Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Fairfax, VA

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    Cristina Dougherty profile picture
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    Cristina Dougherty

    Long & Foster

    23 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.06%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $449.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $44.6M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Damon Nicholas

    eXp Realty

    41 Years of experience

    139+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.23%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $1.03B

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $6.6M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Bic DeCaro

    eXp Realty

    26 Years of experience

    74+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.34%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $1.06B

    All-Time Sales

    $510K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jason Cheperdak

    Samson Properties - Shepherd Homes Group

    10 Years of experience

    965+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.4%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $1.75B

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $3M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Paul Thistle

    Take 2 Real Estate

    18 Years of experience

    144+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.46%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $944.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $460K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Lizzie Helmig

    metroHouse

    15 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.8%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $308.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Erin K Jones

    Keller Williams Metro Center

    14 Years of experience

    64+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.86%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $875M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Tamer Eid

    DC Premier Real Estate

    24 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.03%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $420.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $11.6M

    Price Range

    11%

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    Nikki Lagouros

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    10 Years of experience

    223+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.14%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $865.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Viktar Kutsevich

    Samson Properties

    18 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.2%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $236.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Carrie Shokraei

    Samson Properties

    20 Years of experience

    44+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.25%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $270.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $530K - $2.3M

    Price Range

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    Joan Reimann

    Corcoran McEnearney Associates

    16 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.37%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $415.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Ellen Ing

    RE/MAX Allegiance

    26 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.37%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $213.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $2M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Karen Gales

    Re/Max Gateway

    46 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $411.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $3.2M

    Price Range

    44

    Sold in Fairfax, VA

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    Frank Schofield

    Summit Realtors

    23 Years of experience

    72+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.48%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $531.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Megan Fass

    eXp Realty LLC

    22 Years of experience

    87+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.6%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $825M

    All-Time Sales

    $710K - $8.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Carolyn Young

    Samson Properties

    34 Years of experience

    787+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.83%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $715M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Ritu Desai

    Samson Properties

    22 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.94%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $331M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Richie Hanna

    RE/MAX Gateway

    13 Years of experience

    84+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.05%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $216.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.1M

    Price Range

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    Nate Shapiro

    Long and Foster

    19 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.11%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $217M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Art Hoppe

    Samson Properties

    40 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $195.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $510K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    33

    Sold in Fairfax, VA

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    Mike Webb

    RE/MAX Allegiance - The Mike Webb Team, LLC

    34 Years of experience

    63+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $797.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Mark Gaetjen

    Keller Williams

    35 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $107M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    29

    Sold in Fairfax, VA

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    Saad & Arslan Jamil

    Samson Properties

    13 Years of experience

    135+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.51%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $363.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Pauline Knipe

    Pearson Smith Realty

    27 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.57%

    in Fairfax, VA

    $237.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $630K - $2.8M

    Price Range

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    Fairfax agents analyzed for these rankings

    days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 13 days, the Fairfax market in 37

    median sale price in Fairfax

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    Do Top Fairfax Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Fairfax sell in a median of 13 days, compared with the Fairfax market median of 37 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents13 days
    Fairfax market37 days

    About 24 days faster (65% 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)

    36Jan29Feb22Mar22Apr24May35Jun37Jul30Aug30Sep33Oct31Nov35Dec

    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 Seller's Market 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 99.89% of list, and 33.0% of properties closed above their asking price, which signals that correctly priced listings still draw competition. At the same time, 28.0% of active listings recorded a price reduction, a reminder that overreaching on price meets immediate market resistance. With only 2.4 months of supply and 78 active listings against 33 monthly sales, the inventory constraint keeps meaningful downward pressure off values even as the median sale price moved -15.7% year over year to $674,554.

    For buyers, the practical read is that speed matters. With 43.0% of homes going off the market within two weeks and a median of 37 days to sell, the well-priced inventory clears quickly, but the 28.0% 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 $341.89 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 37 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.

    Income Required to Buy in Fairfax
    $193,800
    Median home price$674,554
    Down payment (20%)$134,911
    Loan amount$539,643
    Monthly payment (PITI)$4,522

    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.

    Fairfax Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 37 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.89%
    Price Trend (YoY) -15.7%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $4,522
    Principal & Interest
    $3,601
    Property Taxes
    $646
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $674,554 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.

    Fairfax Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $800,373
    Today $674,554
    -15.7%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 36 days
    Today 37 days
    +1 day days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 102.3%
    Today 99.89%
    -2.37%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, the median sale price moved -15.7% and the sale-to-list ratio shifted -2.37%, while median market time held at a +1 day change. For buyers, this points to a market that has stabilized rather than swung, leaving room for disciplined offers without the urgency of a runaway market. For sellers, the steady pace and near-list sale ratio confirm that accurate pricing still produces timely, full-value results.

    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 386 transactions to rank the 182 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 33.0% 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 $341.89 per square foot reality. In neighborhoods like Mosby Woods, where inventory turns over in roughly 37 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: August 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 386 analyzed transactions, only 182 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 $674,554 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 Fairfax?

    The median home in Fairfax sells in about 37 days, and that pace has held roughly steady with a +1 day change year over year. Actual timelines vary widely with pricing, condition, and location. Well-priced listings move quickly, reflected in the 43.0% of homes that go off the market within two weeks, while properties priced above comparable sales often need a reduction, part of why 28.0% 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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