Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Laurel, DE

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    Lee Johnson profile picture
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    Lee Johnson

    Coldwell Banker Premier

    24 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.4%

    in Laurel, DE

    $129.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Terry Scott

    Patterson Schwartz

    22 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $47.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Christine McCoy

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    11 Years of experience

    295+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $524.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Brad Absher

    Keller Williams Realty

    11 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $135.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Ruslana Stoykova

    The Real Agency

    13 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.4%

    in Laurel, DE

    $76.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    11%

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    Dustin Parker

    The Parker Group

    11 Years of experience

    141+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.8%

    in Laurel, DE

    $582.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $4.8M

    Price Range

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    Dale King

    Vision Group @Real Broker LLC

    22 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $151.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $770K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Tom Ruch

    Northrop Realty

    11 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $145.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $3.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Tori Weiss-Hamstead

    RE/MAX Eagle

    21 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $154.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Dana Byrd

    Olson Realty

    17 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $14.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $120K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    4

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    Melissa Squier

    Iron valley real estate premier

    12 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $120.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Margarita Swartz

    Coldwell Banker Preferred

    9 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.6%

    in Laurel, DE

    $25.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $770K

    Price Range

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    Bobbi Slagle

    NextHome Preferred

    22 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $98.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Julie Gritton

    Coldwell Banker Premier

    21 Years of experience

    161+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.4%

    in Laurel, DE

    $365.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $3.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Donna Harrington

    Coldwell Banker Realty | The Harrington Group

    19 Years of experience

    115+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.8%

    in Laurel, DE

    $40.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $2.6M

    Price Range

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    Allison Layton

    Bryan Realty Group

    5 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.8%

    in Laurel, DE

    $20.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $810K

    Price Range

    1%

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    Jim Wirick

    Century 21 Gold Key Realty

    23 Years of experience

    74+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.2%

    in Laurel, DE

    $39.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $720K

    Price Range

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    Frank Hornstein

    eXp Realty

    13 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $62.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    1

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    Talane Hastings

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    10 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $39M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $940K

    Price Range

    11%

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    Laura Correa

    Keller Williams Realty

    5 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $20.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $580K

    Price Range

    1

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    Krystal Casey

    Keller Williams Realty

    7 Years of experience

    50+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $46.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    1

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    Dale Hunter Jr

    Bayside Realty

    31 Years of experience

    53+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $111.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $4M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Marc Pollak

    Keller Williams Greater Newark

    20 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $103.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Michael McGavisk

    Keller Williams Realty

    40 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $74.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Andrew Whitescarver

    RE/MAX Horizons

    30 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $40.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $800K

    Price Range

    184

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    Laurel agents analyzed for these rankings

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    median sale price in Laurel

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    Do Top Laurel Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Laurel sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Laurel market median of 47 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents30 days
    Laurel market47 days

    About 17 days faster (36% quicker than the Laurel market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Laurel agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Laurel market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Laurel?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Laurel 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)

    72Jan74Feb79Mar52Apr56May50Jun37Jul20Aug30Sep43Oct99Nov77Dec

    August

    Best month to sell

    20 days

    Typical time on market

    98%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Laurel, 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 Laurel Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market in Laurel defined by mixed signals, and reading the competitive indicators together clarifies where leverage actually sits. With a median sale price of $214,858 moving -25.9% year over year and homes measured at a median 47 on market, the pace has slowed noticeably compared with last year's 27. At the same time, 27.3% of homes sold above list price and 59.4% went off the market within two weeks, which tells you that well-priced, move-in-ready listings still draw fast, competitive interest even as the broader market cools.

    That split matters for strategy. Months of supply sits at 4.1, and 24.7% of listings have recorded a price cut, both signs that overpriced homes sit and eventually concede. A buyer in zip code 19956 should separate the two tiers: on stale listings carrying a price drop, the 90.17% sale-to-list ratio supports a disciplined offer below ask, while on fresh, sharply priced inventory, hesitation can mean losing to a competing bid. For sellers, the message is to price to the current comps rather than last year's peak, because the gap between asking and closing is where negotiating leverage is being won and lost.

    With 15 active listings against 15 pending sales, demand is absorbing supply at a measured rate. Navigating a two-speed market like this is where agent selection pays off. There are 250 licensed agents working this area, and the difference between one who reads these signals and one who does not shows up directly in your final number.

    What Laurel Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Laurel goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Laurel
    $71,600
    Median home price$214,858
    Down payment (20%)$42,972
    Loan amount$171,886
    Monthly payment (PITI)$1,671

    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.

    Laurel Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 47 days
    Sale-to-List Price 90.17%
    Price Trend (YoY) -25.9%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $1,671
    Principal & Interest
    $1,190
    Property Taxes
    $206
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $214,858 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.

    Laurel Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $289,918
    Today $214,858
    -25.9%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 27 days
    Today 47 days
    +20 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 95.1%
    Today 90.17%
    -4.91%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved -25.9%, the sale-to-list ratio shifted -4.91%, and time on market reflects a +20 days change. For buyers, that combination means more room to negotiate and less pressure to rush on listings that have lingered. For sellers, it signals that accurate pricing against current comps, not last year's figures, is now the deciding factor in whether a home moves at 47 or sits well beyond it.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Laurel MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Laurel Realtor

    Name recognition and a familiar logo tell you little about how an agent will perform on your specific transaction. The more useful signal is a verified track record: closed volume, transaction count, and how consistently an agent protects a client's price in negotiation. Among the 57 ranked agents EffectiveAgents has analyzed in Laurel, Lee Johnson at Coldwell Banker Premier stands out with 789 career transactions and $129.5M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where the 90.17% sale-to-list ratio and 24.7% share of listings with price cuts reward agents who know when to hold firm and when to concede. Across zip code 19956, an agent who has closed through multiple cycles brings pricing judgment that newer licensees cannot replicate, particularly on homes competing against the 27.3% that still sell above ask. When you review agents, look past the headline review count and study the pattern: consistency across many closings is a stronger indicator than a handful of recent five-star ratings.

    How We Rank Laurel 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 Laurel 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.

    250

    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

    Laurel Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Laurel, DE?

    The data-ranked choice in Laurel, DE is Lee Johnson at Coldwell Banker Premier, with 789 career transactions and $129.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies top agents by analyzing verified closing records, transaction history, and client outcomes rather than advertising spend or name recognition. Johnson is one of 57 ranked agents drawn from 250 licensed professionals in the area. The right fit still depends on your property type and goals, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.

    How were these Laurel 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 Laurel?

    Our data covers 250 real estate agents serving the Laurel area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Laurel market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Laurel mean for sellers?

    Laurel's median sale price is $214,858 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 Laurel?

    Homes in Laurel currently take a median of 47 to sell, compared with 27 a year ago, reflecting a +20 days change in market time. Your actual timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy, condition, and location. Sharply priced, move-in-ready homes move fastest, with 59.4% of listings going under contract within two weeks. Homes priced above current comps tend to linger and often require a reduction, since 24.7% of listings have recorded a price cut. Pricing to the market from day one is the single biggest factor in 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 Laurel 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 Laurel 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 Laurel 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 Laurel realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Laurel 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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