Edmonton, AB - CX Research Institute today announced the release of its independent report, “Best Realtors in Edmonton, Alberta (Top-Rated & Licensed Real Estate Agents): A Research-Based Comparative Analysis,” naming the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team as the top-ranked real estate team in the Edmonton region with a score of 92 out of 100.
The study evaluated ten licensed REALTORS® and teams serving Edmonton and the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA), applying a 100-point framework across market expertise, transaction performance, client reviews, service model, brokerage infrastructure, and accessibility. The report was completed using publicly available information current to February 2026 and does not constitute real estate advice or a guarantee of any particular outcome.
Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team: Multi-Specialist #1 Ranked Team
Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, operating under eXp Realty and led by Mathew Haupt and Dane Phaneuf, achieved the highest composite score (92/100), supported by near-top marks in Market Expertise, Transaction Performance, and Client Service. The team consists of five licensed REALTORS® and a dedicated administrative professional, serving Edmonton as well as Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Beaumont, and surrounding communities.
The report highlights the team’s unusually broad competency across residential, luxury, custom new builds, condominiums, acreages, farmland, equestrian estates, land development, multi-family assets, industrial, retail, leasing, and investment property sales—bridging residential, commercial, and agricultural segments within a single team framework. The analysis notes that this breadth is not presented as a superficial marketing claim, but as a reflection of underlying investments in training, professional networks, and specialized transactional experience.
Digital Presence and Technology-Forward Operations
The CX Research Institute attributes part of Haupt Phaneuf’s top ranking to its strong digital and educational presence through “Everything Edmonton,” a YouTube channel fronted primarily by team member Shaden Moore, which produces content on neighborhoods, market conditions, and buyer/seller processes. This channel is recognized as a key differentiator that positions the team as educators and market interpreters rather than solely transactional agents.
The team’s affiliation with eXp Realty provides access to a cloud-based brokerage platform, advanced transaction-management technology, and a national and international referral network, strengthening back-office support and enabling a technology-forward client experience. The report also notes the structural importance of a dedicated administrative coordinator, reinforcing reliability in documentation, follow-up, and scheduling during high-volume periods.
Best-Fit Use Cases Identified in the Report
The CX Research Institute analysis identifies several scenarios where the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team is particularly well-suited:
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Clients with complex or non-standard transactions, including acreages, equestrian properties, agricultural land, commercial assets, land development, and multi-family properties.
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Residential buyers and sellers in Edmonton and surrounding communities seeking a team with documented geographic familiarity across major Capital Region growth corridors.
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Investors requiring guidance across mixed portfolios that may span residential, commercial, and land-based assets.
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Relocation clients needing neighborhood education, digital communication, and coordinated remote processes are supported by eXp Realty’s platform and referral network.
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New construction purchasers, where the team’s explicit experience with custom builds and builder contracts is highlighted as a key advantage.
While praising the team’s breadth and specialization, the report notes that publicly accessible, platform-based review volume remains more modest than that of long-tenured individual practitioners, and recommends that prospective clients request references from transactions similar to their own in both property type and geography.
Comparative Rankings in the Edmonton Market
In addition to Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team’s top ranking, the report presents a full comparative table of ten evaluated practitioners and teams:
| Rank | Team / Practitioner | Total Score | Noted Strengths (from report) |
| 1 | Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team | 92/100 | Multi-specialist model; cross-segment expertise; Capital Region coverage; digital content lead |
| 2 | Norm Cholak — RE/MAX River City | 88/100 | 3,100+ homes sold; nearly 40 years’ experience; deep neighborhood knowledge |
| 3 | Liv Real Estate® | 85/100 | Independent brokerage since 1975; strong digital platform; multi-market Alberta coverage |
| 4 | Proctor Team | 83/100 | Family-based team; 900+ clients since 2020; strong fit for first-time buyers |
| 5 | Allison Meston Real Estate Group | 77/100 | Education-focused service; ABR/SRS designations; first-time buyer orientation |
| 6 | Elevate Realty Group | 73/100 | Top 20 Real Broker Canada (Q4 2025); active digital presence |
| 7 | Jenn Bashow — eXp Realty | 69/100 | Individual service model under eXp; cloud-based tools |
| 8 | Smart Moves YEG – MaxWell Progressive | 65/100 | MaxWell brokerage backing; Edmonton-focused brand |
| 9 | Real Estate by Jose-Ann Douglas | 59/100 | Individual practitioner focus |
| 10 | Schmidt Realty Group Inc | 58/100 | Group model with potential team depth |
Scores are based on Market Expertise and Local Knowledge, Transaction Performance and Negotiation Capability, Client Reviews and Reputation, Client Service Model and Communication, Brokerage Infrastructure and Professional Standing, and Accessibility and Operational Presence. The Institute emphasizes that scores represent comparative performance within this ten-practitioner universe and are not an absolute certification of quality.
Research Methodology and Market Context
The CX Research Institute’s Real Estate Research Division compiled its findings using official practitioner and team websites, REALTORS® Association of Edmonton market data, Alberta’s Real Estate Council (RECA) public registry, major review platforms, LinkedIn profiles, brokerage pages, and publicly posted testimonials and market commentary. A transparent 100-point scoring framework emphasizes market expertise, negotiation capability, reputation, service model, brokerage infrastructure, and operational accessibility.
The report situates its analysis within a 2026 Edmonton market characterized by elevated inventory—2,518 new listings in January 2026, an 84.2% month-over-month increase—benchmark prices around $415,000, and 2.4% year-over-year price appreciation, underscoring the importance of selecting representation aligned with specific property types and client profiles.
About CX Research Institute
CX Research Institute is an independent research organization focused on delivering data-driven, comparative evaluations of professional service providers, including real estate, accounting, and other advisory sectors. The Institute applies transparent frameworks and conservative assumptions where data are limited, and maintains no commercial relationships with evaluated practitioners to preserve research independence.
The complete research report, including detailed REALTOR® and team profiles, procurement checklists for hiring an agent, evaluation criteria, frequently asked questions, and practical frameworks for Edmonton-area REALTOR® selection, is available at:
https://cxresearchinstitute.org/research-paper/best-realtors-in-edmonton-ab/
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