Worst Real Estate Agents in Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester at a glance

Ranked agents 11

Bad-review signals 650+

Highest risk 10/10

Freshness May 2026

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11 agents in Rochester

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#1 Worst Agent

Ryan Roberts

DFRNT Realty Group

10/10Risk score 100+Bad reviews

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Keith Hiscock - NY Licensed Assoc. R.E. Broker

RE/MAX Realty Group

10/10Risk score 100Bad reviews

2

Heather Lindsay - NY Licensed Assoc. R.E. Broker

RE/MAX Plus

9/10Risk score 90Bad reviews

3

Lori McAlees - NY Licensed R.E. Broker

McAlees Realty

8/10Risk score 80Bad reviews

4

Zach Hall

Ivy House Realty

7/10Risk score 70Bad reviews

5

Jason Mancuso

Keller Williams Realty

6/10Risk score 60Bad reviews

6

James Gray - NY Licensed R.E. Salesperson

EXP Realty

5/10Risk score 50Bad reviews

7

Coldwell Banker Custom Realty

4/10Risk score 40Bad reviews

8

Joseph Gizzie - NY Licensed R.E. Associate Broker

Revolution Real Estate

3/10Risk score 30Bad reviews

9

Mark Siwiec

Elysian Homes by Mark Siwiec and Associates

2/10Risk score 20Bad reviews

10

Patrick Regna

Keller Williams of Greater Rochester

1/10Risk score 10Bad reviews

Rochester offers outstanding affordability with a median home price around $195,000, anchored by the University of Rochester, Rochester Regional Health, and a growing optics and photonics industry cluster. The Flower City's cultural institutions, including the Eastman School of Music and Strong National Museum of Play, enhance quality of life.

Rochester Real Estate Market

Homes average 28 days on market, indicating healthy demand at these price points. The Park Avenue and South Wedge neighborhoods have become vibrant urban destinations, while suburbs like Pittsford and Brighton command higher prices. A Rochester agent helps buyers find value across this diverse metro area.

Review Signals

These categories make bad-review data easier to understand in Rochester 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 Rochester

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 Rochester rankings, source records, and community votes.

How are agents selected for Rochester?

Agents are included based on publicly available profile and review data for Rochester. 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.