Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Ellicott City, MD
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(806)
Robert Lucido
Keller Williams Lucido Agency
50 Years of experience
1,005+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.1%
in Ellicott City, MD
$4.6B
All-Time Sales
$390K - $14M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.2%
in Ellicott City, MD
$1.35B
All-Time Sales
$340K - $4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.41%
in Ellicott City, MD
$617.7M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $5.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.51%
in Ellicott City, MD
$544.2M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(100)
Veronica Sniscak
Compass - VSells & Associates
28 Years of experience
205+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.61%
in Ellicott City, MD
$461.4M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(279)
Ellie McIntire
The Keller Williams Collective
24 Years of experience
58+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.02%
in Ellicott City, MD
$374.7M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(269)
Christina Elliott
One Roof Team of Keller Williams Integrity
22 Years of experience
70+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.23%
in Ellicott City, MD
$571.7M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.1M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.74%
in Ellicott City, MD
$465.2M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.84%
in Ellicott City, MD
$494.6M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(118)
Eric Black
Northrop Realty, A Long & Foster Company
23 Years of experience
33+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.04%
in Ellicott City, MD
$523.1M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $3.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.15%
in Ellicott City, MD
$75.9M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $1.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.25%
in Ellicott City, MD
$1.14B
All-Time Sales
$310K - $5.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.35%
in Ellicott City, MD
$268.1M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(113)
Linda Fredeking
Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty
39 Years of experience
98+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.39%
in Ellicott City, MD
$500.5M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $3.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Missy Miller
ReMax Advantage Realty
29 Years of experience
64+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.49%
in Ellicott City, MD
$106.9M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.72%
in Ellicott City, MD
$174.8M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.82%
in Ellicott City, MD
$265M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.13%
in Ellicott City, MD
$137.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $930K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.33%
in Ellicott City, MD
$78.9M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $2.1M
Price Range
Top Agent(144)
Rhonda O'Guinn
Northrop Realty, A Long & Foster Co.
19 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.64%
in Ellicott City, MD
$40.3M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(22)
Dee Dee Miller
Long and Foster Real Estate Inc
27 Years of experience
62+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.05%
in Ellicott City, MD
$307.2M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.15%
in Ellicott City, MD
$361.1M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.25%
in Ellicott City, MD
$294.2M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.46%
in Ellicott City, MD
$106.3M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $7.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.56%
in Ellicott City, MD
$105.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.2M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Ellicott city Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$717,000
+7.01% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
17
-4 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
102.95%
+1.06% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
58.8%
-3.2% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
67.1%
-6.5% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
27.0%
-5.6% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
1.2
Realtors in Ellicott city
979
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Ellicott City Agents Sell Faster?
The 23 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Ellicott City sell in a median of 14 days, compared with the Ellicott City market median of 17 days on market.
About 3 days faster (18% quicker than the Ellicott City market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Ellicott City agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Ellicott City market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Ellicott City?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Ellicott City sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around June.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
9 days
Typical time on market
102.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Ellicott City, MD 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 Ellicott City Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market where sellers currently hold measurable leverage. With 1.2 months of supply and only 100 active listings against 85 homes sold monthly, Ellicott City sits well below the balanced range, and the 58.8% share of homes selling above list plus a 102.95% sale-to-list ratio confirms that competitive pressure. When 67.1% of listings leave the market within two weeks, buyers have little room to wait. For a buyer, this combination means offers at or above asking are often necessary on well-positioned homes, and contingency-heavy bids tend to lose. The counterweight worth noting is time on market: median days on market registered a -4 days change in market time, and 27.0% of listings have taken a price cut. That tells buyers which homes are overpriced and gives room to negotiate on properties that have lingered past the 17-day median. For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing rather than aspirational numbers. Homes priced correctly move quickly and frequently clear list, but the rising share of price drops shows that overreaching invites the exact delays that erode final proceeds. Pricing near recent comps at roughly $258.831 per square foot, supported by the current $717,000 median, positions a listing to capture the fast-sale window. Prices moved +7.0% year over year, so both sides are negotiating against a moving baseline. With 979 licensed agents active across zip codes 21041, 21042, and 21043, the difference between a data-driven pricing strategy and a guess is significant, which is why matching with a verified performer matters.
What Ellicott City Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Ellicott City 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 | $717,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $143,400 |
| Loan amount | $573,600 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,648 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of July 30, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $717,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of July 30, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Ellicott City MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Ellicott City Realtor
Name recognition and yard-sign frequency are poor proxies for how an agent actually performs when your equity is on the line. The metrics that matter are verified transaction volume, negotiation outcomes, and consistency across price points. In Ellicott City, EffectiveAgents has ranked 68 agents out of 979 licensed locally, drawn from 717 annual transactions analyzed. The top-ranked agent, Robert Lucido at Keller Williams Lucido Agency, has recorded 9,441 career transactions and $4.6B in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters in a market where 58.8% of homes clear above list, because an agent who negotiates multiple-offer situations daily reads buyer behavior across zip codes 21041, 21042, and 21043 with more precision than an occasional producer. Negotiation skill is measurable here: the gap between a 102.95% outcome and a below-market result is real money on a $717,000 home. When reviewing agents, look past a single glowing testimonial and study the pattern. Robert Lucido's 806 reviews show how consistency, not a lone standout closing, separates verified performers from the rest of the field.
How We Rank Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City 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: May 2026
Ellicott City Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Ellicott City, MD?
Determining the best agent in Ellicott City, MD depends on verified performance rather than advertising. By transaction volume, Robert Lucido at Keller Williams Lucido Agency ranks at the top, with 9,441 career transactions, 806 reviews, and $4.6B in all-time sales. EffectiveAgents applies a data-driven methodology, analyzing 717 local transactions to rank 68 agents from the 979 licensed in the area. The right match depends on your price point and timeline, so the ranking is a starting point for comparing measured outcomes, not a single universal answer.
How were these Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City?
Our data covers 979 real estate agents serving the Ellicott City area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Ellicott City market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Ellicott City mean for sellers?
Ellicott City's median sale price is $717,000 as of May 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 Ellicott City?
The median home in Ellicott City goes under contract in about 17 days, though that figure has seen a -4 days change in market time year over year. Speed depends heavily on pricing, condition, and location within zip codes 21041, 21042, and 21043. With 67.1% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, correctly priced homes move fast, while 27.0% of listings take a price cut, which signals homes that were positioned above what buyers will pay. Accurate initial pricing is the single largest factor in a quick 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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Ellicott City 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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