Find the perfect Washington 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 looks at every one of the 8,324 active Washington, DC real estate agents and measures how they stack up against the average agent. In Washington, the top 3% of agents buy and sell in 82 days and work on 370 homes.
I did not have any contacts to any real estate agents in the DC area and it was helpful to have the HomeLight recommendations - much better than just pulling a name out of the air.
Karen T
Average real estate agents in Washington, DC leave homes on the market for 82 days, while top real estate agents sell in 46 days. Washington’s 8,324 real estate agents with active listings sell 49 homes on average.
Top seller’s agents in Washington make clients 5.4% more dollars, sell homes in 35.35 days more efficiently, and work with 1.8x as many homes as the average real estate agent in the same city.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
Top buyer’s agents in Washington save their clients $98,331 on their new home. Buyer’s agents in Washington buy 1.7x more houses than the average agent.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
RE/MAX Executives
Washington Listings Sold
32
Average Over Asking
$3.5k
Townhome Transactions
240
Compass Real Estate
Washington Listings Sold
85
Average Over Asking
$16k
Average Days on Market
68
Compass Real Estate
Washington Listings Sold
160
Average Over Asking
$3.5k
Condo Transactions
300
The Reishman Group
Washington Listings Sold
180
Average Days on Market
65
Average Over Asking
$9.6k
RE/MAX Realty Services
Average Over Asking
$3.5k
Townhome Transactions
180
Single Family Home Transactions
300
DC Living Real Estate, LLC
Washington Listings Sold
83
Average Days on Market
55
Average Over Asking
$16k
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Washington Listings Sold
130
Condo Transactions
320
Single Family Home Transactions
420
Hagan Realty, Llc
Washington Listings Sold
10
Average Over Asking
$9.6k
Average Days on Market
70
Dwell Residential Brokerage
Washington Listings Sold
120
Average Over Asking
$22k
Average Days on Market
55
I used HomeLight and honestly, they sent me not one but two agents who were amazing.
John A.
Both of the agents that HomeLight recommended were well-qualified, and I could not be happier with the agent I chose!
Jay W
We had a wonderful experience with HomeLight...and in 3 days had 3 offers and additional buyers interested. We could not have been more satisfied with our experience...we are sharing our experience with family and friends as future reference for them.
Cheryl G
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Washington?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Washington 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 Washington?
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. We encourage you to explore all of your options if you're selling a house in Washington, DC.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Washington?
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 Washington?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Washington work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Washington neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Washington neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Washington 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 Washington neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Washington real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Washington real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Washington to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Washington real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Washington 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 Washington?
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.
