Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Brookline, MA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated July 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(2)
Michele Friedler
Hammond Residential Real Estate
43 Years of experience
22+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.84%
in Brookline, MA
$326.9M
All-Time Sales
$980K - $5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.98%
in Brookline, MA
$196.7M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $3.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.39%
in Brookline, MA
$122.1M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $3.7M
Price Range
Top Agent(66)
Lynn Donahue and Donna Maley - Donahue Maley Team
Benoit Mizner Simon & Co
30 Years of experience
100+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.67%
in Brookline, MA
$1.23B
All-Time Sales
$1.5M - $7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.95%
in Brookline, MA
$598.4M
All-Time Sales
$810K - $6.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.09%
in Brookline, MA
$729.7M
All-Time Sales
$910K - $6.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.23%
in Brookline, MA
$754.8M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $5.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.37%
in Brookline, MA
$167.7M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $5.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.51%
in Brookline, MA
$1.03B
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $9.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.65%
in Brookline, MA
$406.3M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $4.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.79%
in Brookline, MA
$379.9M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.93%
in Brookline, MA
$209.7M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.07%
in Brookline, MA
$2.17B
All-Time Sales
$400K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.21%
in Brookline, MA
$321.4M
All-Time Sales
$780K - $4.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.35%
in Brookline, MA
$377.3M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.63%
in Brookline, MA
$281.1M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.77%
in Brookline, MA
$282.4M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $5.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(38)
Wendy Rocca
Keller Williams Boston Northwest
31 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.91%
in Brookline, MA
$186M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.91%
in Brookline, MA
$270.6M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.91%
in Brookline, MA
$132M
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $4.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.18%
in Brookline, MA
$146.7M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.46%
in Brookline, MA
$63.8M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $4.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(304)
Charlotte Marrocco-Mohler
BHHS Verani Realty
21 Years of experience
99+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.6%
in Brookline, MA
$333.2M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(29)
Cameron Chesley
CS Luxury Group - Keller Williams, Boston Metro
9 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.74%
in Brookline, MA
$144.9M
All-Time Sales
$830K - $4.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.16%
in Brookline, MA
$790.1M
All-Time Sales
$950K - $4.3M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Brookline Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$1,274,362
-13.57% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
25
+5 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
99.92%
-0.75% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
34.8%
-4.9% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
41.6%
-4.6% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
31.8%
-3.7% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.9
Realtors in Brookline
717
Verified MLS market data through July 2026.
Do Top Brookline Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Brookline sell in a median of 24 days, compared with the Brookline market median of 25 days on market.
About 1 days faster (4% quicker than the Brookline market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Brookline agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Brookline market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Brookline?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Brookline 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
17 days
Typical time on market
101.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Brookline, 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 Brookline
Median home values across Brookline, MA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Fisher Hill
+43% over 5 years
$2.78M
Emerson Garden
+35% over 5 years
$1.34M
Central Village
+40% over 5 years
$1.22M
Griggs Park
+23% over 5 years
$911K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Brookline Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above measures a median sale price of $1,274,362 in Brookline, with prices moving -13.6% year over year and a median price per square foot of $800.72. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more useful story than any single number. With 2.9 months of supply, 34.8% of homes selling above list, and 41.6% going off the market within two weeks, demand for well-positioned listings remains real, yet the 31.8% share of listings with price cuts shows that overpriced homes are being corrected by the market rather than the market.
For buyers, this split creates room to act with discipline. A sale-to-list ratio of 99.92% means most homes trade close to asking, so the strongest leverage sits with listings that have aged past the 25 day median or already taken a reduction. On those properties, a measured offer below list is defensible. On fresh, sharply priced listings in sought areas, competing near or at ask remains necessary.
For sellers, the takeaway is that pricing accuracy at launch drives the outcome. Homes that price to the current $800.72 per square foot reality tend to capture the two-week window of concentrated attention, while aspirational pricing risks joining the 31.8% that later discount. With 181 active listings and 170 pending sales, absorption is steady but not frantic. Navigating this two-speed market is where representation matters, and Brookline has 717 licensed agents whose track records vary widely.
What Brookline Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Brookline 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 | $1,274,362 |
| Down payment (20%) | $254,872 |
| Loan amount | $1,019,490 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $8,115 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.76% mortgage rate (as of September 10, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $1,274,362 median home price with 20% down at 6.76% (as of September 10, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Brookline MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Brookline Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: measured results across pricing, negotiation, and closing. In a market where the sale-to-list ratio sits at 99.92% and 31.8% of listings eventually cut price, the gap between an agent who prices correctly and one who does not is measured in real dollars. Among the 717 licensed agents in Brookline, EffectiveAgents has ranked 63 based on verified performance. The top-ranked agent, Michele Friedler at Hammond Residential Real Estate, has closed 267 transactions with $326.9M in all-time sales volume, experience that spans price points from condominiums in Longwood and Central Village to single-family homes in Chestnut Hill and Fisher Hill. That range matters, because negotiating a $1,274,362 home requires calibrating each offer to how a specific listing sits against the 25 day median. When reviewing agents, look at the pattern of reviews over time rather than a single headline number, since consistent outcomes across many closings signal reliability more than any one testimonial.
How We Rank Brookline 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 Brookline 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
Brookline Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Brookline, MA?
Michele Friedler at Hammond Residential Real Estate is the top-ranked agent in Brookline, MA per EffectiveAgents analysis, with 267 closed transactions and $326.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction history, pricing accuracy, and closing performance rather than advertising or name recognition. Of the 717 licensed agents active in Brookline, 63 have been ranked against these standards. The right choice depends on your property type and neighborhood, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents against your specific goals before deciding.
How were these Brookline 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 Brookline?
Our data covers 717 real estate agents serving the Brookline area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Brookline market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Brookline mean for sellers?
Brookline's median sale price is $1,274,362 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 Brookline?
The median home in Brookline sells in about 25 days, though that figure reflects a +5 days change in market time versus last year. Actual timelines vary widely: 41.6% of homes go under agreement within two weeks, while others sit longer, often the 31.8% that require a price reduction. Accurate initial pricing, condition, and location within areas like Aspinwall Hill or Longwood all affect speed. Homes priced to the current $800.72 per square foot reality tend to capture the strongest early interest and close faster.
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 Brookline 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 Brookline 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 Brookline 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 Brookline realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Brookline 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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