Top Real Estate Agents in Ellicott City, MD

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Why you need a top real estate agent in Ellicott City, MD

Ellicott City, MD has 3,799 real estate agents and HomeLight compares performance data on all of them to find you the absolute best. The top 3% of agents in Ellicott City do 1000 real estate transactions a year, while an average agent does 202. With expertise on your side, you’ll save significant time and money whether you’re a buyer, seller — or both!

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Ellicott City’s top REALTORS® and Real Estate Agents

Top Agents List updated on December 2nd, 2023
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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

4,891

Average Price Point

$530K

Years of Experience

27

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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

1,828

Average Price Point

$550K

Years of Experience

35

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EXP Realty - Lead of Keri Shull Team

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

1,603

Average Price Point

$650K

Years of Experience

21

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Nick Waldner snapshot

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

523

Average Price Point

$450K

Years of Experience

21

Jon Lahey snapshot

EXP Realty

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...

Home Transactions

520

Average Price Point

$560K

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

510

Average Price Point

$460K

Years of Experience

10

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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

407

Average Price Point

$580K

Years of Experience

24

Michael Schiff snapshot

eXp Realty LLC

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

312

Average Price Point

$320K

Years of Experience

14

Nancy Hulsman snapshot

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Nancy Hulsman is a licensed real estate agent in Maryland and is currently with Coldwell Banker Realty in Ellicott City. Nancy has completed transactions in many area throught Maryland. HomeLight ranks Nancy as one of the top 1% of agents in Baltimore for successfully selling homes and as one of the top 1% of agent...

Home Transactions

305

Average Price Point

$430K

Years of Experience

38

Laura Snyder snapshot

American Premier Realty Llc

One of the main reasons I became a Real Estate Consultant was due to a less than satisfactory experience during the purchase of a home. I felt like I did everything myself and the Realtor showed up at settlement just to pick up a check. It occurred to me that if the majority of realtors practiced on that level, home...

Home Transactions

301

Average Price Point

$400K

Years of Experience

15

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Ellicott City Top Real Estate Agents

How do we select our top 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 Ellicott City's top Real Estate Agents.
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Top Ellicott City, MD real estate agent 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 197.2% more money.

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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 Ellicott City?

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 Ellicott City?

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 Ellicott City, MD.

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

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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City?

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

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

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