Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lavallette, NJ
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
$51.3M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $2.9M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(3)
Eric Valenzona
Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living
24 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
$192.8M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$57.3M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(73)
James Ward
Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living
25 Years of experience
51+ Sales in the last 12 months
$381.8M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(88)
Michael Harbord
1st Class Real Estate Agency
31 Years of experience
95+ Sales in the last 12 months
$259.2M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(2)
Brian MacFarlane
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
24 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
$106.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(3)
Roxanne Formisano
Keller Williams Towne Square Realty
34 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
$303.9M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $3.7M
Price Range
3
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Top Agent(18)
Nancy Phander
Coldwell Banker Flanagan Realty
8 Years of experience
28+ Sales in the last 12 months
$57.1M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $890K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(427)
Christina Gibbons
Christie's International Real Estate NNJ
9 Years of experience
269+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.19B
All-Time Sales
$960K - $5.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$212.3M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.7M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(83)
David DePaola
David DePaola and Company Real Estate
39 Years of experience
74+ Sales in the last 12 months
$303.9M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $2.5M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(17)
Tanya Dorfman
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
20 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
$104.3M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$101.8M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.6M
Price Range
1
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Top Agent$188.3M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $2.6M
Price Range
1
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Top Agent$157.8M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $4M
Price Range
1
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Top Agent$272.2M
All-Time Sales
$920K - $3.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(686)
Christopher Piechocki
Keller Williams City Life
24 Years of experience
135+ Sales in the last 12 months
$572.7M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $1.8M
Price Range
1,325
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$281.3M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(12)
Patricia Brady
Keller Williams Realty Spring Lake
20 Years of experience
67+ Sales in the last 12 months
$242.9M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$269.2M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $20.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$120.6M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$184.1M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Lavallette Housing Market Trends
Homes in Lavallette take a median 27 days to sell, go for 99.11% of asking, prices are up 10.8% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.2 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$1,974,035
median sale price
How fast they sell
27 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.2 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Lavallette.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Lavallette agents whose results fit it.
Lavallette agents analyzed for these rankings
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Lavallette?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Lavallette sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
34 days
Typical time on market
98.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Lavallette, 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 Lavallette Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $1,974,035 across 5 monthly closings in Lavallette. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more complete story about where leverage sits. With 3.2 months of supply and 17 active listings against 23 new listings each month, this is a market with measurable inventory rather than scarcity, which typically gives buyers room to negotiate. That reading is reinforced by the 26.2% of listings recording price reductions and a median of 27 days on market, a -6 days change in market time that signals properties are taking longer to move.
At the same time, 20.9% of homes go under contract within two weeks, and the sale-to-list ratio of 99.11% shows sellers are still capturing close to asking on well-positioned properties. For a buyer, this combination means correctly priced homes still move quickly, but overpriced listings sit and become negotiation opportunities. Offering below list is defensible on properties that have logged a price drop or lingered past the median timeline.
For a seller, the data argues for disciplined initial pricing. With price movement of +10.8% year over year and 19 pending sales in the pipeline, homes priced to the current comps are transacting, while ambitious pricing invites the reductions that 26.2% of local listings have already made. Navigating this spread between fast-moving and stalled inventory is where agent skill matters. Lavallette has 364 licensed agents, and the sections below analyze which of them consistently deliver measured results.
What Lavallette Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Lavallette 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 | $1,974,035 |
| Down payment (20%) | $394,807 |
| Loan amount | $1,579,228 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $12,791 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.11% mortgage rate (as of November 12, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $1,974,035 median home price with 20% down at 7.11% (as of November 12, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Lavallette MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Lavallette Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines outcomes: transaction volume, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. In a market like Lavallette, where 26.2% of listings see reductions and market time now runs to 27 days, the difference between an experienced agent and a casual one shows up directly in the sale-to-list ratio. Among the 364 licensed agents active locally, EffectiveAgents has ranked 38 based on verified performance. Donna Rothman at Crossroads Realty leads that group, with 98 career transactions and $51.3M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters in Dover Beaches North and across the 08735 zip code, where pricing coastal and second-home properties correctly is what separates a two-week contract from a stalled listing. Rothman's record includes 28 reviews, and reviewing patterns rather than a single rating (looking at how consistently clients describe communication and negotiation across many transactions) is the most reliable signal of what to expect from an agent in this market.
How We Rank Lavallette 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 Lavallette 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.
364
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: September 2026
Lavallette Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Lavallette, NJ?
The top-ranked agent in Lavallette, NJ is Donna Rothman at Crossroads Realty, with 98 verified transactions and $51.3M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents through an objective methodology that analyzes closed transaction history, sales volume, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend. Of the 364 licensed agents in the area, only 38 meet the ranking criteria. The best fit still depends on your property type and goals, so we recommend comparing the ranked agents' verified records before deciding.
How were these Lavallette 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 Lavallette?
Our data covers 364 real estate agents serving the Lavallette area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lavallette market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Lavallette mean for sellers?
Lavallette's median sale price is $1,974,035 as of September 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 Lavallette?
Homes in Lavallette currently take a median of 27 days to sell, and that timeline reflects a -6 days change from last year. Actual time to sell varies with pricing, condition, and season. With 20.9% of homes going under contract within two weeks, correctly priced properties still move quickly, while 26.2% of listings ultimately require a reduction. Coastal and second-home properties can carry a longer timeline, so pricing to current comps from the start is the most reliable way to shorten days on market.
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 Lavallette 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 Lavallette 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 Lavallette 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 Lavallette realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Lavallette 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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