Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Clinton, NJ

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    Freeman Smith profile picture
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    Freeman Smith

    Coldwell Banker

    23 Years of experience

    83+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $415.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Mark Jacobson

    CORCORAN SAWYER SMITH Realtors

    32 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.09%

    in Clinton, NJ

    $391M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Connie Manailovich

    Coldwell Banker

    19 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.09%

    in Clinton, NJ

    $106.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    John Bendall

    RE/MAX Classic group

    40 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $574.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    15

    Sold in Clinton, NJ

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    Jason Freeby

    Freeby Lai Real Estate

    21 Years of experience

    94+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $455.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Bethe Frazer

    Coldwell Banker Realtors

    26 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $233.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Ioulia Pugliese profile picture
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    Ioulia Pugliese

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    10 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $19.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $920K

    Price Range

    1%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Patricia Ratner

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    15 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $52.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1M

    Price Range

    9

    Sold in Clinton, NJ

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    Ann Behrens

    Coldwell Banker

    13 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $92.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Mary M. Malone

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    20 Years of experience

    102+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.09%

    in Clinton, NJ

    $100.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $1.9M

    Price Range

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    Theresa Lee

    Coldwell Banker

    18 Years of experience

    335+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.55%

    in Clinton, NJ

    $547.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Alex Monaco

    RE/MAX InStyle Realty

    12 Years of experience

    183+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $270.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Claudia Marrone

    Keller Williams Towne Square

    23 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.36%

    in Clinton, NJ

    $217.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Gerry Giles

    Coldwell Banker

    26 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.36%

    in Clinton, NJ

    $157.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Diana DeBoer

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    3 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.09%

    in Clinton, NJ

    $2.4M

    All-Time Sales

    2

    Sold in Clinton, NJ

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    Marcy Borcherding

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    13 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $103M

    All-Time Sales

    $510K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    2

    Sold in Clinton, NJ

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    Tracey Lutsky

    Remax Supreme

    17 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $36.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $840K

    Price Range

    1

    Sold in Clinton, NJ

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    Danuta Tyszka

    Keller Williams Prosperity

    22 Years of experience

    194+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.18%

    in Clinton, NJ

    $470.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Michele Blinn Barreiro profile picture
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    Michele Blinn Barreiro

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    23 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $74.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $890K

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Lisa Purcell

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    15 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $52.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Barbara Groogan

    Coldwell Banker

    39 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $35.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $870K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Nereyda Martinez

    Remax Lifetime Realtors

    21 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.91%

    in Clinton, NJ

    $60.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.4M

    Price Range

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    Jody Berkowitz

    Keller Williams Cornerstone

    37 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $159M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Christine Kearney

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    7 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $10.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    1

    Sold in Clinton, NJ

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    Melissa Jenkins

    RE/MAX Preferred Professionals

    17 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.64%

    in Clinton, NJ

    $102.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $3.1M

    Price Range

    Do Top Clinton Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Clinton sell in a median of 16 days, compared with the Clinton market median of 19 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents16 days
    Clinton market19 days

    About 3 days faster (16% quicker than the Clinton market)

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

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

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    22Jan47Feb30Mar28Apr18May15Jun16Jul20Aug21Sep21Oct17Nov20Dec

    July

    Best month to sell

    16 days

    Typical time on market

    104.8%

    Of asking price

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

    Clinton's housing market currently favors sellers, a reading reinforced by the Housing Market Trends module above. With only 9 active listings and 1.8 months of supply, buyers face limited choice, and the competitive indicators confirm the pressure: 85.7% of homes sold above their asking price, and the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 105.21%. When a majority of closings clear above list and the typical home leaves the market in 19 days, the leverage in most negotiations rests with the seller.

    That said, the picture is not uniform. Roughly 18.8% of listings recorded a price reduction, and only 29.7% of homes went under contract within two weeks. This tells a buyer that mispriced or slower-moving properties do exist, and that a disciplined offer strategy still has room to work on homes that have lingered. The median sale price moved -8.0% year over year, so paying attention to how a specific property is priced against recent comparable sales matters more than the headline average.

    For a seller, the data supports pricing close to expected value rather than reaching, since the volume of above-list sales suggests well-positioned homes attract multiple offers. For a buyer, it means moving quickly on fairly priced listings while staying analytical on those showing price drops. Navigating both sides is where representation earns its keep. Clinton has 275 licensed agents, and understanding which of them consistently produce measured results is the first step toward a stronger position at the table.

    What Clinton Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Clinton 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 Clinton
    $167,100
    Median home price$579,616
    Down payment (20%)$115,923
    Loan amount$463,693
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,899

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.95% mortgage rate (as of September 17, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Clinton Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 19 days
    Sale-to-List Price 105.21%
    Price Trend (YoY) -8.0%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,899
    Principal & Interest
    $3,069
    Property Taxes
    $555
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $579,616 median home price with 20% down at 6.95% (as of September 17, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Clinton Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $630,017
    Today $579,616
    -8.0%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 13 days
    Today 19 days
    +6 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 104.4%
    Today 105.21%
    +0.76%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, the median sale price moved -8.0%, the sale-to-list ratio changed +0.76%, and market time reflects a +6 days change. For sellers, homes are still clearing near or above list, but the longer time on market signals that buyers are more deliberate than they were last year. For buyers, that added time creates modest room to evaluate a property carefully before committing.

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

    What to Look for in a Clinton Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines outcomes: a track record of closings, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. In Clinton, EffectiveAgents has analyzed performance data across 275 licensed agents and ranked 63 of them against verified transaction history. The current top-ranked agent, Freeman Smith at Coldwell Banker, has recorded 883 career transactions and $415.5M in all-time sales volume. Negotiation skill carries real weight in a market where 85.7% of homes close above list and the sale-to-list ratio holds at 105.21%; an agent who understands how to structure competitive offers or defend a listing price directly affects the final number. Whether you are buying or selling within the 08809 zip code, the difference between average and measured representation shows up at closing. When reviewing candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial and study the pattern across many reviews. Freeman Smith's 85 reviews illustrate why volume and consistency of feedback tell a more reliable story than any one comment.

    How We Rank Clinton 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 Clinton 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: August 2026

    Clinton Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    The top-ranked agent in Clinton, NJ, is currently Freeman Smith at Coldwell Banker, with 883 career transactions and $415.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rely on advertising or self-reported claims. We analyze verified closing data, transaction counts, and review patterns across the 275 licensed agents in the area, then rank the 63 who meet our performance standards. The best agent for you depends on your price range and goals, so we recommend comparing several ranked candidates before deciding.

    How were these Clinton 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 Clinton?

    Our data covers 275 real estate agents serving the Clinton area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Clinton market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Clinton's median sale price is $579,616 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 Clinton?

    In Clinton, the median home sells in about 19 days, though the current figure reflects a +6 days change from a year ago. Actual timelines vary based on pricing, condition, and location within the 08809 zip code. With 85.7% of homes selling above list and 1.8 months of supply, well-priced properties often move quickly, while homes that start above market value can sit longer, as reflected in the 18.8% of listings that recorded a price reduction. Accurate initial pricing remains the single biggest factor in how fast a home sells.

    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 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Clinton 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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