Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Malden, MA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.41%
in Malden, MA
$455.9M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $2.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$292.1M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $5.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.22%
in Malden, MA
$207.2M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $2.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.43%
in Malden, MA
$104.6M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.63%
in Malden, MA
$2.46B
All-Time Sales
$400K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.45%
in Malden, MA
$710.8M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $2.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(12)
Lisa Howitt
Century 21 Sexton & Donohue, Inc.
36 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
$234M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$165.1M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.47%
in Malden, MA
$364.8M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $2.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$216.8M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$178.8M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.4M
Price Range
11
Sold in Malden, MA
Top Agent$284.3M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(38)
Wendy Rocca
Keller Williams Boston Northwest
31 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
$194.4M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $2.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Kyle Daddieco
eXp Realty
13 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.49%
in Malden, MA
$31M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.1M
Price Range
Top Agent$203M
All-Time Sales
$530K - $3.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.1%
in Malden, MA
$131.3M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$380.7M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.71%
in Malden, MA
$81.4M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $1.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.92%
in Malden, MA
$926.8M
All-Time Sales
$690K - $8.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.53%
in Malden, MA
$259.5M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.94%
in Malden, MA
$538.7M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$292.6M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $3.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$79.6M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $1.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.35%
in Malden, MA
$629.2M
All-Time Sales
$910K - $6.4M
Price Range
Top Agent(42)
Rebecca Riopelle
Keller Williams Eastern Middlesex
8 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.57%
in Malden, MA
$86M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.7M
Price Range
Malden Housing Market Trends
Homes in Malden take a median 24 days to sell, go for 100.85% of asking, prices are down 4.3% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.8 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$674,679
median sale price
How fast they sell
24 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.8 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Malden.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Malden agents whose results fit it.
Malden agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 16 days, the Malden market in 24
median sale price in Malden
Do Top Malden Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Malden sell in a median of 16 days, compared with the Malden market median of 24 days on market.
About 8 days faster (33% quicker than the Malden market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Malden agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Malden market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Malden?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Malden 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
19 days
Typical time on market
103%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Malden, 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 Malden
Median home values across Malden, MA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Edgeworth
+66% over 5 years
$601K
Ferryway
+67% over 5 years
$596K
Linden
+66% over 5 years
$576K
Maplewood
+63% over 5 years
$576K
Downtown
+104% over 5 years
$318K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Malden Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames Malden as a market where competitive pressure and cooling signals coexist. With a median sale price of $674,679 and a sale-to-list ratio of 100.85%, homes are still closing above asking, and 43.8% of sales cleared their list price. At the same time, 46.7% of listings left the market within two weeks, and months of supply sits at just 2.8. These indicators point to a market that still favors sellers, but not uniformly. The counterweight is telling: 31.8% of listings recorded a price cut, and median days on market registered a +5 days change in market time year over year, now at 24 days.
For buyers, this combination means selectivity matters. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes still draw multiple bids and warrant strong opening offers, while listings that have lingered or already dropped price present room to negotiate. For sellers, the elevated price-drop share signals that overpricing gets penalized quickly; accurate pricing from day one is what captures the above-list outcomes still available. With 117 new listings against 88 pending sales monthly, absorption remains steady but no longer frantic.
Navigating this split market rewards local expertise. Malden has 490 licensed agents, and the difference between one who prices to the current data and one who anchors to last year's conditions can be measured in weeks on market and thousands of dollars. Understanding which segments still command premiums, and which have softened, is the core of the value a verified agent brings to a Malden transaction this cycle.
What Malden Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Malden 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 | $674,679 |
| Down payment (20%) | $134,936 |
| Loan amount | $539,743 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,659 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $674,679 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Malden MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Malden Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: verified negotiation results and consistent client outcomes. In Malden, EffectiveAgents has ranked 84 agents from a pool of 490 licensed professionals, using measured transaction history rather than advertising reach. Our top-ranked agent, David Ladner at RE/MAX Harmony, has closed 646 transactions with $431.8M in all-time sales volume. In a market where 43.8% of homes still sell above list yet 31.8% carry price reductions, an agent who understands pricing dynamics across neighborhoods like Edgeworth, Maplewood, and Linden can be the difference between a fast close and a stalled listing. That local granularity matters when Downtown condos and single-family homes in Faulkner behave differently within the same market cycle. Just as important is the pattern in an agent's reviews: David Ladner holds 223 reviews, and a large, consistent review history tends to signal reliability across many transaction types rather than a handful of favorable outcomes. When comparing agents, look for depth and consistency in feedback, not just a high average.
How We Rank Malden 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 Malden 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
Malden Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Malden, MA?
The top-ranked agent in Malden, MA is David Ladner at RE/MAX Harmony, with 646 transactions, 223 reviews, and $431.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents through a data-driven methodology that analyzes verified transaction history, closing outcomes, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend. Of the 490 licensed agents in Malden, only 84 meet our ranking standards. The best agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several ranked candidates before deciding.
How were these Malden 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 Malden?
Our data covers 490 real estate agents serving the Malden area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Malden market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Malden mean for sellers?
Malden's median sale price is $674,679 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 Malden?
In Malden, homes take a median of 24 days to sell, though that figure reflects a +5 days change in market time compared with a year ago. Actual timelines vary with pricing accuracy, condition, and location. With 46.7% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced and well-presented homes still move quickly, while overpriced listings often stall, contributing to the 31.8% of homes that record a price cut. Season, buyer demand, and how closely your list price aligns with recent comparable sales are the primary factors that determine your timeline.
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 Malden 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 Malden 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 Malden 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 Malden realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Malden 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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