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    Matthew Curcio profile picture
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    (46)

    Matthew Curcio

    Real Broker

    25 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.8%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $344.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $110K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Timothy & Cheryl Dare-Kerr 

    Real Broker LLC

    20 Years of experience

    154+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.6%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $472.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $42M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Scott Kompa

    EXP Realty

    20 Years of experience

    71+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $458.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $960K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Jim Sullivan

    Century 21 Rauh & Johns

    37 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.8%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $73.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $870K

    Price Range

    4%

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    Michael Lentz

    Keller Williams Realty - Washington Township

    17 Years of experience

    51+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.6%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $179.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $910K

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Leonard Antonelli

    Real Broker LLC

    23 Years of experience

    51+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.6%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $165.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Karen Salcedo

    Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Realtors

    24 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $106.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Christopher Mckenty

    Opus Elite Real Estate

    41 Years of experience

    95+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.4%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $329.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Christopher Valianti

    Elite Realtors of NJ

    20 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $165M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $770K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Gina Romano

    Romano Realty

    22 Years of experience

    272+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.2%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $455.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Steven Kempton

    RE/MAX Community

    16 Years of experience

    85+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $211M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Mary Murphy

    EXP Realty

    11 Years of experience

    160+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.8%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $327M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Josh Behr

    Keller Williams Realty - Washington Township

    19 Years of experience

    74+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $184.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $830K

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Dave Sulvetta

    eXp Realty

    19 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $138.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $680K

    Price Range

    4%

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    Kelli Ciancaglini

    Opus Elite Real Estate

    15 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $73.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    4

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    Michaela Hartery

    Peze & Associates

    31 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $199.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $820K

    Price Range

    11%

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    Devin DiNofa

    Keller Williams Realty Moorestown | TCS Group

    15 Years of experience

    114+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $106.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $2.2M

    Price Range

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    Carol Allely

    RE/MAX

    9 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $9.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $530K

    Price Range

    2

    Sold in Clayton, NJ

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    Robert Barnhardt

    RE/MAX Connection

    6 Years of experience

    50+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.4%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $118.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $860K

    Price Range

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    Carlo Drogo

    EXP Realty LLC

    9 Years of experience

    175+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $262.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    10%

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    Dylan Burnett

    Keller Williams

    11 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $18.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $5.4M

    Price Range

    1

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    Philip Carr

    Crowley and Carr Real Estate

    16 Years of experience

    83+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.6%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $181.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Bryan Jacobs

    Collini Real Estate

    10 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.6%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $21.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $700K

    Price Range

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    Ebenezer Carpio

    Prime Realty Partners

    7 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.6%

    in Clayton, NJ

    $30.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $750K

    Price Range

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    Wendy Sparks

    eXp Realty

    8 Years of experience

    51+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $45.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $760K

    Price Range

    1

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    median sale price in Clayton

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    Do Top Clayton Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Clayton sell in a median of 22 days, compared with the Clayton market median of 39 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents22 days
    Clayton market39 days

    About 17 days faster (44% quicker than the Clayton market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Clayton?

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

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    May

    Best month to sell

    29 days

    Typical time on market

    102%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Clayton, NJ 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 Clayton Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows Clayton carrying a median sale price of $352,332, with values moving +10.1% year over year and homes measured at roughly $207.79 per square foot. With 2.3 months of supply and only 28 active listings against 12 homes sold in a typical month, the data describes a market where demand still outpaces available stock, though the picture is more balanced than it was a year ago. The sale-to-list ratio sits at 99.86%, meaning closings land very close to asking on average.

    Negotiating leverage, however, is shifting. Only 44.4% of homes closed above list price, and 33.6% of current listings have taken a price reduction, both signs that buyers have more room than headline scarcity suggests. At the same time, 24.8% of homes left the market within two weeks, so well-priced, move-in-ready properties still move quickly. Median time on market now runs 39 days, a +18 days change in market time that gives buyers slightly more time to evaluate.

    For a buyer, this combination argues for disciplined offers: there is leverage on listings that have lingered or dropped in price, but competitive bids are still warranted on fresh, correctly priced inventory. For a seller, the one third of listings cutting price is a warning against overpricing at launch; accurate pricing captures the two-week window where demand concentrates. With 250 licensed agents working the Clayton area, choosing one who reads these signals correctly directly affects your result.

    What Clayton Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Clayton 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 Clayton
    $109,900
    Median home price$352,332
    Down payment (20%)$70,466
    Loan amount$281,866
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,565

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Clayton Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 39 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.86%
    Price Trend (YoY) +10.1%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,565
    Principal & Interest
    $1,952
    Property Taxes
    $338
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $352,332 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Clayton Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $320,011
    Today $352,332
    +10.1%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 21 days
    Today 39 days
    +18 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 100.5%
    Today 99.86%
    -0.62%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +10.1% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted -0.62% and median time on market reflects a +18 days change. For buyers, the longer market time and the pullback in above-list sales signal more negotiating room than the recent past offered. For sellers, values remain firm, but the days of automatic bidding wars have eased, so pricing strategy matters more than it did last year.

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

    What to Look for in a Clayton Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: transaction depth, pricing accuracy, and negotiation record. EffectiveAgents ranks 67 agents in the Clayton market out of 250 licensed professionals, using verified transaction data rather than advertising spend. The top ranked agent, Matthew Curcio at Real Broker, has closed 2,397 transactions and carries $344.4M in all-time sales volume, a track record that translates into practical leverage when structuring offers or counteroffers. That experience matters in a market where only 44.4% of homes sell above list and 33.6% of listings adjust their price, since knowing when to hold firm and when to concede directly shapes the final number. Clayton sits within the 08312 zip code, and agents who work it consistently understand how local pricing per square foot, now near $207.79, varies block to block. Review patterns are also worth reading closely: a high review count paired with consistent ratings, such as the 46 reviews on the top ranked agent, signals repeatable service rather than a single standout sale.

    How We Rank Clayton 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 Clayton 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.

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    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: September 2026

    Clayton Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Clayton, NJ?

    The highest ranked agent in Clayton, NJ based on verified data is Matthew Curcio at Real Broker, with 2,397 closed transactions and $344.4M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using measured transaction history, client reviews, and outcome data rather than advertising, analyzing 110 transactions across the area. Of 250 licensed agents, 67 meet the ranking criteria. The right fit depends on your property type and goals, so comparing several ranked agents against your specific situation is recommended.

    How were these Clayton 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 Clayton?

    Our data covers 250 real estate agents serving the Clayton area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Clayton market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Clayton mean for sellers?

    Clayton's median sale price is $352,332 as of September 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 Clayton?

    Homes in Clayton take a median of 39 days to sell, reflecting a +18 days change versus last year. That figure is an average; well-priced, move-in-ready homes often close faster, with 24.8% of listings leaving the market within two weeks. Timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and season, since 33.6% of current listings have required a reduction. With 2.3 months of supply, correctly priced homes still attract steady demand, while overpriced listings tend to sit and eventually cut price.

    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 Clayton 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 Clayton 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 Clayton 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 Clayton realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Clayton 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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