Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lewes, DE
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.2%
in Lewes, DE
$369.7M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.63%
in Lewes, DE
$531.3M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $4.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.84%
in Lewes, DE
$584.5M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $4.8M
Price Range
Top Agent$76.4M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.5M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(8)
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%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.29%
in Lewes, DE
$62.9M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $2.2M
Price Range
Top Agent(30)
Elizabeth Vasilikos
Keller Williams Realty at the Beach
15 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.1%
in Lewes, DE
$25.7M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.51%
in Lewes, DE
$396.7M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Sterling Townsend
Coldwell Banker Realty - Coastal Delaware
7 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.71%
in Lewes, DE
$35.8M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top Agent(92)
Eric Hoffer
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
20 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
$124.6M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$47.3M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.2M
Price Range
7%
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 7.35%
in Lewes, DE
$92.1M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $3.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.37%
in Lewes, DE
$26M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $770K
Price Range
Top Agent(109)
J Martin Orlando, MBA
RE/MAX - Bryan Realty Group
22 Years of experience
40+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.02%
in Lewes, DE
$170.2M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.4M
Price Range
Top Agent$136.5M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $2.7M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Danielle Benson
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
31 Years of experience
36+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 12.86%
in Lewes, DE
$71M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 12.86%
in Lewes, DE
$47.8M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top Agent$16.7M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $820K
Price Range
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Sold in Lewes, DE
Top AgentTop 14.08%
in Lewes, DE
$153.3M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.2M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$253.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $3.7M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$396M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $12.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 15.1%
in Lewes, DE
$222.6M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 15.1%
in Lewes, DE
$163.5M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$204.6M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.8M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 17.55%
in Lewes, DE
$28.1M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $850K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Lewes Housing Market Trends
Homes in Lewes take a median 78 days to sell, go for 94.42% of asking, prices are down 2.0% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
5.7 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$844,598
median sale price
How fast they sell
78 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
5.7 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Lewes.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Lewes agents whose results fit it.
Lewes agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Lewes market in 78
median sale price in Lewes
Do Top Lewes Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Lewes sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Lewes market median of 78 days on market.
About 48 days faster (62% quicker than the Lewes market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Lewes agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Lewes market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Lewes?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Lewes sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in March. To hit that window, plan to list around February.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
March
Best month to sell
43 days
Typical time on market
98.7%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Lewes, 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 Lewes Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline for Lewes, where the median sale price sits at $844,598 and homes are measuring 78 days on market. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a clearer story than any single number. With months of supply at 5.7 and only 7.9% of homes selling above list price, negotiating leverage has shifted meaningfully toward buyers. That reading is reinforced by the 35.6% of active listings that have taken a price reduction, a signal that initial asking prices are running ahead of what the market is confirming at closing.
For a buyer, this combination supports a measured approach. An average sale-to-list ratio of 94.42% means offers below asking are frequently accepted, and the 35.6% price-drop share identifies listings where a seller has already signaled flexibility. With 71 active listings against 13 monthly closings, there is room to compare properties rather than rush. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one. Only 22.4% of homes leave the market within two weeks, so listings priced above comparable sales tend to sit and then require the reductions reflected in the price-drop figure.
These dynamics also raise the value of local guidance. Lewes has 490 licensed agents, and performance varies widely across pricing accuracy and negotiation outcomes. Understanding where a specific property fits within the 40 new listings and 31 pending sales recorded monthly is what separates a well-supported offer or list price from a guess.
What Lewes Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Lewes 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 | $844,598 |
| Down payment (20%) | $168,920 |
| Loan amount | $675,678 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,725 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.32% mortgage rate (as of October 22, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $844,598 median home price with 20% down at 7.32% (as of October 22, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Lewes MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Lewes Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the metrics that actually predict outcomes: pricing accuracy, negotiation results, and consistency across many transactions. That is the lens EffectiveAgents applies when analyzing the 490 licensed agents working in Lewes and ranking the 68 who meet its standards. Julie Gritton at Coldwell Banker Premier illustrates the pattern the data rewards, with 966 career transactions and $356.8M in all-time sales volume. In a market where only 7.9% of homes clear above asking and 35.6% of listings cut price, negotiation skill directly affects the final number on both sides of a deal. That experience matters across the Lewes area covered by zip code 19958, where property types and price points vary considerably and each requires its own comparable analysis. When reviewing an agent, look past a single five-star rating and read for patterns across many reviews: repeated mentions of communication, pricing guidance, and how the agent handled negotiations when a deal grew complicated tend to signal reliable performance.
How We Rank Lewes 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 Lewes 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.
490
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: September 2026
Lewes Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Lewes, DE?
Julie Gritton at Coldwell Banker Premier ranks as a top agent in Lewes, DE, with 966 career transactions and $356.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing objective performance data rather than advertising spend, reviewing 123 annual transactions and ranking 68 agents out of 490 licensed locally. The strongest match depends on your property, price point, and timeline, so comparing several ranked agents on pricing accuracy and negotiation history is the most reliable way to choose.
How were these Lewes 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 Lewes?
Our data covers 490 real estate agents serving the Lewes area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lewes market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Lewes mean for sellers?
Lewes's median sale price is $844,598 as of September 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 Lewes?
Homes in Lewes currently take a median of 78 days to sell, and market time reflects a +2 days change year over year. Several factors influence where a specific home lands within that range: pricing relative to recent comparable sales, condition and presentation, and seasonality. With 35.6% of listings taking a reduction and only 22.4% selling within two weeks, homes priced accurately from the start tend to close faster, while those priced above the market often require a reduction before drawing serious offers.
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 Lewes 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 Lewes 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 Lewes 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 Lewes realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Lewes 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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