Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Gaithersburg, MD
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.11%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$841.3M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $3.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.33%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$927.7M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.44%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$1.03B
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.55%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$442.3M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $3.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.66%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$247.9M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $3.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.2%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$271.3M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.9M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.97%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$164.2M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.73%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$128.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.84%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$596M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $9.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.28%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$209.5M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.04%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$133.8M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.5M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(807)
Robert Lucido
Keller Williams Lucido Agency
50 Years of experience
995+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.03%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$4.82B
All-Time Sales
$390K - $14M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Christopher Fogle
The List Realty
5 Years of experience
32+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.36%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$40.7M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $1.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.68%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$108.3M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.05B
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$289.9M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.7M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.89%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$157.7M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $3.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$204.4M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $5.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(10)
Michael Burdett
Rosselle Realty Serviecs, Inc.
16 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
$64.1M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.6M
Price Range
12
Sold in Gaithersburg, MD
Top AgentTop 9.4%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$1.15B
All-Time Sales
$310K - $5.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(44)
Jared Russell
Keller Williams Capital Properties
18 Years of experience
39+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.51%
in Gaithersburg, MD
$182.6M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$32.2M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $880K
Price Range
11
Sold in Gaithersburg, MD
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Cristian Cordova
JPAR Stellar Living
8 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$15.1M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $870K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$68M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.5M
Price Range
9
Sold in Gaithersburg, MD
Top Agent$180.6M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Gaithersburg Housing Market Trends
Homes in Gaithersburg take a median 47 days to sell, go for 99.5% of asking, prices are down 5.0% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.8 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$546,031
median sale price
How fast they sell
47 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.8 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Gaithersburg.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Gaithersburg agents whose results fit it.
Gaithersburg agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 13 days, the Gaithersburg market in 47
median sale price in Gaithersburg
Do Top Gaithersburg Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Gaithersburg sell in a median of 13 days, compared with the Gaithersburg market median of 47 days on market.
About 34 days faster (72% quicker than the Gaithersburg market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Gaithersburg agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Gaithersburg market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Gaithersburg?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Gaithersburg sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
30 days
Typical time on market
100.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above measures a median sale price of $546,031, a median of 47 days on market, and a sale-to-list ratio of 99.50%. Reading those figures together tells you more than any single number. With 26.0% of homes closing above asking, 44.4% going under contract within two weeks, and only 2.8 months of supply, the Gaithersburg market still favors well-prepared sellers on correctly priced listings. Yet 28.1% of active listings have logged a price cut, a signal that buyers retain leverage when a home is priced ahead of the data.
For a buyer, this split market rewards discipline. Homes that show well and price near recent comparable sales are drawing competition, so leading with a clean offer near list makes sense on fresh inventory. On listings that have sat past the 47-day median or already carry a reduction, there is room to negotiate on price and terms. With 163 active listings against 166 pending sales, the pipeline is active but not frantic.
For a seller, the message is to price to the current data rather than to last year's peak, even though prices have moved -5.0% year over year. A listing that opens at the right number captures the 44.4% of buyers acting quickly; one that overreaches joins the 28.1% that eventually reduce. Across 915 licensed agents in the area, the difference between these outcomes often comes down to pricing strategy and negotiation, which is where an analyzed track record matters most.
What Gaithersburg Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Gaithersburg 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 | $546,031 |
| Down payment (20%) | $109,206 |
| Loan amount | $436,825 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,822 |
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 $546,031 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 Gaithersburg MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Gaithersburg Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually drives results: a verified record of closings, negotiation outcomes, and repeat client trust. In Gaithersburg, EffectiveAgents has ranked 149 agents out of 915 licensed locally, drawn from 576 transactions analyzed. At the top of that list is Alecia Scott of Long & Foster Real Estate, whose measured history includes 1,933 transactions and $855.7M in all-time sales volume. In a market where 26.0% of homes close above list and 44.4% go under contract within two weeks, negotiation skill is concrete: pricing a listing to the 99.50% sale-to-list reality, and advising buyers on when a home priced past the 47-day median offers room to counter. That expertise applies across the city's zip codes, from 20877 and 20878 to 20879 and 20882. One useful pattern to check is review depth over time. Alecia Scott's 451 reviews reflect sustained client feedback rather than a short burst, which is a more reliable indicator than a handful of recent ratings.
How We Rank Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg 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.
915
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
Gaithersburg Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Gaithersburg, MD?
Based on EffectiveAgents' analysis of verified transaction records, Alecia Scott at Long & Foster Real Estate ranks as a top agent in Gaithersburg, MD, with 1,933 career transactions, 451 client reviews, and $855.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents evaluates 915 licensed local agents using measured outcomes such as closing history, sale-to-list performance, and review consistency rather than advertising spend. The result is a shortlist of 149 ranked agents, so you can compare candidates on data rather than name recognition alone.
How were these Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg?
Our data covers 915 real estate agents serving the Gaithersburg area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Gaithersburg market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Gaithersburg mean for sellers?
Gaithersburg's median sale price is $546,031 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 Gaithersburg?
Homes in Gaithersburg currently take a median of 47 days to sell, compared with 39 days a year ago, a +8 days change in market time. Your actual timeline depends on pricing, condition, and location among the city's zip codes. With 44.4% of listings going under contract within two weeks, correctly priced and well-presented homes still move quickly, while the 28.1% of listings with reductions tend to reflect homes that opened above what current data supports. Pricing to recent comparable sales is the largest factor in 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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Gaithersburg 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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