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The rankings in detail
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Number 1: Swann Real Estate
4.8★Google rating from 176 reviews · verified July 8, 2026
What reviewers mention: new home purchases, property management services, kind, communicative staff, quick response times.
Swann Real Estate holds the top position here, and its 4.8 Google rating is not the highest on the page. First place comes from the pairing our ranking rewards: the largest review count listed, 176 reviews, alongside the longest verified track record, a firm founded in DeLand in 1987, roughly 39 years ago. A 4.8 held up across that many reviews and that many years outweighs a flawless score drawn from a smaller, newer history, and we would rather show you that arithmetic than tuck it away. Clients writing reviews mention new home purchases and property management, and call the staff kind, communicative, and fast to respond. The office sits on East New York Avenue in DeLand. Broker and founder Todd Swann is licensed as a Florida real estate broker, BK3332723, active and verified July 8, 2026.
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Number 2: Prestige Properties
4.9★Google rating from 54 reviews · verified July 8, 2026
What reviewers mention: rental process support, responsive, caring staff, attention to detail, landlord and client services.
Prestige Properties ranks second with a 4.9 Google rating from 54 reviews, a smaller review base than several names below it. Longevity is what lifts it. The firm has operated in DeLand since 1988, about 38 years, and public records agree on the story: its LinkedIn page, its Facebook page, and the MainStreet DeLand member directory all describe a second-generation family business started by Jerry and Pat Smith and now led by broker-owner Kellee Smith. Reviews single out the rental process, caring and responsive staff, and attention to detail, which points to landlord and tenant work alongside sales. One honest note: the old web address now redirects to a third-party listing search with no company content, so we did not list a website, and you should reach the office by phone. Broker Kellee Holland Smith is registered under active Florida broker license BK3376449, verified July 8, 2026. Put the scope and the commission in writing before anything is signed.
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Number 3: Terrie White, Realtor®
5.0★Google rating from 66 reviews · verified July 8, 2026
What reviewers mention: quick answers to buyer questions, strong local market knowledge, quick home sales, smooth closings.
Terrie White ranks third and is the highest-placed of the five-star agents here, carrying a straight 5.0 Google rating across 66 reviews. Her own Google Business Profile states over 21 years of experience and more than 800 closed transactions, figures she publishes herself rather than numbers we independently confirmed, and that stated tenure is part of why she edges ahead of other perfect-rated agents in our ranking. Her reviews highlight quick answers to buyer questions, strong local market knowledge, and smooth, fast closings. She works with Greene Realty and Property Management, based on South Woodland Boulevard in downtown DeLand. As a Florida real estate sales associate, Terrie White holds active license SL3107968, verified July 8, 2026, operating under her brokerage. Skim a handful of recent reviews to gauge whether her buyer-side strengths suit your sale, then get the terms and the commission on paper before you commit.
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Number 4: Rupp lpt Realty
4.9★Google rating from 144 reviews · verified July 8, 2026
What reviewers mention: easy, efficient selling process, quick home sales, first-time buyer guidance, polite, responsive team.
Rupp lpt Realty ranks fourth on a 4.9 Google rating across 144 reviews, the third-largest review count on this page behind Swann Real Estate and Bee Realty Corp. That high rating and heavy review volume are what carry it. We could not pin down a founding year for the business from a source we trust, so it earns no credit for longevity, only for the rating and the reviews behind it. Reviewers call the selling process easy and efficient, mention quick home sales and helpful guidance for first-time buyers, and describe a polite, responsive team. You will find the office on South Woodland Boulevard in DeLand. Amanda and JJ Rupp run it, and co-owner Amanda Rupp is licensed as a Florida real estate broker, BK3359773, active and verified July 8, 2026. If you are buying your first home, ask the team directly about that experience before you commit.
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Number 5: Southern Exclusive Realty
4.9★Google rating from 43 reviews · verified July 8, 2026
What reviewers mention: smooth, quick home sales, skilled offer negotiation, easy to talk to, home-finding expertise.
Southern Exclusive Realty takes fifth with a 4.9 Google rating from 43 reviews. Its place rests on a strong rating plus a verified history: broker Tristina Hill became a broker in 2015 and launched the brokerage in 2016, about 10 years, according to its own team page, and our ranking gives real weight to how long a business has run. Reviewers report a smooth, quick sale, skilled negotiation on offers, and an owner who is easy to talk to, plus help finding the right home. The brokerage runs from an East New York Avenue address in DeLand. Broker Tristina Hill holds active Florida real estate broker license BK3247906, verified July 8, 2026. A verified decade in business, not a higher rating, is the honest reason it outranks some five-star agents here, and we would rather lay that reasoning out than bury it. Get the scope and the commission documented up front.
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Number 6: Brenda McGough, Realtor - DASH Real Estate Company
5.0★Google rating from 89 reviews · verified July 8, 2026
Brenda McGough ranks sixth with a spotless 5.0 Google rating across 89 reviews, the largest review count of any five-star agent on this page. She lands here rather than higher for one reason: our ranking also weighs years in business, and with no founding date we could verify, longevity cannot count in her favor. A flawless rating on strong volume settles where the numbers put it. Her reviews describe quick closings, clear step-by-step explanations, sharp negotiation, and responsive communication. She hangs her license with DASH Real Estate Company on South Woodland Boulevard in DeLand. Brenda McGough carries an active Florida real estate sales associate license, SL3481241, verified July 8, 2026. Before you commit, scan a few recent reviews for how she managed a sale that got complicated, and get the representation terms and the fee in writing.
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Number 7: Bee Realty Corp
4.7★Google rating from 156 reviews · verified July 8, 2026
What reviewers mention: smooth home sales, quick sale process, professional, responsive agents, easy to work with.
Bee Realty Corp ranks seventh, and its 4.7 Google rating is the lowest average on this page. That average rests on 156 reviews, the second-largest count here behind Swann Real Estate. Because our ranking weighs how large and steady a review sample is, a broad 4.7 holds its own against perfect scores built on far fewer reviews. Reviewers report smooth, quick home sales, professional and responsive agents, and a team that is easy to work with. The brokerage works from a West Plymouth Avenue office in DeLand. Its broker and owner is Birgit Powell, who goes by Bee, and she holds active Florida real estate broker license BK3259106; the corporation itself carries active real estate corporation license CQ1047137 at the same address. Both were verified July 8, 2026. A 4.7 across 156 reviews is a large, honest sample, so it is worth reading through before you decide.
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Number 8: Sherri L. King, REALTOR
5.0★Google rating from 43 reviews · verified July 8, 2026
What reviewers mention: quick response times, home buying process help, strong deal negotiation, regular client communication.
Sherri King sits eighth on a pristine 5.0 Google rating, and that average comes from 43 reviews, a smaller sample than several names above her. Our ranking weighs review volume next to the rating, so a perfect score from fewer reviews settles here rather than at the top. No founding date we accept was available, so longevity has nothing to score for her. Reviewers note quick response times, a smooth home buying process, strong negotiation on price, and steady communication all the way through the deal. She is with Watson Realty Corp, whose DeLand office sits on South Woodland Boulevard. Sherri King holds an active Florida real estate sales associate license, SL3293346, verified July 8, 2026. A five-star rating on a modest number of reviews can mark a genuinely strong agent or simply an early record, so read them yourself before you decide, and confirm the scope and commission in writing before you sign.
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Number 9: Shawna Lewis, Coldwell Banker Coast Realty
5.0★Google rating from 42 reviews · verified July 8, 2026
What reviewers mention: smooth selling process, quick home sales, pricing strategy guidance, attentive client care.
Shawna Lewis ranks ninth on an unblemished 5.0 Google rating drawn from 42 reviews, one of the smaller samples on this page. Like the other five-star agents below the top, review volume is what holds her here: our ranking rewards how broad the review base is, and 42, while genuinely strong, trails most names above her. No founding date we could verify was on record, so longevity does not add to her score. Reviews describe a smooth selling process, quick home sales, pricing strategy guidance, and attentive client care, which points toward seller-side work. Her office, Coldwell Banker Coast Realty, is on South Woodland Boulevard in DeLand. Shawna Lewis is a licensed Florida real estate sales associate, SL3570598, active and verified July 8, 2026. If you are selling, ask her directly how she prices a home, then settle the scope and the commission in writing before you sign.
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Number 10: Cardinal Row Real Estate
4.9★Google rating from 41 reviews · verified July 8, 2026
What reviewers mention: quick replies to questions, smooth home sales, contract attention to detail, strong negotiation skills.
Cardinal Row Real Estate rounds out the list at number ten with a 4.9 Google rating drawn from 41 reviews, the smallest verified review count on the page. The rating is strong; the honest reason it lands last is volume, because 41 is the fewest here even with a near-perfect average, and our ranking counts how many reviews stand behind a score. No founding date we accept was available, so longevity adds nothing to its total. Reviewers point to quick replies to questions, smooth home sales, careful attention to the contract, and strong negotiation. The office is on East New York Avenue in DeLand. It is led by broker and owner Colleen Kurczi, who holds active Florida real estate broker license BK3535800, verified July 8, 2026. Read the available reviews closely, and confirm the scope and the commission in writing before you sign a listing or buyer agreement.
How did we verify these realtors?
Every realtor here was checked against live Google Business Profile data on July 8, 2026, and against the Florida DBPR license registry. We record the star rating, the review count behind it, and the license number for each agent or broker, then rank by published criteria. No listing is sponsored.
We start from Google Business Profile data because it is public, current, and hard to fake at volume. For each realtor we record the star rating, the total number of reviews, the listed office address, and the phone number, then confirm the profile is live on the day we mark the page verified.
Real estate adds one step a plumber or roofer does not. Every agent or broker on this list was matched to an active Florida license in the state DBPR registry, and we cite the license number so you can look it up yourself. From there our scoring turns the signals into a rank. Rating carries the most weight, followed by review volume, then years in business and verified license status. That is why a 4.8 average across many reviews and decades of work can outrank a perfect score built on fewer reviews. No realtor pays to appear here.
How do you find the best realtor in your area?
Start with the signals you can verify: a steady rating across a real number of reviews, a local DeLand office, and an active state license you can confirm yourself. Then judge fit, ask how the agent handles your kind of sale, and get the representation agreement in writing.
A high rating means more when it holds up across a large number of reviews, so weigh the average and the volume together rather than trusting a perfect score built on a handful of ratings. Look for a local DeLand office or a clearly stated service area, a sign the agent actually works the west Volusia market rather than driving in from another county.
Confirm the license yourself. Every realtor on this page carries an active Florida sales associate or broker license, and the number is listed on the card so you can check its status on the state DBPR site in a minute. Read a few recent reviews for how the agent handled a deal that got complicated, not just the headline number. Ask directly whether they work more with buyers or sellers, and how they price a home. Then get the representation agreement, the commission, and the term in writing before you sign.
What percentage do most realtors charge in Florida?
There is no state-set rate, and we do not publish a commission percentage without a verified local source. What you pay is negotiable, varies by agent and by the services included, and is set between you and the realtor before any listing goes live.
Florida does not set or cap real estate commissions. They are negotiable between you and the agent, and they vary with the price of the home, the services in the agreement, and whether one agent or two are involved in the deal. We would rather say that plainly than print a percentage we cannot stand behind for a specific DeLand transaction.
Commission is also not the whole cost of a sale. Title work, closing fees, and any concessions you agree to all sit alongside it, and the split between what a buyer and a seller each pay can be part of the negotiation. The dependable way to know your number is to ask two or three of the realtors on this list what they charge and what that fee covers, then get it in writing before you sign a listing or buyer agreement. When we have commission data from a credible local source, we will add it here.
Should you work with a sales associate or a broker?
Both can represent you. A Florida sales associate works under a licensed broker; a broker has passed a higher-level exam and can run a brokerage and supervise agents. Four of the ten on this list hold sales associate licenses, six hold broker licenses, and either can handle a standard sale.
In Florida, a sales associate holds a license that must operate under a broker, so when you hire a sales associate you also get the brokerage standing behind them. A broker has completed additional education and a separate exam, and can open a firm, hold escrow, and supervise other agents. Several of the people on this list are the broker and the owner of the firm that carries their name.
For a normal home purchase or sale, either license is fully qualified to represent you, and the better question is usually experience with your kind of transaction rather than the license tier. A broker-owner may give you more direct continuity, since they are not likely to leave the firm. A strong sales associate at an established office gives you that agent plus a team. Ask who will actually handle your file, and confirm it in the agreement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best realtor in DeLand?
By our scoring, Swann Real Estate ranks first, with a 4.8 Google rating from 176 reviews and a listed 39 years in business as of July 8, 2026. Prestige Properties and Terrie White follow. The full ranking and the criteria behind it are above.
How many realtors are on this list?
Ten, verified as of July 8, 2026. Each is an individual agent or a local brokerage checked against live Google Business Profile data and the Florida DBPR license registry. We add names as we finish verifying them, and would rather list fewer verified realtors than pad the ranking.
Do realtors pay to appear here?
No. No agent or brokerage pays for placement or a higher rank. The order comes from published criteria: Google rating, review volume, years in business, and verified license status. Money never changes a position on this page.
What not to tell a real estate agent?
If the agent represents the other side of your deal, keep your absolute top price or bottom line, your timeline pressure, and your personal reasons for moving to yourself, since those can weaken your position in a negotiation. With your own agent, working under a signed representation agreement, you can share everything, because they are working for you.
How often is this list updated?
We re-check each business against live Google data and the state license registry, then refresh the verified date shown on the page. Ratings and review counts reflect the last verification and can change between updates.
No business paid to appear on this page, and a higher rank cannot be bought. The order comes from criteria we publish and re-check against live Google data. Read the full methodology.