Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Petersburg, VA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.79%
in Petersburg, VA
$320.3M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.18%
in Petersburg, VA
$1.52B
All-Time Sales
$260K - $3.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.57%
in Petersburg, VA
$71.4M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $730K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.36%
in Petersburg, VA
$202.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.76%
in Petersburg, VA
$124.7M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $750K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.94%
in Petersburg, VA
$37.5M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.2M
Price Range
15%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$105.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $920K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.12%
in Petersburg, VA
$101.3M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.51%
in Petersburg, VA
$1.13B
All-Time Sales
$270K - $9.2M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.69%
in Petersburg, VA
$24.2M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $750K
Price Range
Top Agent
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Tondra Devarel
Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate
19 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.87%
in Petersburg, VA
$70.1M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $910K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.45%
in Petersburg, VA
$115.9M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$231.4M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$43M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $760K
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$102M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.6M
Price Range
10
Sold in Petersburg, VA
Top AgentTop 11.81%
in Petersburg, VA
$83.8M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.2%
in Petersburg, VA
$98.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Benita Norman
Warrior Realty of VA
24 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
$42.4M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $650K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$72.1M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 14.17%
in Petersburg, VA
$40.1M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $850K
Price Range
Top Agent$268.4M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $990K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$52.1M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $920K
Price Range
5
Sold in Petersburg, VA
Top Agent$85.5M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.1M
Price Range
4
Sold in Petersburg, VA
Top AgentReviews not yet available
CJ Jones
First Choice Realty, Inc.
22 Years of experience
6+ Sales in the last 12 months
$21.1M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $430K
Price Range
3
Sold in Petersburg, VA
Top Agent$435.1M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Petersburg Housing Market Trends
Homes in Petersburg take a median 37 days to sell, go for 97.29% of asking, prices are up 15.1% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.0 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$234,888
median sale price
How fast they sell
37 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.0 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Petersburg.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Petersburg agents whose results fit it.
Petersburg agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 18 days, the Petersburg market in 37
median sale price in Petersburg
Do Top Petersburg Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Petersburg sell in a median of 18 days, compared with the Petersburg market median of 37 days on market.
About 19 days faster (51% quicker than the Petersburg market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Petersburg agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Petersburg market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Petersburg?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Petersburg sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
32 days
Typical time on market
99.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Petersburg, 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 Petersburg Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Petersburg market where negotiating leverage is more balanced than headline pricing suggests. The median sale price sits at $234,888, moving +15.1% year over year, while homes trade at a median of $158.7 per square foot. Yet the competitive indicators point in two directions at once. Only 16.4% of homes sold above list and 19.6% left the market within two weeks, but 37.8% of active listings recorded a price reduction, a clear signal that many sellers are starting above what the market will pay.
With 4.0 months of supply and 155 active listings against 39 monthly sales, conditions read as a moderate market rather than a bidding-war environment. The sale-to-list ratio of 97.29% and a median 37 days on market (a +2 days change in market time) confirm that patience now carries weight. For buyers, that combination means room to negotiate, especially on listings that have already seen a reduction or have lingered past the two-week window. Writing at or slightly below asking is reasonable on aged inventory.
For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one. With 166 new listings and 117 pending sales monthly, well-priced homes still move, but the high share of price drops shows that overpricing leads to time on market and eventual concessions. Choosing among the 254 licensed agents in the area is where strategy is set, which makes agent selection the first decision that shapes your outcome.
What Petersburg Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Petersburg 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 | $234,888 |
| Down payment (20%) | $46,978 |
| Loan amount | $187,910 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,801 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $234,888 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Petersburg MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Petersburg Realtor
Name recognition and billboard presence are not reliable proxies for results. A more useful approach is to look at verified transaction history, review depth, and how an agent performs across the specific zip codes where you plan to buy or sell, such as 23803, 23804, and 23805. EffectiveAgents analyzed 478 annual transactions to rank 64 agents out of 254 licensed locally. The top-ranked agent, David Patsel at Napier ERA, has closed 1,288 transactions with $286.3M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where 37.8% of listings see reductions: an agent who reads pricing correctly and negotiates against the current sale-to-list ratio of 97.29% protects your bottom line whether you are writing or reviewing offers. When you compare candidates, look past a single five-star rating and examine review patterns over time. David Patsel carries 58 reviews, and a consistent record across many closings tells you more than a handful of recent testimonials.
How We Rank Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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.
254
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
Petersburg Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Petersburg, VA?
The top-ranked agent in Petersburg, VA by verified performance is David Patsel at Napier ERA, with 1,288 career transactions, 58 reviews, and $286.3M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rely on self-reported claims. We analyzed 478 transactions and ranked 64 agents from the 254 licensed in the area, measuring closed volume, transaction count, and review consistency. The best agent for you depends on your price point and target zip codes, so compare several ranked candidates before deciding.
How were these Petersburg 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 Petersburg?
Our data covers 254 real estate agents serving the Petersburg area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Petersburg market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Petersburg mean for sellers?
Petersburg's median sale price is $234,888 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 Petersburg?
The median home in Petersburg goes under contract in about 37 days, reflecting a +2 days change in market time year over year. Actual timelines vary with price accuracy, condition, and location. With 37.8% of listings recording a reduction and 4.0 months of supply, homes priced correctly from the start tend to sell faster, while those that start high often sit and later cut price. Staging, professional photos, and a competitive list price relative to the 97.29% sale-to-list ratio all shorten the path to closing.
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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Petersburg 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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