Find the perfect Cambridge 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.
In Cambridge, MA, the top 3% real estate agents buy and sell homes 61.0% faster than their competitors. HomeLight compares real estate agents in Cambridge using their objective sales data to identify the top performing agents.
We had a great experience with HomeLight. We chose one of the referred agents who turned out to be excellent. The bottom line is that our home was under contract within two weeks. Thank you HomeLight!
Bob M
Top real estate agents in Cambridge, MA have 422.49 more transactions than average agents in the city and they tend move homes off the market in 61 days. The average Cambridge real estate agent only moves 92 homes, and each of those stay on the market an average of 99 days. See how top Cambridge agents compare on other metrics.
Top sellers agents in Cambridge sell 37.44 days faster than the average agent, make sellers 5.7% more on the sales, and move 1.8x more properties.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
In Cambridge, top buyers agents help home buyers save $47,699 on a home. The top agents, on average, place 1.7x the number of transactions as average agents in Cambridge.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Compass - Cambridge
Cambridge Listings Sold
140
Average Over Asking
$26k
Average Days on Market
78
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Cambridge Listings Sold
59
Average Over Asking
$19k
Average Days on Market
69
Bowes Real Estate Real Living
Average Over Asking
$3.6k
Cambridge Listings Sold
6
Average Days on Market
79
North of Boston Living at Bentley's
Cambridge Listings Sold
40
Single Family Home Transactions
290
Condo Transactions
180
Re/Max Destiny
Cambridge Listings Sold
59
Average Days on Market
73
Townhome Transactions
1
Bowes Pennell & Thompson Real Living
Average Days on Market
64
Average Over Asking
$3.6k
Single Family Home Transactions
190
Coldwell Banker - Cambridge
Cambridge Listings Sold
32
Average Over Asking
$11k
Average Days on Market
72
William Raveis R.e. & Home Services
Condo Transactions
230
Single Family Home Transactions
93
TIC Transactions
0
Century 21 Elite Realty
Condo Transactions
280
Single Family Home Transactions
97
TIC Transactions
0
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Average Days on Market
76
Single Family Home Transactions
150
Condo Transactions
92
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
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.
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.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Cambridge?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Cambridge 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 Cambridge?
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 house, 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 house in Cambridge, MA.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Cambridge?
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 Cambridge?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Cambridge work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Cambridge neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Cambridge neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Cambridge 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 Cambridge neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Cambridge real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Cambridge real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Cambridge to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Cambridge real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Cambridge 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 Cambridge?
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.