Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Hempstead, NY

Based on EffectiveAgents data, Kevin Leatherman of Leatherman Homes ranks as the top agent in Hempstead, NY, with 1,617 transactions and $696.0M in all-time sales volume. Our methodology analyzes objective performance signals, including closing history, sale-to-list results, and verified review patterns, rather than advertising spend. Kevin is one of 50 ranked agents drawn from 935 licensed professionals in the area. The strongest choice depends on your property, price range, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents 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 935 real estate agents serving the Hempstead area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Hempstead market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Hempstead's median sale price is $665,000 as of May 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.

The median home in Hempstead goes under contract in about 41 days, though the full process, including closing, typically adds several more weeks. Time on market has shifted by a -9 days change year over year, so expectations should account for a slower pace than recent cycles. Actual timeline depends on pricing relative to the $438.42 per square foot benchmark, property condition, location within zip codes 11549, 11550, or 11551, and seasonality. Well-priced homes still move quickly, while overpriced listings often require a reduction, extending the timeline considerably.

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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead 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.