Top Real Estate Agents in Richmond, VA

In a rapidly changing and volatile market, having a savvy real estate agent is more important than ever. The best realtors in Richmond can help you navigate tough markets and negotiate in your favor whether you're buying or selling.

But how do you begin your search for the right realtor — especially when there are over 1,178 active agents in Richmond? We analyzed 170 agents and curated the top 25. Learn how we narrowed down our top picks.

All of the agents here are highly rated, but if you'd like a more personalized recommendation, Semya-Moya can help. Our full-service realtors work for well-known brokerages like Century 21 and Keller Williams and offer in-depth local expertise for both buyers and sellers.

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Top agents in Richmond, VA for buyers

When selecting the best buyer's agents, we looked for:

• Frequency with which they worked in the area recently, to understand familiarity
• Consistent discounts off the list price when representing buyers
• Positive reviews that indicated a willingness to give you the time and space to make a decision

Top agents in Richmond, VA for sellers

When selecting the best listing agents, we looked for:

• Consistent professional photography and well-written listing descriptions
• An ability to get top dollar for properties and low discounts accepted by sellers
• Reviews that indicated their willingness to go the extra mile for transactions

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Top agents in Richmond, VA for upsizing

When selecting an agent that can help with buying and selling we considered:

• History of handling multiple transactions for a client
• Record of negotiating good deals for buyers and sellers
• Specialization in a particular area and price range

Top agents in Richmond, VA for investing

When choosing the best agent to help you invest, we considered:

• Experience working with other investors
• Knowledge of the local market and any opportunities
• Reviews that indicated the agent had many connections in the real estate industry

Most experienced real estate agents in Richmond

Choose an experienced agent if you:

• Expect a complex transaction
• Need to buy or sell multiple properties
• Want access to references (like contractors)

Most active real estate agents in Richmond

Choose an active agent if you:

• Need help pricing a property
• Want to sell or buy on a tight schedule
• Don’t need too many questions answered

Highest rated real estate agents in Richmond

Pick a highly reviewed agent in your area if you:

• Worry about going through the real estate process
• Want to receive exceptional personal service
• Are buying or selling a home for the first time

Agents in Richmond with the highest transaction volume

Your best choice is an agent with the most sales if you:

• Have a very unique property
• Want a large track record to evaluate their performance
• Need advice on the local market

A high number of transactions is a good sign, but it may also indicate that an agent has too many clients to give you their full attention. If you want an agent who's dedicated to helping you find your dream home today, Semya-Moya can help.

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Top multilingual real estate agents in Richmond

Each of the agents or teams listed below offer services in multiple languages. We recommend asking to speak to someone in your native language and discussing your individual needs before making a selection.

Methodology

The best real estate agents have a few things in common. They are all experienced, receive frequent positive reviews, get their clients consistent results, and usually specialize in an area, price point, or type of client.

The factors we consider when evaluating the top realtors in Richmond include:

• Experience: The number of years an agent has worked and the number of transactions they’ve completed in that time
• Reviews: How consistently and frequently the agent receives positive reviews
• Results: How frequently an agent’s skill set benefits their clients
• Specialization: The degree to which an agent works within a specific price range, area, or with buyers, sellers, or investors

Frequently asked questions

Additional resources

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