Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Salem, VA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(254)
Kim Miller
Nest Realty
21 Years of experience
363+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.53%
in Salem, VA
$326.5M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(65)
Kendra Porter
VIRGINIA REALTY GROUP
21 Years of experience
87+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.83%
in Salem, VA
$202.7M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(80)
Tammy Shepherd
Shepherd Realty Group
35 Years of experience
49+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.66%
in Salem, VA
$219.6M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $16M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(75)
Michael Belcher
Keller Williams Realty Roanoke | Belcher Home Team
4 Years of experience
93+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 10.73%
in Salem, VA
$26.4M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.1M
Price Range
50%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(17)
David Lane
Welcome Home Real Estate
19 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.49%
in Salem, VA
$123.3M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.8M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(7)
John Smith - VA
Westlake Real Estate
11 Years of experience
28+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 12.26%
in Salem, VA
$42.5M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $700K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(6)
Desie Custer
Century 21
20 Years of experience
4+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 13.41%
in Salem, VA
$38.4M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $750K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(163)
Brenda Fichtner
Wainwright and Co.
15 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 13.79%
in Salem, VA
$195.5M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(10)
Lucinda Scruggs
Quality Realty
39 Years of experience
39+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0%
in Salem, VA
$57.9M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $650K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(68)
Edna Jamieson
Wainwright & Company Realtors
19 Years of experience
47+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0%
in Salem, VA
$168.5M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $3.4M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(1)
Robert Kern
Real Broker, LLC
6 Years of experience
25+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0%
in Salem, VA
$7.9M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $620K
Price Range
50%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(20)
Samantha Clark
Gravity Real Estate Group, Inc.
7 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0%
in Salem, VA
$24.1M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $850K
Price Range
50%
Negotiated Off List
Salem Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$297,000
-5.70% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
8
-10 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
99.79%
+0.53% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
37.0%
+6.0% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
51.9%
-5.6% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
26.4%
-23.6% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.0
Realtors in Salem
211
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
How We Rank Salem 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 Salem 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
Salem Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Salem 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 Salem?
Our data covers 211 real estate agents serving the Salem area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Salem market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Salem mean for sellers?
Salem's median sale price is $297,000 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 Salem 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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