Top Real Estate Agents in Ellicott City, MD

We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents & REALTORS® for your personalized needs.

100% free
Less than 2 minutes
Only top agents

Find a Ellicott City, MD Real Estate Agent Today.

Need a real estate agent in Ellicott City, MD? HomeLight compares objective performance data from all 3,799 of the city’s agents, so you can choose the best. The top 3% of agents in San Francisco do 1.8x more real estate deals than the average agent — and they sell homes 1.1x faster.

"I had a firm fair offer within 3 days of being on the market... I would highly recommend HomeLight to anyone looking to get real estate agent referrals to sell their house. They did GREAT for me."

Ann PSold with a HomeLight Agent

Top Ellicott City 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

Find your personalized Top Agent

Only the top agents, free and unbiased, save time and hassle

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

James Weiskerger snapshot

Next Step Realty

As a native Marylander, James grew up outside of DC and moved to Baltimore County while completing his bachelor’s degree at Towson University. He quickly fell in love with Charm City and has lived in the area for over 20 years. With experience living in Baltimore county for a number of years and currently loving the...

Home Transactions

249

Average Price Point

$500K

Years of Experience

22

Ken is a full time REALTOR® and Certified Negotiation Expert®, whose sole focus is helping his clients achieve their real estate goals and dreams with as little stress as possible. As a testament to this, Ken was voted Best Agent in Montgomery County by readers of The Gazette newspaper, was selected to the Re/Max Ha...

Home Transactions

200

Average Price Point

$480K

Years of Experience

15

Find your personalized Top Agent

Only the top agents, free and unbiased, save time and hassle

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

Steven D'Ambrisi snapshot

Re/Max Advantage Realty

A lifelong resident of the Ellicott City/Catonsville area graduated from Mt. Hebron High School, attended Howard Community College and Towson University. Steve has earned the ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) designation. A Multi-Million Dollar Producer, he specializes in assisting buyers in finding the home t...

Home Transactions

20

Average Price Point

$460K

Years of Experience

24

HomeLightMaryland
Ellicott City Top Real Estate Agents

How we select the best Ellicott City 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.
Reviewed
3,799
Vetted
456
Top Picks
8

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 196.4% more money.

Sale Price / List Price (%)

Days on Market

Lower is better

Homes Sold / Year

Explore the top neighborhoods in Ellicott City

Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Ellicott City, top agents are frequently doing deals in and Dorsey Search.

Find your perfect real estate agent in Ellicott City, MD

Tools for sellers & buyers

Check out some of our other resources for Ellicott City homeowners

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.