How We Score Agents
Our rankings are built entirely on closed transaction data — not reviews, referrals, or paid placements. Here's exactly how we do it.
Step 1 — The Data We Use
We analyze real transactions, not self-reported data.
We analyze closed home sales by local agents — looking at location, home type, list price, sale price, and time on market. We update this data daily.
Because we work with actual transaction records, not self-reported data or reviews, agents cannot inflate their own position. We compare apples to apples.
Every record is a completed sale, not a listing or projection.
Agents cannot pay us to appear higher in rankings.
From major metros to zip codes across the US.
Rankings reflect recent market activity, not stale data.
Step 2 — Objective Metrics
Six performance metrics per agent.
We measure each agent across six metrics that matter most to buyers and sellers. Past performance can help predict future results.
Local Experience
How well an agent knows a specific area, as measured through their real results. Local knowledge helps with timing, pricing, and bargaining power.
Similar Homes Sold
If an agent sells many homes of the exact same type as yours, their experience is much more relevant for marketing and pricing effectively.
Days on Market
The total time it takes for a home to sell. This helps show whether an agent prices effectively and avoids letting a listing go stale.
Sale-to-List Ratio
Measures the difference between final sale price and list price. We compare this ratio across other local agents who sold similar homes, so the metric isn't misleading.
Availability
How busy an agent currently is relative to their typical workload. An agent juggling too many competing responsibilities should be avoided when equally qualified alternatives are available.
Price Range
Agents with recent transactions in the exact same price range as yours have more relevant experience with the specific buyers within your market segment.
Objective Comparison
We compare agents based on the specific home type and price range that matter to you.
We compare the agents' metrics directly against each other. The result is apples to apples.
We evaluate how many active listings an agent is balancing, so you don't hire someone who is too busy.
Step 3 — Ranking
Ranked specifically for your needs.
An agent who sells mostly $400k homes may not be the best fit for a $1.8m home, though both categories are in the same area. We ensure the comparison is accurate for you.
The result: every ranked agent on Agent Algo has a verifiable, documented track record for homes similar to yours.
What We Exclude
We intentionally ignore these signals.
Star Ratings & Reviews
Self-reported reviews are subjective, easy to game, and don't reflect actual market performance.
Paid Placements
Agents cannot pay, subscribe, or partner with us to appear higher in the rankings. Period.
Years of Experience
Tenure doesn't predict performance. We measure recent, local, segment-specific results only.
Social Media Following
A large online audience has no correlation with closing deals at favorable terms for clients.
Brokerage Affiliation
An agent's brokerage brand does not influence their score. The data is about individual performance.
Self-Reported Volume
We use third-party closed MLS records. Agents cannot submit or edit their own transaction data.
Common Questions
Can an agent appeal their ranking?
Rankings are derived directly from closed transaction data. They are facts, not opinions.
How often are metrics updated?
We update our transaction data daily. Our metrics reflect the latest agent activity and most relevant experience.
Why is an agent I know not listed?
We don’t cover agents who work only with pocket listings or private sales, and we don’t cover agents who have no recent transactions. We review most agent-assisted home sales across the USA, but not all.
Is the same agent ranked differently for different homes?
Yes. An agent who performs well with condos may not rank as well for detached homes, or for a different price range. We evaluate agents specifically for your need.
See the rankings in action.
Browse any market in the US and see which agents have the strongest verified track record.