Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Essex, CT

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    Jennifer Gurnell

    William Raveis Real Estate

    32 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.49%

    in Essex, CT

    $109M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $4.5M

    Price Range

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    Bowes Team

    RE/MAX on the Bay

    22 Years of experience

    119+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.59%

    in Essex, CT

    $514.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Amy Rio

    Executive Real Estate

    40 Years of experience

    483+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.36%

    in Essex, CT

    $1.22B

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Janet Cavaliere

    RE/MAX Alliance

    38 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.75%

    in Essex, CT

    $146.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Sheila Tinn-Murphy

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    25 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.14%

    in Essex, CT

    $275.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Banglian Gao

    United Realty Plus

    21 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $127.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $880K

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Brooke Gelhaus

    Century 21 Towne & Country Properties

    16 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $155.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Bob Allison

    Sotheby's

    16 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $51.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Justin Frytz

    eXp Realty

    9 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $35.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Rick Weiner

    William Pitt Sotheby\'s Intl

    4 Years of experience

    Top 0.39%

    in Essex, CT

    106

    Sold in Essex, CT

    2022

    Year Licensed

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    Shane Bonanno

    Coldwell Banker Residential Br

    3 Years of experience

    Top 0.78%

    in Essex, CT

    54

    Sold in Essex, CT

    2023

    Year Licensed

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    Colette Harron

    William Pitt Sotheby\'s Intl

    4 Years of experience

    Top 1.16%

    in Essex, CT

    34

    Sold in Essex, CT

    2022

    Year Licensed

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    (37)

    Craig Milton

    Re/Max Valley Shore-Genovali R

    5 Years of experience

    Top 1.55%

    in Essex, CT

    26

    Sold in Essex, CT

    2021

    Year Licensed

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    Janet Peckinpaugh

    William Pitt Sotheby\'s Int\'l

    4 Years of experience

    Top 1.94%

    in Essex, CT

    23

    Sold in Essex, CT

    2022

    Year Licensed

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    (5)

    Laurel Peters

    Coldwell Banker Residential Br

    4 Years of experience

    Top 2.33%

    in Essex, CT

    21

    Sold in Essex, CT

    2022

    Year Licensed

    How We Rank Essex Real Estate Agents

    Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Essex market today.

    Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Essex Real Estate Agent FAQs

    How were these Essex real estate agents ranked?

    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.

    How many real estate agents are in Essex?

    Our data covers 258 real estate agents serving the Essex area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Essex market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?

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

    Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?

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

    What commission do Essex realtors charge?

    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.

    Should I use a local Essex agent or a national brand?

    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 Essex 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.

    What questions should I ask a Essex realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Essex 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.

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