Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Gaithersburg, MD

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    Alecia Scott profile picture
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    Alecia Scott

    Long & Foster Real Estate

    24 Years of experience

    206+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.22%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $861.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Lisa Sabelhaus profile picture
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    Lisa Sabelhaus

    RE/MAX Town Center

    21 Years of experience

    131+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.33%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $1.03B

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Lily Vallario profile picture
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    Lily Vallario

    EXP Realty, LLC

    22 Years of experience

    96+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.33%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $439M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Ellie Hitt

    RE/MAX Realty Group at Crown

    23 Years of experience

    58+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.44%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $244.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    Lavina Samtani profile picture
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    Lavina Samtani

    RE/MAX Realty Centre

    25 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.98%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $268.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Darin Rich profile picture
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    Darin Rich

    RE/MAX Realty Group

    17 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.75%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $162.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $2M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Andres Serafini

    Realty of America

    18 Years of experience

    67+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.62%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $587.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $500K - $9.2M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Drew Lowe profile picture
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    Drew Lowe

    Long and Foster

    13 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.84%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $123.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Ana Dubin

    Long and Foster

    11 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.17%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $208.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $500K - $3M

    Price Range

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    Levi Loveless

    RE/MAX Realty Group

    4 Years of experience

    142+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.39%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $114.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $530K - $2.2M

    Price Range

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    Craig Rosenfeld

    RE/MAX Realty Group

    23 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.04%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $131.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    10%

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    Tony Villeda

    Vista Properties Group

    23 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.57%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $104.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Donna Kerr

    Donna Kerr Group

    28 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.12%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $1.04B

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Katie Nicholson

    Coldwell Banker

    23 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.12%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $289.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Gail Lee

    Long and Foster

    34 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.21%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $200.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $5.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Bryan Taylor profile picture
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    Bryan Taylor

    RE/MAX Realty Group

    15 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.31%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $28.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $870K

    Price Range

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    Cristian Cordova

    JPAR Stellar Living

    8 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.42%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $15.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $870K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Patrick Beasley

    Keller Williams Capital Properties

    10 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.63%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $50.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $1.8M

    Price Range

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    Brian Pakulla

    Red Cedar Real Estate

    27 Years of experience

    76+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.96%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $1.35B

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Darren Ahearn

    RE/MAX Results

    23 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.07%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $285.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Kari Wilner

    TTR Sothebys International Realty

    37 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.07%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $118.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $910K - $5.8M

    Price Range

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    Brock Chapman

    Signature Home Sales

    14 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.73%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $34.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $640K

    Price Range

    4%

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    Sean Brink

    Precise Real Estate & Dev

    28 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.84%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $177M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    13%

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    Anthony Pertesis

    Weichert, Realtors

    13 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.38%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $27.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $730K

    Price Range

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    Rich Phillips

    Northrop Realty

    19 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.49%

    in Gaithersburg, MD

    $88.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    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 37 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents13 days
    Gaithersburg market37 days

    About 24 days faster (65% 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 March. To hit that window, plan to list around February.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    45Jan48Feb34Mar30Apr33May35Jun33Jul38Aug38Sep42Oct39Nov46Dec

    March

    Best month to sell

    34 days

    Typical time on market

    100.8%

    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 $549,725, a median of 37 days on market, and a sale-to-list ratio of 99.95%. Reading those figures together tells you more than any single number. With 33.4% of homes closing above asking, 47.8% going under contract within two weeks, and only 2.7 months of supply, the Gaithersburg market still favors well-prepared sellers on correctly priced listings. Yet 28.7% 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 37-day median or already carry a reduction, there is room to negotiate on price and terms. With 156 active listings against 181 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 -1.8% year over year. A listing that opens at the right number captures the 47.8% of buyers acting quickly; one that overreaches joins the 28.7% 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.

    Income Required to Buy in Gaithersburg
    $155,600
    Median home price$549,725
    Down payment (20%)$109,945
    Loan amount$439,780
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,631

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.67% mortgage rate (as of August 13, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Gaithersburg Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 37 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.95%
    Price Trend (YoY) -1.8%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,631
    Principal & Interest
    $2,829
    Property Taxes
    $527
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $549,725 median home price with 20% down at 6.67% (as of August 13, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Gaithersburg Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $559,972
    Today $549,725
    -1.8%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 33 days
    Today 37 days
    +4 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.6%
    Today 99.95%
    +0.32%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved -1.8%, the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.32%, and market time reflects a +4 days change against last year's 33. For sellers, homes are still transacting near asking, but the longer marketing window means presentation and pricing carry more weight than they did last year. For buyers, the added time on market creates more room to evaluate and negotiate than the headline price trend alone suggests.

    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 61 agents out of 915 licensed locally, drawn from 579 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 33.4% of homes close above list and 47.8% go under contract within two weeks, negotiation skill is concrete: pricing a listing to the 99.95% sale-to-list reality, and advising buyers on when a home priced past the 37-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.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: July 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 61 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 $549,725 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 Gaithersburg?

    Homes in Gaithersburg currently take a median of 37 days to sell, compared with 33 days a year ago, a +4 days change in market time. Your actual timeline depends on pricing, condition, and location among the city's zip codes. With 47.8% of listings going under contract within two weeks, correctly priced and well-presented homes still move quickly, while the 28.7% 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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