Tuesday, June 2, 2026 / by Kyle Long
Gillott Home Team Is Now #1 in Benton County — Here's Why That Matters for Corvallis Home Buyers and Sellers
Published by Gillott Home Team · Keller Williams Realty Mid-Willamette
We don't usually stop to celebrate milestones — there are too many clients to help, too many homes to sell. But this one is worth pausing for.
According to the latest WVMLS data, Laura Gillott and Gillott Home Team are #1 in Benton County for 2026 — the first time the team has ever topped that market.
For a team rooted in Lebanon, Oregon — in Linn County — cracking the top of Benton County for the first time is a genuine milestone. And with Managing Principal Broker Sue Long and her team now part of Gillott Home Team, it's only the beginning of what's coming for Corvallis.
Experience matters. And this is what three decades of it looks like on paper.
What the WVMLS Data Actually Shows
The Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service tracks agent and team production across every city and county in our region. Every May, the numbers get updated.
Here's what the 2026 WVMLS YTD report shows for Gillott Home Team:
These aren't self-reported numbers. They come directly from MLS production records, filtered for closed transactions only.
Why Benton County — and Why Now
Benton County is home to Corvallis, one of the most dynamic real estate markets in Oregon. Oregon State University drives steady demand from faculty, staff, and families relocating to the area. The city consistently attracts buyers from Portland, the Bay Area, and beyond — people looking for a smaller-town lifestyle without sacrificing access to culture, healthcare, and universities.
Gillott Home Team has been quietly building a presence in Corvallis for years. We have a beautiful new office at 111 NW 2nd St in downtown Corvallis. We've served buyers and sellers throughout the city and across Benton County's surrounding communities. And now the production data reflects what our clients in the area have known for a while.
We didn't get to #1 in Benton County by accident. We got there by showing up — consistently — for over 30 years.
Sue Long's Group Joining Changes the Equation
This milestone lands at a meaningful moment. Managing Principal Broker Sue Long — one of the most established agents in Benton County — recently joined Gillott Home Team. Her deep roots in the Corvallis market, her client network, and her years of production in Benton County combine with everything Gillott Home Team has already built.
The result is a team that now covers Benton County with a depth and breadth no single agent in this market can match. What you're seeing in the 2026 rankings is just the start. The combined production of this team going forward will be a different level of Corvallis market presence entirely.
What This Means If You're Buying or Selling in Corvallis
If you're selling
Market rank matters because it reflects real negotiating experience, real buyer relationships, and real marketing reach. Our team closes homes across Linn, Benton, Marion, Lane, and Polk counties. That means our buyer database — more than 50,000 contacts — includes people actively looking in Corvallis right now.
If you're buying
You want an agent who has seen the Corvallis market through multiple cycles. Laura Gillott has been practicing real estate at a high level since 1992. She's closed homes in every kind of market Oregon has thrown at us.
Not all teams or agents are created equal. Production rankings are one of the few objective ways to separate agents who talk about experience from agents who have actually built it.
The Corvallis Market in 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Corvallis remains one of the more competitive sub-markets in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Inventory has stayed relatively constrained, particularly for homes priced in the $350,000–$550,000 range. Our team closed 304 homes in 2025, generating $122 million in sales volume across the Willamette Valley.
Proven Results Outperform Promises
What we're most proud of isn't the ranking — it's what it represents: 4,800+ families helped home, 980+ five-star Google reviews, and a team culture built on the belief that the job doesn't end at closing.
The 2026 Benton County milestone is a signal of where this team is headed. With Sue Long's group now part of Gillott Home Team, our Corvallis presence has more talent, more local relationships, and more firepower than at any point in our history.
Whether you're searching for a home near OSU, thinking about listing in the Corvallis hills, or relocating to Benton County from out of state — Gillott Home Team is here.
Ready to talk?
Call our Corvallis office at 541-636-0100, or reach Laura directly at 541-990-7785.
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