When you’re buying or selling a home, having the right real estate agent makes all the difference. That’s why HomeLight analyzes performance data from each of Washington, DC’s 9,608 agents — so we can find the best fit for you. And what a difference having a top agent makes: The top 3% of agents in Washington complete 79.4% more real estate transactions than the average agent. What’s more, these top agents save their sellers 5.4% more money than the average agent, and save their buyers 85.8% more.
Top Washington REALTOR® Rankings
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...
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eXp Realty
We are The CAZA Group, a residential real estate agency with eXp Realty based in Reston Virginia. Our mission is to help you buy, sell, and invest in real estate your way. Our proven selling system helps sellers net 4.5% more than the market average in 21 days or less and our "Sell It Your Way" program gives you th...
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$590K
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Jason Cheperdak has real estate in his blood. Growing up, he helped his family flip nearly a dozen homes, which meant living in homes during renovations and being deeply immersed in the buying, improving, and selling process. Fast-forward a few decades later, and Jason relies on his deep and broad personal experienc...
"Jason is an incredible agent! My husband and I were looking to buy a house in May and he went above and beyond to ensure we got our dream home in Alexandria. Yes, Alexandria where houses fly off the market in a matter of hours. Jason and his team put in a ton of effort to give us the best chance of getting the house..." see more reviews
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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...
"Working with Jon and his team have been an amazing experience. Very professional and knowledgeable ..." see more reviews
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The 12:45 Team is a unique and experienced real estate team that can service all your real estate needs. Philip Johnson and Shawn Derrick are our listing specialists who work directly with Nate to market your home. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our clients by being a team of talented specialists that ser...
"Nate and his team were our second realtors. We immediately knew that they were a much better fit. He was well versed in the area, gave us the time and attention we felt we needed and really got things going. Our house was a hard sell - large house with not a lot of land in the 600's in Damascus. Most people move..." see more reviews
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Compass
Shaun Murphy is a real estate agent with Compass in Alexandria, Virginia. Shaun has completed transactions in several areas including Alexandria, Arlington, Washington, Old Town Alexandria, Del Ray, Rosemont, Rose Hill and Groveton. HomeLight ranks Shaun as one of the top 1% of agents in Alexandria for successfully ...
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$830K
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TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Mattia was born and raised in Washington D.C. and holds two bachelor’s degrees from James Madison University and a master’s degree from The University of Tennessee. His extensive background in marketing, customer service and sales paired with his attention to detail, knowledge and integrity, make him an ideal candid...
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Keller Williams Capital Properties
Alex Saenger is a licensed real estate agent in Maryland (MD) and the District of Columbia (DC) and is currently with Keller Williams Capital Properties. Alex's coverage area includes North Potomac, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Bethesda, Germantown, Rockville, Silver Spring and surounding areas in Montgomery County and t...
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How we select the best Washington agents
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Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Washington, top agents are frequently doing deals in Capitol Hill, Columbia Heights and Dupont Circle.
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Client FAQs
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.
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.
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 Washington, DC.
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 Washington 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 Washington 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.
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Washington work for 6% of the home price.
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Washington to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Washington 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.