Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Boston, MA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.01%
in Boston, MA
$598.4M
All-Time Sales
$810K - $6.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.02%
in Boston, MA
$714M
All-Time Sales
$900K - $6.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.03%
in Boston, MA
$383.4M
All-Time Sales
$660K - $4.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.04%
in Boston, MA
$746.7M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $5.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.05%
in Boston, MA
$375.6M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.06%
in Boston, MA
$278.5M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(36)
Melony Swasey
Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty
16 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.08%
in Boston, MA
$242.9M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.1%
in Boston, MA
$150.1M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.11%
in Boston, MA
$159.9M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $5.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.13%
in Boston, MA
$105M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $3M
Price Range
Top Agent(53)
Charles King
Real Brokerage - The Charles King Group
15 Years of experience
107+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.14%
in Boston, MA
$385.2M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $4.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.15%
in Boston, MA
$154.9M
All-Time Sales
$950K - $5M
Price Range
Top Agent(29)
Cameron Chesley
CS Luxury Group - Keller Williams, Boston Metro
9 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.17%
in Boston, MA
$144.9M
All-Time Sales
$830K - $4.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.2%
in Boston, MA
$382.8M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.2%
in Boston, MA
$370.3M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.21%
in Boston, MA
$60.8M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $4.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.22%
in Boston, MA
$228.4M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $2.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.23%
in Boston, MA
$251.9M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.24%
in Boston, MA
$169.6M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.25%
in Boston, MA
$318.7M
All-Time Sales
$780K - $4.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.25%
in Boston, MA
$144.8M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.26%
in Boston, MA
$108.4M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $3.2M
Price Range
Top Agent(8)
Michelle Easter
William Raveis | Easter Realty Group
24 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.27%
in Boston, MA
$166.7M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $7.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.27%
in Boston, MA
$193.9M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $3.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(2)
Michele Friedler
Hammond Residential Real Estate
43 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.28%
in Boston, MA
$326.9M
All-Time Sales
$980K - $5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Boston Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$851,000
+1.46% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
22
+1 day year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
100.51%
+0.04% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
40.4%
+1.7% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
46.3%
-0.5% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
27.1%
+1.0% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
4.3
Realtors in Boston
13,178
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Boston?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Boston sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
22 days
Typical time on market
100.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Boston, 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.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Boston
Median home values across Boston, MA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Haymarket
+32% over 5 years
$2.27M
Downtown Crossing
+8% over 5 years
$1.87M
Bay Village
+29% over 5 years
$1.19M
Chinatown
+11% over 5 years
$1.03M
South End
+32% over 5 years
$1.03M
Charlestown
+32% over 5 years
$843K
North End
+19% over 5 years
$820K
South Boston
+48% over 5 years
$797K
Jamaica Plain
+46% over 5 years
$700K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Boston Buyers and Sellers
Boston's housing market carries a median sale price of $851,000, a figure that has moved +1.5% year over year, and the Housing Market Trends module above shows homes trading at a 100.51% sale-to-list ratio. That ratio near or above full asking, combined with 40.4% of homes selling over list price, signals that competitive properties still draw strong demand. Yet the picture is more balanced than those figures alone suggest. With 4.3 months of supply and 27.1% of listings recording a price reduction, a meaningful share of sellers are recalibrating expectations after launch.
For buyers, the leverage sits with patience and selectivity. Roughly 46.3% of listings leave the market within two weeks, so well-priced homes require decisive offers, but the 27.1% price-drop share means stale inventory is negotiable. A median of 22 days on market, reflecting a +1 day change in market time, gives buyers more room to underwrite carefully on properties that linger. Sellers, meanwhile, should price to the current comparables rather than to last year's peak; the data rewards accurate initial pricing and penalizes reaches with the reductions that show up in the 27.1% figure.
With 2,019 active listings against 646 pending sales and 981 new listings monthly, absorption remains steady rather than frantic. Navigating that nuance is where representation matters. Boston has 13,178 licensed agents, a large field in which measured performance separates the consistent closers from the rest.
What Boston Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Boston 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 | $851,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $170,200 |
| Loan amount | $680,800 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,417 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.55% mortgage rate (as of July 16, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $851,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.55% (as of July 16, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Boston MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Boston Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: closed volume, repeat client trust, and negotiation results measured against local data. In a field of 13,178 licensed agents, EffectiveAgents ranks 107 in Boston based on verified transaction history. Robert Cohen at Engel and Volkers leads that group with 593 career transactions, 86 client reviews, and $598.4M in all-time sales volume. That track record matters most in negotiation, where the local 100.51% sale-to-list ratio and 40.4% of homes closing above list price mean the difference between a strong offer strategy and an overpay can be tens of thousands of dollars. Agents with deep experience across neighborhoods like South Boston, Jamaica Plain, and the South End understand how pricing and demand shift block by block, from triple-deckers to condo conversions. When reviewing candidates, look past a single testimonial and study the pattern: consistent volume, recent activity, and reviews that reference communication and results rather than generic praise.
How We Rank Boston 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 Boston 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: May 2026
Boston Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Boston, MA?
The top-ranked agent in Boston, MA by EffectiveAgents methodology is Robert Cohen at Engel and Volkers, with 593 closed transactions, 86 reviews, and $598.4M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks 107 of the city's 13,178 licensed agents using verified transaction data, closing history, and client reviews rather than advertising spend. The best fit depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several ranked agents against your specific goals before deciding.
How were these Boston 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 Boston?
Our data covers 13,178 real estate agents serving the Boston area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Boston market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Boston mean for sellers?
Boston's median sale price is $851,000 as of May 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 Boston?
Homes in Boston sell in a median of 22 days, reflecting a +1 day change in market time compared with last year. Actual timelines vary widely: well-priced, move-in-ready homes in high-demand areas can go under contract within the roughly 46.3% of listings that leave the market inside two weeks, while properties needing work or priced above comparables often join the 27.1% that record a price reduction. Pricing accuracy, condition, staging, and season all influence how quickly an offer arrives.
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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Boston 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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