Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Jersey City, NJ
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(249)
Francesco Mazzaferro
Christie's International
26 Years of experience
76+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.14%
in Jersey City, NJ
$1.01B
All-Time Sales
$470K - $6.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.24%
in Jersey City, NJ
$1.95B
All-Time Sales
$560K - $4.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.28%
in Jersey City, NJ
$455.5M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $2.4M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(19)
Amar Mody
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
16 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.33%
in Jersey City, NJ
$840.9M
All-Time Sales
$2.8M - $690M
Price Range
14%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.47%
in Jersey City, NJ
$200.9M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $11.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.61%
in Jersey City, NJ
$144.5M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $1.9M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$284.2M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.94%
in Jersey City, NJ
$142.8M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.99%
in Jersey City, NJ
$233.3M
All-Time Sales
$920K - $3.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$455.8M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $4.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(12)
Tanielle Powell
Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty
7 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.18%
in Jersey City, NJ
$59.4M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.22%
in Jersey City, NJ
$137.7M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $1.7M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(44)
Johanna Fine
Christies International Real Estate
10 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.32%
in Jersey City, NJ
$70.3M
All-Time Sales
$660K - $3.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.55%
in Jersey City, NJ
$50.8M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(21)
Tonya Keyes
Keyes Red Door Realty & Associates, LLC
17 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.65%
in Jersey City, NJ
$34.9M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $2.7M
Price Range
Top Agent(21)
Joseph Greco
Christie's International Real Estate Group
13 Years of experience
4+ Sales in the last 12 months
$50.6M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.83%
in Jersey City, NJ
$961.8M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $4.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(625)
Zohar Zamir
Keller Williams Village Square
19 Years of experience
168+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.88%
in Jersey City, NJ
$1.17B
All-Time Sales
$490K - $3.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$51.9M
All-Time Sales
$80K - $2.3M
Price Range
27
Sold in Jersey City, NJ
Top AgentTop 2.02%
in Jersey City, NJ
$60.8M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2.5M
Price Range
Top Agent$290.6M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.26%
in Jersey City, NJ
$90.4M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $2.9M
Price Range
Top Agent$133.1M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$105M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.9M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$24.7M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $3.3M
Price Range
16
Sold in Jersey City, NJ
Jersey city Housing Market Trends
Homes in Jersey city take a median 42 days to sell, go for 99.67% of asking, prices are up 1.9% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
5.1 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$756,799
median sale price
How fast they sell
42 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
5.1 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Jersey City.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Jersey City agents whose results fit it.
Jersey City agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Jersey City market in 42
median sale price in Jersey City
Do Top Jersey City Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Jersey City sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Jersey City market median of 42 days on market.
About 12 days faster (29% quicker than the Jersey City market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Jersey City agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Jersey City market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Jersey City?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Jersey City sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
43 days
Typical time on market
99.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Jersey City, 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.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Jersey City
Median home values across Jersey City, NJ neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
The Waterfront
+17% over 5 years
$885K
The Heights
+76% over 5 years
$631K
Bergen-Lafayette
+115% over 5 years
$493K
Journal Square
+55% over 5 years
$484K
Liberty Park
+16% over 5 years
$439K
Greenville
+85% over 5 years
$435K
McGinley Square
+51% over 5 years
$431K
Hackensack Riverfront
+27% over 5 years
$410K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Jersey City Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Jersey City market that has shifted noticeably over the past year. With a median sale price of $756,799 moving +1.9% year over year and median days on market at 42, the tempo of transactions has changed from the frantic pace buyers grew used to. Months of supply now sits at 5.1, which places Jersey City closer to balanced territory than to the acute seller advantage of prior cycles. Against 837 active listings and 908 new listings each month, buyers finally have room to compare options rather than rushing.
Negotiating leverage reads as split. On one side, 32.0% of homes still sold above list and the average sale-to-list ratio held at 99.67%, so well-priced, move-in-ready listings in Downtown and The Waterfront still draw firm offers. On the other side, 21.2% of listings recorded a price cut and only 25.1% went off the market within two weeks, signaling that overpriced homes now sit. For a buyer, that means offering aggressively on fresh inventory but negotiating hard on anything with time accumulated. For a seller, it means pricing to the current comps from day one, because the market no longer rewards testing a high number.
This is precisely where representation matters. Jersey City has 2,126 licensed agents, yet performance varies widely across neighborhoods like Journal Square, Bergen-Lafayette, and Greenville. Understanding which pockets are moving and which are softening separates a strong result from a stalled listing.
What Jersey City Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Jersey City 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 | $756,799 |
| Down payment (20%) | $151,360 |
| Loan amount | $605,439 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,192 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $756,799 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Jersey City MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Jersey City Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone rarely correlates with results. The measurable signals worth weighing are closed transaction volume, review depth, and consistency across the specific neighborhoods where you are buying or selling. In Jersey City, EffectiveAgents has ranked 138 agents after analyzing performance data, a filtered subset of the 2,126 licensed agents working the market. The top-ranked agent, Francesco Mazzaferro at Christie's International, has recorded 1,601 transactions and $941.9M in all-time sales volume, backed by 249 client reviews. That track record spans varied conditions, from competitive Downtown and Waterfront listings to more price-sensitive inventory in McGinley Square and West Side, where negotiating on a home carrying time on market can protect thousands in final price. With 32.0% of homes still selling above list, an agent who knows which offers to push and which to counter directly affects your outcome. When reviewing candidates, look for a steady pattern of recent, detailed reviews rather than a single burst, since consistency over time is the more reliable indicator of dependable service.
How We Rank Jersey City 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 Jersey City 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.
2,126
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
Jersey City Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Jersey City, NJ?
Based on verified performance data, Francesco Mazzaferro at Christie's International ranks as a top agent in Jersey City, NJ, with 1,601 transactions, 249 reviews, and $941.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing objective measures, closed transactions, sale-to-list results, and client review patterns, rather than advertising spend. Of 2,126 licensed agents in the area, only 138 meet the ranking threshold. The strongest fit still depends on your specific neighborhood and price point, so comparing several ranked agents is recommended.
How were these Jersey City 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 Jersey City?
Our data covers 2,126 real estate agents serving the Jersey City area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Jersey City market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Jersey City mean for sellers?
Jersey City's median sale price is $756,799 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 Jersey City?
Homes in Jersey City currently take a median of 42 to sell, reflecting a -3 days change in market time versus last year. That longer timeline means pricing and presentation matter more than they did during faster cycles. Actual time to sell depends on the neighborhood (Downtown and The Waterfront typically move quicker than outlying areas), the accuracy of your list price, condition, and season. With 21.2% of listings recording a price cut, homes priced correctly from the start tend to close well ahead of those requiring reductions. A local agent can estimate a realistic timeline for your specific property.
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 Jersey City 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 Jersey City 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 Jersey City 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 Jersey City realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Jersey City 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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