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# Top Real Estate Agents in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

> Find top real estate agents in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Median home price: $255K. Connect with the best local agents today.

**Agents Ranked:** 10 | **State:** Wisconsin

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## Top 10 Agents

### #1 Joe Germain
- **Brokerage:** Woods & Water Realty
- **Total Sales:** 1072
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 35
- **Listings:** 14

### #2 Robin Hall
- **Brokerage:** Hall Realty Group llc
- **Total Sales:** 330
- **Avg Rating:** 4.9
- **Years Experience:** 34
- **Listings:** 2

### #3 Dave Strassman
- **Brokerage:** Riverbend Realty Group, LLC
- **Total Sales:** 1258
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 14
- **Listings:** 31

### #4 Eric Borst
- **Brokerage:** Chippewa Valley Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 289
- **Avg Rating:** 4.9
- **Years Experience:** 19
- **Listings:** 2

### #5 Ashley Allar
- **Brokerage:** Chippewa Valley Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 110
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 11
- **Listings:** 10

### #6 The Raven Team
- **Brokerage:** Chippewa Valley Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 1086
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 10

### #7 Mary Rufledt
- **Brokerage:** Elite Realty Group, LLC
- **Total Sales:** 2066
- **Avg Rating:** 4.8
- **Years Experience:** 29
- **Listings:** 38

### #8 Aaron and Cheree Tiry
- **Brokerage:** Team Tiry Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 1583
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 24
- **Listings:** 2

### #9 Todd Schwartz
- **Brokerage:** Chippewa Valley Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 762
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 23
- **Listings:** 15

### #10 Patrick Rebman
- **Brokerage:** Chippewa Valley Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 417
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 15
- **Listings:** 8

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## Frequently Asked Questions — Eau Claire Real Estate

### What is the average home price in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?

The median home price in Eau Claire is $255,000. 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 Eau Claire?

Homes in Eau Claire spend an average of 15 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 Eau Claire, Wisconsin?

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

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

In Wisconsin, 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 Eau Claire?

Ask about their recent sales in Eau Claire 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 driving Eau Claire's notably fast appreciation and low days-on-market?

Eau Claire has emerged as one of Wisconsin's hottest smaller markets due to a combination of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire enrollment, a growing healthcare sector anchored by Mayo Clinic Health System and HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, and in-migration from the Twin Cities driven by lower housing costs. Inventory has remained critically tight while demand has grown, pushing days-on-market to some of the lowest in the state.

### Which Eau Claire neighborhoods are most desirable for families and professionals?

The Putnam Heights and South Hill areas near UW-Eau Claire attract faculty, healthcare professionals, and buyers who value walkability and proximity to the university's arts and events programming. Altoona, which directly borders Eau Claire to the east, has become a popular choice for buyers who want newer construction, lower property taxes (as a separate municipality), and easy access to the broader Chippewa Valley job market.

### How does Eau Claire's arts and culture scene affect its housing market?

Eau Claire has developed a disproportionately strong arts identity for its size — anchored by the Pablo Center at the Confluence, the Eaux Claires music festival, and a thriving Haymarket Landing arts district — which has elevated the city's profile among remote workers and lifestyle-driven buyers. This cultural vibrancy has attracted younger professional buyers who might otherwise have headed to Madison or Minneapolis.

### Is Eau Claire affordable for first-time buyers despite recent appreciation?

Despite strong appreciation, Eau Claire's median home price remains well below $300,000, making it one of the more accessible markets in the upper Midwest for first-time buyers. Starter homes in the $175,000–$225,000 range do exist but move extremely fast, so first-time buyers benefit greatly from working with a local agent who can provide early access to new listings before they hit the broader market.

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*Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/wi/eau-claire*