Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Arlington, MA

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    Stephen McKenna profile picture
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    Stephen McKenna

    Real Living Real Estate

    41 Years of experience

    177+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.21%

    in Arlington, MA

    $422.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $730K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    Nellie Aikenhead profile picture
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    Nellie Aikenhead

    Aikenhead Real Estate Inc

    16 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.64%

    in Arlington, MA

    $288.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $680K - $3.6M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Mary Murray profile picture
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    Mary Murray

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    39 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.06%

    in Arlington, MA

    $199.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $570K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Mona DeRosby profile picture
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    Mona DeRosby

    Laer Realty Partners

    20 Years of experience

    101+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.27%

    in Arlington, MA

    $355.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $510K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Kate Hendy profile picture
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    Kate Hendy

    Aikenhead Real Estate, Inc

    7 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.91%

    in Arlington, MA

    $47.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $810K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    Rebecca Riopelle profile picture
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    Rebecca Riopelle

    Keller Williams Eastern Middlesex

    8 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.97%

    in Arlington, MA

    $86M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    Chris Kostopoulos profile picture
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    Chris Kostopoulos

    Keller Williams Realty

    22 Years of experience

    114+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.18%

    in Arlington, MA

    $754.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $5.7M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    John ONeil

    Gibson Sothebys

    32 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.39%

    in Arlington, MA

    $270.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $590K - $5M

    Price Range

    Guy Contaldi profile picture
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    Guy Contaldi

    REMAX ANDREW REALTY

    19 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.6%

    in Arlington, MA

    $280.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $5.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    David Ladner

    RE/MAX Harmony

    13 Years of experience

    144+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.03%

    in Arlington, MA

    $433.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Gene Hashkes

    William Raveis Real Estate

    32 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.08%

    in Arlington, MA

    $196.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $3.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    John Dean

    Engel & Volkers

    17 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.3%

    in Arlington, MA

    $163.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $500K - $3.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Margie Gundersheim

    Keller Williams Realty

    21 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.72%

    in Arlington, MA

    $321.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $780K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Paul Shao

    REMAX Executive Realty

    22 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.14%

    in Arlington, MA

    $209.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Wendy Rocca

    Keller Williams Boston Northwest

    31 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.36%

    in Arlington, MA

    $186M

    All-Time Sales

    $460K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Karen Landry

    RE/MAX Destiny

    36 Years of experience

    72+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.99%

    in Arlington, MA

    $376.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Joelle Smith, CRS, GREEN, ABR

    Compass

    11 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.2%

    in Arlington, MA

    $128M

    All-Time Sales

    $570K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Bill Butler

    Leading Edge Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    46+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.42%

    in Arlington, MA

    $202.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    7%

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    David Green

    Coldwell Banker

    21 Years of experience

    84+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.84%

    in Arlington, MA

    $164.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $970K - $5M

    Price Range

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    Paige Shelton

    Coldwell Banker

    6 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.05%

    in Arlington, MA

    $13M

    All-Time Sales

    $580K - $1.4M

    Price Range

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    Gian-Paul Sanseverino

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

    12 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.47%

    in Arlington, MA

    $25.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $460K - $1.4M

    Price Range

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    Karen Forrest

    eXp Realty - BLINK Estates Group

    6 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $9.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $810K

    Price Range

    18

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Do Top Arlington Agents Sell Faster?

    The 21 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Arlington sell in a median of 17 days, compared with the Arlington market median of 19 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents17 days
    Arlington market19 days

    About 2 days faster (11% quicker than the Arlington market)

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

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

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Arlington sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in July. To hit that window, plan to list around July.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    18Jan16Feb15Mar15Apr16May16Jun14Jul15Aug17Sep18Oct18Nov18Dec

    July

    Best month to sell

    14 days

    Typical time on market

    105.5%

    Of asking price

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

    Arlington's housing market remains tight, and the competitive indicators above tell a consistent story. With median days on market at 19 and 63.3% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced homes still move quickly. Months of supply sits at just 1.4, far below the four-to-six-month range that typically signals balance, which keeps structural pressure on the seller's side of the table. At the same time, 56.6% of homes sold above list and the average sale-to-list ratio holds at 104.48%, so multiple-offer situations are common on move-in-ready inventory.

    That said, the picture is not uniform. Median sale price moved -10.0% year over year, market time reflects a +6 days change, and 20.1% of listings recorded a price reduction. Those signals point to real negotiating room on homes that are overpriced or sit past the two-week window. For a buyer, the strategy is selective aggression: compete firmly on fresh, correctly priced listings, but use inspection findings and days on market as leverage on anything that lingers. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one, since the 20.1% of listings cutting price are largely those that reached too high initially.

    With 53 homes sold monthly against 71 active listings and 186 new listings, turnover is brisk relative to standing supply. Navigating a market this fast and this bifurcated rewards local expertise, and Arlington has 472 licensed agents to choose from, which makes objective screening essential.

    What Arlington Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Arlington 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 Arlington
    $292,900
    Median home price$1,075,461
    Down payment (20%)$215,092
    Loan amount$860,369
    Monthly payment (PITI)$6,835

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of August 27, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Arlington Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 19 days
    Sale-to-List Price 104.48%
    Price Trend (YoY) -10.0%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $6,835
    Principal & Interest
    $5,529
    Property Taxes
    $1,031
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $1,075,461 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of August 27, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Arlington Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $1,194,957
    Today $1,075,461
    -10.0%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 13 days
    Today 19 days
    +6 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 106.7%
    Today 104.48%
    -2.22%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved -10.0%, market time reflects a +6 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio shifted -2.22%. For buyers, that combination means slightly more time to evaluate and modestly more room to negotiate than the peak market allowed. For sellers, it signals that accurate pricing now matters more than it did last year, since the automatic bidding wars have thinned.

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

    What to Look for in a Arlington Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: transaction volume, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. EffectiveAgents ranks Arlington professionals on measured performance rather than advertising spend, narrowing 472 licensed agents down to 45 verified ranked agents. The top-ranked agent, Stephen McKenna at Real Living Real Estate, has closed 465 transactions with $422.7M in all-time sales volume, depth that matters when 56.6% of homes sell above list and pricing precision determines whether a client overpays or leaves money on the table. That kind of track record across zip codes 02474 and 02476 reflects fluency in how offers are structured, escalated, and won in a market with only 1.4 months of supply. When comparing agents, look past a single glowing testimonial and examine the pattern of reviews over time alongside closed-transaction counts. A steady, verifiable history is a more reliable indicator of results than a memorable slogan or a familiar sign in the yard.

    How We Rank Arlington 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 Arlington 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.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: July 2026

    Arlington Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Arlington, MA?

    The top-ranked agent in Arlington, MA, based on EffectiveAgents data is Stephen McKenna at Real Living Real Estate, with 465 closed transactions and $422.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising; the methodology analyzes verified transaction history, sales volume, and client review patterns across 470 annual transactions to identify 45 ranked agents from the broader pool. The best fit depends on your price point and timeline, so compare several ranked agents before deciding rather than relying on name recognition alone.

    How were these Arlington 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 Arlington?

    Our data covers 472 real estate agents serving the Arlington area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Arlington market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Arlington's median sale price is $1,075,461 as of July 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 Arlington?

    In Arlington, the median home sells in about 19 days, though that figure reflects a +6 days change from last year. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes often move faster, with 63.3% of listings going under agreement within two weeks. Timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, location within zip codes 02474 and 02476, and seasonality. Homes priced above the market tend to sit longer and are the ones most likely to appear among the 20.1% of listings that record a price reduction, so disciplined initial pricing is the single biggest factor in a quick 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 Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Arlington 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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