Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Forked River, NJ
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Top Agent
Top 0.4%
in Forked River, NJ
$521.9M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $3.5M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.8%
in Forked River, NJ
$275.6M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.8%
in Forked River, NJ
$119.8M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.6%
in Forked River, NJ
$182.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4%
in Forked River, NJ
$101.8M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1000K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.4%
in Forked River, NJ
$208.7M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.7M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.8%
in Forked River, NJ
$153.9M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(2)
Brian MacFarlane
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
24 Years of experience
21+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.6%
in Forked River, NJ
$105.8M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(88)
Michael Harbord
1st Class Real Estate Agency
31 Years of experience
95+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8%
in Forked River, NJ
$249.6M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(84)
Rob Oden
Coldwell Banker Home Connection Realty
15 Years of experience
22+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.6%
in Forked River, NJ
$111.4M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $810K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.8%
in Forked River, NJ
$62.6M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $950K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$195.6M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(155)
Jessica Difrancia
Keller Williams Atlantic Shore
23 Years of experience
190+ Sales in the last 12 months
$378.6M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $4.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(3)
Eric Valenzona
Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living
24 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
$192.2M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 15.6%
in Forked River, NJ
$827.1M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 16%
in Forked River, NJ
$69.4M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $950K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 16.8%
in Forked River, NJ
$534.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(71)
James Ward
Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living
25 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
$375.2M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$160.6M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $3.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$57.2M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 18.8%
in Forked River, NJ
$193.6M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $52.5M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$192M
All-Time Sales
$530K - $4.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(91)
John Wuertz
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors
24 Years of experience
99+ Sales in the last 12 months
$507.2M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(86)
Sharif Hatab
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
19 Years of experience
90+ Sales in the last 12 months
$46.5M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $1.6M
Price Range
2
Sold in Forked River, NJ
Top Agent$184.3M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $910K
Price Range
1
Sold in Forked River, NJ
Forked river Housing Market Trends
Homes in Forked river take a median 25 days to sell, go for 101.03% of asking, prices are up 9.3% 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
$497,171
median sale price
How fast they sell
25 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.1 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Forked River.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Forked River?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Forked River 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)
July
Best month to sell
29 days
Typical time on market
100.8%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Forked River, 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 Forked River Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows Forked River operating as a seller-favored market, and the competitive indicators explain why. With months of supply at just 2.1 and only 21 active listings against 36 pending sales, demand is absorbing available homes faster than new supply replaces it. The median sale price sits at $497,171, having moved +9.3% year over year, and the sale-to-list ratio of 101.03% confirms that homes are closing near or above asking.
For buyers, leverage is limited but not absent. With 40.0% of homes selling above list and 22.0% going off the market within two weeks, strong offers on well-priced listings face real competition. However, 38.9% of listings recorded a price cut, which signals that overpriced homes still sit and create openings. Buyers who track days on market (currently 25) can identify where sellers have lost momentum and negotiate accordingly.
For sellers, accurate initial pricing matters more than the headline numbers suggest. The gap between the above-list share and the price-drop share shows the market rewards correct pricing and penalizes ambition. Homes priced to the $340.97 per square foot benchmark tend to move quickly, while aspirational pricing invites the reductions that lengthen timelines. Across 250 licensed agents working the 08731 area, execution varies widely, which is where choosing an analyzed, ranked professional affects the final number on both sides of the transaction.
What Forked River Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Forked River 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 | $497,171 |
| Down payment (20%) | $99,434 |
| Loan amount | $397,737 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,472 |
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 $497,171 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 Forked River MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Forked River Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar sign in the 08731 area overlooks what actually moves a transaction: measured results across many closings. EffectiveAgents ranks professionals by verified transaction history and client outcomes rather than advertising spend. Among the 73 ranked agents serving Forked River, Robert Lange at RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay stands out with 10 monthly closings reflected in a career spanning 1,925 transactions and $521.9M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where 40.0% of homes sell above asking and 38.9% require a price correction. An agent who negotiates daily against the 101.03% sale-to-list benchmark knows when to hold firm and when a reduction protects a seller's net. Review patterns tell the rest of the story: Lange's 81 reviews, built over years of consistent closings, signal reliability that a handful of recent testimonials cannot. When evaluating any candidate, weigh transaction count, review volume, and tenure together rather than any single figure.
How We Rank Forked River 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 Forked River 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.
250
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
Forked River Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Forked River, NJ?
The top-ranked agent in Forked River, NJ is Robert Lange at RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay, with 1,925 career transactions, 81 client reviews, and $521.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing verified transaction records and client outcomes rather than advertising, drawing from 129 transactions studied across the area. Rather than naming a single universal answer, the methodology matches your property type, price point, and timeline to the agent whose measured performance fits your situation best.
How were these Forked River 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 Forked River?
Our data covers 250 real estate agents serving the Forked River area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Forked River market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Forked River mean for sellers?
Forked River's median sale price is $497,171 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 Forked River?
Homes in Forked River currently take a median of 25 to sell, reflecting a -7 days change in market time versus last year. With months of supply at 2.1 and 22.0% of listings going under contract within two weeks, well-priced homes still move quickly. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and season. Listings that open too high often join the 38.9% that record a reduction, which extends the process, so pricing to the current $340.97 per square foot benchmark is the most reliable way to sell on schedule.
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 Forked River 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 Forked River 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 Forked River 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 Forked River realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Forked River 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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