Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Rochester, NY

Based on verified transaction data, Mark Siwiec at Elysian Homes by Mark Siwiec and Associates ranks as a top real estate agent in Rochester, NY, with 2,854 career transactions, 106 reviews, and $858.3M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing 1,510 local transactions each year and measuring outcomes like sale price, days on market, and review consistency rather than advertising spend. Of 1,664 licensed agents in the area, 45 meet the ranking criteria, so the right match depends on your neighborhood, price range, and timeline.

Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.

Our data covers 1,664 real estate agents serving the Rochester area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Rochester market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Rochester's median sale price is $191,000 as of May 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.

In Rochester, the median home sells in about 10 days, and with 75.8% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced homes move quickly. Year over year, market time held steady (a 0 days change in market time). Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, location, and season. Homes priced at or slightly below comparable sales tend to attract competing offers fastest, while those reaching above the 116.08% sale-to-list norm risk sitting longer and joining the 19.2% of listings that ultimately cut price.

No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.

The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Rochester neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.

Ask how many homes they have closed in Rochester in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.