Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Waterford, CT
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.37%
in Waterford, CT
$522.8M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.11%
in Waterford, CT
$166M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.3M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$83.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $2.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.58%
in Waterford, CT
$261M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.58%
in Waterford, CT
$129.7M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $880K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.95%
in Waterford, CT
$401.3M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $4.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.32%
in Waterford, CT
$141M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.27%
in Waterford, CT
$176.2M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $980K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.75%
in Waterford, CT
$84.8M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$70.8M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $920K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.24B
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.81%
in Waterford, CT
$236.9M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(28)
Patricia Williams
William Raveis Real Estate
21 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
$90.5M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $830K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.55%
in Waterford, CT
$148M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.55%
in Waterford, CT
$55.7M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(39)
Ryan Braunagel
Keller Williams Realty Partners
19 Years of experience
44+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 13.28%
in Waterford, CT
$110.4M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 14.02%
in Waterford, CT
$135.9M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 14.02%
in Waterford, CT
$110.7M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $4.5M
Price Range
Top Agent$17.6M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $440K
Price Range
102
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$63.4M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $690K
Price Range
16%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$2.2M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $490K
Price Range
7
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Waterford Housing Market Trends
Homes in Waterford take a median 37 days to sell, go for 102.28% of asking, prices are up 19.5% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
1.3 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$472,188
median sale price
How fast they sell
37 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
1.3 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Waterford.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Waterford agents whose results fit it.
Waterford agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 35 days, the Waterford market in 37
median sale price in Waterford
Do Top Waterford Agents Sell Faster?
The 21 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Waterford sell in a median of 35 days, compared with the Waterford market median of 37 days on market.
About 2 days faster (5% quicker than the Waterford market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Waterford agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Waterford market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Waterford?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Waterford sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
20 days
Typical time on market
103.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Waterford, CT sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
What These Numbers Mean for Waterford Buyers and Sellers
Waterford's market currently favors sellers, though the picture is more nuanced than a single number suggests. The Housing Market Trends module above shows a median sale price of $472,188 against a median price per square foot of $297.13, with prices moving +19.5% year over year. With only 17 active listings and 1.3 months of supply, buyers face genuine scarcity, and that scarcity is reflected in an average sale-to-list ratio of 102.28% and 57.9% of homes selling above their asking price.
For buyers, this combination means competitive offers are often necessary, especially since 50.7% of homes leave the market within two weeks. That said, 11.3% of listings recorded a price cut, and the median time on market now sits at 37 with a -5 days change in market time. Homes that linger past this window are where negotiating leverage shifts back toward buyers, so timing an offer to a property's days-on-market matters.
For sellers, pricing accurately from day one remains the strongest strategy. The sale-to-list ratio moved -1.74% year over year, a signal that overpricing no longer guarantees a bidding war the way it once did. With 40 new listings and 39 pending sales each month, absorption stays tight but selective. Across 271 licensed agents in the area, working with a professional who can read these micro-signals (which zip codes are moving, how to structure an offer or a list price) is where measurable value is created for both sides of a transaction.
What Waterford Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Waterford goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $472,188 |
| Down payment (20%) | $94,438 |
| Loan amount | $377,750 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,313 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $472,188 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Waterford MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Waterford Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone rarely correlates with results at the closing table. The metrics that matter are transaction volume, negotiation outcomes, and consistency of client reviews over time. In Waterford, EffectiveAgents has analyzed 98 transactions to rank 44 qualified agents. The top-ranked producer, the Bowes Team at RE/MAX on the Bay, has recorded 1,957 career transactions, 316 reviews, and $521.8M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience translates directly into negotiation skill in a market where 57.9% of homes close above list and the average sale-to-list ratio is 102.28%, conditions that reward agents who know when to push and when to hold. Whether a property sits in the 06385 or 06386 zip code, an agent's ability to price against a $297.13 per square foot benchmark and read local absorption is decisive. When comparing agents, look past a single closed deal and study review patterns over multiple years, since consistency signals repeatable process rather than a lucky streak.
How We Rank Waterford 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 Waterford 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.
271
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: August 2026
Waterford Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Waterford, CT?
The top-ranked agent in Waterford, CT is currently the Bowes Team at RE/MAX on the Bay, with 1,957 career transactions, 316 client reviews, and $521.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing verified transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and review consistency rather than advertising spend. Across Waterford, 44 agents have been ranked from a pool of 271 licensed professionals. The best fit depends on your property type, budget, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Waterford 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 Waterford?
Our data covers 271 real estate agents serving the Waterford area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Waterford market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Waterford mean for sellers?
Waterford's median sale price is $472,188 as of August 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.
How long does it take to sell a house in Waterford?
In Waterford, the median home sells in about 37, though this reflects a -5 days change from a year ago. With 50.7% of homes going off the market within two weeks, well-priced and move-in-ready listings can move quickly. Timeline is driven by pricing accuracy, condition, location within zip codes 06385 and 06386, and seasonality. Homes priced above market value tend to sit longer and are more likely to appear among the 11.3% of listings that record a price reduction, so accurate initial pricing is the single biggest factor in a faster sale.
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 Waterford 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 Waterford 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 Waterford 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 Waterford realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Waterford 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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