Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Ocean City, MD

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    Jessica Lynch profile picture
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    Jessica Lynch

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    20 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.28%

    in Ocean City, MD

    $105.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Ed Balcerzak

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    29 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.3%

    in Ocean City, MD

    $137.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    9%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Claudia Gausepohl

    Bhhs PenFed Realty

    21 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.84%

    in Ocean City, MD

    $63M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Christine McCoy

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    11 Years of experience

    296+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.09%

    in Ocean City, MD

    $517.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Tom Ruch

    Northrop Realty

    11 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.39%

    in Ocean City, MD

    $144.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $3.6M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Tony Migliaccio

    Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    30 Years of experience

    124+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 14.72%

    in Ocean City, MD

    $413.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Teresa Marsula

    Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    20 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 19.29%

    in Ocean City, MD

    $90.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $3.8M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Robert Lucido

    Keller Williams Lucido Agency

    50 Years of experience

    997+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $4.64B

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $14M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Chris Cooke

    Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty

    22 Years of experience

    154+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $657.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    5

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    Dustin Parker

    The Parker Group

    11 Years of experience

    147+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $64.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    4

    Sold in Ocean City, MD

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    Tim Langhauser

    Compass Home Group LLC

    14 Years of experience

    197+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $569M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Alecia Scott

    Long & Foster Real Estate

    24 Years of experience

    202+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $862.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Donna Harrington

    Coldwell Banker Realty | The Harrington Group

    19 Years of experience

    103+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $36.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    2

    Sold in Ocean City, MD

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    John Kantorski

    EXP Realty

    18 Years of experience

    89+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $364.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Trent Gladstone

    Keller Williams Integrity

    24 Years of experience

    86+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $545.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Susan Romm

    RE/MAX Realty Group

    41 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $465.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4

    Sold in Ocean City, MD

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    Dale King

    Vision Group @Real Broker LLC

    22 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $145M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $770K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Crystal Smith

    RE/MAX Executive

    21 Years of experience

    117+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $271.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Heather Schafer Adkins

    Long & Foster

    30 Years of experience

    60+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $179.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Sharon Lelm, Associate Broker

    Charis Realty Group

    22 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $210.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Dale Hunter Jr

    Bayside Realty

    31 Years of experience

    56+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $110.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $4M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Kimberly Simpson

    Thyme Real Estate Co LLC

    23 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $251.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    9%

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    William Brown

    Keller Williams Realty - Bright Home Group

    14 Years of experience

    53+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $112.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Bonnie Fleishman

    Douglas Realty

    36 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $156.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    3

    Sold in Ocean City, MD

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    Sergey Taksis

    Long and Foster - Christie's International Real Estate

    7 Years of experience

    123+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $148.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top Ocean City Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Ocean City sell in a median of 22 days, compared with the Ocean City market median of 79 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents22 days
    Ocean City market79 days

    About 57 days faster (72% quicker than the Ocean City market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Ocean City agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Ocean 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 Ocean City?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Ocean City sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in December. To hit that window, plan to list around October.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    82Jan80Feb77Mar69Apr70May78Jun70Jul74Aug76Sep64Oct65Nov67Dec

    December

    Best month to sell

    67 days

    Typical time on market

    98.1%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Ocean 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.

    Home Values by Neighborhood in Ocean City

    Median home values across Ocean City, MD neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.

    West Ocean City

    +32% over 5 years

    $411K

    Midtown

    +38% over 5 years

    $355K

    North Ocean City

    +38% over 5 years

    $348K

    Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.

    What These Numbers Mean for Ocean City Buyers and Sellers

    Ocean City's housing market currently reads as buyer-leaning when the competitive indicators are analyzed together with the Housing Market Trends module above. The median sale price sits at $424,787, moving +3.6% year over year, while homes trade at a median of $424.04 per square foot. Only 5.4% of homes close above their asking price, and the average sale-to-list ratio of 97.26% confirms that most sellers are accepting offers beneath list. With 5.3 months of supply and 34.2% of active listings showing a price reduction, inventory is accumulating faster than it is being absorbed.

    For buyers, this combination points to real negotiating room. When a third of listings have already cut their price and homes are sitting a median of 79 days (a +3 days change in market time), there is little reason to bid over asking on a property that has lingered. Prioritizing listings with prior price drops and structuring offers with inspection and appraisal contingencies is reasonable in this environment. For sellers, the lesson is disciplined initial pricing. Only 21.5% of homes leave the market within two weeks, so an aspirational list price tends to trigger the very reductions that erode final proceeds.

    With 101 homes sold monthly against 519 active listings and 324 new listings arriving, selection is broad and pace is measured. Working with one of the 394 licensed agents who understands hyper-local absorption, particularly the difference between year-round and seasonal demand, is where pricing and offer strategy are won or lost.

    What Ocean City Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Ocean 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.

    Income Required to Buy in Ocean City
    $122,800
    Median home price$424,787
    Down payment (20%)$84,957
    Loan amount$339,830
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,866

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of August 27, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Ocean City Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 79 days
    Sale-to-List Price 97.26%
    Price Trend (YoY) +3.6%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,866
    Principal & Interest
    $2,184
    Property Taxes
    $407
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $424,787 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of August 27, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Ocean City Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $409,986
    Today $424,787
    +3.6%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 76 days
    Today 79 days
    +3 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 96.7%
    Today 97.26%
    +0.56%
    What this shift means: Prices moved +3.6% year over year while the average sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.56% and homes now take a +3 days change in market time to sell. Read together, modest price appreciation alongside noticeably longer marketing periods signals a market rebalancing toward buyers, who gain time and leverage. Sellers should interpret the slower timeline as a reason to price accurately from day one rather than chase the market down.

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

    What to Look for in a Ocean City Realtor

    Choosing an agent in Ocean City should rest on measured performance rather than the name on the most yard signs. Transaction volume, negotiation outcomes, and repeat client patterns tell you far more than advertising reach. Among the 394 licensed agents working this market, EffectiveAgents has ranked 82 based on verified results. Jessica Lynch at Coldwell Banker Realty leads that group with 320 closed transactions, 69 client reviews, and $105.2M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters most when leverage is contested: in a market where only 5.4% of homes clear above list and 34.2% carry price cuts, an agent who prices correctly and negotiates from data protects real dollars. Experience across distinct submarkets is equally important, since demand in Boardwalk-Inlet and Midtown condos behaves differently from single-family activity in West Ocean City and the coastal blocks of North Ocean City. When evaluating candidates, read for consistency across reviews, not a single standout comment. A pattern of clients citing communication, accurate pricing, and calm negotiation is a stronger predictor of your outcome than any headline sales figure.

    How We Rank Ocean 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 Ocean 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: July 2026

    Ocean City Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Ocean City, MD?

    The highest-ranked agent in Ocean City, MD, by verified performance is Jessica Lynch at Coldwell Banker Realty, with 320 closed transactions, 69 client reviews, and $105.2M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using objective data (closed transactions, sale-to-list results, and review patterns) rather than advertising spend, analyzing 1,070 transactions annually across the market. Of 394 licensed local agents, 82 meet the ranking threshold. The best fit for you depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling.

    How were these Ocean 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 Ocean City?

    Our data covers 394 real estate agents serving the Ocean City area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Ocean City market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Ocean City mean for sellers?

    Ocean City's median sale price is $424,787 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 Ocean City?

    Homes in Ocean City currently take a median of 79 days to sell, reflecting a +3 days change in market time compared with a year ago. With 5.3 months of supply and 34.2% of listings showing a price cut, timeline is driven heavily by pricing accuracy. Well-priced, updated homes in desirable submarkets move faster, while overpriced listings often require a reduction before drawing offers. Seasonality, condo-versus-single-family type, and condition all shift the timeline, so a data-based pricing strategy from day one is the strongest lever for 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 Ocean 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 Ocean 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 Ocean 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 Ocean City realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Ocean 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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