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Worst Real Estate Agent in Salem

Review-risk ranking for real estate agents in Salem, Oregon, built from active source rows and bad-review signals.

11 Ranked Agents
10 Source Records
May 2026 Updated

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 Salem, Oregon

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 Salem at a glance
Ranked agents 11
Bad-review signals 650+
Highest risk 10/10
Freshness May 2026
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11 agents in Salem
1
#1 Worst Agent

Ryan Roberts

DFRNT Realty Group

10/10Risk score 100+Bad reviews
2 Katherine Mercer

Katherine Mercer

HomeSmart Realty Group

10/10Risk score 100Bad reviews
3 Shelli McKenzie

Shelli McKenzie

Windermere/Pacific West Properties

9/10Risk score 90Bad reviews
4 Brandon Fahlman

Brandon Fahlman

Kithkin Real Estate

8/10Risk score 80Bad reviews
5 Craig Evans

Craig Evans

Crown Real Estate Group

7/10Risk score 70Bad reviews
6 Jessica Farrell

Jessica Farrell

HomeSmart Realty Group

6/10Risk score 60Bad reviews
7 Steven Blum

Steven Blum

Blum Real Estate

5/10Risk score 50Bad reviews
8 Joni McClintock

Joni McClintock

Sundance Realty

4/10Risk score 40Bad reviews
9 Melina Tomson

Melina Tomson

Tomson Burnham, llc

3/10Risk score 30Bad reviews
10 Mark Shadrin

Mark Shadrin

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals

2/10Risk score 20Bad reviews
11 Lauren Gesik

Lauren Gesik

HomeSmart Realty Group

1/10Risk score 10Bad reviews

Salem combines the stability of state government employment with growing healthcare and food processing sectors, creating a housing market that trends more affordable than the Portland metro while still benefiting from Willamette Valley livability. The city offers genuine value for buyers seeking Oregon's quality of life without Portland's price tag. Neighborhoods south of downtown and in West Salem provide the most sought-after residential settings.

Salem, Oregon market overview

As Oregon's capital city, Salem benefits from a stable economic base that insulates it from sharp market swings. Recent downtown investments and the growing Willamette University area have added urban appeal, while suburban expansion along the I-5 corridor continues to absorb demand from Portland commuters.

Review Signals

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

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.

Nearby Pages

Related city links are generated from the same state dataset.

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FAQ

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

How are agents selected for Salem?

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

No. Your vote is completely confidential. We collect your email to verify the submission and prevent abuse, but your name is never requested or shown anywhere on the site.

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.