There are 6,138 real estate agents in Columbia, MD but we use data to find the best ones. HomeLight compares the agent performance data in your area to find real estate agents who get the job done 1.8x faster than the average Columbia, MD real estate agent.
Top Columbia REALTOR® Rankings
Top Agents List updated on July 17th, 2024
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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
4,845
Average Price Point
$530K
Years of Experience
28
EmpowerHome -Keller Williams
Ranked as one of the top teams in the DC Metro Area by the Wall Street Journal, Debbie, Sarah, and the entire Reynolds EmpowerHome Team attribute their success to always putting their client’s needs first, above all else. This is something that many agents say, but Debbie and Sarah are on a mission to actually DO it...
Home Transactions
1,602
Average Price Point
$570K
Years of Experience
36
Keri Shull is the founder of the Keri Shull Team which is ranked as the Top Real Estate Team in the D.C. Metro Area according to The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends, having sold nearly $5 Billion in Real Estate overall. In 2019 alone, we helped 673 families buy or sell their home in the D.C./MD/VA region. Unlik...
Keri Shull's reviews
"My sister Natalie referred my boyfriend and I to one of the agents on her team, Elvin Merlo who helped us find a row house in DC. Elvin was absolutely amazing. He was super accommodating to our needs and was willing to show us properties even when we asked at the last minute. He was very knowledgeable of the local ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
1,084
Average Price Point
$660K
Years of Experience
22
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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
452
Average Price Point
$500K
Years of Experience
19
Keller Williams Realty Centre
Real Estate is our Passion and We Pride ourselves on our Excellent Customer Service in which We put You, Your Family, and Your Goals First and Foremost. We understand that homes are lifetime investments ranking among our clients’ most important financial investments. Moreover, homes often evoke personal memories of ...
Home Transactions
442
Average Price Point
$480K
Years of Experience
22
Our Mission is to create an experience so special, that it will cultivate a client for life, not just a transaction! We unite people & communities through truly caring, giving and our extensive market knowledge. We have established a culture that supports our team members, so they can provide exceptional service t...
Annie Balcerzak's reviews
"Annie was a ROCKSTAR! Got our home staged, and sold in one week! She fought extremely hard for us with negotiations and we couldn't have been happier! ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
421
Average Price Point
$500K
Years of Experience
18
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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
378
Average Price Point
$480K
Years of Experience
11
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 25 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
331
Average Price Point
$600K
Years of Experience
25
Michael received his Bachelors Degree in Business from the University of Florida. He has since ventured back to his hometown of Baltimore, Md (Go Ravens!) and began his Real Estate career in 2004. He has been responsible for over 55 million dollars of residential sales in the past 7 years and has extensive knowledge...
Michael Schiff's reviews
"Great experience. Home sold within days exceeding our price expectations and more importantly communication and service expectations. ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
261
Average Price Point
$340K
Years of Experience
15
Our passion is happy clients. It's time for a different experience. As the President of The Wendy Slaughter Team at Elevate Real Estate Brokerage, my focus has always been on our clients. Every decision we make is based on this one core question: how can we best serve our sellers and buyers? Our passion is helping ...
The Wendy Slaughter Team's reviews
"Dalia and TWS team were incredibly supportive and highly efficient. ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
210
Average Price Point
$540K
Years of Experience
18
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.
Reviewed
6,138
Vetted
737
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 1.4x faster and for 194.0% more money.
Sale Price / List Price (%)
Days on Market
Lower is betterHomes 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.
Long Reach
Active Agents1816
Time on Market92 days
Avg. Sale Price$320,716
Kings Contrivance
Active Agents1178
Time on Market85 days
Avg. Sale Price$355,101
Owen Brown
Active Agents1262
Time on Market92 days
Avg. Sale Price$298,234
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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.