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# Top Real Estate Agents in Utica, New York

> Connect with top Utica NY real estate agents. Discover affordable homes and emerging market opportunities in the Mohawk Valley.

**Agents Ranked:** 10 | **State:** New York

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## Top 10 Agents

### #1 Tasha Peterson Properties Team
- **Brokerage:** Peterson Properties 
- **Total Sales:** 668
- **Avg Rating:** 4.9
- **Years Experience:** 13
- **Listings:** 5

### #2 Mary Combs - NY Licensed R.E. Broker
- **Brokerage:** Coldwell Banker Sexton Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 441
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 44
- **Listings:** 0

### #3 Louis DeMichele Jr
- **Brokerage:** Exp Realty 
- **Total Sales:** 366
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 9
- **Listings:** 18

### #4 John C Brown - NY Licensed R.E. Broker
- **Brokerage:** Coldwell Banker Faith Properties
- **Total Sales:** 3179
- **Avg Rating:** 4.9
- **Years Experience:** 36
- **Listings:** 18

### #5 Jamie Amerosa-Sheehy
- **Brokerage:** HUNT Real Estate ERA
- **Total Sales:** 101
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 10
- **Listings:** 0

### #6 Lori DiNardo-Emmerich - NY Licensed R.E. Salesperson
- **Brokerage:** Coldwell Banker Faith Properties
- **Total Sales:** 1143
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 18
- **Listings:** 3

### #7 Ismail Yildirim
- **Brokerage:** Coldwell Banker Faith Properties
- **Total Sales:** 127
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 0

### #8 Mark Butler - NY Licensed Assoc. R.E. Broker
- **Brokerage:** Coldwell Banker Faith Properties
- **Total Sales:** 88
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 4

### #9 Alen Zekic - NY Licensed R.E. Salesperson
- **Brokerage:** Assist2Sell 
- **Total Sales:** 953
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 12
- **Listings:** 24

### #10 Omar Knight - NY Licensed R.E. Salesperson
- **Brokerage:** River Hills Properties LLC
- **Total Sales:** 96
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 8
- **Listings:** 1

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## Frequently Asked Questions — Utica Real Estate

### What is the average home price in Utica, New York?

The median home price in Utica is $155,000. 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 Utica?

Homes in Utica spend an average of 30 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 Utica, New York?

Look for agents with documented sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Utica's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Utica 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 Utica?

In New York, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Utica 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 Utica?

In New York, 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 Utica?

Ask about their recent sales in Utica 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.

### How has refugee resettlement shaped the Utica real estate market?

Utica has become nationally recognized for its successful refugee resettlement program, with tens of thousands of Bosnian, Somali, Burmese, and other immigrant families transforming neighborhoods like Cornhill and the Near Westside. This demographic influx has revitalized previously declining areas, increased homeownership rates among immigrant buyers, and created a multicultural commercial strip along Bleecker and Oriskany streets.

### What are the most desirable neighborhoods in Utica for buyers?

South Utica and the Proctor neighborhood around Proctor Park and the Parkway are the most desirable single-family neighborhoods, with well-maintained late Victorian and early 20th-century homes at prices well below comparable markets. The New Hartford suburb directly adjacent to the city offers newer housing stock, excellent schools, and Sangertown Square Mall access, and commands the highest prices in the metro.

### What is the price range buyers can expect in the Utica area?

Utica City proper offers some of the most affordable urban housing in New York State, with median prices around $155,000 and single-family homes available from $80,000 for fixer-uppers to $250,000 for fully updated properties in desirable neighborhoods. New Hartford and Whitesboro in the suburbs average 30–50% higher, offering newer construction and rated school districts.

### What economic developments are affecting Utica's real estate market?

The Wynn Resorts-developed Mohegan Sun casino at the Utica Auditorium and the broader Mohawk Valley Health System hospital consolidation project are generating significant new employment in downtown Utica. These projects, combined with Wolfspeed's semiconductor manufacturing investment in nearby Marcy, are beginning to attract out-of-area buyers and investors who see Utica as an early-stage turnaround story.

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*Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/ny/utica*