Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Bellingham, WA
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Top Agent
Top 0.14%
in Bellingham, WA
$1.13B
All-Time Sales
$350K - $4.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(147)
Julian Friedman
Julian & Company | Powered by The Muljat Group
7 Years of experience
118+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.97%
in Bellingham, WA
$298.5M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.23%
in Bellingham, WA
$123.7M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.35%
in Bellingham, WA
$77.4M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.92%
in Bellingham, WA
$135.6M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(14)
Annie Dameron Pederson
John L. Scott - Bellingham
8 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.2%
in Bellingham, WA
$112.1M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$62.5M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2.5M
Price Range
98
Sold in Bellingham, WA
Top AgentTop 6.46%
in Bellingham, WA
$85.2M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.3%
in Bellingham, WA
$95.7M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.6M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.72%
in Bellingham, WA
$61.6M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 10.53%
in Bellingham, WA
$47.9M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.1M
Price Range
Top Agent$16.9M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $980K
Price Range
31
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Top AgentTop 11.52%
in Bellingham, WA
$30.1M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $1.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.36%
in Bellingham, WA
$37M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $750K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 12.78%
in Bellingham, WA
$100.9M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 13.62%
in Bellingham, WA
$1.48B
All-Time Sales
$410K - $6.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 13.76%
in Bellingham, WA
$167.7M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 14.04%
in Bellingham, WA
$208.1M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(21)
Ed Finlan
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
28 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
$118.3M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $990K
Price Range
14
Sold in Bellingham, WA
Top AgentTop 14.33%
in Bellingham, WA
$890.4M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $6.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(94)
Craig McKenzie
Better Homes and Gardens McKenzie Realty
33 Years of experience
154+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 14.61%
in Bellingham, WA
$706.3M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(106)
Paul Balzotti
John L. Scott Real Estate Bellingham
23 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 14.89%
in Bellingham, WA
$11.6M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top Agent$99.7M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.5M
Price Range
7
Sold in Bellingham, WA
Top AgentTop 15.59%
in Bellingham, WA
$866.2M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$55.7M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Bellingham Housing Market Trends
Homes in Bellingham take a median 16 days to sell, go for 98.92% of asking, prices are down 0.1% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.7 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$662,342
median sale price
How fast they sell
16 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.7 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Bellingham.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Bellingham agents whose results fit it.
Bellingham agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 14 days, the Bellingham market in 16
median sale price in Bellingham
Do Top Bellingham Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Bellingham sell in a median of 14 days, compared with the Bellingham market median of 16 days on market.
About 2 days faster (13% quicker than the Bellingham market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Bellingham agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Bellingham market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Bellingham?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Bellingham sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
8 days
Typical time on market
100.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Bellingham, WA 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 Bellingham
Median home values across Bellingham, WA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
South Hill
+99% over 5 years
$975K
Samish Hill
+75% over 5 years
$703K
Whatcom Falls
+90% over 5 years
$625K
South
+92% over 5 years
$602K
Alabama Hill
+92% over 5 years
$599K
Cornwall Park
+100% over 5 years
$595K
Columbia
+103% over 5 years
$579K
Lettered Streets
+102% over 5 years
$550K
Irongate
+74% over 5 years
$545K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Bellingham Buyers and Sellers
Bellingham's housing market, tracked in the Housing Market Trends module above, presents a picture of measured competition. The median sale price sits at $662,342, having moved -0.1% year over year, while homes move at a median of 16 days on market. With 2.7 months of supply and 270 active listings against 104 monthly sales, inventory remains tight enough to keep sellers in a functional position without eliminating buyer leverage entirely. The competitive indicators tell a nuanced story: 40.8% of homes sold above list and 45.5% went off the market within two weeks, yet 26.0% of listings recorded a price cut. That last figure is the signal buyers should watch. When roughly a quarter of sellers are adjusting expectations, well-priced homes still draw multiple offers while overpriced ones sit and eventually reduce. For a buyer, this means aggressive offers make sense on fresh, correctly priced listings, but patience and a lower opening bid are justified on anything that has lingered past the 16-day median. The sale-to-list ratio of 98.92% confirms most transactions close very near asking. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one: the reward for listing at market value is a fast, at-or-above-list sale, while the penalty for overreaching is joining the 26.0% that cut price. Median price per square foot stands at $415.27, a useful anchor for comparing across neighborhoods. Navigating this balance takes local expertise. Bellingham has 712 licensed agents, and understanding which of them consistently price and negotiate well is where objective performance data becomes valuable.
What Bellingham Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Bellingham 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 | $662,342 |
| Down payment (20%) | $132,468 |
| Loan amount | $529,874 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,417 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.95% mortgage rate (as of September 17, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $662,342 median home price with 20% down at 6.95% (as of September 17, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Bellingham MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Bellingham Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually determines outcomes: measured performance across real transactions. EffectiveAgents analyzed 941 annual transactions in Bellingham to identify agents who consistently deliver. The top-ranked agent, Jon Hansen of Hansen Group Real Estate, has closed 2,534 transactions with $1.1B in all-time sales volume, a track record built across markets from Sehome and Alabama Hill to established areas like Columbia and Cornwall Park. Negotiation skill matters most where the data shows tension: with 40.8% of homes selling above list yet 26.0% of listings cutting price, the gap between a skilled and an average agent is measured in real dollars at the closing table. An agent who prices correctly and structures offers well captures the at-or-above-list outcomes the 98.92% ratio reflects. Of the 712 licensed agents in the area, only 68 meet the performance thresholds for EffectiveAgents ranking. Review patterns are worth reading closely: consistency across hundreds of reviews, as opposed to a handful of glowing outliers, signals reliable service over time.
How We Rank Bellingham 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 Bellingham 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.
712
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: August 2026
Bellingham Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Bellingham, WA?
The top-performing agent in Bellingham, WA, based on EffectiveAgents analysis is Jon Hansen of Hansen Group Real Estate, with 2,534 transactions, 450 reviews, and $1.1B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using objective performance data, including transaction history, sale-to-list outcomes, and verified reviews, rather than advertising or referral fees. Of 712 licensed agents in the area, only 68 meet the ranking criteria. The best agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price range, and timeline, so comparing several ranked profiles is recommended.
How were these Bellingham 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 Bellingham?
Our data covers 712 real estate agents serving the Bellingham area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Bellingham market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Bellingham mean for sellers?
Bellingham's median sale price is $662,342 as of August 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 Bellingham?
In Bellingham, homes sell in a median of 16 days, though this reflects a +4 days change in market time from last year. Your actual timeline depends on pricing, condition, location, and season. Correctly priced homes in demand areas often go under contract quickly, with 45.5% of listings leaving the market within two weeks. Overpriced homes tend to linger and join the 26.0% of listings that eventually cut price. Preparing the home, pricing to the current 98.92% sale-to-list ratio, and working with an experienced local agent all shorten the timeline.
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 Bellingham 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 Bellingham 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 Bellingham 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 Bellingham realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Bellingham 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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