Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Princeton, NJ

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    Charlie Wu profile picture
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    Charlie Wu

    Queenston Realty

    11 Years of experience

    80+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.55%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $315.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $590K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Joshua Wilton

    Queenston Realty

    28 Years of experience

    106+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.83%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $232.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $880K - $3.7M

    Price Range

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    Nancy Crell

    RE/MAX InStyle Realty

    13 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.24%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $67.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Alana Lutkowski

    Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International

    13 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.8%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $204.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $830K - $5.3M

    Price Range

    14%

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    Theza Friedman

    Coldwell Banker

    9 Years of experience

    56+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.49%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $171.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Tanya Dorfman

    Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

    20 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.04%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $97.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $460K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Kathleen Printon

    Coldwell Banker

    23 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.6%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $108.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $5.4M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Vanessa Shives

    Queenston Realty, LLC

    21 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.15%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $28.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $860K - $2.7M

    Price Range

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    Richard Keri

    REMAX Diamond Realtors

    23 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.43%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $150.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Cheryl Washington

    Keller Williams Realty Princeton

    20 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.7%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $159.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Claudia Ryan

    Weidel

    19 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.98%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $114M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    3%

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    David DePaola

    David DePaola and Company Real Estate

    39 Years of experience

    70+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.12%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $277.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Darlene Mayernik profile picture
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    Darlene Mayernik

    Keller Williams Premier

    30 Years of experience

    70+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.39%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $526.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Ginger Boyle

    Better Homes & Gardens RE M3 Realty

    42 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.81%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $111.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Rocco DArmiento

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    22 Years of experience

    44+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.95%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $222.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $3.1M

    Price Range

    Stefanie Prettyman profile picture
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    Stefanie Prettyman

    Place at The Real Brokerage, Inc.

    14 Years of experience

    72+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.09%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $196.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $2M

    Price Range

    Christopher Norton profile picture
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    Christopher Norton

    Keller Williams of Princeton

    10 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.36%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $104.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    Namita Manglik

    Fox and Foxx Realty

    11 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.05%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $170.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Deepak Bansal profile picture
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    Deepak Bansal

    Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty

    17 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.75%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $129.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Sharif Hatab

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    19 Years of experience

    76+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.88%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $38.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    Kim Rock profile picture
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    Kim Rock

    Keller Williams Real Estate | The Kim Rock Group

    18 Years of experience

    148+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.3%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $389.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    8%

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    John Wuertz

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors

    24 Years of experience

    93+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.99%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $499.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $3M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Rich Kim

    Real

    10 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.99%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $196.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Vincent Kates

    Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown

    13 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.99%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $39.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $990K

    Price Range

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    Alison Steffens

    Gloria Nilson & Co

    14 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.99%

    in Princeton, NJ

    $44.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    Do Top Princeton Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Princeton sell in a median of 28 days, compared with the Princeton market median of 46 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents28 days
    Princeton market46 days

    About 18 days faster (39% quicker than the Princeton market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Princeton agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Princeton market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Princeton?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Princeton 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)

    75Jan70Feb44Mar48Apr45May36Jun35Jul37Aug41Sep43Oct49Nov71Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    36 days

    Typical time on market

    104.2%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Princeton, 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 Princeton Buyers and Sellers

    Princeton's market currently reads as balanced with pockets of competition, and the Housing Market Trends module above frames the underlying numbers. The median sale price sits at $1,349,765, moving -5.5% year over year, while homes are averaging 46 days on market, a +3 days change in market time. With 3.0 months of supply and 82 active listings against 27 monthly sales, neither side holds runaway leverage, but the details reward careful reading.

    The competitive indicators tell a nuanced story. A sale-to-list ratio of 101.35% and 46.3% of homes closing above asking signal that correctly priced properties still draw firm offers, and 47.9% of listings leaving the market within two weeks confirms demand for turnkey homes. Yet 11.8% of listings have seen a price reduction, evidence that overpriced or dated inventory sits. For a buyer, this split means aggressive bidding is warranted on fresh, well-presented listings, while patience and lower offers make sense on homes lingering past the 46-day mark. For a seller, precise pricing at the outset matters more than ever, since the gap between quick premium sales and stagnant listings is widening.

    Understanding which side of that divide a specific home falls on requires local judgment. Princeton has 723 licensed agents, and separating consistent performers from the rest is where an experienced advisor earns their fee. The analysis below is built to help buyers and sellers do exactly that.

    What Princeton Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Princeton goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Princeton
    $364,900
    Median home price$1,349,765
    Down payment (20%)$269,953
    Loan amount$1,079,812
    Monthly payment (PITI)$8,515

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.67% mortgage rate (as of August 13, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Princeton Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 46 days
    Sale-to-List Price 101.35%
    Price Trend (YoY) -5.5%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $8,515
    Principal & Interest
    $6,946
    Property Taxes
    $1,294
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $1,349,765 median home price with 20% down at 6.67% (as of August 13, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Princeton Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $1,427,567
    Today $1,349,765
    -5.5%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 43 days
    Today 46 days
    +3 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 102.8%
    Today 101.35%
    -1.43%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved -5.5% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted -1.43% and homes now take a +3 days change in market time to sell. For buyers, the longer timeline creates more room to evaluate and negotiate on listings that have aged past the median. For sellers, the still-strong 101.35% ratio shows that accurate pricing continues to produce competitive results even as the pace of the market has eased.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Princeton MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Princeton Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: verified production, negotiation record, and consistency across neighborhoods. In a market where 46.3% of homes close above list yet 11.8% require reductions, the difference between an agent who prices and positions well and one who does not is measurable in dollars. Among the 62 EffectiveAgents-ranked professionals in Princeton, the top-ranked agent is Charlie Wu at Queenston Realty, with 426 career transactions and $311.7M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters in areas like Princeton North and across zip codes such as 08540 and 08542, where a sale-to-list ratio of 101.35% means an agent's read on buyer demand directly shapes the outcome. When evaluating candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial and study review patterns over time. A steady record of 38-plus reviews, like Wu's, signals sustained performance rather than a one-time success, which is the more reliable indicator of how an agent will represent your interests.

    How We Rank Princeton 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 Princeton 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.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: June 2026

    Princeton Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Princeton, NJ?

    By EffectiveAgents' methodology, which analyzes verified transaction volume, sales history, and client reviews rather than advertising spend, the top-ranked agent in Princeton, NJ is Charlie Wu at Queenston Realty, with 426 completed transactions, 38 reviews, and $311.7M in all-time sales volume. That said, the 'best' agent depends on your specific needs and neighborhood. EffectiveAgents ranks 62 qualified agents in the area, allowing buyers and sellers to compare measured performance and match with the professional best suited to their price point and timeline.

    How were these Princeton 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 Princeton?

    Our data covers 723 real estate agents serving the Princeton area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Princeton market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Princeton mean for sellers?

    Princeton's median sale price is $1,349,765 as of June 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 Princeton?

    The median home in Princeton takes 46 days to sell, reflecting a +3 days change in market time compared with last year. Actual timelines vary widely: with 47.9% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced and move-in-ready homes sell quickly, while dated or overpriced properties can sit considerably longer, as the 11.8% price-drop rate shows. Pricing accuracy, condition, seasonality, and marketing quality are the main factors that determine where your home lands on that spectrum.

    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 Princeton 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 Princeton 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 Princeton 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 Princeton realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Princeton 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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