--- canonical: https://www.top10reagents.com/ks/derby --- # Top Real Estate Agents in Derby, Kansas > Find top real estate agents in Derby, Kansas. Median home price: $176K. Connect with the best local agents today. **Agents Ranked:** 10 | **State:** Kansas --- ## Top 10 Agents ### #1 Dan Madrigal - **Brokerage:** Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty - **Total Sales:** 2099 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 27 - **Listings:** 84 ### #2 Josh Roy - **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Hometown Partners - **Total Sales:** 5291 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 26 - **Listings:** 54 ### #3 Tiffany Wells - **Brokerage:** Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty - **Total Sales:** 1731 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 28 - **Listings:** 11 ### #4 Eric Locke - **Brokerage:** Real Broker, LLC - **Total Sales:** 2312 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 25 - **Listings:** 5 ### #5 Tara Maxwell - **Brokerage:** Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, PenFed Realty - **Total Sales:** 352 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 13 - **Listings:** 4 ### #6 christy Shay Needles - **Brokerage:** Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - **Total Sales:** 2025 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 17 - **Listings:** 6 ### #7 Amy Preister - **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Hometown Partners - **Total Sales:** 1754 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 20 - **Listings:** 6 ### #8 Christina Splane - **Brokerage:** Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty - **Total Sales:** 112 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 12 - **Listings:** 0 ### #9 Cortney Woodard - **Brokerage:** Real Broker, LLC - **Total Sales:** 0 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 11 - **Listings:** 0 ### #10 Tony Benegas - **Brokerage:** REAL Broker, LLC - **Total Sales:** 208 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 10 - **Listings:** 0 --- ## Frequently Asked Questions — Derby Real Estate ### What is the average home price in Derby, Kansas? The median home price in Derby is $176,000. 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 Derby? Homes in Derby spend an average of 23 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 Derby, Kansas? Look for agents with documented sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Derby's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Derby based on documented 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 Derby? In Kansas, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Derby 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 Derby? In Kansas, 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 Derby? Ask about their recent sales in Derby 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. ### Why do Wichita workers choose Derby over other Wichita suburbs? Derby sits just 10 miles south of downtown Wichita and offers a tight-knit community feel with highly rated Derby USD 260 schools that consistently outperform larger urban districts. The combination of quick US-81/I-135 highway access and genuinely community-oriented neighborhoods with lower crime rates than Wichita proper makes Derby especially popular with families. ### What is the typical buyer profile in Derby, Kansas? Derby primarily attracts active-duty military and veterans from nearby McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita aviation industry workers (Cessna, Beechcraft, Spirit AeroSystems), and families prioritizing the Derby school district. The mix of military buyers — who frequently use VA loans — and aviation workforce buyers creates a stable, repeat-transaction market with consistent demand. ### How does McConnell Air Force Base influence Derby's real estate market? McConnell AFB, one of the Air Force's largest air mobility installations, is less than 5 miles from Derby and creates continuous rental and purchase demand from military families who cycle through 2-4 year assignments. This military buyer pool provides counter-cyclical demand stability — when civilian employment softens, military assignments continue, keeping vacancy rates low and purchase demand active. ### What price ranges are available in Derby for buyers at different budget levels? Derby's market centers on the $150,000-$250,000 range for established single-family homes, with newer construction in the $250,000-$350,000 range on the city's south and east growth edges. The $176,000 median price is extremely accessible relative to the quality of life and school system offered, making Derby one of the best value propositions in the Wichita metro. --- *Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/ks/derby*