Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Suffolk, VA

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    Brian Wurst profile picture
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    Brian Wurst

    A Better Way Realty

    21 Years of experience

    674+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.28%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $988.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Megan Anderson

    Keller Williams Town Center LLC

    12 Years of experience

    250+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.69%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $507.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Dawn Crocker

    Crocker Realty Group brokered by EXP Realty

    23 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.97%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $68.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    Jeff Lurie

    1st Class Real Estate Barn Door Homes

    15 Years of experience

    60+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.11%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $67.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $750K

    Price Range

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    Queen Ellis

    NEXTHOME Luxury Boutique

    24 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.39%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $127.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Judy Reed

    Davis & Reed Realty

    41 Years of experience

    144+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.66%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $508.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    John Berger

    RE/MAX Allegiance

    33 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.8%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $99M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    Erin Ward profile picture
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    Erin Ward

    Keller Williams Norfolk

    10 Years of experience

    186+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.22%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $338.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Anna Boyer

    Howard Hanna

    16 Years of experience

    114+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.35%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $173.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Tein Hlwa

    eXp Realty

    7 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.77%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $110.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $890K

    Price Range

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    Tom Milan

    LPT Realty

    11 Years of experience

    53+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.91%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $80.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $920K

    Price Range

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    Joel Dinse

    A Better Way Realty

    6 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.46%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $80.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $2.9M

    Price Range

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    Melssa Boyce

    Vision Real Estate Group

    5 Years of experience

    64+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.74%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $40.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $830K

    Price Range

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    Richard Zapata

    Keller Williams Coastal Virginia

    8 Years of experience

    60+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.02%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $73.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.3M

    Price Range

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    Christine Cahoon

    Keller Williams Coastal Virginia Chesapeake

    20 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.29%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $169.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Deana Renn

    Keller Williams

    24 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.43%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $136.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    Shannon Paschall profile picture
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    Shannon Paschall

    AtCoastal

    14 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.57%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $124.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jeremy Allen

    The Real Estate Group

    12 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.85%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $86.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Erika Stewart

    NextHome Tidewater Realty

    9 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.99%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $35M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $890K

    Price Range

    CHERYL TALBOT profile picture
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    CHERYL TALBOT

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty

    33 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.12%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $172M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $2.6M

    Price Range

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    Lenny Ward

    RE/WARD Real Estate

    24 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.4%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $87.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.9M

    Price Range

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    Robert Rogers

    Real Broker LLC | Distinctly Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.96%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $102.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Mechelle Richards

    Keller Williams Coastal Virginia

    17 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.23%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $23.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1000K

    Price Range

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    Jarrett Caldwell

    Keller Williams Allegiance

    8 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.37%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $53.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $620K

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Barbara Sgueglia

    House Goals

    23 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.51%

    in Suffolk, VA

    $36.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $560K

    Price Range

    Do Top Suffolk Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Suffolk sell in a median of 18 days, compared with the Suffolk market median of 47 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents18 days
    Suffolk market47 days

    About 29 days faster (62% quicker than the Suffolk market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Suffolk agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Suffolk market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Suffolk?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Suffolk sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    68Jan53Feb48Mar44Apr45May37Jun39Jul45Aug53Sep61Oct67Nov68Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    37 days

    Typical time on market

    99.8%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Suffolk, 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 Suffolk Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market where negotiating leverage is more balanced than the headline numbers first suggest. With median sale prices at $404,780 and moving -0.1% year over year, Suffolk currently sits at 2.9 months of supply, which is still tilted toward sellers but far from the tight conditions that force bidding wars. Homes are selling at an average 99.81% of list price, and 33.1% of sales closed above asking, so pricing accuracy matters more than aggressive listing strategies right now.

    The clearest signal for buyers is time. With a median of 47 days on market and a +4 days change in market time, homes that linger create room to negotiate, especially the 20.9% of listings that have already taken a price reduction. Meanwhile 44.4% of homes left the market within two weeks, meaning correctly priced and well presented properties still move quickly. Buyers should study days-on-market for each specific home before deciding how far below list to offer.

    For sellers, the combination of 497 active listings against 176 monthly sales and 534 pending deals argues for realistic initial pricing rather than testing the ceiling and cutting later. Overpricing in this environment typically produces a price drop and a longer wait. Suffolk has 722 licensed agents, and outcomes vary widely between them, which is why comparing verified performance data matters before signing a listing agreement or writing an offer.

    What Suffolk Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Suffolk goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Suffolk
    $117,900
    Median home price$404,780
    Down payment (20%)$80,956
    Loan amount$323,824
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,750

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.69% mortgage rate (as of August 6, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Suffolk Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 47 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.81%
    Price Trend (YoY) -0.1%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,750
    Principal & Interest
    $2,087
    Property Taxes
    $388
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $404,780 median home price with 20% down at 6.69% (as of August 6, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Suffolk Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $404,982
    Today $404,780
    -0.1%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 43 days
    Today 47 days
    +4 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.9%
    Today 99.81%
    -0.12%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, median prices have moved -0.1%, market time reflects a +4 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio shifted -0.12%. Taken together, buyers now have more time to evaluate homes and negotiate than they did last year, while sellers who price to current comparables rather than last year's peak are the ones closing near their asking figures.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Suffolk MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Suffolk Realtor

    Name recognition and billboards tell you who markets the most, not who negotiates the best. The more useful question is how an agent performs on measured outcomes: closed transaction volume, sale-to-list results, and the consistency of client reviews over time. In a market averaging 99.81% of list price, an agent who understands how to price and position across Suffolk's varied zip codes, from waterfront-influenced 23432 and 23433 to the central 23434 and 23435 corridors, protects real dollars for clients on both sides of a deal. Among the 87 EffectiveAgents ranked professionals here, Brian Wurst at A Better Way Realty stands out with 3,376 career transactions and $972.8M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters most when 20.9% of active listings are already cutting prices and disciplined negotiation separates a clean close from a stalled one. Just as telling is his review pattern: 534 reviews accumulated steadily rather than in short bursts point to durable client satisfaction rather than a single strong season.

    How We Rank Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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: June 2026

    Suffolk Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Suffolk, VA?

    There is no single best agent for every situation, but EffectiveAgents ranks Suffolk, VA agents using verified transaction history, sales volume, and review patterns rather than advertising spend. By that methodology, Brian Wurst at A Better Way Realty ranks at the top, with 3,376 closed transactions, 534 reviews, and $972.8M in all-time sales volume. Out of 722 licensed agents in the area, only 87 meet the ranking criteria. The best fit still depends on your price point, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling.

    How were these Suffolk 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 Suffolk?

    Our data covers 722 real estate agents serving the Suffolk area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Suffolk market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Suffolk mean for sellers?

    Suffolk's median sale price is $404,780 as of June 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 Suffolk?

    The median home in Suffolk currently takes 47 days on market before going under contract, reflecting a +4 days change from last year. That is a median, so a correctly priced and well presented home can move faster, while 44.4% of homes sold within two weeks. Timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, location within the 497 active listings competing for buyers, and season. Overpricing is the most common cause of delay, since it often leads to a price drop and a longer overall wait.

    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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Suffolk 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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