Top Real Estate Agents in Columbia, MD

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Columbia, MD has 6,131 active real estate agents for you to choose from. But how do you know if you're selecting the best one in your area? HomeLight analyzes performance history and past transactions to give you the top 3% of Columbia real estate agents, who work 1.8x more transactions and move homes in 48 days.

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Top Columbia REALTOR® Rankings

Top Agents List updated on March 17th, 2024
Jack Shoptaw snapshot

CENTURY 21 New Millennium

Jack Shoptaw assumed leadership of the Washington, D.C., branch of CENTURY 21 New Millennium in September 2016. CENTURY 21 New Millennium, consistently ranked among the top real estate organizations in the United States regardless of brand, has offices throughout Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, offe...

Home Transactions

4,860

Average Price Point

$530K

Years of Experience

28

Sam Bruck snapshot

Northrop Realty

Sam has been selling residential real estate since 2015. Sam is a University of Maryland, College Park graduate who is committed to providing world-class service to all his clients, which has resulted in an immense amount of referrals. His wealth of knowledge and market expertise have resulted in his success as a hi...

Home Transactions

462

Average Price Point

$470K

Years of Experience

11

Your Home SOLD or I'll Buy It!* Specialties:Buyer's Agent,Listing Agent,Short-Sale,Consulting,Property Management Jonathan Lahey is a best selling author and an award-winning realtor in the DC metro area, who is known for his exclusive program, "Your Home Sold Guaranteed or I'll Buy It". Since choosing to focus on...

Jon Lahey's reviews

"Working with Jon and his team have been an amazing experience. Very professional and knowledgeable ..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

453

Average Price Point

$490K

Years of Experience

19

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Brian Pakulla snapshot

Re/max Advantage Realty

Brian Pakulla is a licensed Realtor® serving the Baltimore-Washington and Central Maryland Area. Brian holds a BS in Marketing from the University of Maryland and has more than 24 years of sales and marketing experience. Brian comes from a family that has over 100 years of real estate experience and ranks among the ...

Brian Pakulla's reviews

"Brian was excellent to work with and was very good explaining the process and working with the buyer's agent...." see more reviews

Home Transactions

403

Average Price Point

$590K

Years of Experience

25

Nate Johnson snapshot

Keller Williams

The 12:45 Team is a unique and experienced real estate team that can service all your real estate needs. Philip Johnson and Shawn Derrick are our listing specialists who work directly with Nate to market your home. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our clients by being a team of talented specialists that ser...

Nate Johnson's reviews

"Nate and his team were our second realtors. We immediately knew that they were a much better fit. He was well versed in the area, gave us the time and attention we felt we needed and really got things going. Our house was a hard sell - large house with not a lot of land in the 600's in Damascus. Most people move..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

311

Average Price Point

$500K

Years of Experience

20

Jennifer Chino snapshot

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

I started in real estate as a For Sale By Owner in 2005. I knew there was a need for a different kind of Realtor, someone who listened to a clients needs and put those need first and foremost. I pride myself on providing excellent customer service and making your real estate transaction a pleasurable one. My areas o...

Jennifer Chino's reviews

"Jennifer was great in guiding us through the sales process remotely. We evaluated a few realtors and she was great at providing the right information a the right time. She took care of everything and made the sale easy!..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

168

Average Price Point

$710K

Years of Experience

19

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Greg Kinnear snapshot

Re/max Advantage Realty

Greg, a lifelong resident of the central Maryland area, graduated from Mt. St. Joseph High School and from Towson State University, where he earned a Marketing degree and was a member of the National Marketing Honor Society. Greg has earned the ABR and SRES designations. He specializes in marketing strategies for se...

Greg Kinnear's reviews

"We first worked with Greg to buy our first home 12 years ago. We worked with Greg again 5 years later to sell the original property and purchase another. Later, when we moved out of Maryland he sold our house in less than two weeks in a very difficult market. He is very professional, provides excellent guidance..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

147

Average Price Point

$510K

Years of Experience

28

Jim Winn snapshot

Re/max Realty Group

Born in D.C. and raised primarily in the Montgomery County (MD) suburbs of Washington, D.C., Jim and Tessa, along with their 3 children, are grateful to call this region, home. Jim is proud of his military heritage as both of his parents served in the U.S. Army, and his mother would eventually serve in Real Estate f...

Jim Winn's reviews

"Jim was fantastic through the entire process. We are first time home buyers and the level of help and care he gave us was above and beyond what we had hoped for. I’ve never seen a RE agent care more about his clients. ..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

131

Average Price Point

$520K

Years of Experience

16

Alex Saenger snapshot

Keller Williams Capital Properties

Alex Saenger is a licensed real estate agent in Maryland (MD) and the District of Columbia (DC) and is currently with Keller Williams Capital Properties. Alex's coverage area includes North Potomac, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Bethesda, Germantown, Rockville, Silver Spring and surounding areas in Montgomery County and t...

Home Transactions

59

Average Price Point

$560K

Years of Experience

21

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Columbia Top Real Estate Agents

How we select the best Columbia 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 Columbia's top Real Estate Agents.
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Top Picks
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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 1.4x faster and for 194.4% more money.

Sale Price / List Price (%)

Days on Market

Lower is better

Homes Sold / Year

Explore the top neighborhoods in Columbia

Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Columbia, top agents are frequently doing deals in Long Reach, Kings Contrivance and Owen Brown.

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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 Columbia?

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 Columbia?

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 Columbia, MD.

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

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 in Columbia 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 in Columbia 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 Columbia?

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

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

HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Columbia to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Columbia 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.