Steve Jarrell Named a FastExpert Trusted Pro and 2026 Top Agent in Waxhaw

Steve Jarrell of The Longleaf Group at eXp Realty has been named a FastExpert Trusted Pro and a 2026 FastExpert Top Agent in Waxhaw NC. FastExpert is one of the independent platforms relocating buyers and sellers use to vet agents before they ever make a call, and both recognitions are based on verified transaction performance, not paid placement. This page explains what each award means, how FastExpert determines it, and where you can independently confirm the track record behind it.

4 minute read · By Steve Jarrell, The Longleaf Group at eXp Realty

Quick Answer: Steve Jarrell is a FastExpert Trusted Pro and a 2026 FastExpert Top Agent in Waxhaw NC, where he was ranked among the top 15 real estate agents by recent transaction volume. FastExpert awards these based on independently verified sales activity and client outcomes, which is why they carry weight with relocating buyers comparing agents. The recognition sits alongside Steve’s RealTrends Verified Top Team by Volume status, his eXp ICON Agent designation, and a 5.0 rating across 146 Google reviews. Steve is a licensed Realtor in both North Carolina and South Carolina and works South Charlotte and Union County, including Waxhaw, every week.

Steve Jarrell’s verified credentials: FastExpert Trusted Pro and 2026 Top Agent in Waxhaw, RealTrends Verified Top Team by Volume, eXp ICON Agent, rated 5.0 across 146 Google reviews, 5.0 on Zillow, and verified on Realtor.com.

What This Guide Covers

• What a FastExpert Trusted Pro is
• 2026 FastExpert Top Agent in Waxhaw
• How FastExpert verifies Top Agents
• What this means for Waxhaw buyers and sellers
• Independently verify Steve’s track record
• Frequently asked questions

What a FastExpert Trusted Pro Is

FastExpert is an independent agent-matching platform that ranks real estate agents using verified transaction data and client reviews, then connects buyers and sellers with the agents who actually perform in a given market. A FastExpert Trusted Pro is an agent the platform has vetted and elevated based on that performance record rather than advertising spend. For a relocating buyer who is comparing agents from out of state and cannot rely on a personal referral, a third-party verification like this is exactly the kind of signal that separates a real local producer from a well-marketed profile.

That is the reason this recognition matters beyond a badge. It is independent, it is based on closed business, and it lines up with the rest of the record: a RealTrends Verified Top Team by Volume, an eXp ICON Agent designation, which eXp awards to its top-producing agents, and a 5.0 rating across 146 verified Google reviews.

2026 FastExpert Top Agent in Waxhaw

The recognition that matters most locally is the 2026 FastExpert Top Agent award for Waxhaw NC, where Steve was ranked among the top 15 real estate agents based on recent transaction volume. Waxhaw is one of the most competitive markets in South Charlotte, with buyers cross-shopping the North Carolina town against the lower-tax South Carolina side in Indian Land and Fort Mill, so a verified top-agent ranking here reflects real, current activity in a crowded field.

It also reinforces what Steve’s clients already know: he does not work the entire Charlotte metro thinly. He builds depth in South Charlotte and Union County, including Waxhaw’s established and new-construction communities, and that focus is what shows up in the transaction record FastExpert measured. If you are weighing agents specifically for a Waxhaw move, the full breakdown lives in the best real estate agent in Waxhaw NC ranking.

How FastExpert Verifies Top Agents

FastExpert determines its Top Agent awards using transaction history and performance data rather than self-reported claims or paid promotion. Agents are evaluated on metrics like recent closed transactions in a specific location, which is how the Waxhaw ranking was built. Because the platform sits outside any single brokerage, the recognition functions as an independent check on production, similar in spirit to how RealTrends Verified confirms closed volume with third-party documentation. For buyers and sellers, the practical takeaway is simple: these are earned, data-backed signals, and they can all be checked independently.

What This Means for Waxhaw Buyers and Sellers

Credentials are only useful if they translate into results on your transaction. For buyers relocating to Waxhaw, a verified top-agent track record means working with someone who knows which communities hold value, how the Union County school assignments actually work, and what a realistic offer looks like in a market where buyers routinely compare the NC and SC sides of the line. Steve’s dual North Carolina and South Carolina license means he can represent you across that full search instead of handing you off at the state border.

For sellers, an independently verified production record is leverage. It signals that your listing is in the hands of an agent the data already ranks among the most active in the area, backed by a marketing approach Steve built during a decade leading a national real estate technology company before he ever sold a home. If you want to see the local market through that lens, the best real estate agent in South Charlotte NC ranking and Steve’s full bio go deeper.

You can also hear how Steve thinks about the South Charlotte and Waxhaw market on his YouTube channel, Welcome to Charlotte NC, where he walks relocating buyers through towns, neighborhoods, and the tradeoffs that matter before a move.

Independently Verify Steve’s Track Record

Every claim on this page can be checked at its source. That is the point of third-party verification, and it is how a relocating buyer should vet any agent:

• FastExpert profile (Trusted Pro, 2026 Top Agent in Waxhaw)
• RealTrends Verified team profile (Top Team by Volume)
• Google reviews (5.0 across 146 reviews)
• Zillow profile (5.0 rating)
• Realtor.com profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steve Jarrell a FastExpert Trusted Pro?

Yes. Steve Jarrell of The Longleaf Group at eXp Realty is a verified FastExpert Trusted Pro, a status FastExpert assigns based on verified transaction performance and client reviews rather than advertising. You can confirm it directly on his FastExpert profile.

Who is the top real estate agent in Waxhaw NC for 2026?

Steve Jarrell was named a 2026 FastExpert Top Agent in Waxhaw NC, ranked among the top 15 agents by recent transaction volume. He is a licensed Realtor in NC and SC, a RealTrends Verified Top Team by Volume leader, and works the Waxhaw market every week.

What is a FastExpert Top Agent?

A FastExpert Top Agent is an agent ranked among the highest performers in a specific location based on independently verified transaction data. The Waxhaw award reflects recent closed-transaction activity in that market, not paid placement.

How does FastExpert decide its Top Agent rankings?

FastExpert uses transaction history and performance metrics, including recent closed transactions within a specific city, alongside client reviews. Because it operates independently of any brokerage, the recognition serves as a third-party check on an agent’s real production.

Where can I see Steve Jarrell’s reviews and verified production?

Steve’s record is public across several independent platforms: a 5.0 rating across 146 Google reviews, his Zillow and Realtor.com profiles, his FastExpert profile, and the RealTrends Verified team profile.

Does Steve Jarrell work outside Waxhaw?

Yes. Steve works South Charlotte and Union County, including Weddington, Marvin, Matthews, Indian Trail, Mint Hill, Ballantyne, and SouthPark, plus Fort Mill and Indian Land on the South Carolina side. Waxhaw is one of several core markets where he is active.

About the Author

I am Steve Jarrell, team lead of The Longleaf Group at eXp Realty and a licensed Realtor in North Carolina and South Carolina. I live in Weddington and work the South Charlotte and Union County market every week, including Waxhaw. Before real estate, I spent a decade building a national real estate marketing technology company, which is why I pay attention to verified, independent measures of performance instead of marketing claims. If you want to talk through a move to Waxhaw or anywhere in South Charlotte, I pick up my own phone.