Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Forest, VA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(8)
Robert Dawson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee
44 Years of experience
66+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.58%
in Forest, VA
$421M
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
Top 1.17%
in Forest, VA
$130M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $750K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(42)
Wendy Reddy
Reddy Real Estate Inc
26 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.46%
in Forest, VA
$271.2M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.2M
Price Range
13%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(305)
Jeremiah Cochenour
Mark A. Dalton & Co, Inc.
14 Years of experience
141+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.75%
in Forest, VA
$254.6M
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
55+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.34%
in Forest, VA
$132.5M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(18)
Jason Smawley
Century 21 All Service
24 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.63%
in Forest, VA
$59.7M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $660K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(56)
Josh Sutton
Mark a Dalton and company
15 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.92%
in Forest, VA
$94.2M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $930K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(21)
Christina Coffman-Holmes
Keller Williams
11 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.09%
in Forest, VA
$63.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(21)
Tim Johannsen
Mark A Dalton & Co. Inc.
10 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.97%
in Forest, VA
$17M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $590K
Price Range
Top Agent(28)
Stephanie Cheatham
Property Management Specialists, LLC
21 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.26%
in Forest, VA
$30.2M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $590K
Price Range
Top Agent(29)
Thomas Nolen
Nolen Real Estate
28 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.56%
in Forest, VA
$85.1M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(5)
Kimberly Ernst Goff
The Alliance Group Realty
17 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.14%
in Forest, VA
$9.8M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $440K
Price Range
Top Agent(12)
Yvonne Jansen
Lynchburg's Finest Real Estate
16 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.37%
in Forest, VA
$146.4M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $3.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(95)
Paul Thistle
Take 2 Real Estate
18 Years of experience
140+ Sales in the last 12 months
$932.6M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $2.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(158)
Lisa Patton
Samson Properties
19 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
$156.4M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.3M
Price Range
424
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(45)
Ellen Ing
RE/MAX Allegiance
26 Years of experience
31+ Sales in the last 12 months
$211.7M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(11)
Marion Gordon
KW METRO CENTER
14 Years of experience
35+ Sales in the last 12 months
$318.8M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(46)
Sean Jones - VA
Samson Properties
22 Years of experience
36+ Sales in the last 12 months
$99.8M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(98)
Jennifer Dorn
Samson Properties
24 Years of experience
48+ Sales in the last 12 months
$150.3M
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
115+ Sales in the last 12 months
$196.2M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(23)
Doreen Gagne
Century 21 Redwood Realty
13 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
$148.1M
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
28+ Sales in the last 12 months
$246.1M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $4.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(7)
Debra McElroy
Century 21
17 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
$111.6M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(15)
Mark Gaetjen
Keller Williams
35 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
$107M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.6M
Price Range
454
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Forest Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$386,250
+11.31% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
13
+3 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
99.17%
-1.03% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
16.7%
-19.3% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
32.0%
-8.9% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
35.3%
+4.9% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
1.9
Realtors in Forest
342
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
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
12 days
Typical time on market
99.7%
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.
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.
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: May 2026
Forest Real Estate Agent FAQs
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 $386,250 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.
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.
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