Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Fairfax, VA

The top-ranked agent in Fairfax, VA is Cristina Dougherty at Long & Foster, with 660 completed transactions, 221 client reviews, and $447.0M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies top agents through an objective methodology that analyzes verified transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and review patterns rather than advertising spend. Across 415 analyzed transactions, only 105 of the area's 1,753 licensed agents met the ranking threshold, so the shortlist reflects measured results. The best fit depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling.

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 1,753 real estate agents serving the Fairfax area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Fairfax market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Fairfax's median sale price is $742,500 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 Fairfax sells in about 26 days, and that pace has held roughly steady with a 0 days change year over year. Actual timelines vary widely with pricing, condition, and location. Well-priced listings move quickly, reflected in the 55.6% of homes that go off the market within two weeks, while properties priced above comparable sales often need a reduction, part of why 30.0% of listings recorded a price drop. Preparation, accurate initial pricing, and strong representation are the factors most within a seller's control.

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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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.