Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Wakefield, MA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.68%
in Wakefield, MA
$676.4M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $2.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.68%
in Wakefield, MA
$444.9M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $2.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(12)
Lisa Howitt
Century 21 Sexton & Donohue, Inc.
36 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.91%
in Wakefield, MA
$232.6M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.14%
in Wakefield, MA
$1.73B
All-Time Sales
$540K - $5.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.05%
in Wakefield, MA
$131.3M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.28%
in Wakefield, MA
$206.5M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $2.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.42%
in Wakefield, MA
$76.9M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $2M
Price Range
Top Agent$2.46B
All-Time Sales
$400K - $3.1M
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
$86M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.7M
Price Range
10
Sold in Wakefield, MA
Top Agent$292.1M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $5.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.34%
in Wakefield, MA
$379.1M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$441M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$104.6M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.79%
in Wakefield, MA
$364.8M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $2.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$782.7M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $5.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$538.7M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.16%
in Wakefield, MA
$346M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $3.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.85%
in Wakefield, MA
$165.1M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$106.5M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $1.8M
Price Range
4
Sold in Wakefield, MA
Top Agent$380.7M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$91.5M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $2.4M
Price Range
3
Sold in Wakefield, MA
Top Agent(40)
Margaret O'Sullivan
William Raveis Real Estate
13 Years of experience
34+ Sales in the last 12 months
$144.5M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $1.8M
Price Range
3
Sold in Wakefield, MA
Top AgentTop 7.99%
in Wakefield, MA
$245.1M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.99%
in Wakefield, MA
$160.4M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $8.9M
Price Range
Top Agent$175.2M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $2.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Wakefield Housing Market Trends
Homes in Wakefield take a median 21 days to sell, go for 103.34% of asking, prices are down 2.2% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
1.7 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$786,979
median sale price
How fast they sell
21 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
1.7 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Wakefield.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Wakefield agents whose results fit it.
Wakefield agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 16 days, the Wakefield market in 21
median sale price in Wakefield
Do Top Wakefield Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Wakefield sell in a median of 16 days, compared with the Wakefield market median of 21 days on market.
About 5 days faster (24% quicker than the Wakefield market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Wakefield agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Wakefield market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Wakefield?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Wakefield 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
18 days
Typical time on market
104.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Wakefield, 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 Wakefield
Median home values across Wakefield, MA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Woodville
+51% over 5 years
$726K
Montrose
+48% over 5 years
$715K
Greenwood
+48% over 5 years
$674K
East Side
+48% over 5 years
$604K
Downtown
+54% over 5 years
$546K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Wakefield Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above outlines a Wakefield market where negotiating leverage sits firmly with sellers, though the picture is more nuanced than the headline median of $786,979 suggests. With 1.7 months of supply and only 47 active listings against 29 homes sold in a typical month, demand continues to outrun what is available. That imbalance shows up in the 59.5% of homes closing above their asking price and the 53.2% that leave the market within two weeks. A sale-to-list ratio of 103.34% confirms that well-positioned listings routinely clear their number and then some.
For buyers, the practical takeaway is that lowball offers rarely land here. When roughly two-thirds of sales exceed list, an offer at or slightly above asking, with clean terms, is often the realistic entry point in neighborhoods like Montrose and Greenwood. The counterweight is that 22.8% of listings have taken a price reduction, so overpriced or dated homes still create openings for patient buyers. Median days on market now sits at 21, a +5 days change in market time, which means the frenzy has cooled just enough to allow measured decisions.
For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing rather than aspirational numbers. Homes priced to the $467.75 per square foot reality of the area tend to draw the multiple-offer activity that pushes final prices past list, while overreaching invites the reductions that 22.8% of sellers absorbed. With 438 licensed agents active in the area, choosing one who prices to the current data matters more than ever.
What Wakefield Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Wakefield 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 | $786,979 |
| Down payment (20%) | $157,396 |
| Loan amount | $629,583 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,388 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $786,979 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Wakefield MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Wakefield Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: a documented record across enough deals to reveal consistency. EffectiveAgents ranks 76 agents in Wakefield out of 438 licensed locally, using verified transaction and outcome data rather than advertising spend. At the top of that analysis is Candice Pagliarulo Hodgson of Lyv Realty, with 1,086 career transactions, 111 client reviews, and $665.7M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where 59.5% of homes sell above list, because negotiating leverage depends on an agent who knows exactly how to structure and time an offer. In West Side and Downtown, where inventory turns quickly, experienced pricing guidance is the difference between clearing list and chasing a reduction; in Woodville and the East Side, it shapes how aggressively a buyer should compete. Across the 292 annual transactions analyzed here, the pattern in top agents' reviews is consistent: clients cite responsiveness and clear communication far more than any single closed price, and that consistency is what separates a ranked agent from a familiar name.
How We Rank Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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.
438
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: August 2026
Wakefield Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Wakefield, MA?
Based on EffectiveAgents' analysis, Candice Pagliarulo Hodgson of Lyv Realty ranks as the top agent in Wakefield, MA, with 1,086 career transactions, 111 client reviews, and $665.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks 76 of the area's 438 licensed agents using verified transaction records and client outcomes rather than advertising. The right agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so the methodology surfaces measured performance data to help you compare candidates objectively before you commit.
How were these Wakefield 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 Wakefield?
Our data covers 438 real estate agents serving the Wakefield area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Wakefield market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Wakefield mean for sellers?
Wakefield's median sale price is $786,979 as of August 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 Wakefield?
Homes in Wakefield currently take a median of 21 to sell, though that figure reflects a +5 days change in market time versus last year. With 53.2% of listings going under agreement within two weeks, well-priced homes still move fast. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location within the 01880 zip code, since 22.8% of listings required a reduction. Homes priced to the current $467.75 per square foot benchmark and presented well tend to sell fastest, while overpriced listings linger and often need adjustments before closing.
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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Wakefield 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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