Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Rutherford, NJ

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    Daniel Simone profile picture
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    Daniel Simone

    Keller Williams

    19 Years of experience

    48+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.28%

    in Rutherford, NJ

    $322.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $6.2M

    Price Range

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    Jessica Davidson

    The Agency Rutherford

    10 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.4%

    in Rutherford, NJ

    $39.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $1.3M

    Price Range

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    Jacqueline Frank

    The Agency, Rutherford

    17 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $66.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Danuta Tyszka

    Keller Williams Prosperity

    22 Years of experience

    194+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $470.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Raymond Ciampaglia

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Coccia Realty

    12 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $20.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    8

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    Michael Gonnelli

    Re/Max Infinity

    21 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.47%

    in Rutherford, NJ

    $454.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $4.8M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Douglas Kirchner

    Keller Williams

    21 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $67.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    7

    Sold in Rutherford, NJ

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    Beverley Gaudio

    Coldwell Banker

    23 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.03%

    in Rutherford, NJ

    $111.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Daniel Lorch

    Keller Williams Park Views Realty

    13 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $125.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    David Quinones

    Coldwell Banker Garden State

    26 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $994.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $610M

    Price Range

    6

    Sold in Rutherford, NJ

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    Edwin Kalinka

    Keller Williams Metropolitan

    35 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $156.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Zohar Zamir

    Keller Williams Village Square

    19 Years of experience

    163+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $1.16B

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $3.9M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Miriam Raide

    KYM Realty Group

    20 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $115.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    4%

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    John Petrone

    ERA

    18 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $50M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $1000K

    Price Range

    3

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    Jason Dion

    Century 21 The Crossing

    9 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $41M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    3

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    Oscar Alban

    Century 21 Semiao & Associates

    22 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.26%

    in Rutherford, NJ

    $104.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Veronica Demoya

    RE/MAX Infinity

    9 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $17.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $880K

    Price Range

    4%

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    Peter Boutros

    eXp Realty

    8 Years of experience

    181+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.82%

    in Rutherford, NJ

    $244.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Hugo Meza

    eXp Realty

    23 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $138.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    3

    Sold in Rutherford, NJ

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    Eric DeSilva

    eXp Realty

    9 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.38%

    in Rutherford, NJ

    $68.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $500K - $2.6M

    Price Range

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    Francesco Mazzaferro

    Christie's International

    26 Years of experience

    78+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $952.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $6.2M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Katherine Plosia

    Terrie O'Connor Realtors - The Gateway Group

    23 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $68.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    2

    Sold in Rutherford, NJ

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    Matthew Amato

    Shire Realty, Inc

    17 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.22%

    in Rutherford, NJ

    $189.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $890K - $4.5M

    Price Range

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    Christine Lane

    Compass NJ

    41 Years of experience

    49+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.78%

    in Rutherford, NJ

    $961.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $4.9M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Sandra Bolcar

    Compass RE

    48 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $301.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top Rutherford Agents Sell Faster?

    The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Rutherford sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Rutherford market median of 62 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents30 days
    Rutherford market62 days

    About 32 days faster (52% quicker than the Rutherford market)

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

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

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Rutherford sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around April.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    81Jan91Feb83Mar72Apr63May60Jun66Jul70Aug59Sep60Oct66Nov80Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    60 days

    Typical time on market

    104.1%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Rutherford market where pricing power and time on market are pulling in different directions. The median sale price sits at $812,093, a +35.0% move year over year, while median time to contract has shifted to 62 days, a +5 days change in market time. Read together, those two signals tell a more nuanced story than either does alone: buyers are paying more per property, but they are also taking longer to commit, which widens the window for negotiation on listings that linger.

    The competitive indicators clarify where leverage actually sits. With 59.7% of homes selling above asking and an average sale-to-list ratio of 104.04%, well-priced and well-presented homes still clear at or over list. At the same time, 47.9% of listings leave the market within two weeks while 10.7% eventually cut their price, a split that separates correctly priced inventory from aspirational pricing. At 3.4 months of supply against 60 active listings and 18 monthly sales, conditions remain tilted toward sellers but no longer reward overreaching list prices.

    For a buyer, the practical takeaway is to move decisively on fresh, sharply priced listings but to hold firm and negotiate on anything past the two-week mark. For a seller, accurate initial pricing matters more than ever, since the properties that draw quick, above-list offers are the ones that never needed a reduction. With 309 licensed agents active in Rutherford, choosing representation that understands these dynamics is the difference between naming the right price and chasing the market down.

    What Rutherford Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Rutherford 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 Rutherford
    $229,500
    Median home price$812,093
    Down payment (20%)$162,419
    Loan amount$649,674
    Monthly payment (PITI)$5,354

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.95% mortgage rate (as of September 17, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Rutherford Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 62 days
    Sale-to-List Price 104.04%
    Price Trend (YoY) +35.0%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $5,354
    Principal & Interest
    $4,301
    Property Taxes
    $778
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $812,093 median home price with 20% down at 6.95% (as of September 17, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Rutherford Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $601,461
    Today $812,093
    +35.0%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 57 days
    Today 62 days
    +5 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 104.2%
    Today 104.04%
    -0.16%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, the median price moved +35.0% while homes now take a +5 days change in market time to sell and the sale-to-list ratio shifted -0.16%. For sellers, that combination means higher achievable prices paired with a longer selling window, so patience and precise pricing both matter. For buyers, the extra time on market creates more room to evaluate and negotiate than the headline price growth alone would suggest.

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

    What to Look for in a Rutherford Realtor

    Name recognition and marketing spend are not the same as measured results, so it pays to look at an agent's actual transaction record and how their listings perform against local benchmarks. On EffectiveAgents, Daniel Simone at Keller Williams ranks at the top of the Rutherford market, with 610 career transactions and $322.4M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where the average sale-to-list ratio is 104.04% and 59.7% of homes close above asking: negotiating either side of a deal in the 07070 zip code requires reading which listings will draw competing offers and which will sit long enough to justify a lower bid. An agent who has managed hundreds of closings has seen both outcomes repeatedly and prices accordingly. Rutherford is served by 309 licensed agents, of whom 73 meet the EffectiveAgents ranking threshold based on verified transaction and review data. When reviewing candidates, look past the total review count to the pattern within it: consistency across many closings is a stronger signal than a handful of standout comments.

    How We Rank Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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: July 2026

    Rutherford Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    Based on EffectiveAgents data, Daniel Simone at Keller Williams ranks as the top agent in Rutherford, NJ, with 610 career transactions and $322.4M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction history, closing performance, and client reviews rather than advertising presence, analyzing 164 local transactions to identify 73 qualifying agents out of 309 licensed in the market. The best agent for you depends on your property type and goals, so compare several ranked candidates before deciding.

    How were these Rutherford 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 Rutherford?

    Our data covers 309 real estate agents serving the Rutherford area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Rutherford market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Rutherford's median sale price is $812,093 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.

    How long does it take to sell a house in Rutherford?

    In Rutherford, the median home sells in about 62 days, a +5 days change in market time compared with a year ago. That figure measures the midpoint from listing to signed contract, and the actual timeline varies with pricing, condition, and location. Sharply priced, move-in-ready homes often draw offers quickly, with 47.9% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, while overpriced homes can linger and eventually require a reduction, as 10.7% of listings do. Add several more weeks for closing after a contract is signed.

    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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Rutherford 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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