Home to Red Sox baseball, Boston's cobblestone streets are in the midst of a real estate boom. Over 6,670 real estate agents work in Boston but only the top 3% of Boston real estate agents sell homes in an average of 57 days (nearly half the average) and for 104.0% of the list.
Boston’s top REALTORS® and Real Estate Agents
Top Agents List updated on July 11th, 2023
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Compass
GOODRICH joined Compass Real Estate in 2018, following its success as a well-known real estate brokerage in the Greater Boston area. The nine-person team, led by Ethan Goodrich, leverages their extensive experience and deep knowledge of the local marketplace to provide clients with a seasoned and diverse approach to...
Home Transactions
332
Average Price Point
$850K
Years of Experience
16
Keller Williams Realty International - Boston
Steven is a principal at Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro. He leads the Steven Cohen Team and has been a top Boston real estate broker for many years. Over the past three decades, Steven has facilitated thousands of transactions in all market conditions around the Greater Boston area. He is a recognized market...
Home Transactions
235
Average Price Point
$1.2M
Years of Experience
35
Hello, I'm Kim Davis and I have been helping clients buy and sell homes since 2002. I live in Plympton and have a thorough knowledge of real estate trends and transactions in the Bridgewaters and surrounding towns. When you list a house with me, I guarantee your satisfaction. I will use every tool available to me i...
Kim Davis's reviews
"Kim was very helpful and knowledgeable about all the details of selling a home. It was a quick and easy process that was navigated without issue. Friendly and always available to answer my millions of questions, I would recommend Kim to anyone looking to sell a home. I really couldn’t have asked for an easier proces..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
139
Average Price Point
$440K
Years of Experience
21
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The Seth Brothers
As a real estate professional and entrepreneur who operates his own business as Team Lead for The Seth Brothers Team, Sonit provides his clients full real estate services in buying and selling of properties. Whether it is identifying a property, marketing a property for sale, negotiating the best terms or overcoming...
Home Transactions
129
Average Price Point
$600K
Years of Experience
22
As a Massachusetts native and seasoned real estate agent who consistently ranks in the top 5% of agents in her firm, Melissa Mayer values cultivating relationships with her clients and works diligently to give them a superior customer service experience. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned seller, Meliss...
Melissa Mayer's reviews
"Melissa was knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. She made selling our house an easy process during stressful times. ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
101
Average Price Point
$680K
Years of Experience
8
Keller Williams
I am a driven, thinking out-of-the-box professional that will sell your home for top value but is also a pleasure to work with. You will know the moment you meet with me!! The Rose Mancuso Team has become the premier real estate group on the South Shore helping hundreds of families, the majority by referral. My tea...
Home Transactions
100
Average Price Point
$540K
Years of Experience
20
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A real estate advisor for nearly two decades, Kevin Fruh is a broker regarded for his unrivaled local insight and top tier client care on Cape Ann and along the New England coast. In 2005, Kevin returned to Newburyport to begin a career in residential development and quickly discovered his passion for helping othe...
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"It is clear that Kevin truly believes that realty is a service industry. Unlike some of his “salesy” counterparts, Kevin treated us as family and always kept the health, safety and happiness of our family as a priority. He helped us sell our home quickly and easily, and traveled 50 miles to show us houses in our n..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
91
Average Price Point
$700K
Years of Experience
18
Brian Fitzpatrick is truly dedicated to providing exceptional, professional and comprehensive real estate services to his valued clients. He is very astute and highly skilled in the Acquisition and Marketing of Residential, Luxury, New Construction and Investment Properties. Known for his comprehensive knowledge and...
Brian Fitzpatrick's reviews
"Brian helped us find a home when we moved to the east coast from Seattle five years ago. He was patient with us while we figured out what areas we wanted to focus on for a house, worked around our schedules showing us homes (even showing some to my sisters when I couldn't make it!) and negotiated a fair price for u..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
89
Average Price Point
$700K
Years of Experience
21
Maryann Watson and Joe Watson are the owners and managers of REMAX Way Real Estate in Dedham, MA. Maryann opened REMAX in Dedham in 1996 and her son Joe joined her as part owner in 2006. Together, they have sold nearly 1,500 home and have 40 + years experience. Selling between 40-60 homes annually in 30 different to...
Joe and's reviews
"Joe is the constant professional and a fantastic real estate agent. I have worked with him on numerous business related transactions, as well as personal transactions. Joe is great at educating the potential home buyer or seller and making sound recommendations with his clients best interest in mind. I would recomme..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
85
Average Price Point
$570K
Years of Experience
42
Century 21 Cityside
Collin specializes in working with sellers to create a customized marketing strategy for their home. In 2019, Collin will move himself firmly into the top 5% of Boston Realtors, selling $40M+ in real estate. Recent sales included a townhome for the owner of the Boston Celtics and CEO's of global corporations. Cl...
Home Transactions
84
Average Price Point
$1M
Years of Experience
19
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 Boston's top Real Estate Agents.
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Top Boston, MA 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 1.5x faster and for 153.8% more money.
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Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Boston, top agents are frequently doing deals in South End, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood and Beacon Hill.
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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 Boston?
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 Boston?
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 Boston, MA.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Boston?
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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Boston work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Boston real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Boston to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Boston 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.