Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in North Potomac, MD

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    Lisa Sabelhaus profile picture
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    Lisa Sabelhaus

    RE/MAX Town Center

    21 Years of experience

    130+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.22%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $1.02B

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Alecia Scott profile picture
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    Alecia Scott

    Long & Foster Real Estate

    24 Years of experience

    203+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.43%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $858.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Katie Nicholson profile picture
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    Katie Nicholson

    Coldwell Banker

    23 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.65%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $289.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Craig Rosenfeld

    RE/MAX Realty Group

    23 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.65%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $131.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    10%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Lily Vallario

    EXP Realty, LLC

    22 Years of experience

    93+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.86%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $438.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    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 0.86%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $268.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Donna Kerr profile picture
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    Donna Kerr

    Donna Kerr Group

    28 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.97%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $1.04B

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Ana Dubin

    Long and Foster

    11 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.97%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $208.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $500K - $3M

    Price Range

    Kari Wilner profile picture
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    Kari Wilner

    TTR Sothebys International Realty

    37 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.97%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $118.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $910K - $5.8M

    Price Range

    Darren Ahearn profile picture
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    Darren Ahearn

    RE/MAX Results

    23 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.08%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $284M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Emily Jackson profile picture
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    Emily Jackson

    Northrop Realty, A Long & Foster Company

    14 Years of experience

    45+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.08%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $197.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Ellie Hitt

    RE/MAX Realty Group at Crown

    23 Years of experience

    58+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.62%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $244.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    Gail Lee profile picture
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    Gail Lee

    Long and Foster

    34 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.62%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $200.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $5.7M

    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 1.62%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $162.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $2M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Anthony Pertesis

    Weichert, Realtors

    13 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.62%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $27.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $730K

    Price Range

    Levi Loveless profile picture
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    Levi Loveless

    RE/MAX Realty Group

    4 Years of experience

    142+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.72%

    in North Potomac, MD

    $113.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $2.2M

    Price Range

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    Brian Pakulla

    Red Cedar Real Estate

    27 Years of experience

    77+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $1.35B

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jim Bim

    Winning Edge Real Estate

    43 Years of experience

    220+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $619.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    1,502

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    James Weiskerger

    Next Step Realty

    24 Years of experience

    137+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $1.14B

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $5.1M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Tony Migliaccio

    Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    30 Years of experience

    114+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $405.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Ariana Loucas

    TTR Sotheby's international realty

    21 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $87.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $460K - $2M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Greg Ford

    JPAR Preferred Properties

    23 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $156.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Monica Bryant

    CENTURY 21 New Millennium

    30 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $152.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $2M

    Price Range

    314

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Reshawna Leaven

    Keller Williams United - Alexandria/Kingstowne

    24 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $101.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Tony Villeda

    Vista Properties Group

    23 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $104.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top North Potomac Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in North Potomac sell in a median of 14 days, compared with the North Potomac market median of 28 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents14 days
    North Potomac market28 days

    About 14 days faster (50% quicker than the North Potomac market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked North Potomac agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the North Potomac market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in North Potomac?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in North Potomac 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)

    68Jan54Feb29Mar21Apr28May27Jun20Jul42Aug32Sep39Oct37Nov41Dec

    April

    Best month to sell

    21 days

    Typical time on market

    103.1%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of North Potomac, 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 North Potomac Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows North Potomac holding a median sale price of $795,000, with prices moving +0.8% year over year. To understand where negotiating leverage actually sits, the competitive indicators matter more than the headline price. With 45.5% of homes selling above list, 54.5% going off the market within two weeks, and just 1.6 months of supply, demand for well-priced inventory remains firm. Yet 43.4% of listings recorded a price cut, a signal that overpriced homes are being corrected rather than absorbed at their original ask.

    That split defines the current dynamic. A median of 28 days on market, reflecting a +1 day change in market time, tells buyers that patience has some room to work when a property has lingered, while the sale-to-list ratio of 100.41% shows sharply priced homes still transact near or at ask. For a buyer, this means separating fresh, competitively listed homes (where a full-price offer may be necessary) from stale ones (where a price drop invites negotiation). For a seller, the lesson is precision: with 53 active listings and 33 homes sold monthly, pricing correctly out of the gate captures the two-week window; missing it risks joining the 43.4% that reduce later.

    Navigating that timing gap is where representation pays off. North Potomac has 928 licensed agents, so identifying the ones who consistently price and negotiate well is the practical challenge for both sides of a transaction.

    What North Potomac Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in North Potomac 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 North Potomac
    $219,600
    Median home price$795,000
    Down payment (20%)$159,000
    Loan amount$636,000
    Monthly payment (PITI)$5,124

    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.

    North Potomac Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 28 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.41%
    Price Trend (YoY) +0.8%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $5,124
    Principal & Interest
    $4,087
    Property Taxes
    $762
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $795,000 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.

    North Potomac Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $789,000
    Today $795,000
    +0.8%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 27 days
    Today 28 days
    +1 day days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 103.4%
    Today 100.41%
    -3.01%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +0.8%, market time shifted by +1 day, and the sale-to-list ratio changed -3.01% to reach 100.41%. Taken together, these movements suggest buyers now have modestly more room to evaluate homes that sit, while sellers who price to the current market still see offers close to ask. Both sides benefit from reading the pace of individual listings rather than the median alone.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from North Potomac MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a North Potomac Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the measurable track record that actually predicts outcomes. EffectiveAgents ranks 57 agents in North Potomac out of 928 licensed locally, using verified transaction history and client review patterns rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Lisa Sabelhaus at RE/MAX Town Center, has closed more than 2,100 transactions with roughly $1.0B in all-time sales volume and 499 reviews, a depth of experience that matters when 43.4% of listings require a mid-cycle price correction. Negotiation skill is concrete here: in a market where 45.5% of homes clear above list and the sale-to-list ratio sits at 100.41%, an agent who knows when to hold firm and when to counter directly affects the final number. Strong agents read the two-week window ((54.5% of homes move within it)) and advise accordingly across North Potomac's price tiers. When reviewing an agent, look for consistent review patterns over time rather than a single standout year, since sustained volume signals reliability across shifting conditions.

    How We Rank North Potomac 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 North Potomac 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

    North Potomac Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in North Potomac, MD?

    The top-ranked agent in North Potomac, MD, based on EffectiveAgents data is Lisa Sabelhaus at RE/MAX Town Center, with more than 2,100 closed transactions, 499 reviews, and about $1.0B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising; the methodology analyzes verified transaction history, sale outcomes, and client review patterns across 928 licensed local agents to surface the 57 who perform most consistently. The best agent for you depends on your price point and timeline, so compare several ranked candidates before deciding.

    How were these North Potomac 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 North Potomac?

    Our data covers 928 real estate agents serving the North Potomac area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our North Potomac market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in North Potomac mean for sellers?

    North Potomac's median sale price is $795,000 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 North Potomac?

    Homes in North Potomac take a median of 28 days to sell, a +1 day change in market time compared with last year. That figure reflects the middle of the range; correctly priced homes often move faster, with 54.5% going off the market within two weeks, while homes priced above the market can linger and join the 43.4% of listings that reduce. Condition, pricing accuracy, and season all affect the timeline. Working with an agent who prices to current data, rather than to last year's peak, is the most reliable way to shorten time on market.

    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 North Potomac 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 North Potomac 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 North Potomac 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 North Potomac realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in North Potomac 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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