--- canonical: https://www.top10reagents.com/ak/sitka --- # Top Real Estate Agents in Sitka, Alaska > Find top real estate agents in Sitka, Alaska. Median home price: $415K. Connect with the best local agents today. **Agents Ranked:** 10 | **State:** Alaska --- ## Top 10 Agents ### #1 Candi C. Barger - **Brokerage:** Sitka Realty - **Total Sales:** 210 - **Avg Rating:** 4.8 - **Years Experience:** N/A - **Listings:** 2 ### #2 Baranof Realty - **Brokerage:** Baranof Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group - **Total Sales:** 122 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 42 - **Listings:** 5 ### #3 Mim McConnell - **Brokerage:** Baranof KellerWilliams Realty Alaska Group - **Total Sales:** 33 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 9 - **Listings:** 3 ### #4 Shannon Dailey - **Brokerage:** Sitka Realty - **Total Sales:** 87 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** N/A - **Listings:** 5 ### #5 Susan Jones - **Brokerage:** Sitka Realty - **Total Sales:** 101 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 25 - **Listings:** 1 ### #6 Kerri O'Toole - **Brokerage:** Davis Realty - **Total Sales:** 182 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** N/A - **Listings:** 7 ### #7 Suzanne Marina Jasso - **Brokerage:** Beloved Alaska Realty - **Total Sales:** 18 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 12 - **Listings:** 1 ### #8 Bennett McGrath - **Brokerage:** Anchor Properties - **Total Sales:** 489 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 25 - **Listings:** 69 ### #9 Jennifer Peterson - **Brokerage:** Baranof Realty LLC. - **Total Sales:** 3 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 11 - **Listings:** 0 ### #10 Adrienne Volpe - **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Hudson Valley North - **Total Sales:** 149 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 40 - **Listings:** 2 --- ## Frequently Asked Questions — Sitka Real Estate ### What is the average home price in Sitka, Alaska? The median home price in Sitka is $415,000. Prices vary by neighborhood and property type — a local real estate agent can give you a current comparative market analysis for the specific area and home size you're targeting. ### How long does it take to sell a home in Sitka? Homes in Sitka spend an average of 19 days on the market. Well-priced, well-presented homes in desirable neighborhoods often sell faster, while properties that need work or are priced above market may take longer. ### How do I find the best real estate agent in Sitka, Alaska? Look for agents with verified sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Sitka's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Sitka based on verified sales volume, client ratings, and market expertise — all agents listed here meet a minimum 4.5-star rating threshold. ### Do I need a buyer's agent to purchase a home in Sitka? In Alaska, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Sitka will have access to off-market listings, negotiate on your behalf, and guide you through inspection, financing, and closing — at no direct cost to you (seller typically covers commissions). ### How much does a real estate agent cost in Sitka? In Alaska, total agent commission is typically 4–6% of the sale price, split between the buyer's and seller's agents. Since the NAR settlement in 2024, commission structures have become more flexible — ask any listed agent for a clear breakdown of their fees before signing. ### What questions should I ask a real estate agent in Sitka? Ask about their recent sales in Sitka specifically, how many transactions they've closed in the last 12 months, how they'll market your home (or source listings for buyers), their communication style, and whether they work solo or with a team. A strong local agent will have direct answers for all of these. ### What makes Sitka one of the most unique real estate markets in Alaska? Sitka was the former capital of Russian America and retains a rich cultural heritage, stunning ocean and mountain scenery, and an island location that severely constrains housing supply. Unlike other Southeast Alaska towns, Sitka has a road system on Baranof Island but no ferry or road connection to the broader Alaska highway system, keeping inventory perpetually tight. ### What is driving Sitka real estate prices to some of the highest in rural Alaska? Sitka has attracted a wave of remote workers and lifestyle buyers drawn to its natural beauty, high quality of life, and strong community identity, pushing prices upward at rates higher than most Alaska communities. At the same time, healthcare is a major local employer through SEARHC and Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center, providing a stable professional buyer base. ### What should buyers know about Sitka neighborhoods and land access? Most of Sitka's residential development is concentrated along the road system on the north end of Baranof Island, with the historic downtown near Crescent Harbor being the most desirable and most expensive area. Properties with ocean or Sitka Sound views command substantial premiums, and waterfront lots are among the most coveted in all of Southeast Alaska. ### Is Sitka a viable market for vacation or short-term rental properties? Sitka's tourism industry, driven by cruise ships, sport fishing, and cultural tourism, creates seasonal rental demand that property owners can tap through platforms like VRBO and Airbnb. However, the short tourism season and high year-round operating costs mean that successful short-term rental operations require strong summer occupancy to carry shoulder and off-season months. --- *Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/ak/sitka*