Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Virginia Beach, VA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.02%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$970M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.04%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$503M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.05%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$233.7M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $2.1M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(122)
CHERYL TALBOT
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty
33 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.06%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$171.4M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.6M
Price Range
Top Agent(182)
Megan Anderson
Keller Williams Town Center LLC
12 Years of experience
253+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.09%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$503.1M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(116)
Barry Jenkins
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
24 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.15%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$152M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.16%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$335.6M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.2%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$106.5M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(78)
Christine Cahoon
Keller Williams Coastal Virginia Chesapeake
20 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.22%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$169.7M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.27%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$124.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.29%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$87.8M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.33%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$95.5M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.34%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$127.5M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.39%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$57.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $830K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.42%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$116.6M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.4M
Price Range
Top Agent(27)
Lisa Wilberger
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
11 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.44%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$83.7M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $2.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.49%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$164.9M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.5%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$165.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $890K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.54%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$82.9M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.58%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$78.6M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.63%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$80.2M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $920K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.64%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$110.5M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $890K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.66%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$30M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $2.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.68%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$38.6M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.2M
Price Range
12%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.71%
in Virginia Beach, VA
$38.5M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $880K
Price Range
Virginia beach Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$426,000
+4.41% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
23
+2 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
99.90%
-0.50% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
40.6%
-3.3% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
62.8%
+1.9% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
23.5%
+1.7% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
1.8
Realtors in Virginia beach
8,148
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Virginia Beach Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Virginia Beach sell in a median of 19 days, compared with the Virginia Beach market median of 23 days on market.
About 4 days faster (17% quicker than the Virginia Beach market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Virginia Beach agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Virginia Beach market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Virginia Beach?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Virginia Beach 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)
June
Best month to sell
22 days
Typical time on market
100.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Virginia Beach, 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.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Virginia Beach
Median home values across Virginia Beach, VA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Bay Colony
+25% over 5 years
$957K
Broad Bay Colony
+37% over 5 years
$927K
The North End
+20% over 5 years
$791K
Cape Story by the Sea
+27% over 5 years
$738K
Alanton
+31% over 5 years
$558K
Linkhorn Park
+29% over 5 years
$537K
Chesapeake Beach
+28% over 5 years
$486K
Thoroughgood
+31% over 5 years
$462K
Kings Grant
+28% over 5 years
$449K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Virginia Beach Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above sets the baseline: a median sale price of $426,000 that moved +4.4% year over year, a median of 23 days on market, and a sale-to-list ratio of 99.90%. Read together, these indicators describe a market where competitive pressure remains meaningful but is no longer uniform. With 1.8 months of supply and 62.8% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced homes still move quickly, while the 23.5% of listings recording price cuts signals that ambitious pricing is being corrected by the market.
For buyers, leverage sits in the gap between the two groups of homes. The 40.6% of homes selling above list price shows that turnkey, correctly priced inventory still draws competition, so a full-price or slightly higher offer is often necessary there. On the segment carrying price drops, however, buyers can negotiate more patiently, particularly when a listing has passed the 23-day median. Monitoring 745 new listings against 690 pending sales each month helps identify where absorption is softening.
For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one. With 1,010 active listings and 552 homes selling monthly, a home priced to the comparable set can approach the 99.90% ratio, but overpricing risks the price-drop cycle that lengthens time on market. Choosing among the 8,148 licensed agents in Virginia Beach is where strategy is set, and the sections below explain how EffectiveAgents narrows that field using measured performance.
What Virginia Beach Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Virginia Beach 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 | $426,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $85,200 |
| Loan amount | $340,800 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,848 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.55% mortgage rate (as of July 16, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $426,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.55% (as of July 16, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Virginia Beach MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Virginia Beach Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines outcomes: measured transaction history, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. EffectiveAgents ranks 115 agents in Virginia Beach out of 8,148 licensed locally, using verified performance data rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Brian Wurst at A Better Way Realty, has closed 3,361 transactions with $965.8M in all-time sales volume, a track record that spans price points from Green Run and Salem to higher-value corridors in Great Neck and Kings Grant. Negotiation skill shows up in the numbers: in a market where 40.6% of homes sell above list and the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 99.90%, an agent who understands neighborhood-level demand in areas like Kempsville can position an offer or a listing precisely. Review patterns matter as much as volume. Brian Wurst carries 516 reviews, and a deep, consistent body of feedback is a more reliable signal of repeatable service than a handful of recent five-star ratings.
How We Rank Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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
Virginia Beach Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Virginia Beach, VA?
The top-ranked agent in Virginia Beach, VA, is Brian Wurst at A Better Way Realty, with 3,361 closed transactions, 516 reviews, and $965.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing verified performance data, closed transactions, sale-to-list results, and review history, rather than advertising. Of 8,148 licensed agents locally, only 115 meet the ranking threshold. The right fit still depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so comparing several ranked agents is recommended.
How were these Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
Our data covers 8,148 real estate agents serving the Virginia Beach area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Virginia Beach market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Virginia Beach mean for sellers?
Virginia Beach's median sale price is $426,000 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.
How long does it take to sell a house in Virginia Beach?
The median home in Virginia Beach sells in about 23 days, though that figure reflects a +2 days change in market time year over year. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location: with 62.8% of listings going under contract within two weeks, well-priced and updated homes move fastest, while the 23.5% of listings recording price cuts tend to take longer. Add roughly 30 to 45 days after acceptance to close. Pricing to the local comparable set from the start is the single largest factor in a quick sale.
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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Virginia Beach 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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