Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Rochester, NH
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(171)
Michael Whitney
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
24 Years of experience
94+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.39%
in Rochester, NH
$716.1M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $4.6M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.39%
in Rochester, NH
$70.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $800K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.15%
in Rochester, NH
$554.6M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(122)
Jaylan Archer
Keller Williams Coastal Realty
11 Years of experience
69+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.94%
in Rochester, NH
$199.3M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.6M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(47)
Samuel Auffant
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
12 Years of experience
38+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.51%
in Rochester, NH
$156.3M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(361)
Troy Williams
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
16 Years of experience
313+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.69%
in Rochester, NH
$1.54B
All-Time Sales
$370K - $8.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(137)
Ali Goodwin
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
12 Years of experience
74+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.45%
in Rochester, NH
$247M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $3.6M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.02%
in Rochester, NH
$116.1M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.1M
Price Range
Top Agent(33)
Kaitlin Whitcher
Profound New England Real Estate, LLC
17 Years of experience
4+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.81%
in Rochester, NH
$55.4M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $800K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$87.1M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(146)
Mary Strathern
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
23 Years of experience
77+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 12.99%
in Rochester, NH
$315.3M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $3.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(174)
Nancy Kingston
Keller Williams Coastal Realty
28 Years of experience
91+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 14.17%
in Rochester, NH
$457M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
David Folkerts
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
11 Years of experience
4+ Sales in the last 12 months
$26.9M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $720K
Price Range
12
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Top Agent$2.18B
All-Time Sales
$400K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(110)
Paula Martin
Paula Martin Group at Keller Williams
37 Years of experience
45+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 18.11%
in Rochester, NH
$273.6M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $4.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Rebecca Mann
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
24 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
$102.4M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $970K
Price Range
6
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Top Agent$367.3M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $5.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(304)
Charlotte Marrocco-Mohler
BHHS Verani Realty
21 Years of experience
100+ Sales in the last 12 months
$334.5M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(21)
Cheryl Waitt
Homes of New Hampshire Realty, LLC
40 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
$179M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.3M
Price Range
5
Sold in Rochester, NH
Top Agent$481.2M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $5.6M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(15)
Kris LaBrake
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
11 Years of experience
93+ Sales in the last 12 months
$203.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(20)
Michelle Soucy
Keller Williams Gateway Realty
25 Years of experience
49+ Sales in the last 12 months
$190.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(114)
Gail Luchini
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
20 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
$251.2M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$99.9M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $2.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(7)
Michele Engel
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
31 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$79.7M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.3M
Price Range
3
Sold in Rochester, NH
Rochester Housing Market Trends
Homes in Rochester take a median 38 days to sell, go for 101.02% of asking, prices are down 0.1% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.1 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$429,716
median sale price
How fast they sell
38 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.1 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Rochester.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Rochester agents whose results fit it.
Rochester agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 19 days, the Rochester market in 38
median sale price in Rochester
Do Top Rochester Agents Sell Faster?
The 23 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Rochester sell in a median of 19 days, compared with the Rochester market median of 38 days on market.
About 19 days faster (50% quicker than the Rochester market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Rochester agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Rochester market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Rochester?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Rochester sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
29 days
Typical time on market
101.7%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Rochester, NH 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 Rochester Buyers and Sellers
Rochester's housing market currently shows a median sale price of $429,716, with prices having moved -0.1% year over year, a small shift that keeps the market close to where it stood a year ago. The Housing Market Trends module above tracks the underlying figures, and read together they describe a market that remains competitive but has cooled from its tightest point. Homes are selling in a median of 38 days, and the sale-to-list ratio sits at 101.02%, meaning the typical closing lands slightly above the asking price. With 51.2% of homes selling above list and 57.6% going under contract within two weeks, well-priced listings still draw fast, motivated demand.
At the same time, 22.1% of active listings have taken a price reduction, and months of supply stands at 2.1, both signals that leverage is more balanced than headline speed suggests. For a buyer, this combination argues for moving quickly on sharply priced homes while negotiating harder on listings that have lingered or already cut their price. For a seller, the data rewards accurate initial pricing: the fastest, strongest offers cluster around homes listed in line with recent comparable sales, while ambitious pricing tends to trigger the reductions that erode final proceeds.
With 88 active listings against 135 pending sales each month, the pace of absorption stays brisk. Across Rochester, 254 licensed agents work this market, and outcomes vary widely between them. Understanding which agents consistently price and negotiate well is where the difference in your net result is decided.
What Rochester Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Rochester 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 | $429,716 |
| Down payment (20%) | $85,943 |
| Loan amount | $343,773 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,039 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $429,716 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Rochester MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Rochester Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines your outcome: measured transaction history, pricing accuracy, and negotiation results. EffectiveAgents analyzed 390 transactions across Rochester to rank 73 agents out of the 254 licensed locally. The top-ranked agent, Michael Whitney at Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty, has closed more than 2,000 career transactions with over $715 million in all-time sales volume. In a market where 51.2% of homes sell above list and the typical sale closes at 101.02% of asking, negotiation experience translates directly into dollars, whether you are competing for a home near the 03867 and 03868 zip codes or pricing a listing in the 03839 or 03866 areas. Agents with deep transaction counts read local demand faster and structure offers that hold up under competing bids. Whitney's review history, with 171 verified reviews, reflects the kind of consistent client feedback pattern that separates durable performance from a handful of favorable outcomes. When comparing agents, look for a sustained track record rather than isolated results.
How We Rank Rochester 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 Rochester 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.
254
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
Rochester Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Rochester, NH?
EffectiveAgents ranks Rochester agents by analyzing verified transaction history, pricing accuracy, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend. By that methodology, Michael Whitney at Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty ranks at the top, with more than 2,000 career transactions, 171 reviews, and over $715 million in all-time sales volume. He is one of 73 ranked agents drawn from 254 licensed locally. The right agent for you depends on your property type and goals, so we recommend comparing several ranked candidates before deciding.
How were these Rochester 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 Rochester?
Our data covers 254 real estate agents serving the Rochester area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Rochester market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Rochester mean for sellers?
Rochester's median sale price is $429,716 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 Rochester?
In Rochester, the median home currently takes 38 days to sell, and that pace reflects a +12 days change in market time versus last year. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location: with 57.6% of homes going under contract within two weeks, accurately priced and well-presented listings move fastest, while 22.1% of listings eventually reduce their price after slower activity. Seasonality, mortgage rates, and the current 2.1 months of supply also shape how quickly a specific home reaches contract and closes.
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 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Rochester 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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