Find the perfect Columbia 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 runs the stats on each of the 4,661 agents in Columbia so that you can select the top performing real estate agents. The top 3% Columbia agents work with 521 homes and get them sold in 53 days.
HomeLight helped make the process of searching for an agent easier. We found an amazing agent and our house sold the same day it went on the market!
Ellen U
Maryland
Columbia, MD has 4,661 active real estate agents. The average real estate agent in Columbia sells about 373 homes and each home spends about 92 days on Columbia's housing market. Let's see how the top 3% perform in comparison.
In contrast with the average Columbia real estate agent, the top seller's agents sell 298.54 more homes, close deals 38.69 days faster, and earn sellers an extra 5.1% on each home sale.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
When compared against the average real estate agent, the top Columbia buyer's agents move about 238 properties and save buyers $61,695 on their home purchases.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Red Cedar Real Estate
Columbia Listings Sold
19
Average Days on Market
76
Average Over Asking
$7.7k
Re/max Advantage Realty
Columbia Listings Sold
95
Average Days on Market
84
Average Over Asking
$4.1k
RE/MAX Realty Services
Average Over Asking
$7.7k
Columbia Listings Sold
2
Average Days on Market
89
Keller Williams Integrity
Columbia Listings Sold
11
Average Days on Market
68
Average Over Asking
$11k
Re/max Advantage Realty
Columbia Listings Sold
190
Average Over Asking
$4.1k
Average Days on Market
94
Keller Williams Realty Centre
Columbia Listings Sold
17
Average Days on Market
95
Single Family Home Transactions
280
Re/max Advantage Realty
Columbia Listings Sold
11
Average Days on Market
88
Single Family Home Transactions
260
Re/Max Advantage Realty
Columbia Listings Sold
28
Average Days on Market
86
Average Over Asking
$4.1k
Baltimore Washington Realty, Llc
Columbia Listings Sold
32
Average Days on Market
89
Average Over Asking
$4.1k
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Columbia Listings Sold
22
Average Days on Market
64
Average Over Asking
$11k
HomeLight matched me with three top-selling agents in my area. The whole selection process took very little time. My agent sold my house in three days for over the asking price!
Sharon D. W
I used HomeLight to identify both a realtor to sell my home in Maryland and to help buy a home in Ohio. I was impressed by the experience, knowledge and marketing capabilities of both realtors.
David E
If it wasn't for HomeLight teaming us up with the right agent, we would not have had such success and professionalism in selling our home.
Fred D
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Columbia?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Columbia 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 Columbia?
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.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Columbia?
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 Columbia?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Columbia work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Columbia neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Columbia neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Columbia 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 Columbia neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Columbia real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Columbia real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Columbia to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Columbia real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Columbia 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 Columbia?
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.