Ready to navigate the high-stakes Ohio Valley market? While agencies provide support, it's the individual agent—their knowledge, negotiation skills, and dedication—that determines your success. This year, our Best of the Best 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards honor five exceptional agents who have demonstrated unparalleled commitment and delivered outstanding results for buyers and sellers across the Tri-State area. Here are the top five professionals you need on your side.
Amy Beaman is a powerhouse in the Tri-State real estate sector, bringing over 20 years of full-time experience to her clients at JJ Guida Airport Realty. Licensed in both West Virginia and Ohio, Amy is a consistently recognized multi-million dollar producer who successfully handles a wide variety of properties, including residential homes, commercial buildings, multi-family units, and raw land. Her extensive experience in complex transactions, including VA mortgages, is frequently highlighted by clients who praise her professionalism, quick communication, and ability to guide first-time buyers through the entire process, making her a trusted figure in Weirton, Follansbee, and the surrounding regions.
Also based at JJ Guida Airport Realty, Jessica Alrutz stands out as an enthusiastic and results-oriented professional with over a decade of experience helping hundreds of clients. A full-time agent, Jessica achieved impressive results in the last year, with total sales reaching nearly $7 million, proving her dedication to both buyers and sellers across Brooke and Hancock Counties in West Virginia. She is highly recommended by clients for her exceptional work ethic, professionalism, and patience, particularly with first-time homebuyers and veterans, often going above and beyond to ensure a smooth and successful closing process for every transaction.
Lorrie Raymond, of Harvey Goodman Realtors, is a dedicated full-time expert serving the Steubenville and Weirton areas, known for her deeply personalized and low-pressure approach. With significant experience in neighborhoods like Wintersville, Mingo Junction, and Toronto, Lorrie is skilled at helping both buyers and sellers navigate complex market conditions, even successfully managing transactions with challenging logistical and contingency requirements. Clients consistently praise her responsiveness, honesty, and ability to list homes at the optimal price point to achieve quick, high-value sales, positioning her as an invaluable advocate in the local community.
Carlo Agresta brings a unique background of over 30 years as an Ohio Valley resident, including extensive public service as a village councilman and fire department officer, giving him unparalleled local knowledge that directly benefits his real estate clients at Cedar One Realty. Carlo specializes as both a Buyer's and Seller's Agent for single-family and multi-family properties across the region, including Steubenville and Wintersville. He emphasizes listening to his clients' specific wants and needs, providing professional, detail-oriented service, and even offers complimentary photography services, viewing his role as a true privilege in one of the biggest decisions of a person's life.
Mary McGinnis, working with Sellitti Realty in Weirton, is known for her high level of market knowledge and dedication to client success, consistently logging a solid record of buyer and seller deals across Weirton, Wintersville, and Steubenville. Her clients enthusiastically recommend her, often highlighting her remarkable responsiveness and genuinely kind and caring demeanor throughout the buying or selling process. Mary has earned a reputation as an excellent agent who is knowledgeable, quickly provides answers to questions, and exhibits outstanding follow-through, making her a highly effective and supportive partner for those seeking property in the Ohio Valley.
Thanks, Gemini.