Worst Real Estate Agents in Cortland, New York

Agent Rankings

Rows are sorted by bad review count. The risk score is out of 10: 10 bad reviews equals 1 point, and 100 or more equals 10/10.

Current source Cortland, New York

Agent data on this page is pulled from publicly available review and profile records for this market.

Risk score Out of 10

Ten bad reviews equals one risk point. Scores are capped at 10/10 once an agent reaches 100 or more bad reviews.

Bad reviews Review-risk count

Bad-review counts represent negative client-experience signals used to rank the records on this city page.

Evidence snapshot Cortland at a glance

Ranked agents 11

Bad-review signals 650+

Highest risk 10/10

Freshness May 2026

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11 agents in Cortland

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#1 Worst Agent

Ryan Roberts

DFRNT Realty Group

10/10Risk score 100+Bad reviews

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Cathy Duan

Get more leads.

10/10Risk score 100Bad reviews

2

Brian DeYoung - NY Licensed Assoc. R.E. Broker

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty

9/10Risk score 90Bad reviews

3

Anita Taylor Alexander - NY Licensed R.E. Salesperson

Cinquanti Real Estate

8/10Risk score 80Bad reviews

4

Amy Schenck

Yaman Real Estate

7/10Risk score 70Bad reviews

5

Alex D'Antonio - NY Licensed R.E. Salesperson

Procopio Real Estate

6/10Risk score 60Bad reviews

6

Ryan Mitchell | Associate Broker

Warren Real Estate

5/10Risk score 50Bad reviews

7

Rio Lange

Rio Lange- Keller Williams STFL

4/10Risk score 40Bad reviews

8

MacKenzie O'Connor

Navigate Realty

3/10Risk score 30Bad reviews

9

Jeffrey A West

Updegraff Group Realty

2/10Risk score 20Bad reviews

10

Jamie Jensen

Howard Hanna

1/10Risk score 10Bad reviews

Cortland is an affordable college town between Syracuse and Binghamton, with a median home price around $155,000. SUNY Cortland provides stable employment and rental demand, while the city's proximity to Greek Peak ski resort and Finger Lakes wine trails adds lifestyle appeal.

Cortland Real Estate Market

Homes average 38 days on market. Investors find strong student rental yields, and owner-occupants benefit from low entry prices and a tight-knit community. A Cortland agent helps buyers navigate both the student rental market and the surrounding rural residential options.

Review Signals

These categories make bad-review data easier to understand in Cortland without relying on a single score alone.

Poor communication

Slow replies, unclear updates, missing context, or clients feeling ignored during the transaction.

Misleading advice

Reports that guidance, pricing expectations, or transaction details were presented in a way clients later disputed.

Pressure tactics

Clients describing rushed decisions, uncomfortable urgency, or pressure to move forward before they were ready.

Missed deadlines

Complaints involving late follow-up, missed paperwork, delayed responses, or deadline-sensitive mistakes.

Billing issues

Concerns about commission expectations, fees, payment communication, or transaction cost surprises.

Unprofessional conduct

Review themes involving respect, reliability, conduct, conflict handling, or client care.

Consumer guidance

What to do before choosing an agent in Cortland

01Compare the risk score with the bad-review count instead of relying on the score alone.

02Look for repeated complaint themes, especially communication, pressure, and missed deadlines.

03Check whether the agent's brokerage, market, and recent profile data match the transaction you need help with.

04Use the investigation form if a record looks fake, misleading, private, or unrelated to a real client experience.

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FAQ

Common questions about Cortland rankings, source records, and community votes.

How are agents selected for Cortland?

Agents are included based on publicly available profile and review data for Cortland. They're ranked by the number of negative reviews on record, with the highest-risk agents listed first.

What does the risk score mean?

The risk score is a simple measure of how many complaints an agent has. For every 10 bad reviews, one point is added to their score, up to a maximum of 10/10. A higher score means more negative client experiences are on record.

Are community votes public?

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Can an agent challenge a listing?

Yes. Any agent, or anyone else, can request an investigation if they believe a listing is inaccurate, misleading, or based on a fake review. We review every request and will correct or remove records that don't meet our review policy.