People ask me all the time, “Who’s the best realtor in Sudbury?” The truth? There’s no official ranking, and anyone who tells you they’re “#1” should be able to show you exactly what that means. The best agent for you is the one who can prove they’ll price your home properly, market it well and look after you from the first call to closing day.

I’ve been a REALTOR® in Greater Sudbury since 2015. Here’s how I would choose an agent if I were in your shoes. Use it on us, and use it on anyone else you interview.

Step 1: Check the Licence (It Takes Two Minutes)

Every real estate agent and brokerage in Ontario has to be registered with the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). Before you sign anything, look them up on RECO’s free public registrant search. It shows whether the person is registered, which brokerage they’re with and other details RECO makes public.

Under Ontario’s rules, your agent should also give you RECO’s information guide before you sign an agreement. If nobody mentions it, ask.

Step 2: Read the Reviews, Properly

• Look at the count and the dates, not just the stars. A handful of old reviews tells you less than a steady stream of recent ones.
• Read the 3- and 4-star reviews. They tell you what can go wrong and how the agent handled it.
• Look for specifics. “Sold in a week” is nice. “Explained every offer and called back the same night” tells you how they work.
• See how the agent replies. A calm, professional reply to a tough review is a good sign.
• Ask for references from someone who sold a home like yours, in your part of the city.

Step 3: The Questions to Ask Every Agent

1. How many homes have you sold in my area, and can you show me the comparable sales you used to price mine?
2. Will I work with you directly, or with someone else on your team? Who calls me back?
3. What does your marketing include: photos, video, drone, floor plans, social media?
4. Who pays for cleaning, painting and staging?
5. How will you handle showings and offers, and how often will I hear from you?
6. What is your commission, and what exactly does it cover? (Commission is negotiable in Ontario.)
7. How long is the listing agreement, and what happens if I’m not happy?
8. Can you do this in French? (If that matters to your family, ask up front.)

Step 4: Ask for a Written Listing Plan

A good agent doesn’t just give you a number. They give you a plan. Before you list, you should have, in writing:

• A price range backed by real sales near you, plus the homes you’d be competing with right now.
• A prep list: what’s worth fixing, what to leave alone, and who pays for it.
• The marketing: professional photos, video, drone footage, MLS® and online exposure, and when it all goes live.
• The showing and offer plan: how showings are booked, whether there’s an offer date, and how you’ll compare offers.
• Communication: how often you’ll get updates and feedback from showings.
• The paperwork: the listing agreement terms, the length and the cancellation conditions.

The “Highest Number” Trap

Be careful with the agent who quotes the biggest price just to win the listing. An overpriced home sits, buyers start asking what’s wrong with it, and it often sells for less in the end. Ask every agent to show you the sales behind their number. The honest one will.

Why Sudbury Sellers Pick Team KING

That’s the checklist. Here’s how we measure up, with nothing you can’t verify:

• Voted Best Real Estate Team in Sudbury in the Sudbury.com Readers’ Choice Awards three years running: 2024, 2025 and 2026.
• 4.9 stars from 33 Google reviews. Read them, including the details. See our testimonials too.
• RE/MAX Titan Club (2025), Platinum Club 2022 to 2024, the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award and the RE/MAX Canada Lifetime Achievement Award. See our achievements.
• A REALTOR® since January 1, 2015, with hundreds of homes sold across Greater Sudbury.
• We cover your prep costs. Cleaning, painting and staging are on us, so you’re not out of pocket getting ready.
• Top-of-the-line video and drone footage on our listings.
• Bilingual agents. Shawn Boucher and Aleks McTaggart offer full service in French.
• Estates handled with care. Free Opinion of Value letters, plus help with the clean-out and prep. See our estate sale page.

Giving Back Is Part of Every Sale

For nearly 12 years, since I started in 2015, I’ve donated $10 from every sale to Children’s Miracle Network. Team KING also gives $50 from every sale to the Sudbury YMCA, and we’ve backed the YMCA Fill the Bus camp campaign for 11 years. In 2026 that sent 15 kids to camp. More on our community page.

Best Realtor in Sudbury: FAQ

Service en français : Shawn Boucher et Aleks McTaggart offrent un service complet en français.

Next steps: read our Sudbury home seller’s guide, see why families choose Team KING, or meet our Sudbury real estate agents.

Because you deserve a castle. 🏰

About the Author

Jason King is the Team Lead of Team KING and has been a licensed REALTOR® in Greater Sudbury since January 1, 2015. He grew up in Garson and still lives there. Jason and his team have sold hundreds of homes across Greater Sudbury, and he has earned RE/MAX Titan Club, Platinum Club (2022 to 2024), the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award and the RE/MAX Canada Lifetime Achievement Award. Team KING was voted Best Real Estate Team in Sudbury in the Sudbury.com Readers’ Choice Awards in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Call Jason at (705) 988-1022.

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