Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Newton, MA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated July 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.36%
in Newton, MA
$321.4M
All-Time Sales
$780K - $4.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.61%
in Newton, MA
$132M
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $4.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.73%
in Newton, MA
$196.7M
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 0.85%
in Newton, MA
$326.9M
All-Time Sales
$980K - $5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.21%
in Newton, MA
$1.03B
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $9.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(65)
Lynn Donahue and Donna Maley - Donahue Maley Team
Benoit Mizner Simon & Co
30 Years of experience
98+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.69%
in Newton, MA
$1.22B
All-Time Sales
$1.5M - $7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.06%
in Newton, MA
$754.1M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $5.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(11)
Mike Panza
Signal Real Estate - Panza Home Group
10 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.42%
in Newton, MA
$106.8M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $2.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.66%
in Newton, MA
$209.2M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.75%
in Newton, MA
$723M
All-Time Sales
$900K - $6.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.12%
in Newton, MA
$379.9M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(46)
Nancy Moore
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
25 Years of experience
25+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.48%
in Newton, MA
$207M
All-Time Sales
$740K - $4.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.6%
in Newton, MA
$376.5M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.84%
in Newton, MA
$145.8M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.21%
in Newton, MA
$122.1M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $3.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.33%
in Newton, MA
$70M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(38)
Wendy Rocca
Keller Williams Boston Northwest
31 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.57%
in Newton, MA
$186M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.81%
in Newton, MA
$15M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $1.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.93%
in Newton, MA
$403.9M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $4.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.17%
in Newton, MA
$112.7M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $3.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.54%
in Newton, MA
$441M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.54%
in Newton, MA
$429.6M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(27)
Paul Neavyn
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
8 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.54%
in Newton, MA
$94.1M
All-Time Sales
$800K - $3.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.54%
in Newton, MA
$63.8M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $4.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$831.3M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Newton Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$1,575,211
-4.53% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
21
+2 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
101.48%
+0.89% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
42.4%
+4.6% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
50.6%
+5.6% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
30.9%
-2.7% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.3
Realtors in Newton
826
Verified MLS market data through July 2026.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Newton?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Newton 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
101.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Newton, 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 Newton
Median home values across Newton, MA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Waban
+32% over 5 years
$1.77M
Oak Hill
+28% over 5 years
$1.56M
Newton Highlands
+34% over 5 years
$1.52M
Newton Corner
+30% over 5 years
$1.50M
Newtonville
+32% over 5 years
$1.29M
Auburndale
+35% over 5 years
$1.13M
West Newton
+35% over 5 years
$1.11M
Newton Lower Falls
+37% over 5 years
$1.09M
Thompsonville
+21% over 5 years
$930K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Newton Buyers and Sellers
Newton's housing market shows the competitive dynamics detailed in the Housing Market Trends module above, where median sale prices have moved -4.5% year over year to reach $1,575,211. The clearest signal of where leverage sits comes from the combination of indicators: 42.4% of homes sold above their asking price, 50.6% left the market within two weeks, and the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 101.48%. With 2.3 months of supply and a median of just 21 days on market, well-priced listings continue to move quickly. Yet 30.9% of active listings recorded a price reduction, which points to a two-tier market where homes priced ahead of their value sit while correctly priced inventory attracts multiple offers. For a buyer, this means the strongest properties require offers at or above list, and often with limited contingencies, while overpriced listings that have lingered offer genuine room to negotiate. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one. Coming in slightly under recent comparables tends to generate competing bids that push final terms above list, whereas an aggressive initial price frequently leads to the reductions that 30.9% of sellers ultimately accepted. With 240 active listings against 299 pending sales and 109 closings in the most recent month, absorption remains steady rather than frantic. Navigating these conditions rewards local expertise. Newton has 826 licensed agents, and the difference between one who can read a specific neighborhood's pricing behavior and one who cannot often determines whether a buyer overpays or a seller leaves money on the table. The following analysis identifies which agents have measured performance in these exact conditions.
What Newton Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Newton 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 | $1,575,211 |
| Down payment (20%) | $315,042 |
| Loan amount | $1,260,169 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $9,883 |
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.
Based on $1,575,211 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.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Newton MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Newton Realtor
Choosing a real estate agent in Newton on name recognition alone overlooks the metrics that actually predict results: closed transaction volume, negotiation outcomes, and consistent client feedback. Among the 826 licensed agents working the area, EffectiveAgents has ranked 56 based on verified performance data. Margie Gundersheim at Keller Williams Realty leads the analyzed field with 329 closed transactions, $320.1M in all-time sales volume, and 107 client reviews. That depth of transaction history matters in a market where 42.4% of homes sell above list, because negotiating in multiple-offer situations across neighborhoods like Newton Centre, Waban, and Chestnut Hill requires having done it repeatedly. An agent who has priced and closed homes in Auburndale or West Newton understands how micro-market demand shifts block by block. Review patterns are equally telling: a large volume of consistent, recent reviews signals reliability across many transactions rather than a few standout cases, which is the pattern buyers and sellers should look for when evaluating any candidate.
How We Rank Newton 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 Newton 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
Newton Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Newton, MA?
Based on verified performance data, Margie Gundersheim at Keller Williams Realty ranks as one of the top agents in Newton, MA, with 329 closed transactions, 107 client reviews, and $320.1M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using an objective methodology that analyzes closed transactions, sale-to-list outcomes, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend. Of the 826 licensed agents in the area, only 56 meet the ranking criteria. The right choice depends on your specific neighborhood and price point, so comparing several ranked agents is recommended.
How were these Newton 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 Newton?
Our data covers 826 real estate agents serving the Newton area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Newton market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Newton mean for sellers?
Newton's median sale price is $1,575,211 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 Newton?
In Newton, homes currently take a median of 21 days on market before going under contract, and that timeline has held at a +2 days change year over year. With 50.6% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, correctly priced listings move fast. Actual timelines vary based on pricing strategy, condition, and neighborhood, since 30.9% of listings required a price reduction before selling. Homes priced ahead of comparable sales typically sit longer, while those aligned with recent $589.41 per square foot values tend to attract quick, competitive 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 Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Newton 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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