Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Salem, NH
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated July 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.81%
in Salem, NH
$831.3M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.61%
in Salem, NH
$332.3M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $3.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.81%
in Salem, NH
$97.6M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.02%
in Salem, NH
$255.2M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(70)
Kimberley Tufts
eXp Realty - The Modern Group
9 Years of experience
66+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.22%
in Salem, NH
$159.2M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.02%
in Salem, NH
$82.7M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top Agent(110)
Paula Martin
Paula Martin Group at Keller Williams
37 Years of experience
45+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.03%
in Salem, NH
$271.4M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $4.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Jane Cresta
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
22 Years of experience
32+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.23%
in Salem, NH
$129.8M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(98)
Denise Olivares-Molina
Realty ONE Group Nest
25 Years of experience
122+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.84%
in Salem, NH
$410.4M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(301)
Charlotte Marrocco-Mohler
BHHS Verani Realty
21 Years of experience
97+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.84%
in Salem, NH
$328.4M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.65%
in Salem, NH
$120.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.46%
in Salem, NH
$126.5M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $980K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.66%
in Salem, NH
$662M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $2.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(30)
Anne Kuczynski
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Verani Realty
12 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.47%
in Salem, NH
$51.3M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top Agent(16)
Linda Jennings
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty
12 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.67%
in Salem, NH
$39M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1M
Price Range
Top Agent(35)
K. Meghan Maraghy
Foundation Brokerage Group
23 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.48%
in Salem, NH
$133.9M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 9.88%
in Salem, NH
$91.6M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(112)
David Hansen
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
12 Years of experience
64+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 10.89%
in Salem, NH
$166M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.89%
in Salem, NH
$48.5M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 11.09%
in Salem, NH
$65.7M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(69)
David Nicholaou
RE/MAX Innovative Properties
24 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.29%
in Salem, NH
$67.6M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $920K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 11.9%
in Salem, NH
$87.8M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.1%
in Salem, NH
$441M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.3%
in Salem, NH
$58.6M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 12.5%
in Salem, NH
$10.5M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $830K
Price Range
Salem Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$634,682
+8.96% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
12
-8 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
101.45%
-0.33% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
51.4%
+0.4% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
65.6%
-6.4% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
24.1%
+3.4% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
1.4
Realtors in Salem
496
Verified MLS market data through July 2026.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Salem?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Salem sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
13 days
Typical time on market
102%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Salem, 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 Salem Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows Salem operating with a median sale price of $634,682 and just 1.4 months of supply, a combination that concentrates negotiating leverage on the seller side of most transactions. When 51.4% of homes close above their asking price and 65.6% go off the market within two weeks, buyers are competing on compressed timelines against a thin pool of 52 active listings. The measured sale-to-list ratio of 101.45% confirms that well-positioned homes are transacting at or near full price.
For a buyer, this data argues for coming in prepared: full financing in hand, minimal contingencies, and an offer built off the $353.17 per-square-foot benchmark rather than a hopeful lowball. That said, the 24.1% of listings that recorded a price reduction signals that overreaching sellers still exist, and those homes are where patient buyers find room to negotiate. Median time on market sits at 12, though it reflects a -8 days change year over year, so not every property clears instantly.
For a seller, the message is precision over ambition. Pricing to the current market rather than chasing the last comparable sale is what produces the multiple-offer dynamics behind that above-list share. With 114 new listings and 96 pending sales monthly, absorption remains strong but sensitive to overpricing. Salem is served by 496 licensed agents, and the difference between a strategic listing and a stale one often comes down to which one you hire.
What Salem Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Salem 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 | $634,682 |
| Down payment (20%) | $126,936 |
| Loan amount | $507,746 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,143 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.65% mortgage rate (as of August 20, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $634,682 median home price with 20% down at 6.65% (as of August 20, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Salem MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Salem Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the metrics that actually predict outcomes: transaction depth, review consistency, and pricing accuracy. EffectiveAgents ranks 57 agents in Salem against these measures rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Sherry Bourque of REMAX Main St Associates, has closed 2,598 transactions across a career and holds 297 client reviews alongside $831.3M in all-time sales volume, a record that reflects sustained performance rather than a single strong season. Negotiation skill matters most in a market where 51.4% of homes sell above list and offers routinely stack up within two weeks. An agent who understands how to structure an offer against the $353.17 per-square-foot benchmark, or how to price a listing in the 03079 zip code to trigger competition, directly affects your net result. When you evaluate candidates, read for patterns across reviews rather than isolated praise: repeated mentions of communication, pricing discipline, and closing reliability are the signals worth weighting.
How We Rank Salem 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 Salem 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
Salem Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Salem, NH?
The highest-ranked agent in Salem, NH by EffectiveAgents data is Sherry Bourque at REMAX Main St Associates, with 2,598 career transactions, 297 client reviews, and $831.3M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising; the methodology analyzes verified transaction history, review patterns, and pricing accuracy across 496 licensed local agents. Because the strongest agent for you depends on your price point and timeline, we recommend comparing several ranked candidates against your specific situation before deciding.
How were these Salem 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 Salem?
Our data covers 496 real estate agents serving the Salem area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Salem market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Salem mean for sellers?
Salem's median sale price is $634,682 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 Salem?
Homes in Salem currently take a median of 12 to sell, though that figure reflects a -8 days change year over year, so timelines have shifted from the prior period. With 65.6% of homes going under contract within two weeks and only 1.4 months of supply, well-priced listings move quickly. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location within the market. Homes that require a price drop, which happened to 24.1% of listings, typically sit considerably longer than the median.
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 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Salem 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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