--- canonical: https://www.top10reagents.com/oh/youngstown --- # Top Real Estate Agents in Youngstown, Ohio > Find top Youngstown OH real estate agents. Ultra-affordable homes with strong rental yields in the Mahoning Valley. **Agents Ranked:** 10 | **State:** Ohio --- ## Top 10 Agents ### #1 Dan Alvarez - **Brokerage:** Brokers Realty - **Total Sales:** 3949 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 22 - **Listings:** 43 ### #2 Kelly Warren - **Brokerage:** Kelly Warren and Associates Real Estate Solutions - **Total Sales:** 3181 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 25 - **Listings:** 48 ### #3 Tibitha Matheney - **Brokerage:** CENTURY 21 Lakeside Realty, Canfield - **Total Sales:** 1487 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 23 - **Listings:** 12 ### #4 Rollin Gosney - **Brokerage:** TG Real Estate - **Total Sales:** 2276 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 14 - **Listings:** 24 ### #5 James Marzo - **Brokerage:** NextHome GO30 Realty - **Total Sales:** 974 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 12 - **Listings:** 5 ### #6 Joseph Merando - **Brokerage:** KLACIK REAL ESTATE - **Total Sales:** 541 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 20 - **Listings:** 3 ### #7 Bernadette Melago - **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Chervenic Realty - **Total Sales:** 206 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 11 - **Listings:** 0 ### #8 Holly Ritchie - **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Chervenic Realty - **Total Sales:** 3869 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** N/A - **Listings:** 81 ### #9 Tyler Obradovich - **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Chervenic Realty - **Total Sales:** 653 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 11 - **Listings:** 12 ### #10 Anthony Burrus - **Brokerage:** Brokers Realty - **Total Sales:** 388 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 12 - **Listings:** 4 --- ## Frequently Asked Questions — Youngstown Real Estate ### What is the average home price in Youngstown, Ohio? The median home price in Youngstown is $95,000. 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 Youngstown? Homes in Youngstown spend an average of 40 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 Youngstown, Ohio? Look for agents with verified sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Youngstown's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Youngstown 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 Youngstown? In Ohio, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Youngstown 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 Youngstown? In Ohio, 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 Youngstown? Ask about their recent sales in Youngstown 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 is the real estate opportunity in Youngstown for buyers and investors? Youngstown offers some of the lowest home acquisition costs of any city in the United States, with a median near $95,000, making it an extreme value play for cash investors and first-time buyers who can navigate a market with higher vacancy and variability than other Ohio metros. The city land bank system creates structured acquisition opportunities for qualified buyers. ### Which Youngstown neighborhoods offer the most stability? Boardman Township, just south of Youngstown proper, is the primary retail and residential hub of the metro and commands prices well above the city median. Within Youngstown, the Wick Park and Glenwood areas on the north side and the Poland-adjacent south end offer better maintained housing stock. ### How does the steel legacy affect Youngstown real estate today? The collapse of the steel industry in the 1970s and 1980s created the population decline and vacancy that define Youngstown today, but also left a remarkable inventory of early 20th century craftsman and colonial revival homes built during the city prosperous era. Buyers willing to invest in renovation can acquire architecturally significant homes for a fraction of what comparable structures cost elsewhere. ### What signs of revitalization should Youngstown buyers watch? Youngstown State University anchors consistent enrollment and housing demand in the Wick Park neighborhood, while the Youngstown Business Incubator has attracted national attention for startup activity. The Mahoning Valley also benefits from proximity to Pittsburgh about 75 miles east, which creates commuter demand from buyers priced out of western Pennsylvania. --- *Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/oh/youngstown*