Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Waltham, MA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 1.8%
in Waltham, MA
$2.46B
All-Time Sales
$400K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
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 AgentTop 2.2%
in Waltham, MA
$147.2M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$292.1M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $5.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$284.3M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.8%
in Waltham, MA
$455.9M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $2.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5%
in Waltham, MA
$782.7M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $5.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$364.8M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $2.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$733.8M
All-Time Sales
$910K - $6.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$203M
All-Time Sales
$530K - $3.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$216.8M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.2%
in Waltham, MA
$321.9M
All-Time Sales
$780K - $4.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.2%
in Waltham, MA
$292.6M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $3.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.04B
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $9.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$380.7M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$122.1M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $3.7M
Price Range
5
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Top Agent(46)
Nancy Moore
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
25 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
$217M
All-Time Sales
$750K - $4.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$63.8M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $4.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7%
in Waltham, MA
$710.1M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $2.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(39)
Marlene and John Miller
Century 21 North East
35 Years of experience
56+ Sales in the last 12 months
$271.9M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.6%
in Waltham, MA
$103.1M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 8.8%
in Waltham, MA
$401M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(6)
Kathleen Goneau
Keller Williams Realty North Central
35 Years of experience
38+ Sales in the last 12 months
$199.5M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$271.2M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $5M
Price Range
3
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Top Agent$63M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.3M
Price Range
3
Sold in Waltham, MA
Waltham Housing Market Trends
Homes in Waltham take a median 21 days to sell, go for 100.9% of asking, prices are down 5.3% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
1.9 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$819,458
median sale price
How fast they sell
21 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
1.9 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Waltham.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Waltham agents whose results fit it.
Waltham agents analyzed for these rankings
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Waltham?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Waltham 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
102.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Waltham, 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.
What These Numbers Mean for Waltham Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames a Waltham market where competitive pressure and buyer caution coexist. With months of supply at 1.9 and only 83 active listings against 139 new listings and 113 pending sales each month, the arithmetic favors sellers on paper. Yet the sale-to-list ratio of 100.90% tells a more nuanced story. Homes are still transacting near or slightly above asking, but the share selling above list has settled to 42.6%, and 31.5% of listings recorded a price reduction, which signals that aspirational pricing is being corrected in real time.
For buyers, the leverage sits in identifying overpriced listings. With 53.9% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced properties still move fast, so a disciplined buyer should be prepared to act decisively on fresh inventory while negotiating harder on listings that have lingered past the 21-day median. At $476.56 per square foot and a median sale price of $819,458, small pricing errors are expensive.
For sellers, the message is precision. Prices moved -5.3% year over year and time on market reflects a +1 day change, so the days of automatic bidding wars have narrowed. Pricing at or just below comparable sales generates the early momentum that produces above-list outcomes. Navigating this balance is where representation matters: Waltham has roughly 500 licensed agents, and outcomes vary widely among them.
What Waltham Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Waltham 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 | $819,458 |
| Down payment (20%) | $163,892 |
| Loan amount | $655,566 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,599 |
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 $819,458 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 Waltham MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Waltham Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar brokerage sign alone overlooks what actually determines results: measured transaction history and negotiation track record. EffectiveAgents analyzed 393 transactions across Waltham to rank 89 agents from the broader pool of licensed professionals. The verified top performer, Wendy Rocca at Keller Williams Boston Northwest, has closed 327 transactions with $186.0M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where the sale-to-list ratio sits at 100.90% and 31.5% of listings require a price correction, because negotiation skill directly shapes whether a client captures or concedes value. Experienced agents working across the 02451, 02452, and 02453 zip codes understand how pricing dynamics differ block by block, from higher-density corridors to established residential pockets. When evaluating candidates, look at review patterns rather than review counts alone: consistency across many closings, as reflected in Wendy Rocca's 38 reviews, indicates repeatable performance rather than a few standout deals.
How We Rank Waltham 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 Waltham 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.
500
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
Waltham Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Waltham, MA?
Based on verified transaction data, Wendy Rocca at Keller Williams Boston Northwest ranks as a top real estate agent in Waltham, MA, with 327 closed transactions and $186.0M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing 393 local transactions and measuring closing history, negotiation outcomes, and review consistency rather than advertising or name recognition. The right agent depends on your property type and goals, so we recommend comparing several of the 89 ranked professionals before deciding.
How were these Waltham 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 Waltham?
Our data covers 500 real estate agents serving the Waltham area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Waltham market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Waltham mean for sellers?
Waltham's median sale price is $819,458 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 Waltham?
In Waltham, the median home sells in about 21 days, though that reflects time on market before an accepted offer, not the full closing timeline. Market time reflects a +1 day change year over year, so timelines have shifted recently. Several factors move a home faster or slower: accurate pricing relative to the $476.56 per square foot benchmark, condition, and season. With 53.9% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced listings still sell quickly, while overpriced ones account for much of the 31.5% of listings that later cut price.
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 Waltham 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 Waltham 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 Waltham 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 Waltham realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Waltham 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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