How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Collier Heights, St Augustine
An agent working Collier Heights should know these numbers cold. They come from recorded MLS closings for this community, window ending 2026-08-05.
| Median sold price | $280,000 (-11.1% vs. prior year) |
| Median price / sq ft | $222 |
| Median days on market | 40 |
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 42.9% |
| Closings in window | 7 |
Sellers here have been accepting about 93.8% of original asking on the median closing; the median sale took 40 days; new construction was 42.9% of recorded sales — builder inventory competes with resales here (window ending 2026-08-05).
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Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Figures are for the stated window and change as new closings record.
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In Collier Heights, recent sales run a median of about $280,000 ($236/sq ft), typically closing in about 134 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Collier Heights agent from an average one.
Searching for the best real estate agent in Collier Heights? You’re not looking for listings — you’re looking for the right person to hire. This guide covers what actually makes a great Collier Heights agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Collier Heights market, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Collier Heights neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Collier Heights
The best Collier Heights agents share four things: local sales experience (they’ve actually closed deals here), pricing accuracy built on real comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money. In Collier Heights, homes can take time to sell (a median of 134 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference.
That local nuance is why a Collier Heights specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for.
Recent market activity in Collier Heights
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Collier Heights (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-10):
Market read: Balanced Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Collier Heights
Real homes recently closed in Collier Heights — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1025 Collier Boulevard | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,308 sqft · closed 2026-06-18 | $290,000 |
| 1058 Collier Boulevard | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,094 sqft · closed 2026-01-30 | $258,000 |
| 1097 Collier Boulevard | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · closed 2025-11-04 | $295,000 |
| 1095 Collier Boulevard | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,027 sqft · closed 2025-10-27 | $280,000 |
| 1044 W 15Th Street | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,598 sqft · closed 2025-10-03 | $245,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How Collier Heights compares to its neighbors
Pricing a home means knowing the alternatives buyers are weighing. The five nearest tracked communities, side by side:
| Community | Median | $/sq ft | DOM | Momentum Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collier Heights | $280,000 | $236 | 134 d | 56 |
| Fullerwood Park | $700,000 | $354 | 97 d | 50 |
| Hildreth Back Bay | $605,000 | $317 | 122 d | 40 |
| Vista Cove | $274,000 | $189 | 132 d | 70 |
| Ponce de Leon Heights | $283,000 | $221 | 24 d | 75 |
| Camachee Island | $660,000 | $312 | – | 50 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-10.
Which way this market is moving
Collier Heights itself has appreciated about 0% over the period Momentum’s MLS data tracks — a community-level trend, not the county average. A strong local agent will reconcile these numbers with what is happening on your exact street before recommending a price.
What it costs to own in Collier Heights
On a median-priced Collier Heights home ($280,000), property taxes at St Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $3,098 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
Run the real numbers before you commit: what selling nets you, whether your Save Our Homes benefit moves with you, and rent vs buy in St Johns County.
2 for sale · 2 pending — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
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Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-08-18; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Collier Heights
Time is on your side in Collier Heights right now. Tour aggressively, compare concessions — rate buydowns and credits often beat a small price cut — and let your agent use days-on-market as negotiating leverage. Every price cut on a listing is information.
If you’re selling in Collier Heights
Selling into a slower Collier Heights market means prep and pricing are the whole game. Interview agents on their marketing reach beyond the MLS, their plan for the first 14 days, and what they would do at day 45 if showings stall. The wrong list price costs more than any commission difference.
Questions to ask before you hire a Collier Heights agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Collier Heights in the last year?
- How will you price my home (or help me bid), and what comps are you using?
- What’s your marketing plan, and where will my home actually show up?
- How do you handle negotiations, inspections, and appraisal gaps?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Collier Heights
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Collier Heights expert prices to the micro-market, knows which upgrades buyers reward, and has the relationships to get deals done. That’s the difference between a home that lingers and one that sells for more, faster.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Collier Heights
If you’re selling in Collier Heights, a top listing agent’s pricing, staging, and marketing are what win top dollar — the same skills behind a strong home sale. If you’re buying, a sharp buyer’s agent protects you in negotiation and inspections. The best Collier Heights Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Meet your local expert
Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 280+ 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.
“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
Related Collier Heights resources
- Homes for sale & Collier Heights neighborhood guide
- St Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Collier Heights home with a local expert
- St Johns County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Collier Heights, as of 2026-08-10, and will change over time. This is general guidance on how to choose an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.