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Updated April 1, 2026

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 Cambridge, Massachusetts close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.

We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 27 real estate agents in Cambridge, MA to identify the best of the best. These are the top selling realtors in Cambridge based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.

Cambridge, MA top real estate agents (April 2026 rankings)

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  • Top Local Pro
    Real Estate Team

    Lauren Holleran Team

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
    Recent sales*
    53
    Local sales*
    31
    Price range*
    $640K - $5.7M
    Typical price*
    $1,573,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 10% localFast sales Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Condos Single-family homes Townhouses Multi-family homes

    Lauren Holleran Team is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 53 transactions in the past two years. Lauren Holleran Team's experience includes luxury homes and properties in senior communities.

    • Works with: 53% sellers, 47% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 53
    • Local ranking by total sales: #3
    • State ranking by total sales: #77
    • Median days on market: 41 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100.5%

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  • Top Local Pro
    Real Estate Team

    Gail Roberts Ed Feijo Team

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
    Recent sales*
    62
    Local sales*
    43
    Price range*
    $625K - $11M
    Typical price*
    $1,815,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Pricing strategyFast sales Negotiation expert Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Single-family homes Condos Townhouses

    Gail Roberts Ed Feijo Team is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 62 in the past two years. Gail Roberts Ed Feijo Team is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 61% sellers, 39% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 62
    • Local ranking by total sales: #1
    • State ranking by total sales: #49
    • Median days on market: 55 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 102%

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  • Top Local Pro

    Currier Lane Young

    Compass
    Recent sales*
    77
    Local sales*
    37
    Price range*
    $485K - $3.9M
    Typical price*
    $1,375,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 5% local Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes

    Currier Lane Young is a real estate agent who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 77 transactions in the past two years. Currier Lane Young is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 49% sellers, 51% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 77
    • Local ranking by total sales: #2
    • State ranking by total sales: #31
    • Median days on market: 64 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 103%

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  • Top Local Pro
    Real Estate Team

    Denman Drapkin Group

    Compass
    Recent sales*
    130
    Local sales*
    24
    Price range*
    $157K - $4.7M
    Typical price*
    $855,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Senior living Condos Single-family homes Townhouses Multi-family homes

    Denman Drapkin Group is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 130 transactions in the past two years. Denman Drapkin Group's experience includes luxury homes, properties in senior communities, and investment properties.

    • Works with: 48% sellers, 52% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 130
    • Local ranking by total sales: #4
    • State ranking by total sales: #7
    • Median days on market: 60 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 103%

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  • Top Local Pro
    Real Estate Team

    The Wise Next Step Realty Advisors Team

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
    Recent sales*
    37
    Local sales*
    9
    Price range*
    $499K - $3.2M
    Typical price*
    $875,000
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    About
    Offer strategy Repeat clients Condos Single-family homes Townhouses Multi-family homes

    The Wise Next Step Realty Advisors Team is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 37 transactions in the past two years. The Wise Next Step Realty Advisors Team is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 46% sellers, 54% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 37
    • Local ranking by total sales: #13
    • State ranking by total sales: #186
    • Median days on market: 49 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 103%

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  • Top Local Pro
    Real Estate Team

    Maggie Dee Charles Cherney Team

    Compass
    Recent sales*
    28
    Local sales*
    12
    Price range*
    $710K - $2.9M
    Typical price*
    $1,215,000
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    Highlights
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    Fast sales Repeat clients Condos Townhouses Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Maggie Dee Charles Cherney Team is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 28 in the past two years. Maggie Dee Charles Cherney Team is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 46% sellers, 54% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 28
    • Local ranking by total sales: #9
    • State ranking by total sales: #359
    • Median days on market: 45 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

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  • Top Local Pro
    Real Estate Team

    The Petrowsky Jones Group

    Compass
    Recent sales*
    44
    Local sales*
    20
    Price range*
    $430K - $3.3M
    Typical price*
    $1,384,500
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Single-family homes Condos Townhouses

    The Petrowsky Jones Group is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 44 in the past two years. The Petrowsky Jones Group is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 52% sellers, 48% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 44
    • Local ranking by total sales: #5
    • State ranking by total sales: #115
    • Median days on market: 59 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 103%

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  • Minka Vanbeuzekom

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
    Recent sales*
    10
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $728K - $2.9M
    Typical price*
    $1,118,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients Single-family homes Condos Townhouses

    Minka Vanbeuzekom is a real estate agent who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 10 transactions in the past two years. Minka Vanbeuzekom is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 40% sellers, 60% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 10
    • Local ranking by total sales: #24
    • State ranking by total sales: #2,685
    • Median days on market: 53 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100.5%

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  • Real Estate Team

    Kendall Green Luce Team

    Compass
    Recent sales*
    12
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $710K - $1.9M
    Typical price*
    $1,250,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients Condos Single-family homes

    Kendall Green Luce Team is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 12 transactions in the past two years. Kendall Green Luce Team is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 58% sellers, 42% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 12
    • Local ranking by total sales: #18
    • State ranking by total sales: #1,964
    • Median days on market: 50 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 107%

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  • Barbara Currier

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
    Recent sales*
    13
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $767K - $2.6M
    Typical price*
    $1,490,000
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    About
    Repeat clients Condos Townhouses Single-family homes

    Barbara Currier is a real estate agent who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 13 transactions in the past two years. Barbara Currier is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 54% sellers, 46% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 13
    • Local ranking by total sales: #14
    • State ranking by total sales: #1,598
    • Median days on market: 70 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 105%

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  • Sandrine Deschaux

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center
    Recent sales*
    19
    Local sales*
    11
    Price range*
    $470K - $5M
    Typical price*
    $1,876,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients Luxury homes Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes

    Sandrine Deschaux is a real estate agent who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 19 transactions in the past two years. Sandrine Deschaux is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 53% sellers, 47% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 19
    • Local ranking by total sales: #10
    • State ranking by total sales: #870
    • Median days on market: 56 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%

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  • Top Local Pro
    Real Estate Team

    The Sarkis Team

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team
    Recent sales*
    148
    Local sales*
    17
    Price range*
    $210K - $14.8M
    Typical price*
    $1,235,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes Vacant land

    The Sarkis Team is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 4 transactions over the past 12 months — 148 in the past two years. The Sarkis Team's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 53% sellers, 47% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 148
    • Local ranking by total sales: #6
    • State ranking by total sales: #3
    • Median days on market: 72 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98.5%

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  • Top Local Pro
    Real Estate Team

    The May Group

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
    Recent sales*
    20
    Local sales*
    13
    Price range*
    $803K - $4.3M
    Typical price*
    $1,680,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Pricing strategyFast sales Negotiation expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Single-family homes Condos Townhouses

    The May Group is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 20 transactions in the past two years. The May Group is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 65% sellers, 35% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 20
    • Local ranking by total sales: #8
    • State ranking by total sales: #795
    • Median days on market: 50 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 112%

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  • Real Estate Team

    Team Patti Brainard

    Compass
    Recent sales*
    23
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $270K - $1.8M
    Typical price*
    $719,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients Condos Single-family homes Townhouses

    Team Patti Brainard is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 23 transactions in the past two years. Team Patti Brainard's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 52% sellers, 48% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 23
    • Local ranking by total sales: #25
    • State ranking by total sales: #562
    • Median days on market: 56 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%

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  • Top Local Pro

    William Senne

    Senne
    Recent sales*
    24
    Local sales*
    17
    Price range*
    $725K - $10.2M
    Typical price*
    $1,472,000
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    Highlights
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    Listing specialist Luxury homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes

    William Senne is a real estate agent who is active in Boston, MA. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 24 transactions in the past two years. William Senne is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 88% sellers, 13% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 24
    • Local ranking by total sales: #7
    • State ranking by total sales: #522
    • Median days on market: 68 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%

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  • Bigelow Irving

    Compass
    Recent sales*
    14
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $390K - $2M
    Typical price*
    $1,063,750
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    Repeat clients Condos Single-family homes

    Bigelow Irving is a real estate agent who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 14 transactions in the past two years. Bigelow Irving is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 57% sellers, 43% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 14
    • Local ranking by total sales: #15
    • State ranking by total sales: #1,411
    • Median days on market: 57 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

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  • Real Estate Team

    Emma Guardia Roland Rambaud Team

    Compass
    Recent sales*
    13
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $584K - $4.2M
    Typical price*
    $1,115,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Buyer specialist Repeat clients Condos Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    Emma Guardia Roland Rambaud Team is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They primarily work with buyers and have closed at least 13 transactions in the past two years. Emma Guardia Roland Rambaud Team's experience includes luxury homes and properties in senior communities.

    • Works with: 15% sellers, 85% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 13
    • Local ranking by total sales: #17
    • State ranking by total sales: #1,655
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98.5%

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  • Real Estate Team

    The Steve Bremis Team

    Steve Bremis Realty Group
    Recent sales*
    34
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $420K - $1.7M
    Typical price*
    $1,157,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients Condos Single-family homes Multi-family homes Townhouses Commercial properties

    The Steve Bremis Team is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 2 transactions over the past 12 months — 34 in the past two years. The Steve Bremis Team is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 62% sellers, 38% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 34
    • Local ranking by total sales: #19
    • State ranking by total sales: #234
    • Median days on market: 76 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%

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  • Top Local Pro
    Real Estate Team

    Max Dublin Team

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
    Recent sales*
    24
    Local sales*
    9
    Price range*
    $325K - $4.3M
    Typical price*
    $1,256,500
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    About
    Repeat clients Luxury homes Single-family homes Condos Townhouses

    Max Dublin Team is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 24 transactions in the past two years. Max Dublin Team is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 42% sellers, 58% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 24
    • Local ranking by total sales: #12
    • State ranking by total sales: #498
    • Median days on market: 37 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 101.5%

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  • Real Estate Team

    Treetop Group

    Keller Williams Realty
    Recent sales*
    32
    Local sales*
    7
    Price range*
    $156K - $2.8M
    Typical price*
    $832,500
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    Repeat clients Condos Single-family homes Townhouses Multi-family homes Vacant land

    Treetop Group is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 32 in the past two years. Treetop Group's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 56% sellers, 44% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 32
    • Local ranking by total sales: #20
    • State ranking by total sales: #262
    • Median days on market: 86 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

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  • Domenick Paola

    Boston Residences, Inc.
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $680K - $975K
    Typical price*
    $930,000
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    Condos

    Domenick Paola is a real estate agent who is active in Boston, MA. and have closed at least 5 transactions in the past two years.

    • Works with: 80% sellers, 20% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 5
    • Local ranking by total sales: #22
    • State ranking by total sales: #5,436
    • Median days on market: 75 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%

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  • Real Estate Team

    G Team

    Compass
    Recent sales*
    20
    Local sales*
    9
    Price range*
    $360K - $2.2M
    Typical price*
    $853,750
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    Repeat clients Condos Townhouses Single-family homes Multi-family homes

    G Team is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 20 transactions in the past two years. G Team is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 55% sellers, 45% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 20
    • Local ranking by total sales: #11
    • State ranking by total sales: #734
    • Median days on market: 47 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 102%

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  • Lori Orchanian

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
    Recent sales*
    27
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $420K - $3.8M
    Typical price*
    $1,304,000
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    About
    Offer strategy Negotiation expert Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes

    Lori Orchanian is a real estate agent who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 27 transactions in the past two years. Lori Orchanian is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 56% sellers, 44% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 27
    • Local ranking by total sales: #23
    • State ranking by total sales: #387
    • Median days on market: 106 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 98%

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  • Christopher Sower

    Cushman & Wakefield
    Recent sales*
    10
    Local sales*
    6
    Price range*
    $1.6M - $10.3M
    Typical price*
    $2,150,000
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    About
    Repeat clients Multi-family homes

    Christopher Sower is a real estate agent who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 10 transactions in the past two years. Christopher Sower is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 50% sellers, 50% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 10
    • Local ranking by total sales: #21
    • State ranking by total sales: #2,469
    • Median days on market: 54 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 82%

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  • Sage Jankowitz

    Cambridge Sage Inc.
    Recent sales*
    14
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $395K - $2M
    Typical price*
    $885,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients Condos Single-family homes

    Sage Jankowitz is a real estate agent who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 14 in the past two years. Sage Jankowitz is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 57% sellers, 43% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 14
    • Local ranking by total sales: #26
    • State ranking by total sales: #1,536
    • Median days on market: 31 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 109%

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  • Real Estate Team

    The Carol Kelly Team

    Compass
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $1.7M - $6.8M
    Typical price*
    $2,837,500
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    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients Single-family homes Condos

    The Carol Kelly Team is a real estate team who is active in Boston, MA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 5 transactions in the past two years. The Carol Kelly Team is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 60% sellers, 40% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 5
    • Local ranking by total sales: #27
    • State ranking by total sales: #6,145
    • Median days on market: 157 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%

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  • David Lilley

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center
    Recent sales*
    16
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $517K - $3.6M
    Typical price*
    $1,295,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Repeat clients Condos Single-family homes

    David Lilley is a real estate agent who is active in Boston, MA. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 16 transactions in the past two years. David Lilley is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 88% sellers, 13% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 16
    • Local ranking by total sales: #16
    • State ranking by total sales: #1,118
    • Median days on market: 120 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

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What to know about top real estate agents in Cambridge, MA

Top Cambridge real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Cambridge. 

General 

  • High transaction volume: Does more than 23 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 Cambridge is 100%)
  • Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
  • Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Cambridge is 60 days)

Buyers

  • Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge, the average real estate commission is about 5.57%, while the national average is (5.7%).

  • Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.9% and 2.67%, 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 Cambridge.

A strong agent interview comes down to asking the right questions. Jennifer Mason, a real estate agent serving Boston, Merrimack Valley, and Southern New Hampshire, puts it this way: "[Ask] how many transactions they [completed] the prior year, how many clients [they're] currently working with, and how long [they've] been a real estate agent." If an agent can answer these confidently and specifically, that's a strong sign you're on the right track.

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 Cambridge-area alternatives:

Cash buyer services

  • 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.

Discount brokerages

  • 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.

Flat-Fee MLS (FFMLS)

  • Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
  • You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.

For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

  • 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.

Cambridge, Massachusetts is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.

  • The market has an average of 4.8 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 8,868 homes for sale in Cambridge in the last month. Sellers added 1,528 new listings, and 323 home sales closed in that time.
  • On average, properties spend 60 days on the market, and it takes 18 days for a home to go under contract.

More sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.

  • 303 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 3% of all homes on the market, compared to the 3.37% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
  • The median home in Cambridge, Massachusetts ultimately sells for its original list price: $1,230,000.

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Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 91,400 data points for 27 real estate agents across Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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 Cambridge.

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.

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