Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Hackettstown, NJ

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    Christopher Kruk profile picture
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    Christopher Kruk

    RE/MAX Town & Valley II

    21 Years of experience

    54+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.78%

    in Hackettstown, NJ

    $249M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Kelly Holmquist

    Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

    29 Years of experience

    112+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.18%

    in Hackettstown, NJ

    $452.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $3.4M

    Price Range

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    Michele Blinn Barreiro

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    23 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.57%

    in Hackettstown, NJ

    $74.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $890K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Lisa Purcell

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    15 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $52.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Gordon Crawford

    Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

    44 Years of experience

    92+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.71%

    in Hackettstown, NJ

    $935.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $3.8M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Linda Simpson

    REMAX Town & Valley

    23 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.49%

    in Hackettstown, NJ

    $78.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    Martine Arndt

    RE/MAX Heritage Properties

    16 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.27%

    in Hackettstown, NJ

    $89.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Sarah Smith

    Weichert

    19 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $81.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    25

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    Jason Freeby

    Freeby Lai Real Estate

    21 Years of experience

    95+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.84%

    in Hackettstown, NJ

    $456.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Joe Gibbons

    RE/MAX

    9 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $22.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $650K

    Price Range

    21

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    Pam Sleppin

    WEICHERT REALTORS

    24 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $144.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Shelby Rhodes

    RE/MAX

    13 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $58.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    William Lerman

    Fiedler Realty

    18 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $14.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $600K

    Price Range

    13

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    Ann Behrens

    Coldwell Banker

    13 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.76%

    in Hackettstown, NJ

    $92.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Kim Kulpeksa

    RE/MAX

    31 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $76.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Celeste Araujo

    RE/MAX FIRST CHOICE REALTORS II

    19 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $71.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $950K

    Price Range

    4%

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    Heidi Byrne

    Weichert

    11 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 14.12%

    in Hackettstown, NJ

    $110.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $3.6M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Nicole Haslett

    Keller Williams Metropolitan

    14 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 14.9%

    in Hackettstown, NJ

    $120.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Sima Wolf

    Keller Williams

    37 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $230.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Catherine Pansini

    Catherine Pansini Huber

    12 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 16.08%

    in Hackettstown, NJ

    $160.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Michael Spinetta

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach

    19 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 16.47%

    in Hackettstown, NJ

    $60.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Ronald Karcich

    Keller Williams Metropolitan Realty

    29 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $72.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    11%

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    Susan Wadleigh

    Exit Realty

    36 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 17.25%

    in Hackettstown, NJ

    $62.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.2M

    Price Range

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    Johanna Rivera

    Exit Realty

    12 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $114.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Catherine Kut

    Realty Executives

    40 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $223.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    2

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

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

    19 days

    Typical time on market

    104.1%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Hackettstown market where negotiating leverage sits firmly with sellers. The median sale price of $519,656 has moved +8.3% year over year, and the sale-to-list ratio of 103.91% tells you that closings are landing above asking on average. With 75.0% of homes selling above list price and only 1.6 months of supply, the fundamentals point to demand outrunning available inventory of 11 active listings. A median of just 20 days on market reinforces how quickly well-positioned homes are transacting.

    For a buyer, this combination means offers at or slightly below asking will rarely win. When three out of four sales clear above list and homes leave the market fast, competitive terms and a clean, pre-approved offer matter more than aggressive price cutting. That said, the 20.5% of listings recording a price reduction signals that overpriced homes still exist, so disciplined buyers can find openings where a seller misjudged the market.

    For a seller, the data supports confident pricing, but not careless pricing. The 20.8% of homes going under contract within two weeks rewards sellers who price to the current comps rather than reaching well beyond them, since the price-drop share shows the penalty for testing the ceiling. With 7 homes sold and 19 pending in the most recent month, absorption is healthy. Interpreting these signals correctly is where an experienced agent earns their fee, and Hackettstown has 255 licensed agents to evaluate before you commit.

    What Hackettstown Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Hackettstown 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 Hackettstown
    $152,000
    Median home price$519,656
    Down payment (20%)$103,931
    Loan amount$415,725
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,547

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.03% mortgage rate (as of September 24, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Hackettstown Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 20 days
    Sale-to-List Price 103.91%
    Price Trend (YoY) +8.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,547
    Principal & Interest
    $2,774
    Property Taxes
    $498
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $519,656 median home price with 20% down at 7.03% (as of September 24, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Hackettstown Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $480,007
    Today $519,656
    +8.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 0 days
    Today 20 days
    0 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 104.6%
    Today 103.91%
    -0.67%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, the median sale price shifted +8.3% while market time held at a 0 days change and the sale-to-list ratio moved -0.67%. For sellers, that stability in days on market alongside firm pricing means demand has stayed durable rather than spiking and fading. For buyers, it signals a market that has not cooled meaningfully, so patience alone is unlikely to deliver a discount.

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

    What to Look for in a Hackettstown Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually drives outcomes: transaction volume, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. In a market where 75.0% of homes close above list, the agent you hire directly shapes whether you capture or overpay that premium. Among the 93 EffectiveAgents ranked professionals serving Hackettstown, Christopher Kruk at RE/MAX Town & Valley II stands out with 711 career transactions and $249.0M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters when a home reaches the median 20 days on market and multiple offers require disciplined counter-strategy. Whether you are working within the 07840 zip code or the surrounding Warren County communities, an agent who has closed hundreds of deals reads pricing and timing signals that newer agents miss. Kruk carries 43 verified reviews, and it is worth studying not just the rating but the pattern: look for repeated mention of communication, pricing accuracy, and how the agent handled the negotiation itself. Review consistency across many transactions is a stronger signal than a single glowing testimonial.

    How We Rank Hackettstown 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 Hackettstown 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: August 2026

    Hackettstown Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    The top ranked agent in Hackettstown, NJ by our analysis is Christopher Kruk at RE/MAX Town & Valley II, with 711 career transactions and $249.0M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction history, sales volume, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend, evaluating 93 ranked agents drawn from the 255 licensed in the area. The right fit depends on your property type and price point, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.

    How were these Hackettstown 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 Hackettstown?

    Our data covers 255 real estate agents serving the Hackettstown area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Hackettstown market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Hackettstown's median sale price is $519,656 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 Hackettstown?

    Homes in Hackettstown currently sell in a median of 20 days, and that pace has held at a 0 days change from last year. With 20.8% of listings going under contract within two weeks, well-priced homes move quickly. Your actual timeline depends on pricing relative to comparable sales, condition, and how the listing is marketed. Overpricing is the most common cause of delay, reflected in the 20.5% of listings that recorded a reduction. Adding time to reach closing after acceptance, most sellers should plan for a full transaction window beyond the listing period.

    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 Hackettstown 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 Hackettstown 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 Hackettstown 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 Hackettstown realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Hackettstown 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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