If you’re buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate agent can make a big difference in your experience and outcome. Top real estate agents in Delaware close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 1,207 real estate agents in Delaware to identify the best of the best. These are the top selling realtors across the state based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.
- Identify agents with solid experience in your price range, neighborhood, and property type
- Prioritize agents with high customer review counts and strong ratings
- Look at active or recently sold listings to assess marketing quality and performance
- Interview 2–3 agents minimum (actually meet or speak with them)
- Gauge communication, honesty, and expertise during the interview process
- Verify included services and specifics about terms and pricing before signing anything
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Our team spends hundreds of hours each month analyzing real estate agents across the country so you don’t have to. We focus on the most important data for typical buyers and sellers in Delaware — people looking for a knowledgeable, well-rounded agent who can deliver strong results.
To identify the best agents for most people, we apply a consistent set of filters to narrow the field to agents with relevant experience, strong performance in the local market, and a balanced track record. We then sort those agents based on key metrics like sales volume, speed, pricing accuracy, and client mix.
We regularly update our rankings as new data becomes available and continue refining our approach to surface the most useful recommendations. See our full methodology.
10 best real estate agents in Delaware by total recent sales (May 2026 rankings)
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Jaime Hurlock
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.Milford, DERecent sales*304Price range*$50K - $1.6MTypical price*$418,095HighlightsAbout -
Russell G Griffin
Keller Williams RealtyMilford, DERecent sales*293Price range*$69K - $1.3MTypical price*$345,000HighlightsAbout -
Debbie Reed
RE/MAX Realty Group RehobothMilford, DERecent sales*245Price range*$37K - $5.9MTypical price*$519,900HighlightsAbout -
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.Milford, DERecent sales*238Price range*$315K - $8.5MTypical price*$1,100,000HighlightsAbout -
Julie Gritton
Coldwell Banker Premier - LewesMilford, DERecent sales*145Price range*$38K - $3.1MTypical price*$392,500HighlightsAbout -
Brian K Barrows
Monument Sotheby's International RealtyMilford, DERecent sales*131Price range*$63K - $5MTypical price*$596,250HighlightsAbout -
Mary Schrock
Northrop RealtyMilford, DERecent sales*126Price range*$62K - $1.1MTypical price*$435,150HighlightsAbout -
Ashley Brosnahan
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.Milford, DERecent sales*121Price range*$73K - $4MTypical price*$530,000HighlightsAbout -
Pamela Price
RE/MAX Advantage RealtyMilford, DERecent sales*111Price range*$55K - $885KTypical price*$345,000HighlightsAbout -
Dustin Parker
The Parker GroupMilford, DERecent sales*96Price range*$40K - $1.9MTypical price*$349,500HighlightsAbout
Top Delaware real estate agents near you
Top real estate agents in Dover, DE
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Burns & Ellis Realtors79 local sales -
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Ashley Lyon
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware66 local sales -
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Burns & Ellis Realtors54 local sales -
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Karla D Montes
Myers Realty51 local sales -
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Anthony L Lapinsky
First Coast Realty LLC40 local sales -
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Patricia R Hawryluk
Tri-County Realty62 local sales -
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Adam Joseph Dalessandro
Myers Realty33 local sales -
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Rosalia A Martinez
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware47 local sales - See all real estate agents in Dover, DE »
Top real estate agents in Milford, DE
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Debbie Reed
RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth241 local sales -
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Russell G Griffin
Keller Williams Realty270 local sales -
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Jaime Hurlock
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.297 local sales -
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Mary Schrock
Northrop Realty125 local sales -
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Ashley Brosnahan
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.121 local sales -
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Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.238 local sales -
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Brian K Barrows
Monument Sotheby's International Realty130 local sales -
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Matt Brittingham
Patterson-Schwartz-Rehoboth77 local sales - See all real estate agents in Milford, DE »
What to know about top real estate agents in Delaware
Top Delaware real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Delaware.
General
- High transaction volume: Does more than 19 sales per year (local median)
- Well established: At least 3–5+ years of experience in the local market
- Good reputation: High total review count and average ratings
Sellers
- Pricing expertise: Few-to-no price drops
- High sale-to-list ratios: Typically sells near or above list price (median sale-to-list in Delaware is 99%)
- Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
- Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Delaware is 73 days)
Buyers
- Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Delaware often save 5-10% off list price
- Local expertise: Know neighborhoods, schools, amenities, regulations
- Responsive and accessible: Reviews consistently call out these specific traits
Most likely, yes. The vast majority of home sellers in Delaware will get the best outcome and most money selling with a top local real estate agent. That said, it really depends on your goals.
Consider listing with a Delaware realtor if:
- You're aiming for top dollar or need help navigating pricing and offers
- You want someone to handle the full process—marketing, showings, negotiation, paperwork
- Your property is typical for the area and priced at or above $200,000
Consider alternatives if:
- You want a faster sale and are open to a cash offer from a cash home buyer or iBuyer
- You’re cost-conscious and want to save on commission with a discount real estate broker
- You want to avoid realtor commission altogether and are comfortable trying FSBO (for sale by owner), knowing that FSBO sales usually net less and require a lot of work.
In Delaware, the average real estate commission is about 5.66%, while the national average is (5.7%).
- Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.82% and 2.84%, respectively).
- Rates are negotiable and may be lower for higher-priced homes or repeat clients.
- Following the NAR settlement, buyers may need to negotiate their agent's fee directly.
Sell with a top agent and save
With Clever, sellers can list with a top local agent for just 1.5% (or $3,000 flat) — up to 50% less than the typical rate in Delaware.
When interviewing agents, the questions you ask matter as much as the answers you get. Todd Ruckle, a Delaware real estate agent, recommends digging into their approach: "[Ask about] length of time in business, [number of] closed transactions, [and] what makes [them] different." These kinds of questions help you gauge not just an agent's experience, but their commitment to going above and beyond for clients.
If you’re both selling a home and purchasing a new one, using the same agent can simplify the process. But you’ll need to find an agent with a successful track record as both a listing agent and a buyer’s agent. While some real estate agents do both, some of the best real estate professionals specialize in either representing buyers or listing properties
If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some Delaware alternatives:
- Get fast, no-obligation offers from investors, iBuyers, and bridge loan providers.
- Ideal for distressed homes, tight timelines, or sellers prioritizing speed over top price.
- Offer lower commissions (often 1–2%) while still providing MLS access and support.
- Good option if you want to save but still prefer professional help.
- Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
- You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.
- No agent involvement, no commission—but you’ll do everything yourself.
- FSBO homes typically sell for less, so weigh potential savings vs. final sale price.
Pro tip: Even if you go non-traditional, consider services like Clever or local offer platforms — they help you compare your options and connect with agents or investors offering discounts, fast offers, or both.
Delaware is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.
- The market has an average of 5.6 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 3,918 homes for sale in DE in the last month. Sellers added 374 new listings, and 153 home sales closed in that time.
- On average, properties spend 73 days on the market, and it takes 37 days for a home to go under contract.
Homes in Delaware are selling for less on average compared to the previous month.
- The median home in Delaware ultimately sells for $390,000 – 0% less than its original list price.
In February 2026, we asked Todd Ruckle, a Delaware real estate agent, for their thoughts on the local real estate market. They said, "Inventory is finally increasing [and] prices have leveled out. [I] expect more [activity] when rates drop." A more balanced market benefits both sides — buyers have more room to negotiate, and sellers can still expect fair value for well-priced homes.
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How we research and evaluate top realtors in Delaware
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 3,320,400 data points for 1,207 real estate agents across Delaware.
We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but no dataset is perfect. Some activity may not be captured if information isn’t available or accurate from our sources. We update and refine our data regularly to improve coverage and reliability.
Methodology
There’s no single “best” real estate agent — the right fit depends on your goals and situation. Our approach is designed to highlight agents with strong, well-rounded performance and make it easier to compare real estate agents in Delaware.
We look at factors that matter most to typical buyers and sellers, such as:
- Transaction volume and recent activity
- Balance of buyer- and seller-side representation
- Pricing accuracy and negotiation outcomes
- Speed of sales relative to the local market
- Years of experience and proven track record
- Specialized expertise with certain property types or client needs
We use these key indicators to surface agents who are likely to be a good fit for most people, while giving you the data you need to decide which qualities matter most for your own situation.
Ongoing updates
Rankings are updated regularly as new data becomes available. Our goal is to provide a clear, objective view of agent performance to help you make an informed choice when hiring a real estate professional.