Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Forest, VA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(8)
Robert Dawson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee
44 Years of experience
75+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.58%
in Forest, VA
$425.6M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $6.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
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Liz Dawson
Blanks properties,inc
9 Years of experience
6+ Sales in the last 12 months
$130M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $750K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.46%
in Forest, VA
$271.6M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.2M
Price Range
13%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(312)
Jeremiah Cochenour
Mark A. Dalton & Co, Inc.
14 Years of experience
153+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.75%
in Forest, VA
$265.5M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(132)
Jeremy Phillips
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee
12 Years of experience
57+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.34%
in Forest, VA
$136.7M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$59.7M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $660K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.92%
in Forest, VA
$95.5M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $930K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(12)
Yvonne Jansen
Lynchburg's Finest Real Estate
16 Years of experience
28+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.22%
in Forest, VA
$150.2M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $3.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.09%
in Forest, VA
$1.05B
All-Time Sales
$270K - $9.2M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$63.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$17M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $590K
Price Range
7
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Top Agent(28)
Stephanie Cheatham
Property Management Specialists, LLC
21 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
$30.6M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $590K
Price Range
6
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Top AgentTop 6.73%
in Forest, VA
$87.4M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$225.3M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $16M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(5)
Kimberly Ernst Goff
The Alliance Group Realty
17 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
$10.8M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $460K
Price Range
2
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Top Agent$944.5M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $2.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$213.6M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$318.8M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$102.6M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$151.5M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.2M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(21)
Stephanie Hiner
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
9 Years of experience
123+ Sales in the last 12 months
$208.4M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $1.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$149M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(34)
Monica Gibson
Keller Williams Realty - SRG Real Estate Group
23 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
$249.5M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $4.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$111.6M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$107M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.6M
Price Range
454
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Forest Housing Market Trends
Homes in Forest take a median 36 days to sell, go for 99.16% of asking, prices are down 8.5% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.0 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$356,714
median sale price
How fast they sell
36 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.0 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Forest.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Forest agents whose results fit it.
Forest agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Forest market in 36
median sale price in Forest
Do Top Forest Agents Sell Faster?
The 23 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Forest sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Forest market median of 36 days on market.
About 6 days faster (17% quicker than the Forest market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Forest agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Forest market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Forest?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Forest 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
99.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Forest, 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 Forest Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above sketches a Forest market that currently reads as balanced with a lean toward sellers. At 2.0 months of supply and 41 active listings against 21 homes sold monthly, inventory clears at a measured pace rather than a frantic one. The competitive picture is mixed, and that mix is where negotiating leverage actually lives. About 17.8% of homes sold above asking and 22.6% went off the market within two weeks, signaling real demand for well-positioned properties. At the same time, 36.6% of listings recorded a price cut, which tells you a meaningful share of sellers started too high and had to correct.
For buyers, that 36.6% price-drop share is the opening. Homes that linger past the 36-day median invite negotiation, especially with the median sale price having moved -8.5% year over year. The current sale-to-list ratio of 99.16% means most sellers still capture close to asking, so aggressive lowball offers on fresh listings rarely land. Reserve your leverage for aged inventory.
For sellers, the lesson is precision. Pricing at or slightly below comparable value captures the fast-moving buyer pool that produces the 22.6% two-week sales, while overreaching pushes you into the price-drop group and a longer wait. With 342 licensed agents active in the 24551 area, execution quality varies widely, and matching with a data-verified agent is how you translate these conditions into an actual result rather than a guess.
What Forest Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Forest 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 | $356,714 |
| Down payment (20%) | $71,343 |
| Loan amount | $285,371 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,521 |
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 $356,714 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 Forest MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Forest Realtor
Name recognition and yard-sign frequency are poor proxies for performance. A more reliable read comes from verified transaction history, negotiation outcomes, and how an agent handles the specific conditions of the 24551 market. Among the 342 licensed agents in the Forest area, EffectiveAgents has ranked 42 based on measured results. Robert Dawson of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee anchors that group, with a documented 214 local transactions analyzed feeding into these rankings. Negotiation skill matters most where the data shows friction: with 36.6% of listings taking a price cut yet 17.8% still closing above asking, an agent who prices correctly and holds firm on strong offers directly protects your bottom line. That same skill helps buyers identify which aged listings are genuinely negotiable versus which will still draw competing bids near the 99.16% sale-to-list mark. When you review candidates, weigh the consistency and recency of client reviews rather than the raw count. A steady pattern of specific, outcome-focused feedback tells you more than a single high number.
How We Rank Forest 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 Forest 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.
342
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
Forest Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Forest, VA?
The top-ranked agent in Forest, VA is Robert Dawson of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee, based on EffectiveAgents' methodology of measuring verified transaction volume and client outcomes rather than advertising presence. Our system analyzed 214 local transactions and ranked 42 of the area's 342 licensed agents. Rather than declaring a single universal winner, we recommend comparing the top-ranked agents against your specific price point, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling, then interviewing your matches before committing.
How were these Forest 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 Forest?
Our data covers 342 real estate agents serving the Forest area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Forest market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Forest mean for sellers?
Forest's median sale price is $356,714 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 Forest?
The median home in Forest currently sells in about 36 days, though that figure reflects a +22 days change in market time versus last year. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location within the 24551 area. Homes priced to comparable value can move quickly, with 22.6% of listings going under contract within two weeks. Overpricing is the most common cause of delay, and it shows in the 36.6% of listings that recorded a price cut before selling. Correct pricing and presentation shorten the wait considerably.
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 Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Forest 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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