Top Boston real estate agents
Home to Red Sox baseball, Boston's cobblestone streets are in the midst of a real estate boom. Over 6,299 real estate agents work in Boston but only the top 3% of Boston real estate agents sell homes in an average of 57 days (nearly half the average) and for 103.7% of the list.
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Why you need a top real estate agent in Boston, MA
Use a top agent to stay competitive in this hot Boston market. Average Boston real estate agents work about 146 properties in their career, sell homes in roughly 106 days, and get 97.6% of the initial list price. On the other hand, the top 3% of Boston real estate agents work on more than 498 properties over their career, sell homes 1.5x faster, and get (on average) 103.7% of the asking price.
Top Seller's Agents
Boston is a seller's market. Even the average seller's agent in Boston sell properties for an average -$16,564 over the initial asking price. Top Boston seller's agents though, earn their clients 164.0% more than that. At times, that's a $42,433 difference in value.
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Top Buyer's Agents
Looking to buy property in walking distance of Fenway Park? The top buyer's agents in Boston can save you an average of $51,638 over the average Boston buyer's agent. That's a whopping 73.2% more cash in your pocket, simply by using an agent in the top 3%.
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See how some of the real estate agents in Boston, MA stack up
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Meet top real estate agents who focus on these Boston neighborhoods
South End
| Active Agents | 931 |
| Time on Market | 98 |
| Avg. Sale Price | $959,741 |
Boutique eateries close to Downtown and Victorian styles characterize South End. Populated with parks, South End sits in the Southern end of Boston and borders Northwestern University. Fill up on parkside walks, good food, and grand New England style buildings that are seeped in history.
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood
| Active Agents | 469 |
| Time on Market | 82 |
| Avg. Sale Price | $526,570 |
Looking for a rowdy time? Fenway is filled to the brim with college students who love to watch sports and party while they’re at it. Catch a game at Fenway park or grab a hot dog and yell at the tv screen from a bar just outside. You’ll find millennials who love the thrill of the game in this ruckus Boston spot.
Beacon Hill
| Active Agents | 584 |
| Time on Market | 105 |
| Avg. Sale Price | $1,222,280 |
Classic brick flats with matching shutters and flower boxes line uneven brick sidewalks. Massachusetts State House lends history to this upscale Boston neighborhood. Walk along the Charles River Esplanade for trees swathed in Fall. This area is pricey but its walkability and gorgeous homes are worth it.
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Jeremy B..
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