Find the perfect Brookline real estate agent
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
HomeLight examines the transaction history for the 1,640 active Brookline real estate agents to find the best ones. The top 3% of real estate agents in Brookline get homes off the market in 63 days and sell for $48,512 more than the average.
HomeLight provided a space for us to let Realtors know what we were looking for, and helped us contact them. We couldn't be happier with our choice of Realtor that the service helped us narrow down and choose. Everything was timely and professional!
James W
In Brookline, in general, homes sit on the housing market for 101 days. Out of the 1,640 active real estate agents, the average agents only work with 87 properties while the top 3% of agents work with 348. See how top real estate agents in Brookline compare on other aspects of the real estate business.
Top seller’s agents in Brookline work with 1.7x more properties, gain sellers 5.0% on sales, and move homes off the market 37.87 days quicker when compared with average seller’s agents.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
In comparison to average real estate agents in Brookline, top buyer’s agents save clients $59,401 on their home and help buy 1.7x more properties.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro
Average Over Asking
$22k
Average Days on Market
87
Townhome Transactions
67
Re/Max Destiny
Average Days on Market
71
Average Over Asking
$22k
Townhome Transactions
1
Success! Real Estate
Average Days on Market
81
Single Family Home Transactions
240
Condo Transactions
110
William Raveis R.e. & Home Services
Brookline Listings Sold
4
Average Over Asking
$12k
Average Days on Market
88
Chubb Realty Group of eXp Realty
Brookline Listings Sold
7
Condo Transactions
210
Single Family Home Transactions
150
Keller Williams Realty International - Boston - Back Bay
Brookline Listings Sold
6
Average Days on Market
86
Condo Transactions
490
Century 21 Elite Realty
Average Days on Market
92
Condo Transactions
280
Single Family Home Transactions
97
Compass
Brookline Listings Sold
52
Single Family Home Transactions
310
Condo Transactions
150
Coldwell Banker
Average Over Asking
$22k
Average Days on Market
91
Condo Transactions
130
Prime Realty Group, Inc.
Average Days on Market
78
Average Over Asking
$3.3k
Condo Transactions
120
We have demanding schedules and HomeLight was able to connect us with an agent who was flexible to work within our availability and time frames. If you’re searching for a realtor, I highly recommend HomeLight to help you find the best one for you!
Paula C
I had been trying to sell my house for a few years, but despaired at my ability to pick out a real estate agent on my own. Using HomeLight, I quickly found an agent that was a real go-getter. He sold our house higher than the listing price in only eight days. Finding a great agent made all the difference!
Sharon W.
HomeLight made it extremely easy to navigate the world of Realtors and pick the correct one the first time. Next time I buy or sell a house I will definitely be using HomeLight to find my Realtor.
Jeremy B.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Brookline?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Brookline housing market but we generally 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.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Brookline?
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your home, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent. We encourage you to explore all of your options if you're selling a home in Brookline, MA.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Brookline?
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Brookline?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Brookline work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Brookline neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Brookline neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Brookline neighborhoods or give one of our trained agent concierges a call at (888) 998-1909
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing Brookline neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Brookline real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Brookline real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Brookline to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Brookline real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Brookline real estate agents work for HomeLight?
No. All of the real estate agents you see on HomeLight.com are unaffiliated with us. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. That's how we keep our recommendations objective.
What factors does HomeLight consider when evaluating real estate agents in Brookline?
We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that 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.