Top Real Estate Agents in Albany, NY

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When you’re buying or selling a home, having the right real estate agent makes all the difference. That’s why HomeLight analyzes performance data from each of Albany, NY’s 1,324 agents — so we can find the best fit for you. And what a difference having a top agent makes: The top 3% of agents in Albany complete 84.3% more real estate transactions than the average agent. What’s more, these top agents save their sellers 10.7% more money than the average agent, and save their buyers 78.7% more.

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Top Albany REALTOR® Rankings

Top Agents List updated on March 17th, 2024
The Marchesiello Team snapshot

Keller Williams Capital District

Mission Statement Christine Marchesiello is committed to providing the highest level of professional representation to both buyers and sellers. Utilizing highly competitive and cutting edge marketing packages combined with strong negotiation and problem solving skills property sellers will have peace of mind knowin...

Home Transactions

346

Average Price Point

$420K

Years of Experience

18

Michelle Arseneau snapshot

Coldwell Banker Realty

Michelle launched her successful real estate career in 1994 and has never looked back. Michelle is charged with energy, ambition and discipline and has helped hundreds of clients in the Chicago Southland market with uncompromising consideration for premier customer service. Her professional commitment to improving a...

Home Transactions

234

Average Price Point

$290K

Years of Experience

30

Jodi McDermott snapshot

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Snyder Real Estate

Hi, my name is Jodi McDermott. I am a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. I have a degree in Marketing from Millikin University where I met my husband, Matt. We have a daughter and son, as well as two dogs. I am passionate about real estate and I am dedicated to providing you with a positive r...

Home Transactions

133

Average Price Point

$220K

Years of Experience

10

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Tom & Mary Zander snapshot

Picket Fence Realty of Mount Prospect

Tom & Mary consistently ranks among Mount Prospect's top selling agents. Mary and Tom share Picket Fence Realty's philosophy of community support and involvement. You will always see Tom and Mary at local festivals either volunteering or manning the Picket Fence Realty booth. They believe that a community is not jus...

Home Transactions

124

Average Price Point

$380K

Years of Experience

35

Elizabeth Brooks snapshot

Belgravia Realty Group, Llc

Liz joined Belgravia Group in 2007 and serves as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Prior to joining Belgravia, Liz was the Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing with regional homebuilder where she worked for 14 years. Liz was named the 2008 Sales Executive of the Year by the Home Builders Ass...

Home Transactions

123

Average Price Point

$970K

Years of Experience

14

Jessie Rodriguez snapshot

Cal American Homes

Jessie Rodriguez founded Cal American Homes in 2006. In a three year growth the company has hit a 1,277.3% gain. to rank among the top 500 in the United States, Cal American Homes had to thrive through three of the toughest years this economy has seen in living memory, Cal American Homes pushed through it with the b...

Home Transactions

114

Average Price Point

$680K

Years of Experience

20

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Lynne Dale snapshot

PalmerHouse Properties

Lynne works under PalmerHouse Properties. Lynne has worked as a real estate agent for 12 years. Lynne has sold 11.41x the number of single family homes as the average agent in the area. We’ve recorded data for 149 of Lynne’s transactions. This real estate agent most often represents the buyer (67% of the time), b...

Home Transactions

107

Average Price Point

$550K

Years of Experience

18

Rubina Bokhari helps her clients make one of the most important decisions of their lives with a skillset unparalleled by others in the business. She prioritizes her clients’ goals by representing their best interests in buying and selling with professionalism, integrity, market expertise, perseverance, and most impo...

Home Transactions

95

Average Price Point

$850K

Years of Experience

11

Nicole Wilkie snapshot

Red Dog Realty

All REALTORS are not the same. I pride myself on providing superior service to my clients and provide an amazing experience. Once you meet me, you will see that I make it a walk in the park when it comes to all of your real estate needs. Specializing in First Time Home Buyers, Down sizers, Luxury and Investors. With...

Home Transactions

78

Average Price Point

$180K

Years of Experience

17

Cynthia Lang snapshot

Century 21 1st Class Homes

I have lived year around in Martinsville for 30+ years. Before moving here I summered in Port Clyde, Tenants Harbor and the Owls Head area. Through the years I have spent a lot of time on off shore islands for both work and pleasure. This includes private islands as well as Vinalhaven, North Haven and Islesboro. I w...

Home Transactions

75

Average Price Point

$320K

Years of Experience

18

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Albany Top Real Estate Agents

How we select the best Albany agents

At HomeLight, our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying.
We've analyzed transaction data of local real estate agents and REALTORS® across 6 distinct metrics to recommend a few of Albany's top Real Estate Agents.
Reviewed
1,324
Vetted
159
Top Picks
30

Top real estate agents stats at a glance

HomeLight can match you with real estate agents in the top 3% of performers who, on average, sell 1.5x faster and for 156.1% more money.

Sale Price / List Price (%)

Days on Market

Lower is better

Homes Sold / Year

Explore the top neighborhoods in Albany

Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Albany, top agents are frequently doing deals in Campus Area, Buckingham Lake - Crestwood and Delaware Avenue.

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Client FAQs

What does a top real estate agent do?

Top real estate agents have more local expertise, prepare in-depth market analyses, and have industry connections that you can’t find by yourself. They know your neighborhood like the back of their hand and use their market knowledge to sell your home faster than the average agent and for money.

What should you look for when interviewing a real estate agent in Albany?

When you sell a house, your real estate agent becomes your business partner, financial advisor, and emotional support system. It’s crucial to partner with someone you trust, so make sure you’re looking for an agent who can answer all of your questions with confidence during the interview. During this process, you want to get to know the agent’s business and find out how well they know the area. You’re listening for things that signal experience, expertise in your community, and workload. Selling a home takes an enormous amount of work, so you need an agent who’s got a plan for prep, pricing, and marketing and who is ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.

How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Albany?

Our data shows that the top 5% of listing agents sell homes for as much as (+9%) more than the average real estate agent. A great agent makes a difference when you buy a house, too: We’ve found that the top 5% of buyer's agents on average save their clients 2.5% more on their home purchase. So, whether you’re in the market to find your dream home or sell your house at a great price, the right agent matters. We encourage you to connect with a top real estate agent if you’re buying or selling a home in Albany, NY.

When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Albany?

The best window to contact an agent to sell your home is anywhere from three to six months in advance of your list date. When you start the search for an agent several months before hitting the market, there’s plenty of time to find the best agent, make key renovations, and market your home effectively, all of which are essential steps in selling your home for a great price. You can also hire an agent based on the best time to sell to take advantage of seasonal and cyclical trends in the market.

The right time to hire a real estate agent depends on the temperature of the housing market. For example, the best time to sell is in May. And since it takes around 3 months to close on a home, you should list in February. We recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.

What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Albany?

While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Albany work for 6% of the home price.

Why should I use HomeLight to find a Albany real estate agent?

HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Albany to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Albany real estate agent and will only introduce you to the top performing agents. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. To give you the best object recommendations, we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in. You can trust that we’ll match you with the right agents for your needs.