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How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Gainesville, FL

Searching for the best real estate agent in Gainesville, FL — or a top Realtor or listing agent? You’re making a hiring decision. Here’s what makes a great Gainesville, FL agent, the questions to ask, the current market, and how to reach a proven local expert across 161 Gainesville, FL communities.

Gainesville, FL market at a glance

From Momentum’s MLS data for Gainesville communities, current as of September 12, 2026:

$370,000
Median sale price (12 mo), -2.7% YoY
51 days
Median days on market
95%
Sale-to-list price
786
Homes for sale now
280
Under contract
4.5 · Balanced
Months of supply

What this market means when you hire an agent

Homes here are selling at 95% of asking after about 51 days on market. That points to a balanced market right now. Neither side has a clear edge, so execution decides the outcome: ask how the agent prices to the current comps, what their marketing reaches beyond the MLS, and how they negotiate inspections and appraisal gaps.

Dig deeper: Gainesville housing market tracker.

21 Momentum Realty agents who work Gainesville

Listed with the neighborhoods each one covers (self-reported), years licensed and a direct line. Pick by area and transaction type, or use the form and a broker matches you.

Agents by city: Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine, St. Johns, Orange Park, Fleming Island, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Ocala, Palm Coast, Palatka, Tampa · all Florida agents · full directory.

21 Momentum Realty agents who work Gainesville

Listed with the neighborhoods each one covers (self-reported), years licensed and a direct line. Pick by area and transaction type, or use the form and a broker matches you.

  • Donavan Arnold, Momentum Realty agent
    Donavan Arnold
    15 years licensed · ABR, SFR
    First-time buyers, Relocation
    Serves: Gainesville / Alachua County
  • Carolina Salcedo, Momentum Realty agent
    Carolina Salcedo
    14 years licensed
    Real estate investors
    Serves: Riverside / Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach
  • Alex Watson, Momentum Realty agent
    Alex Watson
    13 years licensed
    Luxury, Waterfront / ocean / river, Historic / pre-1980 homes, First-time buyers
    Serves: Riverside / Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach
  • KC Harder, Momentum Realty agent
    KC Harder
    7 years licensed · CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert)
    Luxury, Condos / townhomes, New construction, Historic homes, 55+ communities, Golf course communities
    Serves: Gainesville / Alachua County, Ocala / Marion County, North Central Florida
  • Kirk Killebrew, Momentum Realty agent
    Kirk Killebrew
    26 years licensed
    Luxury, Waterfront / ocean / river, Multi-family, First-time buyers
    Serves: Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee
  • Lisa Taylor, Momentum Realty agent
    Lisa Taylor
    20 years licensed
    Waterfront / ocean / river, I am a generalist, First-time buyers, Relocation
    Serves: Riverside / Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach
  • Sean Fleming, Momentum Realty agent
    Sean Fleming
    12 years licensed
    Luxury, Waterfront, Condos / Townhomes, New Construction, First-Time Buyers, Relocation, Military / VA
    Serves: Riverside / Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach
  • Susan Timmons, Momentum Realty agent
    Susan Timmons
    9 years licensed
    First-time buyers, Relocation
    Serves: Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee
  • Evelyn Vergara, Momentum Realty agent
    Evelyn Vergara
    8 years licensed
    Luxury, Condos / townhomes, New construction, First-time buyers
    Serves: Riverside / Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach
  • Juanita Vasquez, Momentum Realty agent
    Juanita Vasquez
    8 years licensed
    Luxury, Waterfront, Condos / Townhomes, New Construction, First-Time Buyers, Relocation, Military / VA
    Serves: Riverside / Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach
  • Alexis Short, Momentum Realty agent
    Alexis Short
    7 years licensed
    Luxury, Waterfront / ocean / river, Condos / townhomes, First-time buyers
    Serves: Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee
  • Chelsey Grove, Momentum Realty agent
    Chelsey Grove
    7 years licensed
    First-time buyers, Military / VA loan specialists
    Serves: Middleburg, Gainesville / Alachua County, Ocala / Marion County, Tampa Bay
  • Jessica Crittenden, Momentum Realty agent
    Jessica Crittenden
    7 years licensed · SFR, BPOR
    New construction, I am a generalist, First-time buyers, Relocation
    Serves: Riverside / Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach
  • Paris Herbin, GRI, Momentum Realty agent
    Paris Herbin, GRI
    5 years licensed · ABR, GRI, C2EX, AHWD
    Relocation, First-time buyers, Waterfront / ocean / river, New construction
    Serves: Riverside / Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach
  • Rachel Mcneal, Momentum Realty agent
    Rachel Mcneal
    4 years licensed
    Waterfront / ocean / river, New construction, Multi-family, First-time buyers
    Serves: St. Augustine, Orange Park / Clay County, Fleming Island, Middleburg, Gainesville / Alachua County
  • Sarah Luther, Momentum Realty agent
    Sarah Luther
    3 years licensed
    Waterfront / ocean / river, New construction, 55+ communities, First-time buyers, Military / VA
    Serves: Riverside / Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach
  • Cory DeRoin, Momentum Realty agent
    Cory DeRoin
    1 years licensed
    First-time buyers, Relocation
    Serves: Riverside / Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach
  • Daniela Acosta, Momentum Realty agent
    Daniela Acosta
    1 years licensed
    Multi-family, Real estate investors
    Serves: Riverside / Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach
  • Noah Tomlinson, Momentum Realty agent
    Noah Tomlinson
    First-time buyers, Relocation
    Serves: Riverside / Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach
  • Robert Harder, Momentum Realty agent

Agents by city: Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine, St. Johns, Orange Park, Fleming Island, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Ocala, Palm Coast, Palatka, Tampa · all Florida agents · full directory.

What makes a great real estate agent in Gainesville, FL

The best Gainesville, FL agents share four things: real local sales experience, pricing accuracy from true comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money. For sellers, a top listing agent’s marketing wins top dollar; for buyers, a strong buyer’s agent protects you. The difference is local depth — an agent who truly knows Gainesville, FL, not just the region.

Questions to ask before you hire a Gainesville, FL agent

The long-form versions, with the answer a good agent gives and the one that should worry you: questions to ask a realtor when selling your house and the full buyer and seller checklist.

Best agents by community in Gainesville, FL

Meet your local expert

Brittany Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Your local expert
Brittany Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty

Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 320+ agents and $3.5B+ in closed sales across Florida. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll connect you with the right local Momentum specialist — and make sure you’re taken care of from first call to closing.

★★★★★ 5.0 · 12 reviews on Zillow
“If we could give Brittany and Jon Brooks a ten-star review we would. This couple is amazing at what they do.” — Jake S., Zillow
“I have now worked with Brittany and the Brooks Group / Momentum Realty to both buy and sell a property over the past 3 years. I had an outstanding experience.” — A. Lloyd, Zillow
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Common questions

How do I find the best real estate agent in Gainesville, FL?
Look for recent local sales, a clear pricing and marketing plan, strong negotiation, and references. Interview two or three and compare. Momentum can match you with a vetted Gainesville, FL specialist at no cost.
Who is the top Realtor or listing agent in Gainesville, FL?
The 'top' agent is the one with the strongest recent track record for homes like yours in Gainesville, FL. Momentum connects you with a proven local listing or buyer's specialist based on your goal.
Does Momentum Realty cover Gainesville, FL?
Yes. Momentum serves Gainesville, FL and can match you with the agent who knows your community best.
Is there any cost to get matched?
No. Connecting with a Momentum agent is free and no-obligation.

Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Gainesville, FL, as of 2026-09-12, and change over time. General guidance on choosing an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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