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Best real estate agents in Columbia

The top-producing real estate agents in Columbia, SC, ranked by recent sales from public profile data. Real production, real reviews — updated 2026-07-05.

PNBy Priya Nandakumar
Housing Economist
EPReviewed by Elena Park
Real Estate Content Reviewer
Published May 20, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026Editorial persona: WealthyBud bylines are editorial personas, not real individuals. Pages are produced by the WealthyBud research team from the public data cited on each page.
Browse Agents Teams Brokerages Columbia market
Agents profiled12Ranked by recent production
Combined sales / 12 mo1,221Across profiled Columbia agents
Avg client rating4.99/5From public client reviews

Who are the top real estate agents in Columbia?

Ranked by recent production, Olivia Cooley of Olivia Cooley Real Estate leads WealthyBud's Columbia, SC list with about 352 sales in the last 12 months. The 12 agents profiled here closed 1,221 sales combined over 12 months, according to their public profiles as of 2026-07-05. Sales counts can include team production.

1

Olivia Cooley

Olivia Cooley Real Estate · Columbia, SC
$13K-$1.3MTop agent
352
Sales / 12 mo
$277K
Avg price
5★
275 reviews
2

Brent Downing

Keller Williams- The Downing Group · Columbia, SC
$18K-$2.6MTop agent
244
Sales / 12 mo
$323K
Avg price
5★
1143 reviews
3

Brad Allen

The ART of Real Estate Team at eXp Realty · Columbia, SC
$35K-$1.7MTop agent
198
Sales / 12 mo
$350K
Avg price
5★
1241 reviews
4

Keith Ancone

Keller Williams Palmetto · Columbia, SC
$25K-$1.3M
142
Sales / 12 mo
$308K
Avg price
5★
433 reviews
5

ChuiPing Karen Yip

Yip Premier Real Estate, LLC · Columbia, SC
$26K-$2.3M
85
Sales / 12 mo
$392K
Avg price
5★
190 reviews
6

Michael Munson

CMM Realty Inc. · Columbia, SC
$40K-$2.5MTop agent
62
Sales / 12 mo
$326K
Avg price
5★
386 reviews
7

JT Livingston

Keller Williams Realty Columbia · Columbia, SC
$44K-$1.1MTop agent
38
Sales / 12 mo
$267K
Avg price
4.9★
197 reviews
8

Candy Limehouse

Keller Williams Palmetto · Columbia, SC
$12K-$1.5M
34
Sales / 12 mo
$334K
Avg price
5★
304 reviews
9

Nicolette Fischer Nicolette Real Estate Team

RE/MAX RESULTS-Nicolette Real Estate Team · Columbia, SC
$115K-$1.2M
25
Sales / 12 mo
$333K
Avg price
5★
159 reviews
10

Trey Covington

Weichert Realtors Ray Covington Inc · Columbia, SC
$28K-$760K
17
Sales / 12 mo
$275K
Avg price
5★
164 reviews
11

John Smith

Re/Max Home Team · Columbia, SC
$30K-$1M
14
Sales / 12 mo
$395K
Avg price
5★
137 reviews
12

Franklin Jones

The Neighborhood Co. - Keller Williams Palmetto · Columbia, SC
$111K-$2M
10
Sales / 12 mo
$570K
Avg price
5★
214 reviews
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How do you choose a real estate agent in Columbia?

Shortlist two or three Columbia agents whose recent sales match your price range, check that each holds an active South Carolina license, then interview them about pricing strategy, marketing and communication. Recent local production matters more than career totals.

Who is the top real estate agent in Columbia?
By recent sales volume, Olivia Cooley of Olivia Cooley Real Estate ranks among the highest-producing agents in Columbia, SC, with about 352 sales in the last 12 months.
How were these Columbia agents ranked?
Agents are ranked by recent production (sales in the trailing 12 months) using public agent profile data, then by total career sales and client reviews.
How do I choose a real estate agent in Columbia?
Compare recent sales, average price point and client reviews, then interview two or three. The right Columbia agent matches your price range and neighborhood, communicates well and has a current track record.
Agent names, brokerages and production stats are sourced from public agent profiles as of 2026-07-05 and may change. Sales counts can include full team production. This directory is informational and not an endorsement — verify current credentials before engaging an agent.