Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Dover, DE
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 1.33%
in Dover, DE
$217.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$154.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.2M
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
Top 2%
in Dover, DE
$169.8M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.4M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.33%
in Dover, DE
$163.5M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.67%
in Dover, DE
$98.5M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $4.1M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$40.7M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $800K
Price Range
78
Sold in Dover, DE
Top Agent(8)
Melissa Squier
Iron valley real estate premier
12 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8%
in Dover, DE
$120.5M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.33%
in Dover, DE
$39.9M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $720K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 10.33%
in Dover, DE
$253.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $3.7M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11%
in Dover, DE
$103.8M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.67%
in Dover, DE
$29.1M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $630K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 12.33%
in Dover, DE
$51.7M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.1M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 13.67%
in Dover, DE
$151.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $10.5M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 14.33%
in Dover, DE
$83.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $770K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$75.3M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $820K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 15.33%
in Dover, DE
$338.1M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.5M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 15.67%
in Dover, DE
$20.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $810K
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$74.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 17.33%
in Dover, DE
$365.6M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 17.67%
in Dover, DE
$255.3M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $3.3M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(4)
Chardae Eduruke
Keller Williams Realty Central Delaware
6 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 18.67%
in Dover, DE
$34.4M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $780K
Price Range
Top Agent$582.9M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $4.8M
Price Range
9
Sold in Dover, DE
Top Agent$524.9M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $4.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$204.2M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.8M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$394.1M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Dover Housing Market Trends
Homes in Dover take a median 34 days to sell, go for 99.83% of asking, prices are up 9.2% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.7 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$314,792
median sale price
How fast they sell
34 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.7 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Dover.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Dover agents whose results fit it.
Dover agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Dover market in 34
median sale price in Dover
Do Top Dover Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Dover sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Dover market median of 34 days on market.
About 4 days faster (12% quicker than the Dover market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Dover agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Dover market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Dover?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Dover sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around July.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
28 days
Typical time on market
99.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Dover, 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 Dover Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames a Dover market that currently favors sellers, though not without qualifications buyers can work with. Median sale prices moved +9.2% year over year to $314,792, and with only 2.7 months of supply against 116 active listings, demand is absorbing homes faster than new inventory replaces it. That tightness shows in the 45.9% of listings going off the market within two weeks and the 35.4% of homes closing above list price, a meaningful jump from a year ago. The average sale-to-list ratio of 99.83% confirms that sellers are holding close to asking.
The counterweight is time and pricing discipline. Median days on market sits at 34, and 24.8% of listings have recorded a price reduction, which tells buyers that overpriced homes still stall here. That combination creates two distinct playbooks. For buyers, the leverage is in identifying stale listings (those past the 34 mark or carrying a price drop) where competition has thinned, while moving decisively on well-priced new inventory that tends to draw multiple offers. For sellers, the data argues for pricing at or slightly under recent comparable sales to trigger the fast, at-or-above-list outcomes the market rewards, rather than testing a high number and joining the 24.8% share that later cuts.
With 300 licensed agents working Dover, outcomes vary widely by who represents you. Matching with an agent who reads these signals correctly is what separates a two-week sale from a listing that lingers.
What Dover Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Dover 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 | $314,792 |
| Down payment (20%) | $62,958 |
| Loan amount | $251,834 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,321 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $314,792 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Dover MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Dover Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually moves a transaction: measured results across many deals. In Dover, EffectiveAgents has analyzed 486 transactions to rank 81 agents on verified performance rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Jill Sussman at Sky Realty, has closed 862 transactions and recorded $214.7M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters most in negotiation, where the current 99.83% sale-to-list ratio and 35.4% of homes selling above list reward agents who know when to press and when to hold. Across Dover zip codes such as 19901, 19904, and 19906, pricing dynamics differ block to block, and an agent who tracks those micro-patterns can position a listing to capture the 45.9% fast-sale window or help a buyer avoid overpaying. One review count alone tells you little; look instead at the pattern across many reviews for consistency in communication and closing reliability, which is the signal that predicts your own outcome.
How We Rank Dover 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 Dover 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.
300
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
Dover Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Dover, DE?
The top-ranked agent in Dover, DE is Jill Sussman at Sky Realty, with 862 career transactions and $214.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing objective performance data, including transaction history, sale-to-list results, and verified client reviews, rather than self-reported claims. Of the 300 licensed agents in the area, 81 meet the ranking criteria. The best fit still depends on your property type, price range, and goals, so we recommend comparing several matched agents before deciding.
How were these Dover 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 Dover?
Our data covers 300 real estate agents serving the Dover area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Dover market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Dover mean for sellers?
Dover's median sale price is $314,792 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 Dover?
Homes in Dover currently take a median of 34 to sell, a figure that has held roughly steady year over year with a 0 days change. Well-priced listings often move faster, with 45.9% of homes going off the market within two weeks. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, location within the market, and season. Overpricing is the most common cause of delay: 24.8% of listings eventually cut their price, which typically extends time on market. Pricing to recent comparable sales is the reliable path to a quicker 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 Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Dover 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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