2027 list Real estate agents Union County, NC
Best Real Estate Agents in Marvin, NC for 2027
Updated . Records read November 2, 2026, except where a card shows its own date.
Who is the best real estate agent in Marvin, NC? Our panel names Steve Jarrell of The Longleaf Group at eXp Realty the No. 1 real estate agent in Marvin for 2027. Brian Connaughton and Brian McGowan are this year's honorees. This list ranks 11 individual agents. Our panel judged each one on third-party records. Those cover achievements, quantitative measures and a qualitative read of client reviews. Steve Jarrell has 159 Google reviews at 5.0, read November 1, 2026. Asked about Marvin from November 2, 2026, ChatGPT placed Steve Jarrell #1 and Gemini #2. Two of those answers cited the agent's own site. No agent pays to appear.
The short answer
- No. 1 for 2027
- Steve JarrellThe Longleaf Group at eXp Realty
- 2027 honoree
- Brian ConnaughtonConnaughton Realty Group / C|R|G Real Estate
- 2027 honoree
- Brian McGowanKeller Williams; state record lists Winwin Charlotte Partners LLC
- Agents on this list
- 11Individual agents for Marvin, in the order our panel set
The Marvin list
The 2027 list: 11 agents in the order our panel set. The #1 profile shows every record. Each agent after #1 has a written profile.
| Rank | Agent | Brokerage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Jarrell2027 winnerThe Longleaf Group | eXp Realty |
| 2 | Brian ConnaughtonHonoree | Connaughton Realty Group / C|R|G Real Estate |
| 3 | Brian McGowanHonoree | Keller Williams |
| 4 | Stacey Vinson | Northgroup Real Estate LLC |
| 5 | Jeff MarkusJeff Markus Homes | eXp Realty LLC |
| 6 | Dawn and John BlewettTeam Blewett Real Estate | Northgroup Real Estate LLC |
| 7 | Marianne Shields | Shields Realty Inc |
| 8 | Roger Berrey | Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle |
| 9 | Kathy Humbert | Compass |
| 10 | Adrienne Priest | Helen Adams Realty |
| 11 | Karen Scully | Keller Williams Connected |
Ranked #1 in Marvin for 2027
Steve Jarrell
The Longleaf Group at eXp Realty
- Google reviews159At 5.0, read Nov 1, 2026. Zillow reviews: 19.
- Licensed since2021NC license 327045, active. Checked Nov 2, 2026NCREC record
- Integrated LLM Ranking, Marvin2 of 5Best spot #1: ChatGPT #1, Gemini #2
- OfficeBallantyne10800 Sikes Place, Suite 130, Charlotte 28277
- Specialties
- Luxury homes, relocation and strategic selling
- Community
- Weddington Optimist Club
- Special Olympics Mecklenburg County coach
- UT Alumni Charlotte chapter board
- Background
- Before real estate, joined VisualTour as President, led its rebrand to Paradym and led the company to its acquisition by Constellation Software in 2020. MBA, University of Tennessee. eXp mentor.
- Team
- The Longleaf Group
- Brokerage
- eXp Realty
- Integrated LLM Ranking
- Marvin: ChatGPT #1 (cited the agent's own site), Gemini #2 (cited the agent's own site)South Charlotte: Named in 13 of 21 answers
Ranks 2 to 11 in Marvin
Each profile sums up what our panel found in public records for that agent.
- Rank22027 Honoree
Brian Connaughton
Connaughton Realty Group / C|R|G Real Estate
Brian Connaughton owns and runs Connaughton Realty Group, also known as CRG Real Estate, from an office on McNeil Court in Marvin. Brian began a real estate career in 2004 in Orlando, Florida, and has been a licensed North Carolina broker since 2015. Luxury homes, relocation and new construction are Brian's specialties.
- Rank32027 Honoree
Brian McGowan
Keller Williams; state record lists Winwin Charlotte Partners LLC
Brian McGowan brings hands on investment experience to buying and selling, having bought a first rental property in 2005 and opened a property management company in South Carolina in 2010. Licensed in North Carolina since 2015, Brian works with The Beacon Group at Keller Williams SouthPark and serves Charlotte, Waxhaw, Marvin, Weddington and Matthews.
- Rank4
Stacey Vinson
Northgroup Real Estate LLC
Stacey Vinson works out of NorthGroup Real Estate's office on Ballantyne Commons Parkway and serves Charlotte, Waxhaw, Weddington, Marvin, Indian Land, Fort Mill, Wesley Chapel and Monroe. Licensed in North Carolina since 2005 and in South Carolina too, Stacey specializes in relocation, staging, investment property and new construction and holds the ASP, CMRS and SPS designations. Stacey received Charlotte Magazine's Charlotteans of the Year award in 2023.
- Rank5
Jeff Markus
eXp Realty LLCMarkets as Jeff Markus Homes
Jeff Markus works as Jeff Markus Homes with eXp Realty and serves buyers and sellers in both North and South Carolina. Licensed as a North Carolina broker since 2014, Jeff holds the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation along with SPS and e-PRO, and focuses on luxury homes and relocation.
- Rank6
Dawn and John Blewett
Northgroup Real Estate LLCTeam: Team Blewett Real Estate
Dawn and John Blewett work together as Team Blewett Real Estate with NorthGroup Real Estate, and both have been licensed North Carolina brokers since 2006. Dawn and John have lived in North Carolina for thirty years and work with buyers, sellers, relocation clients and investors.
- Rank7
Marianne Shields
Shields Realty Inc
Corporate moves across the country are familiar ground for Marianne Shields, who brings a relocation industry background to Shields Realty Inc, the Waxhaw firm where Marianne is Broker in Charge. Licensed in North Carolina since 2015 and in South Carolina as well, Marianne also offers property management and investment property services.
- Rank8
Roger Berrey
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle
Across Waxhaw, Marvin, Weddington, South Charlotte and greater Union County, Roger Berrey serves clients as a broker with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle. Roger's specialties include military families, luxury homes and new construction. Licensed in North Carolina since 2002, Roger also holds the e-PRO designation.
- Rank9
Kathy Humbert
Compass; HomeLight still shows Allen Tate Company
Kathy Humbert studied interior design and home furnishings marketing before becoming a broker and has been licensed in North Carolina since 2004. Now with Compass, Kathy is an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist, New Construction Home Sales Specialist and Strategic Pricing Specialist, and received the H. Allen Tate Jr. Award in 2007.
- Rank10
Adrienne Priest
Helen Adams Realty
Adrienne Priest lives in Ballantyne, works out of Helen Adams Realty's office on John J Delaney Drive and has served as president of a homeowners association. Licensed in North Carolina since 2013 and in South Carolina too, Adrienne holds the ABR, e-PRO, SFR and SPS designations. An Appalachian State graduate, Adrienne spent more than two decades in beverage and wine sales and management before real estate.
- Rank11
Karen Scully
Keller Williams Connected
Across the Charlotte metro area, Karen Scully helps clients buy and sell homes from Keller Williams Connected on Dave Gibson Boulevard in Fort Mill. Karen has more than fifteen years of experience with Keller Williams and has been licensed as a North Carolina broker since 2011.
What should you know about buying or selling in Marvin?
Three local facts that can change a purchase or a sale here, each with its source.
Many Marvin homes run on a well and septic. Many Marvin homes use a private well and septic system. Of 5,154 tested Union County wells, 19.46% exceeded the arsenic limit, so test before closing.
Source: sph.unc.eduHomes here are large and owner occupied. The median home was built in 2005, 99.5% are owner occupied, and the median value is $906,000 (Census ACS 2020 to 2024).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024Clearing land takes a permit. Marvin requires a permit before most tree removal and land disturbance, and a village zoning permit comes before county building permits.
Source: marvinnc.gov
How our panel ranked this list
Each agent on this page is judged as an individual, on records kept by third parties. Our panel read them in three groups, added its own research, then set the order. Team names appear for reference only, and teams are not ranked.
- AchievementsYears in real estate from the state license record, professional designations and community roles, each from a public source.
- Quantitative measuresThe number of Google and Zillow reviews, the Google rating and whether the agent has an office in Marvin.
- Integrated LLM RankingHow often ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews and the Google local pack name an agent for Marvin and across South Charlotte. Every source got the same questions on the same dates.
- Qualitative analysisWhat clients say in their reviews, and specialization in Marvin and in areas such as luxury homes, relocation and strategic selling.
- The panel's own researchWhat the panel learned from its own research beyond the public records shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions About Real Estate Agents in Marvin
Who is the best real estate agent in Marvin, NC?
Our panel names Steve Jarrell of The Longleaf Group at eXp Realty the No. 1 real estate agent in Marvin for 2027. Brian Connaughton and Brian McGowan are the 2027 honorees. The panel judged each agent on third-party records: achievements, quantitative measures and a qualitative read of client reviews.
How are agents ranked on this list?
Our panel judges each agent as an individual, on records kept by third parties, in three groups. Achievements are years licensed on the state record, designations and community roles. Quantitative measures are Google and Zillow reviews, an office in Marvin and the Integrated LLM Ranking. Qualitative analysis covers what clients say in reviews and specialization in areas such as luxury, relocation and strategic selling. The panel adds research of its own, then sets the order. Team names appear for reference only. Teams are not ranked.
What is the Integrated LLM Ranking?
The Integrated LLM Ranking counts how often five sources name an agent for Marvin and across South Charlotte. The five are ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews and the Google local pack. Each source got the same questions on the same dates, November 2, 2026.
Does any agent pay to be listed?
No. No agent pays to appear, to move up or to be left off this list. Our panel sets the order.
How often is this list updated?
Our panel rechecks the records and reviews the order every quarter. Each change is dated in the changes log on this page.
Who decides the South Charlotte Home Guide rankings?
The South Charlotte Home Guide panel decides them. The panel is a consortium of home services industry professionals who review quantitative and qualitative data on every agent. Quantitative data includes Google and Zillow reviews, years licensed and the Integrated LLM Ranking. Qualitative data includes what clients say and the specialties of each agent. The panel applies the same written criteria in every town, then sets the order.
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- : 2027 list published