Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Manahawkin, NJ
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(2)
Brian MacFarlane
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
24 Years of experience
21+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.95%
in Manahawkin, NJ
$105.8M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.1M
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
Top 1.42%
in Manahawkin, NJ
$378.6M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $4.2M
Price Range
7%
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 2.13%
in Manahawkin, NJ
$111.4M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $810K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.84%
in Manahawkin, NJ
$192M
All-Time Sales
$530K - $4.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.07%
in Manahawkin, NJ
$521.9M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $3.5M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.55%
in Manahawkin, NJ
$275.6M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(63)
Craig Stefanoni
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
41 Years of experience
33+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.62%
in Manahawkin, NJ
$1.39B
All-Time Sales
$1M - $6.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$62.6M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $950K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(88)
Michael Harbord
1st Class Real Estate Agency
31 Years of experience
96+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.09%
in Manahawkin, NJ
$249.6M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$208.7M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.7M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.98%
in Manahawkin, NJ
$182.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$153.9M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$194.6M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $32.9M
Price Range
6
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Top Agent(12)
Patricia Brady
Keller Williams Realty Spring Lake
20 Years of experience
72+ Sales in the last 12 months
$234.6M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$119.8M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$961.1M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $4.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$152.9M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $1.7M
Price Range
4
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Top AgentTop 12.77%
in Manahawkin, NJ
$187.5M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $2.6M
Price Range
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Edward Freeman
RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay
24 Years of experience
0+ Sales in the last 12 months
$79.5M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $5.3M
Price Range
3
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Top AgentTop 13.71%
in Manahawkin, NJ
$549.4M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $3.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$101.8M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1000K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(33)
Jeff Gualtieri
Gualtieri Group Real Estate LLC
15 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
$49.3M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.9M
Price Range
3
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Top Agent$17.1M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $890K
Price Range
3
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Top Agent$24.3M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.6M
Price Range
3
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Top Agent$11.6M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $930K
Price Range
2
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Manahawkin Housing Market Trends
Homes in Manahawkin take a median 20 days to sell, go for 98.53% of asking, prices are down 12.2% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.3 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$489,676
median sale price
How fast they sell
20 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.3 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Manahawkin.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Manahawkin?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Manahawkin 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
24 days
Typical time on market
100%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Manahawkin, 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 Manahawkin Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above summarizes current conditions in Manahawkin, and the underlying indicators point to a market where leverage is split rather than concentrated on one side. The median sale price sits at $489,676, a -12.2% move year over year, while the sale-to-list ratio holds at 98.53%. With 28.6% of homes closing above asking and 33.0% going under contract within two weeks, well-priced and well-presented listings still draw fast, competitive attention. At the same time, 24.7% of active listings have recorded a price cut, a signal that overpriced homes are being corrected by the market rather than by buyers.
Months of supply near 4.3 places Manahawkin between a seller's and a balanced market. Median days on market of 20 reflect a -4 days change in market time, so buyers now have marginally more room to evaluate and negotiate than a year ago, particularly on listings that have already aged past the two-week window. For a buyer, the practical read is to move decisively on new, sharply priced inventory but to negotiate firmly on anything showing a price drop. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing at the outset: with 20 active listings competing against roughly 22 new arrivals each month, an accurate list price captures the early rush that produces above-list outcomes.
Navigating these split conditions rewards local expertise. Manahawkin has 423 licensed agents, and identifying who consistently prices and negotiates well is where objective performance data becomes valuable.
What Manahawkin Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Manahawkin 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 | $489,676 |
| Down payment (20%) | $97,935 |
| Loan amount | $391,741 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,424 |
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 $489,676 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 Manahawkin MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Manahawkin Realtor
Name recognition and advertising volume are poor proxies for how well an agent will actually price, market, and negotiate your home. A more reliable approach is to look at measured transaction history and verified outcomes. Among the 423 licensed agents working in Manahawkin, EffectiveAgents has ranked 65 based on analyzed performance data. Brian MacFarlane at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services stands out on the numbers, with 385 career transactions and $105.4M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters in a market where 28.6% of homes sell above list yet 24.7% of listings require a price correction, because negotiating the gap between those two outcomes is where an agent earns their fee. Local familiarity across the 08050 area helps an agent set an accurate list price and advise buyers on when to press and when to move quickly. When reviewing any agent, read beyond a single testimonial and look for consistent patterns across multiple reviews and closed transactions, which give a clearer picture of reliability than any one rating.
How We Rank Manahawkin 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 Manahawkin 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.
423
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
Manahawkin Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Manahawkin, NJ?
There is no single best agent for every situation, but EffectiveAgents ranks Manahawkin professionals using objective transaction data rather than advertising spend. By that methodology, Brian MacFarlane at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services ranks highly, with 385 career transactions and $105.4M in all-time sales volume. He is one of 65 ranked agents in the area. The strongest match depends on your price point, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents against your specific needs before deciding.
How were these Manahawkin 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 Manahawkin?
Our data covers 423 real estate agents serving the Manahawkin area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Manahawkin market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Manahawkin mean for sellers?
Manahawkin's median sale price is $489,676 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 Manahawkin?
Homes in Manahawkin currently take a median of 20 to sell, though that figure reflects a -4 days change in market time compared with a year ago. Your actual timeline depends on pricing, condition, and location within the 08050 area. With 33.0% of homes going under contract within two weeks, accurately priced and well-presented listings move quickly, while overpriced homes tend to linger and often require the price reductions seen on 24.7% of active listings. Pricing correctly from the start is the single biggest factor in a faster sale.
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 Manahawkin 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 Manahawkin 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 Manahawkin 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 Manahawkin realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Manahawkin 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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