Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in South Plainfield, NJ
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Top Agent
(192)
Andrea Lacerda
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors
31 Years of experience
56+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.3%
in South Plainfield, NJ
$271M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.7M
Price Range
Top Agent$376.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$461.9M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$249.8M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
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Donald Lamastra
ERA Suburb Realty
49 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
$174.5M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $1.7M
Price Range
10
Sold in South Plainfield, NJ
Top Agent$48.3M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $930K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$157.4M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $11.2M
Price Range
8
Sold in South Plainfield, NJ
Top Agent$171.1M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$271.2M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $1.6M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$610.3M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $4.2M
Price Range
5
Sold in South Plainfield, NJ
Top Agent$118M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $3.3M
Price Range
5
Sold in South Plainfield, NJ
Top Agent$68M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.1M
Price Range
5
Sold in South Plainfield, NJ
Top Agent$70.3M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $890K
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
5
Sold in South Plainfield, NJ
Top Agent$534.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.51%
in South Plainfield, NJ
$160.6M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$961.8M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $4.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$136.9M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$917.2M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $23.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$195.6M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$122.4M
All-Time Sales
$820K - $2.7M
Price Range
3
Sold in South Plainfield, NJ
Top AgentTop 7.4%
in South Plainfield, NJ
$101M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $4.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(133)
Deepak Bansal
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty
17 Years of experience
49+ Sales in the last 12 months
$138.8M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(25)
Seth Davidson
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Maturo
9 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.99%
in South Plainfield, NJ
$40.2M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top Agent$179.1M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
South plainfield Housing Market Trends
Homes in South plainfield take a median 65 days to sell, go for 104.11% of asking, prices are up 2.1% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$607,304
median sale price
How fast they sell
65 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for South Plainfield.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the South Plainfield agents whose results fit it.
South Plainfield agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 25 days, the South Plainfield market in 65
median sale price in South Plainfield
Do Top South Plainfield Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in South Plainfield sell in a median of 25 days, compared with the South Plainfield market median of 65 days on market.
About 40 days faster (62% quicker than the South Plainfield market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked South Plainfield agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the South Plainfield market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in South Plainfield?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in South Plainfield sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in September. To hit that window, plan to list around July.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
September
Best month to sell
51 days
Typical time on market
104%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a South Plainfield market where pricing power and pace are pulling in different directions. The median sale price sits at $607,304, moving +2.1% year over year, while the average sale-to-list ratio of 104.11% confirms that many homes still clear at or above asking. At the same time, 66.1% of homes sold above list and 27.3% left the market within two weeks, both signals that competition remains real for well-positioned listings in the 07080 zip code. With 64 active listings and 3.6 months of supply, conditions read closer to balanced than to a runaway seller's market.
The nuance sits in timing and price discipline. Median days on market now measures 65, a +13 days change in market time, and 19.3% of listings recorded a price cut. That combination tells a buyer where leverage exists: move quickly and firmly on sharply priced, freshly listed homes, but negotiate harder on anything that has aged past the median or already taken a reduction. For sellers, the lesson is precision. With 76 new listings and 58 pending sales each month against 18 closings, overpricing invites the exact price-drop cycle that erodes final proceeds.
Interpreting these crosscurrents (strong sale-to-list ratios alongside a slower clock and steady inventory) is where representation matters. South Plainfield has 335 licensed agents, and outcomes vary widely among them, which is why analyzing verified performance data beats relying on name recognition alone.
What South Plainfield Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in South Plainfield 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 | $607,304 |
| Down payment (20%) | $121,461 |
| Loan amount | $485,843 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,221 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $607,304 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from South Plainfield MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a South Plainfield Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: a documented record of closings, reviews, and negotiated outcomes. EffectiveAgents ranks 65 of South Plainfield's 335 licensed agents using verified transaction data rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Andrea Lacerda at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors, has closed 644 transactions and holds $269.2M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that matters when 66.1% of homes still sell above list and disciplined negotiation separates a strong offer from an overpay. That track record translates directly into how listings are priced and how buyer offers are structured across the 07080 area, where a 65 median timeline rewards agents who know when to hold firm and when to counter. Review patterns are equally telling: 192 reviews on a single agent signal consistency across many transactions, not a handful of favorable outcomes. When comparing agents, look for that combination of volume, current activity, and sustained review history rather than a familiar billboard.
How We Rank South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield 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.
335
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
South Plainfield Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in South Plainfield, NJ?
The top-ranked agent in South Plainfield, NJ is Andrea Lacerda at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors, with 644 closed transactions, 192 client reviews, and $269.2M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction records and outcome data rather than advertising, analyzing 182 transactions across 335 local agents. The best fit depends on your property type and goals, so we recommend comparing several top-ranked agents from the 65 we track before deciding.
How were these South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield?
Our data covers 335 real estate agents serving the South Plainfield area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our South Plainfield market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in South Plainfield mean for sellers?
South Plainfield's median sale price is $607,304 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 South Plainfield?
Homes in South Plainfield currently take a median of 65 to sell, a +13 days change in market time versus last year. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location within the 07080 zip code. Sharply priced, move-in-ready homes often go under contract quickly, with 27.3% leaving the market within two weeks, while overpriced listings can linger and eventually join the 19.3% that record a reduction. Accurate initial pricing and strong preparation remain the biggest factors 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 South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in South Plainfield 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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