Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Salem, VA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 1.08%
in Salem, VA
$464.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.88%
in Salem, VA
$216.7M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.47%
in Salem, VA
$259.3M
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
124+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.63%
in Salem, VA
$38.3M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top Agent$127.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.8M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.15%
in Salem, VA
$45.4M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $700K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$46.3M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $750K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 13.31%
in Salem, VA
$203.9M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Olivia Anton
Coldwell Banker Townside
8 Years of experience
96+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 15.47%
in Salem, VA
$94.1M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$421.6M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.7M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$351.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$32.9M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $700K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(8)
Riley Hall
eXp Realty | The Greater Good Group
5 Years of experience
79+ Sales in the last 12 months
$63.6M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $610K
Price Range
5
Sold in Salem, VA
Top Agent(135)
Jeremy Phillips
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee
12 Years of experience
62+ Sales in the last 12 months
$163.2M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$167.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $890K
Price Range
602
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$63.2M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $650K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$190.4M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $3.4M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$13.3M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $620K
Price Range
2
Sold in Salem, VA
Top Agent$59.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.3M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(12)
Kaitlyn Short
Weichert Realtors - Short Way Real Estate
3 Years of experience
31+ Sales in the last 12 months
$14.1M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1M
Price Range
78
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(20)
Samantha Clark
Gravity Real Estate Group, Inc.
7 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
$28.9M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $850K
Price Range
4
Sold in Salem, VA
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Harry Surratt
United Country Farm
9 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1M
All-Time Sales
3
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2017
Year Licensed
Salem Housing Market Trends
Homes in Salem take a median 17 days to sell, go for 98.87% of asking, prices are up 12.2% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$330,842
median sale price
How fast they sell
17 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Salem.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Salem?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Salem sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around June.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
12 days
Typical time on market
99%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Salem, 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 Salem Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Salem market where the median sale price sits at $330,842, having moved +12.2% year over year. To understand where negotiating leverage actually sits, buyers and sellers should read the competitive indicators together rather than any single number. With 20.0% of homes selling above list and 42.8% going off the market within two weeks, a meaningful share of well-priced listings still attract fast, competitive interest. At the same time, 37.1% of listings recorded a price reduction and months of supply measured 4.6, which signals that overpriced homes are sitting rather than selling.
That split matters. A seller who prices at or slightly below recent comparable sales can expect activity in line with the 17 median days on market, while one who anchors to an aspirational number should plan for the price drop that 37.1% of listings experienced. The sale-to-list ratio of 98.87% tells buyers that most closings land close to asking, so lowball offers rarely succeed on fresh inventory, but homes that have lingered past two weeks open room to negotiate.
With 106 active listings against 89 pending sales and 133 new listings each month, conditions are balanced enough that strategy beats speed. This is where agent selection carries weight. Salem has 228 licensed agents, and distinguishing a routine performer from a consistently measured one is the difference between pricing correctly the first time and chasing the market down.
What Salem Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Salem 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 | $330,842 |
| Down payment (20%) | $66,168 |
| Loan amount | $264,674 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,372 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.11% mortgage rate (as of November 12, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $330,842 median home price with 20% down at 7.11% (as of November 12, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Salem MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Salem Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually predicts a clean transaction: a documented track record across many closings and conditions. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by verified performance data rather than advertising spend, and in Salem 46 agents met that bar out of 228 licensed locally. The top-ranked agent, Kim Miller at Nest Realty, has closed 1,627 transactions over her career with $459.9M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters when the current market splits between homes that sell above list (20.0%) and homes that require a price drop (37.1%); reading which side a listing falls on, and pricing accordingly against the 98.87% sale-to-list benchmark, is a skill built through volume. In a market like the 24153 zip code, where months of supply measures 4.6, an agent who negotiates from data rather than instinct protects a seller's final number and keeps a buyer from overpaying. One signal worth weighing is review consistency over time: Kim Miller holds 283 reviews, and a steady pattern across many transactions tells you more than a handful of recent five-star entries.
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.
228
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
Salem Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Salem, VA?
There is no single best agent for every situation, but EffectiveAgents identifies top performers in Salem, VA using verified transaction history, closed volume, and review patterns rather than paid placement. By that methodology, Kim Miller at Nest Realty ranks at the top, with 1,627 career transactions, 283 reviews, and $459.9M in all-time sales volume. She is one of 46 ranked agents measured against the 228 licensed locally. The right choice depends on your property type, price range, and timeline, so compare several ranked agents before committing.
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 228 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 $330,842 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 Salem?
The median home in Salem goes under contract in about 17, though that figure reflects a -3 days change from last year. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location within the 24153 area. Well-priced homes often move quickly, with 42.8% of listings leaving the market inside two weeks, while 37.1% of listings needed a reduction before selling. Pricing to the 98.87% sale-to-list benchmark from the start is the single biggest factor in a faster sale, so accurate comparable analysis matters more than aggressive marketing.
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.
Should I use a local Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Salem 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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