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Top Luxury Real Estate Agents in America (2026)
Meet 9 top luxury real estate agents across America in 2026, chosen for track record, client reviews, and deep expertise in high-end markets.
Top Luxury Real Estate Agents in America (2026)
A luxury home sale rarely turns on the listing price alone. It turns on who knows which buyer is quietly looking, how a seven-figure property should be staged and photographed, and how to hold a deal together when an appraisal or an inspection threatens to unravel it. The agents who do this well tend to share a few traits: years of repeat business, hundreds of reviews from past clients, and a command of one specific market that no algorithm can replicate.
This showcase pulls together nine standout agents from across the country, each dominant in a different high-performance market - from coastal California to the Washington, DC suburbs. It is a curated national look rather than a one-to-nine ranking, because a Punta Gorda waterfront specialist and a Center City Philadelphia broker are not competing for the same client. What they share is depth: long track records, strong review counts, and a focus on the kind of properties where representation changes the outcome.
These nine were chosen to span price points, regions, and styles of practice. A few run large teams that close hundreds of deals a year, while others keep a boutique footprint built around one enclave. Read together, they offer a working definition of what top-tier luxury representation looks like in 2026.
How We Chose These Agents
The selection came down to three things we could verify: a documented track record over many years, a substantial volume of client reviews across public platforms, and demonstrated expertise in a defined local or luxury market. We leaned on each agent's own brokerage reporting and award history rather than treating round-number sales figures as independent fact, so the credentials below are attributed to the agents and their firms.
We also wanted geographic and stylistic range. Some of these professionals run large teams that close hundreds of transactions a year; others operate boutique practices built around a single coastal enclave. If you want a broader primer on vetting agents before you commit, our guide on how to find a real estate agent walks through the questions worth asking. The profiles that follow are meant to show what real top-tier representation looks like in practice.
Johnny Jennings, Greater Sacramento, CA
Johnny Jennings is the Broker behind Made 4 More Realty, working across Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, and Citrus Heights. His brokerage reports closing 156 sales in the past 12 months and counts 3,957 total company transactions to date, with an average sale price around $565K spanning a range from starter homes to properties above $2 million. That spread is part of the point: it shows a practice comfortable moving between first-time buyers and luxury sellers.
A two-time Chairman of the Education Committee with a local association of REALTORS®, Jennings coaches agents nationwide and brings a teacher's clarity to pricing and negotiation. His team has been voted the Best Real Estate Team in Roseville every year since 2021 by the Roseville Press Tribune and Style Magazine, and it carries an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Reviews back the production, with more than 1,000 five-star Google reviews alongside hundreds more on Zillow and FastExpert. You can see his full local presence at Made 4 More Realty, or browse top-rated agents on our Lincoln, CA page.
Drew Coleman, Portland Metro, OR
Drew Coleman founded Opt Real Estate near Lake Oswego and has spent more than two decades building one of Oregon's most recognized practices. According to his brokerage, The Drew Coleman Team has been ranked the #1 real estate team in Oregon and appears on RealTrends and The Wall Street Journal's "The Thousand" list, supported by a career that spans more than 4,000 transactions and over 1,000 five-star client reviews.
Coleman's specialty sits at the high end: luxury residential sales, new construction development consulting, and corporate relocation across the greater Portland market. His award history is long, including a 2022 Oregon REALTOR® of the Year honor and a standing place on RealTrends "America's Best" lists since 2015. He also holds national leadership roles with the National Association of REALTORS®, serving on its RPAC trustees. Learn more about his team at Opt Real Estate, or explore agents on our Lake Oswego, OR page.
Mark Brace, Grand Rapids, MI
Mark Brace leads Brace Homes at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate, running one of West Michigan's busiest operations. His brokerage reports 250 closed transactions over the past year and more than $120 million in volume, results it credits with making the group the #1 team in sales volume for the Grand Rapids market in 2025 and #2 in total units.
The longer record is what stands out. Brace has been the #1 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices REALTOR in Michigan consistently since 2014, and his team has held a spot in the network's national Top 10 for a decade running. His focus runs to luxury homes, new construction, and corporate relocation, informed by a finance and computer information systems background from Western Michigan University. With more than 1,200 five-star reviews across Google, Zillow, and Facebook, the client feedback matches the rankings. See his work at Brace Homes, or find agents on our Grand Rapids, MI page.
Daagel Fossati and The Ames Team, St. George, UT
Daagel Fossati works with The Ames Team at RE/MAX Associates in St. George, the group his brokerage identifies as the #1 selling real estate team in Washington County. Over the past 12 months the team reports closing 515 transactions totaling $275 million, building on a career history it places above 5,000 transactions and $1.5 billion in lifetime sales across Southern Utah.
The team's specialty is luxury property, out-of-state relocation, and digital marketing aimed at buyers searching from outside Utah - a meaningful share of the St. George market. National recognition includes a ranking as the #6 RE/MAX U.S. residential large team in 2024 and #8 among year-end U.S. teams in 2025, plus three consecutive "Best of Southern Utah" awards. Client reviews run deep here, with more than 2,500 five-star ratings across platforms. Explore the team at The Ames Team, or browse our St. George, UT page.
Brianna Morant, Nashville, TN
Brianna Morant owns Oak Street Real Estate Group at Benchmark Realty, a family-run team working across Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Her brokerage reports serving 120 families in the past 12 months for nearly $90 million in volume, and credits the group with more than 2,000 families served and over $1 billion in career sales since its founding.
What sets her practice apart is balance between the listing and buyer sides. She manages premier listings while guiding buyers to winning terms in competitive markets, and she is known for surfacing off-market and pocket listings that buyers would not find on their own. Her core markets include Brentwood, Franklin, 12 South, Green Hills, and East Nashville, with active work in Nolensville, Mount Juliet, and Spring Hill. Her award history runs from GNR Awards of Excellence to top national producer rankings within her brokerage network, supported by hundreds of five-star Google and Zillow reviews. Connect with her at Oak Street Real Estate Group, or see our Nashville, TN page.
Reid Rosenthal, The Main Line, PA
Reid Rosenthal leads The Rosenthal Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, serving a sophisticated clientele across Center City Philadelphia and The Main Line. With a career spanning more than 24 years, he reports over $1 billion in career sales volume across more than 1,400 transactions, with roughly 147 sales closed in the past 12 months according to his team.
His market knowledge runs deep through the western suburbs - Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Wayne, and Gladwyne - and his work centers on luxury townhomes, high-rise condominiums, and new construction. The team consistently ranks in the top 0.5% of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network nationwide, earning the Chairman's Circle Diamond Award, and Rosenthal is recognized as a top agent on Zillow with hundreds of five-star reviews there. Reach his team at The Rosenthal Group, or browse agents on our Bryn Mawr, PA page.
Dane Soderberg, La Jolla, CA
Dane Soderberg leads Dane Soderberg & Associates at Compass in La Jolla, where his brokerage names him the #1 highest-performing Compass agent in San Diego and ranks him among the top 1% of all agents in San Diego County. Over the past 12 months he reports closing more than $100 million in sales across La Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, and coastal San Diego.
His edge is access and execution at the top of the market. The team set a La Jolla price record of $2,644.50 per square foot and led sales at MUSE La Jolla, moving 14 residences in 13 months through a focused brand and marketing strategy. Honors include the San Diego Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence, Compass Platinum Awards, San Diego Business Journal's "Best of San Diego," and a Wall Street Journal RealTrends placement, with consistent five-star client ratings. See his portfolio at Dane Soderberg & Associates, or visit our La Jolla, CA page.
Brian Helgemo, Punta Gorda, FL
Brian Helgemo leads The Helgemo Team at Compass in Punta Gorda, where his brokerage reports 385 transaction sides and $190 million in sales over the past year. His career record, according to the team, exceeds 4,000 transactions and $1.2 billion in total sales, results it credits with the most sales in Charlotte County since 2010 and the #1 team ranking in the county since 2020.
Helgemo's focus is the waterfront and luxury home market that defines Punta Gorda, along with a niche helping owners sell homes that previously sat without an offer. National recognition includes RealTrends placing the team as the #3 large team in Florida and #54 in the nation for 2024, plus a spot among Compass's Top 100 teams. More than 750 five-star reviews back the production, weighted toward Google. Learn more at The Helgemo Team, or browse our Punta Gorda, FL page.
Daryl Judy, Washington, DC
Daryl Judy works with Washington Fine Properties, serving clients across all price points throughout the DC metropolitan area. His career record, as reported by his brokerage, exceeds $1.17 billion across more than 900 transactions, the kind of volume that lets him advise first-time buyers and longtime homeowners with equal command.
Recognition follows the results. RealTrends verifies him as a "Top Ten Agent" in Washington, DC and ranks him among the top 500 individual agents nationwide, while the Washington Business Journal placed him 7th of 90 top area agents on its 2025 list. Washingtonian Magazine has named him an "Industry Icon" and an "Elite/Platinum Producer," and DC Metro Real Producers ranked him among its top three individual producers for 2025. His expertise spans residential, historic homes, and condominiums across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Find him at Daryl Judy Real Estate, or see our Washington, DC page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes an agent a luxury specialist?
A luxury specialist regularly handles properties at the top of their local market and knows the buyers, vendors, and marketing channels that segment requires. Several agents here, like Dane Soderberg in La Jolla and Reid Rosenthal on The Main Line, build their entire practice around high-end inventory and off-market access rather than treating it as an occasional sale.
How do I choose a luxury real estate agent?
Start with verifiable track record in your specific price band and neighborhood, then check review volume across more than one platform. Ask how the agent markets a property in your range and whether they have access to qualified buyers others do not - the agents featured here often surface off-market opportunities through private networks.
Do top agents charge higher commissions?
Not necessarily; commission is negotiable and varies by market and brokerage. What you are paying for at this level is marketing reach, negotiation experience, and a track record of holding deals together, so it helps to weigh the full service against the rate rather than the percentage alone.
What should I look for in agent reviews?
Look past the star average to the volume and consistency of reviews over time, since a long history of repeat feedback is harder to manufacture than a handful of recent five-star ratings. Several agents in this showcase carry hundreds or even thousands of reviews across Google, Zillow, and other platforms, which signals sustained client satisfaction.
Can one agent handle both luxury and entry-level buyers?
Yes, and several here do. Johnny Jennings in the Sacramento area and Daryl Judy in DC both report price ranges that run from first-time purchases into seven-figure properties, which means they can guide a client through more than one stage of their life as a buyer or seller.
Find a Top-Rated Agent Near You
The agents in this showcase prove that great representation is local and specific - the right professional for a Nashville listing is not the right one for a La Jolla waterfront sale. The common thread is a verifiable record, strong client reviews, and command of one market.
If you are ready to connect with a top-rated agent in your own area, start with our blog for more guidance, then search your market on top10reagents to match with a professional who knows your neighborhood and your price range.
