Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Oakland, NJ

The top-ranked agent in Oakland, NJ is Lisa Marinozzi at United Real Estate, with 154 verified transactions, 65 client reviews, and $86.4M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing objective performance data, including transaction count, sale-to-list outcomes, and review consistency across 95 annual transactions rather than advertising spend. The right match depends on your property and goals, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents from the 65 we track before deciding.

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

Oakland's median sale price is $749,625 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 Oakland currently take a median of 46 days to sell, reflecting a -16 days change in market time compared with last year. Actual timelines vary by pricing, condition, and location. With 50.7% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, competitively priced and well-presented listings can move quickly, while homes priced above the $403.32 per square foot benchmark often sit longer and appear among the 19.0% of listings that record a reduction. Accurate pricing, professional preparation, and an experienced agent are the largest factors in a faster sale.

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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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.