Here's what you can expect when working with the top 3% of the 1,623 active real estate agents in Washington, MD: the top Washington real estate agents can sell your home 26.65 days faster than the local average, save up to $80,728 on a home purchase, and make $19,590 more on a home sale when compared to the average agent.
Top Washington REALTOR® Rankings
Top Agents List updated on July 17th, 2024
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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
1,602
Average Price Point
$570K
Years of Experience
36
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...
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"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
1,084
Average Price Point
$660K
Years of Experience
22
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 Cheperdak's reviews
"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
Home Transactions
540
Average Price Point
$640K
Years of Experience
8
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Compass
Margaret is a Senior Vice President at Compass, the #1 brokerage in the Washington DC Metro Area, and leads one of the top sales teams in the DMV. With more than 500 satisfied customers, Margaret and her team deliver exceptional results for both buyers and sellers in this market. Margaret's 15 years of real exper...
Home Transactions
176
Average Price Point
$760K
Years of Experience
15
I have spent over thirty seven years in real estate, and have personally experienced all the ups and downs of the market. Since 1984, I have coordinated thousands of new home sales as well as easing the transition for families as they move on to new horizons. My expertise lies in my complete understanding of all fac...
Ray Gernhart's reviews
"Ray was wonderful in the home buying process. Being a first time home buyer, he was very patient and well-versed in explaining different things that I was unaware of. He helped limit down options based on what was requested, and made the whole process painless and a lot of fun..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
170
Average Price Point
$720K
Years of Experience
39
HRL Partners of Washington Fine Properties
To get a glimpse of how HRL Partners takes care of our clients, scroll down to the "Recommendations" section just below to read our client testimonials. We utilize our broad in-depth market knowledge along with our extensive networking to achieve our clients' residential real estate objectives. The below data provid...
Home Transactions
162
Average Price Point
$2.8M
Years of Experience
21
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Jamie Coley and his partners, Leigh Reed and Zelda Heller are leaders with their team, HellerColeyReed, in Washington,DC metropolitan area real estate (MD/DC/VA). Jamie is not only a licensed realtor/broker in Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia but he is the Past President of the Greater Capitol Area Association...
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Home Transactions
109
Average Price Point
$1.3M
Years of Experience
35
ELITE TOP 100 Agent at Long and Foster As a Top 100 Elite agent at Long and Foster, Pennye is one of the top 100 agents out of 11,000 agents (2015-2022). With over 25 years of experience, Pennye knows the market, knows how to meet your needs, and focuses on closing the deal. Pennye sells multi-family/single f...
Pennye Green's reviews
"Pennye Green & Nadia Aminov, They were fantastic! They were the best team that I have ever worked with. They were smart, persistent, prepared, knowledgeable, experienced, responsive and committed to doing excellent work. Their advice was perfect - taking into account my unique circumstances and goals. They under..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
93
Average Price Point
$490K
Years of Experience
35
Compass
Cara draws on deep knowledge of the local real estate market and more than a decade of industry experience to counsel each client through buying or selling a home. She is well versed in the art of negotiation and serves as a powerful advocate for first-time homebuyers and luxury-home sellers alike. Cara recognizes...
Home Transactions
86
Average Price Point
$1.2M
Years of Experience
22
eXp Realty
We live and breathe by these words… SERVICE – INTEGRITY – COMMITMENT! Whether you are new to the market, thinking of moving up, or an experienced investor, my team and I have the expertise, proven track record, and resources to help you buy or sell your next home. Enthusiasm, area knowledge, technology savvy and per...
Home Transactions
81
Average Price Point
$530K
Years of Experience
21
How we select the best Washington 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 Washington's top Real Estate Agents.
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Vetted
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Top Picks
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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 138.1% more money.
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Explore the top neighborhoods in Washington
Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Washington, top agents are frequently doing deals in and Oxen Hill Farm.
Oxen Hill Farm
Active Agents16
Time on Market128 days
Avg. Sale Price$141,822
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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 Washington?
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 Washington?
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, MD.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Washington?
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 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 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 Washington?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Washington real estate agent?
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.