Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Chester, VA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.4%
in Chester, VA
$1.52B
All-Time Sales
$260K - $3.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.8%
in Chester, VA
$287.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.61%
in Chester, VA
$1.05B
All-Time Sales
$270K - $9.2M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.41%
in Chester, VA
$71.2M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $730K
Price Range
Top Agent
(82)
Lisa and Chris Joseph
Joseph Realty Group RVA
24 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
$162.9M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$111.8M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.41%
in Chester, VA
$318.8M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $34.9M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.61%
in Chester, VA
$124.2M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $750K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$231.4M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.02%
in Chester, VA
$201.4M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.22%
in Chester, VA
$269.9M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.02%
in Chester, VA
$580.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.1M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.22%
in Chester, VA
$101.3M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.62%
in Chester, VA
$105.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $920K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$98M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.22%
in Chester, VA
$104.1M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.43%
in Chester, VA
$81.7M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$46.9M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.1M
Price Range
15
Sold in Chester, VA
Top Agent$267.9M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $990K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.43%
in Chester, VA
$209.1M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$77.1M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.6M
Price Range
12
Sold in Chester, VA
Top Agent$43M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $760K
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(9)
Tondra Devarel
Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate
19 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.03%
in Chester, VA
$69.2M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $910K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.63%
in Chester, VA
$52.2M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(11)
Lindsay Orr Chelsea Ferguson
1st Class Real Estate - Capital City Group
13 Years of experience
25+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.63%
in Chester, VA
$57.2M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $890K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Chester Housing Market Trends
Homes in Chester take a median 19 days to sell, go for 99.68% of asking, prices are up 6.0% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.3 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$393,382
median sale price
How fast they sell
19 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.3 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Chester.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Chester?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Chester sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
17 days
Typical time on market
100.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Chester, VA 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 Chester Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Chester market where competitive pressure and buyer caution are coexisting. With a median sale price of $393,382 and a sale-to-list ratio of 99.68%, homes are generally closing very close to asking. Yet the deeper indicators tell a more nuanced story: 31.0% of homes sold above list, 34.9% went off the market within two weeks, and 38.4% of active listings recorded a price reduction. That combination points to a market splitting into two tiers, well-priced homes moving quickly while overpriced listings sit and eventually cut.
With only 2.3 months of supply and 65 active listings against 29 monthly sales, inventory remains tight, which keeps some leverage with sellers. But the median time on market at 19 days, reflecting a +1 day change in market time, signals that buyers have more room to evaluate than they did a year ago. For a buyer, the practical read is that aggressive over-asking bids are no longer automatic; there is space to negotiate on homes carrying a price drop. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one, since the 38.4% price-drop share shows the cost of overreaching.
Navigating these two tiers is where agent selection matters. Chester has 498 licensed agents, and understanding which ones consistently price and negotiate well separates a fast, full-value sale from a stale listing.
What Chester Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Chester 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 | $393,382 |
| Down payment (20%) | $78,676 |
| Loan amount | $314,706 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,805 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $393,382 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Chester MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Chester Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the metrics that actually predict outcomes: closing volume, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. EffectiveAgents ranks 83 agents in Chester out of 498 licensed locally, filtered against verified transaction and review data. The top-ranked agent, Clayton Gits at REAL Brokerage LLC, has recorded 4,643 transactions, 791 reviews, and $1.5B in all-time sales volume. That track record matters most in a market like Chester, where 38.4% of listings take a price cut and negotiation skill directly affects whether a home closes near the 99.68% sale-to-list benchmark. Buyers and sellers working across zip codes 23831 and 23836 face different micro-conditions on inventory and pace, so an agent who reads those differences protects your position. When reviewing candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial and study the pattern: consistent ratings across dozens of closings signal repeatable performance, while a handful of reviews offers little to measure. Verified data, not reputation, should anchor the decision.
How We Rank Chester 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 Chester 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.
498
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
Chester Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Chester, VA?
The top-ranked agent in Chester, VA is Clayton Gits at REAL Brokerage LLC, with 4,643 transactions, 791 reviews, and $1.5B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leaders by analyzing verified transaction history, review patterns, and negotiation outcomes rather than advertising spend. Of 498 licensed agents locally, only 83 meet the ranking criteria. The right fit still depends on your property type and goals, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents against your specific needs in zip codes 23831 and 23836 before choosing.
How were these Chester 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 Chester?
Our data covers 498 real estate agents serving the Chester area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Chester market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Chester mean for sellers?
Chester's median sale price is $393,382 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 Chester?
In Chester, the median home sells in about 19 days, with market time reflecting a +1 day change year over year. That figure marks the midpoint, so pricing, condition, and location drive real variation. Well-priced homes in strong condition often go off the market within two weeks (34.9% did recently), while overpriced listings linger and frequently require a reduction, as seen in the 38.4% price-drop share. With 2.3 months of supply, disciplined pricing from day one remains the most reliable way to shorten your timeline.
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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Chester 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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