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Updated September 30, 2025

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

We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 29,861 real estate agents in Virginia to identify the best of the best. These are the current top-rated agents 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
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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 Virginia — 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.

Top 10 real estate agents in Virginia by total recent sales (October 2025 rankings)

  • James Nay

    River City Elite Properties - Real Broker
    Richmond, VA
    Total sales*
    357
    Price range*
    $44K - $1.2M
    Typical price*
    $357,500
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    Top 1% local Pricing strategy Offer strategy Negotiation expert Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Multi-family homes Condos Vacant land Commercial properties

    James Nay is a real estate agent who is active in Richmond, VA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 183 transactions over the past 12 months — 357 in the past two years. James Nay's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 70% sellers, 30% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 357
    • State ranking by total sales: #1
    • Median days on market: 36 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 101%
    • License #: 0225221595 (VA)

  • Kim Wright Sebrell

    Keller Williams Realty
    Richmond, VA
    Total sales*
    288
    Price range*
    $230K - $1.2M
    Typical price*
    $534,538
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Senior living Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Kim Wright Sebrell is a real estate agent who is active in Richmond, VA. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 156 transactions over the past 12 months — 288 in the past two years. Kim Wright Sebrell's experience includes luxury homes, VA loans and military buyers, and properties in senior communities.

    • Works with: 91% sellers, 9% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 288
    • State ranking by total sales: #2
    • Median days on market: 230 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0225211821 (VA)

  • Mike Hogan

    The Hogan Group Real Estate
    Richmond, VA
    Total sales*
    277
    Price range*
    $28K - $875K
    Typical price*
    $305,000
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    About
    Top 1% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Commercial properties

    Mike Hogan is a real estate agent who is active in Richmond, VA. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 144 transactions over the past 12 months — 277 in the past two years. Mike Hogan's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 94% sellers, 6% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 277
    • State ranking by total sales: #4
    • Median days on market: 32 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0225093823 (VA)
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  • Kyle T Hause Jr

    Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Total sales*
    276
    Price range*
    $90K - $2.2M
    Typical price*
    $310,500
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    Top 1% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Senior living Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Multi-family homes

    Kyle T Hause Jr is a real estate agent who is active in Virginia Beach, VA. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 153 transactions over the past 12 months — 276 in the past two years. Kyle T Hause Jr's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 90% sellers, 10% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 276
    • State ranking by total sales: #5
    • Median days on market: 48 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0225143450 (VA)

  • Michael Daugherty

    Own Real Estate LLC
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Total sales*
    274
    Price range*
    $130K - $1.1M
    Typical price*
    $350,000
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    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Multi-family homes

    Michael Daugherty is a real estate agent who is active in Virginia Beach, VA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 161 transactions over the past 12 months — 279 in the past two years. Michael Daugherty's experience includes VA loans and military buyers, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 63% sellers, 37% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 279
    • State ranking by total sales: #6
    • Median days on market: 42 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 354464 (NC)

  • Jenny Maraghy

    Compass
    Richmond, VA
    Total sales*
    260
    Price range*
    $110K - $2.1M
    Typical price*
    $409,500
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    Top 1% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Senior living Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes Vacant land

    Jenny Maraghy is a real estate agent who is active in Richmond, VA. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 130 transactions over the past 12 months — 260 in the past two years. Jenny Maraghy's experience includes luxury homes, properties in senior communities, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 97% sellers, 3% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 260
    • State ranking by total sales: #9
    • Median days on market: 37 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0225161742 (VA)

  • Bethany White

    Keller Williams Coastal Virginia Chesapeake
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Total sales*
    258
    Price range*
    $126K - $2.6M
    Typical price*
    $335,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Multi-family homes

    Bethany White is a real estate agent who is active in Virginia Beach, VA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 135 transactions over the past 12 months — 258 in the past two years. Bethany White's experience includes first-time homebuyers, VA loans and military buyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 59% sellers, 41% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 258
    • State ranking by total sales: #10
    • Median days on market: 43 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0225187486 (VA)

  • Daniel S Keeton

    Keeton & Co Real Estate
    Charlottesville, VA
    Total sales*
    251
    Price range*
    $80K - $1.4M
    Typical price*
    $405,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Military buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Manufactured homes

    Daniel S Keeton is a real estate agent who is active in Charlottesville, VA. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 165 transactions over the past 12 months — 251 in the past two years. Daniel S Keeton's experience includes luxury homes, sales involving HOAs, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 99% sellers, 1% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 251
    • State ranking by total sales: #11
    • Median days on market: 52 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0225201477 (VA)

  • James Strum

    Long & Foster REALTORS
    Richmond, VA
    Total sales*
    240
    Price range*
    $145K - $2.1M
    Typical price*
    $429,475
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    Highlights
    About
    Top 1% local Offer strategy Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Senior living Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Vacant land

    James Strum is a real estate agent who is active in Richmond, VA. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 137 transactions over the past 12 months — 240 in the past two years. James Strum's experience includes luxury homes, properties in senior communities, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 81% sellers, 19% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 240
    • State ranking by total sales: #17
    • Median days on market: 34 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0225175558 (VA)

  • Matt Jarreau

    Hometown Realty
    Richmond, VA
    Total sales*
    237
    Price range*
    $55K - $2.1M
    Typical price*
    $386,100
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    Top 1% local Offer strategy Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Multi-family homes Condos

    Matt Jarreau is a real estate agent who is active in Richmond, VA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 125 transactions over the past 12 months — 237 in the past two years. Matt Jarreau's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 70% sellers, 30% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 237
    • State ranking by total sales: #19
    • Median days on market: 42 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 0225175691 (VA)

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What to know about top real estate agents in Virginia

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

General 

  • High transaction volume: Does more than 6 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 Virginia 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 Virginia is 42 days)

Buyers

  • Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia, the average real estate commission is about 5.69%, while the national average is (5.57%).

  • Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.86% and 2.83%, 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 Virginia.

If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some Virginia 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.

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How we research and evaluate top real estate agents in Virginia

Data sources

Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 35,762,900 data points for 29,861 real estate agents across Virginia.

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 in Virginia and make it easier to compare your options.

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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