Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Rutherford, NJ
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Top Agent
Top 0.28%
in Rutherford, NJ
$347.6M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $6.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.4%
in Rutherford, NJ
$39.3M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top Agent$500.6M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $3.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$68.3M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$203.9M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(10)
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
Sold in Rutherford, NJ
Top AgentTop 5.03%
in Rutherford, NJ
$456.5M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $4.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$67.2M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $1.5M
Price Range
7
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Top AgentTop 5.59%
in Rutherford, NJ
$137.9M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.1M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(60)
Daniel Lorch
Keller Williams Park Views Realty
13 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
$126.3M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $2.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.02B
All-Time Sales
$570K - $610M
Price Range
6
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Top Agent(625)
Zohar Zamir
Keller Williams Village Square
19 Years of experience
164+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.17B
All-Time Sales
$490K - $3.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$133.1M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.26%
in Rutherford, NJ
$87.1M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $2.6M
Price Range
Top Agent$50.1M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1000K
Price Range
3
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Top Agent$41M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.2M
Price Range
3
Sold in Rutherford, NJ
Top AgentTop 8.1%
in Rutherford, NJ
$104.3M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 8.38%
in Rutherford, NJ
$961.8M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $4.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$138.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.8M
Price Range
3
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Top Agent$249.8M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$17.7M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $880K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(249)
Francesco Mazzaferro
Christie's International
26 Years of experience
76+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.01B
All-Time Sales
$470K - $6.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
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Katherine Plosia
Terrie O'Connor Realtors - The Gateway Group
23 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
$72.1M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $1.4M
Price Range
2
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Top AgentTop 9.5%
in Rutherford, NJ
$189.7M
All-Time Sales
$890K - $4.5M
Price Range
Top Agent$301.9M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Rutherford Housing Market Trends
Homes in Rutherford take a median 65 days to sell, go for 104.16% of asking, prices are up 34.3% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$839,600
median sale price
How fast they sell
65 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Rutherford.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Rutherford agents whose results fit it.
Rutherford agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Rutherford market in 65
median sale price in Rutherford
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 65 days on market.
About 35 days faster (54% 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)
June
Best month to sell
61 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 $839,600, a +34.3% move year over year, while median time to contract has shifted to 65 days, a -1 day 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 61.4% of homes selling above asking and an average sale-to-list ratio of 104.16%, well-priced and well-presented homes still clear at or over list. At the same time, 44.3% of listings leave the market within two weeks while 8.7% eventually cut their price, a split that separates correctly priced inventory from aspirational pricing. At 2.6 months of supply against 49 active listings and 19 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.
| Median home price | $839,600 |
| Down payment (20%) | $167,920 |
| Loan amount | $671,680 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,731 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $839,600 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
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 104.16% and 61.4% 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.
309
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
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 180 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 $839,600 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 Rutherford?
In Rutherford, the median home sells in about 65 days, a -1 day 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 44.3% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, while overpriced homes can linger and eventually require a reduction, as 8.7% 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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