Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Fairfax, VA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.06%
in Fairfax, VA
$453.4M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $44.6M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.23%
in Fairfax, VA
$1.03B
All-Time Sales
$450K - $6.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.34%
in Fairfax, VA
$1.07B
All-Time Sales
$510K - $3.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(914)
Jason Cheperdak
Samson Properties - Shepherd Homes Group
10 Years of experience
1,013+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.4%
in Fairfax, VA
$1.88B
All-Time Sales
$510K - $3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.46%
in Fairfax, VA
$954.8M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $2.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.74%
in Fairfax, VA
$1.78B
All-Time Sales
$400K - $5.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.86%
in Fairfax, VA
$882.7M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.86%
in Fairfax, VA
$311.5M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.97%
in Fairfax, VA
$423.6M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $11.6M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(176)
Nikki Lagouros
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
10 Years of experience
225+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.08%
in Fairfax, VA
$881.8M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.14%
in Fairfax, VA
$225.2M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.2%
in Fairfax, VA
$265.7M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $2.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.25%
in Fairfax, VA
$238M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.31%
in Fairfax, VA
$285.3M
All-Time Sales
$530K - $2.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.43%
in Fairfax, VA
$418.9M
All-Time Sales
$690K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.48%
in Fairfax, VA
$214.5M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$411.2M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $3.2M
Price Range
44
Sold in Fairfax, VA
Top AgentTop 1.65%
in Fairfax, VA
$860.6M
All-Time Sales
$710K - $8.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.71%
in Fairfax, VA
$533.3M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.88%
in Fairfax, VA
$1.05B
All-Time Sales
$460K - $5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2%
in Fairfax, VA
$332.1M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $4.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.11%
in Fairfax, VA
$219M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$294.3M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $4.8M
Price Range
33
Sold in Fairfax, VA
Top AgentTop 2.34%
in Fairfax, VA
$265M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.8M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.51%
in Fairfax, VA
$375.2M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $4.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Fairfax Housing Market Trends
Homes in Fairfax take a median 36 days to sell, go for 99.69% of asking, prices are down 7.8% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.5 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$724,655
median sale price
How fast they sell
36 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.5 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Fairfax.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Fairfax agents whose results fit it.
Fairfax agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 14 days, the Fairfax market in 36
median sale price in Fairfax
Do Top Fairfax Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Fairfax sell in a median of 14 days, compared with the Fairfax market median of 36 days on market.
About 22 days faster (61% quicker than the Fairfax market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Fairfax agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Fairfax market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Fairfax?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Fairfax sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
22 days
Typical time on market
101.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Fairfax, 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 Fairfax Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows Fairfax operating as a Balanced market, and the underlying indicators explain why negotiating leverage remains close to balanced with a modest edge for well-positioned sellers. Homes are selling at an average 99.69% of list, and 24.7% of properties closed above their asking price, which signals that correctly priced listings still draw competition. At the same time, 32.7% of active listings recorded a price reduction, a reminder that overreaching on price meets immediate market resistance. With only 3.5 months of supply and 99 active listings against 29 monthly sales, the inventory constraint keeps meaningful downward pressure off values even as the median sale price moved -7.8% year over year to $724,655.
For buyers, the practical read is that speed matters. With 47.1% of homes going off the market within two weeks and a median of 36 days to sell, the well-priced inventory clears quickly, but the 32.7% price-drop share means patient buyers can find negotiating room on listings that have lingered. Structuring a competitive but disciplined offer, rather than chasing every property above list, is the workable strategy here.
For sellers, the data rewards accurate pricing from day one. Homes priced to the $347.79 per square foot benchmark and current comparables tend to attract the multiple-offer activity reflected in the above-list share, while aspirational pricing typically ends in the reductions seen across nearly a third of listings. With 1,753 licensed agents active in the area, choosing representation with a measured pricing track record is the difference between selling in 36 days and joining the reduction column.
What Fairfax Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Fairfax 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 | $724,655 |
| Down payment (20%) | $144,931 |
| Loan amount | $579,724 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,951 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.32% mortgage rate (as of October 22, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $724,655 median home price with 20% down at 7.32% (as of October 22, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Fairfax MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Fairfax Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: verified transaction history, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. EffectiveAgents analyzed 370 transactions to rank the 185 agents who measurably outperform in Fairfax. Cristina Dougherty at Long & Foster leads that group, with 660 career transactions, 221 reviews, and $447.0M in all-time sales volume. That volume matters in a market where 24.7% of homes close above list, because negotiating a winning offer in Mantua or protecting a seller's position in Greenbriar depends on an agent who reads bidding dynamics accurately and prices to the $347.79 per square foot reality. In neighborhoods like Mosby Woods, where inventory turns over in roughly 36 days, experience translating comparables into pricing strategy is measurable in the final sale-to-list figure. When reviewing agents, look past a single testimonial and study the pattern: consistent review volume over many years is a stronger signal than a handful of recent five-star ratings, and it separates durable performers from short-term standouts.
How We Rank Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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.
1,753
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: September 2026
Fairfax Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent 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 370 analyzed transactions, only 185 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.
How were these Fairfax 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 Fairfax?
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.
What does the median sale price in Fairfax mean for sellers?
Fairfax's median sale price is $724,655 as of September 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 Fairfax?
The median home in Fairfax sells in about 36 days, and that pace has held roughly steady with a -6 days change year over year. Actual timelines vary widely with pricing, condition, and location. Well-priced listings move quickly, reflected in the 47.1% of homes that go off the market within two weeks, while properties priced above comparable sales often need a reduction, part of why 32.7% of listings recorded a price drop. Preparation, accurate initial pricing, and strong representation are the factors most within a seller's control.
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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 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.
What questions should I ask a Fairfax realtor before hiring them?
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.
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