Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lancaster, PA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(57)
Anne Lusk
Lusk and Associates Sotheby's International Realty
31 Years of experience
344+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.42%
in Lancaster, PA
$867.9M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $7.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.05%
in Lancaster, PA
$331.9M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $16.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.46%
in Lancaster, PA
$243.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(136)
Mark Rebert
Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty
16 Years of experience
135+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.3%
in Lancaster, PA
$158.5M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$83M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $640K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(20)
James Dunn
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
22 Years of experience
34+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.14%
in Lancaster, PA
$118.9M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.56%
in Lancaster, PA
$238.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $890K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$64.7M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $640K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.23%
in Lancaster, PA
$113.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $840K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.07%
in Lancaster, PA
$303.1M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $12M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.28%
in Lancaster, PA
$81.7M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(17)
Lisa Larsen
Lusk and Associates Sothebys Realty
33 Years of experience
28+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.9%
in Lancaster, PA
$76.3M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.32%
in Lancaster, PA
$111.4M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(28)
Claire Chivington
Realty One Group Unlimited
17 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.74%
in Lancaster, PA
$83.6M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $760K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.58%
in Lancaster, PA
$51.9M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.1M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.09%
in Lancaster, PA
$91.6M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(9)
Shawn Miller
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Homesale Realty
11 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.51%
in Lancaster, PA
$38.8M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $850K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 12.13%
in Lancaster, PA
$34.3M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $530K
Price Range
Top Agent(98)
Lethea Myers
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
42 Years of experience
79+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 14.64%
in Lancaster, PA
$185.8M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
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Joshua Carr
Keller Williams Elite
7 Years of experience
32+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 16.53%
in Lancaster, PA
$38.2M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $560K
Price Range
Top Agent$1.29B
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.8M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$535.5M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(236)
Jack Straub
Straub & Associates Real Estate Group Inc.
34 Years of experience
111+ Sales in the last 12 months
$539.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $203M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(236)
Timothy Straub
Straub & Associates Real Estate Group
33 Years of experience
62+ Sales in the last 12 months
$19.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $640K
Price Range
1
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Top Agent$532.3M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Lancaster Housing Market Trends
Homes in Lancaster take a median 17 days to sell, go for 100.22% of asking, prices are up 6.5% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
1.5 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$276,817
median sale price
How fast they sell
17 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
1.5 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Lancaster.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Lancaster agents whose results fit it.
Lancaster agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 15 days, the Lancaster market in 17
median sale price in Lancaster
Do Top Lancaster Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Lancaster sell in a median of 15 days, compared with the Lancaster market median of 17 days on market.
About 2 days faster (12% quicker than the Lancaster market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Lancaster agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Lancaster market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Lancaster?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Lancaster sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
11 days
Typical time on market
100.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Lancaster, PA 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 Lancaster Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Lancaster market where negotiating leverage still favors sellers, though not uniformly. The median sale price of $276,817 moved +6.5% year over year, and with only 1.5 months of supply against 61 homes sold monthly, demand continues to outpace the 92 active listings. When supply sits this far below the six months typically considered balanced, buyers face genuine competition for well-priced homes.
The competitive indicators sharpen the picture. With 36.5% of homes selling above list and 53.0% going off the market within two weeks, a buyer targeting a move-in-ready property in zip codes like 17603 or 17601 should expect to offer at or above asking and limit contingencies. The average sale-to-list ratio of 100.22% confirms that sellers are generally holding firm. Yet 33.0% of listings recorded a price drop, a signal that overpricing still gets corrected by the market. That combination rewards sellers who price to the current comps rather than reaching, and it gives buyers room on stale or ambitiously priced inventory.
The median days on market of 17 reflects a +5 days change in market time, suggesting the frenzy has cooled slightly even as prices climbed. For sellers, that means accurate pricing matters more than a year ago. For buyers, patience on the right listing can pay off. Across 478 licensed agents in the area, the difference between a data-driven pricing strategy and guesswork is measurable, which is where working with a verified specialist matters.
What Lancaster Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Lancaster 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 | $276,817 |
| Down payment (20%) | $55,363 |
| Loan amount | $221,454 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,018 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.03% mortgage rate (as of September 24, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $276,817 median home price with 20% down at 7.03% (as of September 24, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Lancaster MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Lancaster Realtor
Name recognition and a big advertising budget do not measure how well an agent negotiates or how consistently they close. The data does. Across 730 transactions analyzed in the Lancaster area, EffectiveAgents ranked 100 agents from a pool of 478 licensed professionals based on verified outcomes rather than reputation alone. The top-ranked agent, Anne Lusk of Lusk and Associates Sotheby's International Realty, has recorded 1,657 transactions and $850.9M in all-time sales volume. In a market where 36.5% of homes sell above list and the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 100.22%, negotiation skill directly affects whether a seller captures full value and whether a buyer overpays. That experience carries across price points and property types throughout zip codes such as 17602, 17601, and 17603. When reviewing agents, look beyond a single testimonial and study review patterns over time, including how many reviews an agent has accumulated and whether feedback stays consistent across many closings rather than resting on a handful of standout deals.
How We Rank Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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.
478
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
Lancaster Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Lancaster, PA?
Based on EffectiveAgents data, Anne Lusk at Lusk and Associates Sotheby's International Realty ranks as the top agent in Lancaster, PA, with 1,657 transactions and $850.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction outcomes rather than advertising or name recognition, analyzing 730 area transactions to identify 100 top performers from 478 licensed agents. The right agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price range, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several ranked specialists before deciding.
How were these Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
Our data covers 478 real estate agents serving the Lancaster area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lancaster market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Lancaster mean for sellers?
Lancaster's median sale price is $276,817 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 Lancaster?
The median home in Lancaster sells in 17, reflecting a +5 days change from last year. With 53.0% of homes going off the market within two weeks, accurately priced and well-presented properties can move quickly, while 33.0% of listings eventually cut their price, which extends timelines. Your actual timeline depends on pricing relative to comparable sales, condition, location within zip codes like 17601 or 17603, and seasonality. Homes priced to the current 1.5 months of supply tend to sell fastest.
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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Lancaster 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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