Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents 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 62 meet the ranking threshold. The strongest fit still depends on your specific neighborhood and price point, so comparing several ranked agents is recommended.

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.

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.

Jersey City's median sale price is $734,632 as of July 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.

Homes in Jersey City currently take a median of 41 to sell, reflecting a -2 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 21.8% 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.

No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

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.

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.

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.