Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Bethany Beach, DE
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.65%
in Bethany Beach, DE
$395.5M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $12.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.38%
in Bethany Beach, DE
$522.2M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $4.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.46%
in Bethany Beach, DE
$134.7M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $2.7M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(9)
Teresa Marsula
Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.
20 Years of experience
33+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.55%
in Bethany Beach, DE
$91.5M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $3.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(109)
J Martin Orlando, MBA
RE/MAX - Bryan Realty Group
22 Years of experience
40+ Sales in the last 12 months
$169.8M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.4M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.84%
in Bethany Beach, DE
$46.6M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(8)
Melissa Squier
Iron valley real estate premier
12 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
$119.5M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$47.3M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$211.7M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$393.6M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$145.8M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $3.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$364M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Sterling Townsend
Coldwell Banker Realty - Coastal Delaware
7 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.71%
in Bethany Beach, DE
$35.8M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.14%
in Bethany Beach, DE
$67.1M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.14%
in Bethany Beach, DE
$28.1M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $850K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(217)
Donna Harrington
Coldwell Banker Realty | The Harrington Group
19 Years of experience
114+ Sales in the last 12 months
$40.4M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $2.6M
Price Range
114
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(30)
Elizabeth Vasilikos
Keller Williams Realty at the Beach
15 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$25.7M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $2M
Price Range
60
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Bethany beach Housing Market Trends
Homes in Bethany beach take a median 41 days to sell, go for 99.56% of asking, prices are down 7.6% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
1.8 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$859,431
median sale price
How fast they sell
41 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
1.8 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Bethany Beach.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Bethany Beach agents whose results fit it.
Bethany Beach agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 25 days, the Bethany Beach market in 41
median sale price in Bethany Beach
Do Top Bethany Beach Agents Sell Faster?
The 17 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Bethany Beach sell in a median of 25 days, compared with the Bethany Beach market median of 41 days on market.
About 16 days faster (39% quicker than the Bethany Beach market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Bethany Beach agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Bethany Beach market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Bethany Beach?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Bethany Beach sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in February. To hit that window, plan to list around January.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
February
Best month to sell
25 days
Typical time on market
98.7%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Bethany Beach, DE 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 Bethany Beach Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Bethany Beach market where pricing power and buyer patience are pulling in different directions, and reading those signals together matters more than any single figure. The median sale price sits at $859,431, having moved -7.6% year over year, while the sale-to-list ratio holds at 99.56%. With only 14 active listings and 1.8 months of supply, this remains a structurally tight market, which normally favors sellers. Yet 34.6% of listings have recorded a price reduction, a sign that ambitiously priced homes are being repriced rather than absorbed at first ask.
For buyers, the leverage is more nuanced than the low inventory suggests. Roughly 47.3% of homes go under contract within two weeks and 21.8% sell above list, so well-priced properties still move fast and warrant a clean, prompt offer. On the remaining inventory, where median time on market is now 41 days after a -18 days change in market time, buyers have room to negotiate on price and terms. For sellers, the message is precise pricing: the 34.6% price-drop share confirms that overreaching invites a reduction, while accurately priced listings capture the fast-sale segment.
With 8 homes sold and 23 pending in a typical month against limited supply, execution and pricing discipline decide outcomes here. That is where agent selection becomes measurable. Bethany Beach has 462 licensed agents, a wide field in which experience and track record vary considerably, and the sections below explain how EffectiveAgents narrows that field using verified performance data.
What Bethany Beach Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Bethany Beach 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 | $859,431 |
| Down payment (20%) | $171,886 |
| Loan amount | $687,545 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,803 |
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 $859,431 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 Bethany Beach MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Bethany Beach Realtor
Choosing an agent in Bethany Beach should rest on verified production, not name recognition or the largest advertising budget. Closing counts, review depth, and lifetime sales volume reveal how an agent performs when pricing and timing decisions carry real consequences. The market's top-ranked agent by our methodology is Ann Raskauskas at Bethany Area Realty, LLC, with 493 career transactions, 61 client reviews, and $388.4M in all-time sales volume. That level of transaction history matters in negotiation: an agent who has repeatedly navigated a market where 21.8% of homes sell above list yet 34.6% record reductions knows when to hold firm and when to counsel a concession. Within the 19930 zip code, that judgment shapes whether a listing captures the fast-sale window (about 47.3% of homes go under contract inside two weeks) or lingers past the 41 day median. Across 71 annual transactions analyzed, we look for consistent review patterns over time rather than a handful of recent ratings, since steady, repeated feedback is a more reliable signal of how an agent actually serves clients through a full transaction.
How We Rank Bethany Beach 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 Bethany Beach 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.
462
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
Bethany Beach Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Bethany Beach, DE?
The top-ranked agent in Bethany Beach, DE by our current analysis is Ann Raskauskas at Bethany Area Realty, LLC, with 493 career transactions, 61 reviews, and $388.4M in lifetime sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising spend or self-reported claims. We measure verified closing history, client review patterns, and sales performance across 462 licensed local agents, then surface the 32 who meet our data thresholds. The right fit still depends on your property type and goals, so compare the shortlisted agents directly before deciding.
How were these Bethany Beach 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 Bethany Beach?
Our data covers 462 real estate agents serving the Bethany Beach area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Bethany Beach market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Bethany Beach mean for sellers?
Bethany Beach's median sale price is $859,431 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 Bethany Beach?
The median home in Bethany Beach currently takes about 41 days to go under contract, reflecting a -18 days change from last year. That median hides a split market: roughly 47.3% of homes sell within two weeks, while others sit longer, often after a price adjustment (34.6% of listings record a drop). Your timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy, condition, and season, plus the property's location within the 19930 area. Homes priced to the current market and shown well consistently outperform the median.
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 Bethany Beach 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 Bethany Beach 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 Bethany Beach 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 Bethany Beach realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Bethany Beach 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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