Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Somerville, MA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated July 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.32%
in Somerville, MA
$270.6M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.64%
in Somerville, MA
$165.1M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.06%
in Somerville, MA
$433.9M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $2.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.17%
in Somerville, MA
$2.16B
All-Time Sales
$400K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.28%
in Somerville, MA
$280.6M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $5.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.49%
in Somerville, MA
$105M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.6%
in Somerville, MA
$406.3M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $4.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.81%
in Somerville, MA
$288.7M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $3.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.92%
in Somerville, MA
$280.3M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.13%
in Somerville, MA
$425.7M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $4.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.56%
in Somerville, MA
$379.9M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(38)
Wendy Rocca
Keller Williams Boston Northwest
31 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.77%
in Somerville, MA
$186M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(5)
Mary Murray
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
39 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.77%
in Somerville, MA
$200.8M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.88%
in Somerville, MA
$141.1M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.98%
in Somerville, MA
$196.7M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $3.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.09%
in Somerville, MA
$754.1M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $5.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(42)
Rebecca Riopelle
Keller Williams Eastern Middlesex
8 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.19%
in Somerville, MA
$86M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.3%
in Somerville, MA
$99.5M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.41%
in Somerville, MA
$54.1M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.62%
in Somerville, MA
$170.8M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $2.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.73%
in Somerville, MA
$321.4M
All-Time Sales
$780K - $4.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.94%
in Somerville, MA
$166.7M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $5.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.15%
in Somerville, MA
$48.2M
All-Time Sales
$800K - $2.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.26%
in Somerville, MA
$202.9M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $2.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.26%
in Somerville, MA
$112.7M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $3.2M
Price Range
Somerville Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$1,034,482
-5.96% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
22
+1 day year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
100.66%
-0.78% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
40.2%
-11.6% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
50.6%
-0.7% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
28.4%
+0.6% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.6
Realtors in Somerville
939
Verified MLS market data through July 2026.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Somerville?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Somerville 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
20 days
Typical time on market
101.6%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Somerville, 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 Somerville
Median home values across Somerville, MA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Ball Square
+19% over 5 years
$929K
Central Hill
+34% over 5 years
$890K
Porter Square
+53% over 5 years
$887K
Teele Square
+56% over 5 years
$887K
Ten Hills
+57% over 5 years
$772K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Somerville Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Somerville market where negotiating leverage is split more evenly than the headline numbers first suggest. The median sale price sits at $1,034,482, having moved -6.0% year over year, and homes still change hands quickly at a median of 22 days. The sale-to-list ratio of 100.66% tells you that closings continue to land near or slightly above asking, so sellers retain real pricing power on well-prepared listings.
The competitive indicators, though, point to a market that has cooled from its peak. Only 40.2% of homes sold above list, and 28.4% of active listings have taken a price cut, both signs that overpricing gets penalized. At the same time, 50.6% of listings leave the market within two weeks, so desirable, correctly priced homes still move fast. With 2.6 months of supply against 191 active listings, conditions favor neither side outright.
For a buyer, this means the strongest strategy is patience on stale inventory and speed on fresh listings: lead with a competitive but not desperate offer, and use the price-drop share as leverage on anything sitting past the median timeline. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one rather than testing a high number and cutting later. Navigating that split takes local judgment, which is why the 939 licensed agents in Somerville vary widely in effectiveness, and why comparing measured performance matters before you sign.
What Somerville Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Somerville 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 | $1,034,482 |
| Down payment (20%) | $206,896 |
| Loan amount | $827,586 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $6,584 |
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 $1,034,482 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 Somerville MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Somerville Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: a measured track record across enough transactions to prove consistency. On EffectiveAgents, agents are analyzed on verified closings, review depth, and sales volume rather than advertising spend. In Somerville, 52 agents have earned a ranking out of 939 licensed locally. The top-ranked agent, John ONeil at Gibson Sothebys, has closed 364 transactions with $270.6M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that translates directly into negotiation skill. In a market where only 40.2% of homes clear above list and 28.4% of listings see a cut, an agent who prices precisely and negotiates from data protects your bottom line. That expertise matters whether you are listing a condo near Davis Square, a two-family in Winter Hill, or a single-family off Magoun Square, each of which behaves differently on timeline and buyer pool. When reviewing agents, look past a single glowing testimonial and study review patterns over time (John ONeil carries 31 reviews), since consistency across many clients is a more reliable signal than any one comment.
How We Rank Somerville 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 Somerville 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
Somerville Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Somerville, MA?
The top-ranked agent in Somerville, MA is John ONeil at Gibson Sothebys, who has closed 364 transactions and $270.6M in all-time sales volume with 31 client reviews. EffectiveAgents does not rank on popularity or advertising. Our methodology analyzes verified transaction history, sales volume, and review patterns across the 939 licensed agents in the area, ranking 52 of them. That data-driven approach helps you compare agents on measured results rather than name recognition before deciding who to interview.
How were these Somerville 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 Somerville?
Our data covers 939 real estate agents serving the Somerville area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Somerville market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Somerville mean for sellers?
Somerville's median sale price is $1,034,482 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 Somerville?
Homes in Somerville currently sell in a median of 22 days, reflecting a +1 day change in market time compared with last year. That figure is a midpoint, not a guarantee: correctly priced, well-presented homes often go under agreement within two weeks, while overpriced listings can linger, especially given that 28.4% of active listings have already taken a reduction. Pricing strategy, condition, neighborhood, and season all shape the timeline, so an accurate initial list price remains the single strongest lever for a faster 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 Somerville 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 Somerville 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 Somerville 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 Somerville realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Somerville 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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