columbus, Opland knows the neighborhoods, market, and communities of the city. He brings experience in small business management and marketing to every real estate transaction and focuses on supporting his clients every step of the way. Offering open communication, a client service commitment, and solid negotiation practices, Opland delivers excellent service and results. He considers it his obligation to protect the best interests of his clients in real estate transactions, maintaining personal service and ongoing consultations. Clients say Opland is an asset in real estate transactions, offering seamless service and going above and beyond to take care of every detail. They say he is responsive, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable, taking ownership of their real estate goals and making them a reality.

Rhiannon Ferrari

Rhiannon Ferrari is a Realtor with Keller Williams Classic Properties and a leader of the Ferrari Home Group. She has more than 10 years of experience in real estate and specializes as a buyer’s agent and listing agent with interests in relocations, foreclosures, and property management. Ferrari and her team are dedicated to professionalism, trust, and using knowledge, expertise, and technology to meet the needs of their clients. With a full time team to support her, Ferrari is able to manage small details, timelines, and communication with expert attention. Ferrari is E-Pro Certified, and her honors and awards include recognition in the Top 5 Percent of Berkshire Hathaway Nationwide, Top 1 Percent of Columbus Realtors, Top 10 Realtor in Central Ohio Under 40, Columbus Board of Realtors $1, $5, and $10 Million Dollar Club Recipient, Southwest Area Realtors Association past President and Vice President, and Five Star Real Estate Agent. Clients say Ferrari is responsive, knowledgeable, and able to take care of their needs quickly. They’re impressed by her knowledge and strategic planning, and how well she addresses their needs and concerns. She delivers excellent negotiation skills and helps them execute successful real estate transactions seamlessly.

Ryan Ruehle

Ryan Ruehle is a sales consultant with Cutler Real Estate in Upper Arlington. He has more than 14 years of experience in real estate and is a buyer’s agent and listing agent with interests in foreclosures and short sales. Ruehle is a top producer at Cutler Real Estate, offering excellent marketing and advertising for home sales. He is supported by a team of professionals to deliver superior service to help his clients achieve goals in real estate. Ruehle is known for service, results, innovation, and dedication to his clients. Clients say Ruehle and his team offer excellent results. He delivers responsiveness, experience, and excellent use of technology, generating interest and working tirelessly to exceed expectations. Ruehle is attentive to their needs and helps the every step of the way, even well beyond closing.

Brenda Elizabeth Carsey

Brenda Elizabeth Carsey is a luxury collection specialist with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Realty in Gahanna. She has more than 12 years of experience in real estate and specializes as a buyer’s agent and listing agent with interests in relocation and staging. Offering customized service to every client, Carsey and her team provide successful outcomes with less stress while exceeding expectations. Carsey and her team are known for their high energy, enthusiasm, and caring service. With high standards, Carsey delivers knowledge, integrity, reliability, and solid business ethics. Carsey and her team have completed more than $35 million in sales with hundreds of clients. Clients say Carsey offers expert real estate guidance, giving them knowledge, honest opinions, and as many options as they need. They appreciate her professionalism, clear commitment, and handling of every important detail. She stays in constant communication and supports her clients throughout the entire process.

Todd Stone

Todd Stone is a real estate agent with RE/MAX Town Center in Columbus. He has more than 12 years of experience in real estate and specializes as a buyer’s agent and listing agent with interests in relocations and foreclosures. He serves home buyers and sellers throughout central Ohio. Stone offers personalized service to every client with the highest standards of quality and integrity. It’s his goal to help buyers find the perfect home that exceeds all of your expectations, and sellers achieve the highest sales price in the shortest time frame. He always works hard to help every client close transactions with ease, offering communication and feedback every step of the way. Stone’s clients say he is knowledgeable, fun to work with, and delivers excellent results. He works hard to help them meet their goals and goes above and beyond to make the entire experience quick and smooth.

 

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