Essex County is home to 1,763 active real estate agents and 719 active real estate offices. There are 1 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 11 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 530 active and sold properties, with 39 reviews in total. This is a 74% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Buyer Review • 17 days ago

She understood what I was looking for and needed. She spent long hours researching various properties until finding the right one. She was as excited as I was to find it. She is tenacious which brings the desired results. She is friendly while maintaining her professionalism. I enjoyed her company on our adventures to find my new home. She spent time to familiarize me with the new area and amenities and services available. I am glad we made this connection and will definitely call her if I ever need a realtor again.
I’ve been working with Linda for a few years now to handle leasing for my properties, and she’s been consistently excellent. She’s always on top of everything and does a great job coordinating all the moving parts, which makes the process smooth and stress-free on my end.
As first time homebuyers, we could not have been more grateful to work with Lynn! From our first meeting with her, she was attentive to our needs, warm and positive in her approach, and took the time to clearly and thoroughly explain each step of the home-buying process. Lynn really listened to what we were looking for and quickly guided us toward homes that aligned perfectly with our vision. She is professional, honest, incredibly responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. Throughout the entire experience, she went above and beyond, even connecting us with a trusted network of professionals who helped make the process seamless from start to finish. We genuinely could not imagine going through this process without Lynn. If we are in a position to buy or sell again, there is no one else we would want to work with!
I had an outstanding experience working with Ryan. His communication skills were impeccable ensuring that we were always well-informed and our questions were promptly addressed. Ryan's dedication and hard work truly set him apart. He went above and beyond to assist. I highly recommend Ryan for anyone in need of a top-notch real estate agent. Thank you Ryan for your exceptional service!
Seller Review • 3 months ago
Marsha always responded to my inquiries immediately, whether it was call, text, or email. Even with the unique complications with my house and the situation in general, she always came up with various options and solutions to meet our needs, and went above and beyond to sell the house. She negotiated for us to make sure we got the best offers and commissions available, and her extensive knowledge of the area in general made us feel comfortable knowing we had her on our side. I would recommend her to anyone, especially if they're in the Essex County area.
I highly recommend using Frank. He is the hardest working agent we've ever used. He did so much to help us get the house ready for sale. No matter what you need fixed or improved, he's got someone ready to do it at a more than reasonable price. Using him was such a pleasurable experience from the initial meeting through the final sale.
When I was in need of a Real Estate agent for an Estate I was charged with settling in NJ, I found Diana via the internet. Since I am over 5 hours away and in another state, I was looking for someone with experience and unmatched local knowledge of the area. I found both in Diana! As a former Real Estate Agent myself I knew this would not be an easy listing. She was invaluable to me in both her knowledge of NJ real estate law and her familiarity with local hotels and restaurants on my many trips to the area. From start to finish, it took over a year and a half to get the property listed, and we had it under contract in one day! There is not the time to explain the complexities of this listing, but I am convinced that without Diana's knowledge and experience it would have been a much longer ordeal. My vocabulary is not sufficient to convey just how grateful I am to have worked with her. I would highly recommend Diana to anyone who is serious about buying or selling a home in NJ.
If you’ve ever sold a property before, you know it’s never easy. Marc went above and beyond to make sure the deal got done. Thanks again
Marc Titus was exceptional from start to finish. From day one, he was hands-on, responsive, and fully invested in guiding my wife and me through every step of the selling process. He kept us consistently informed, explained details clearly, and took the time to walk us through areas of the process where we had little to no prior experience. Marc’s professionalism, diligence, and calm approach made what could have been a very stressful experience far more manageable than we ever imagined. He was proactive, thorough, and always made himself available when questions or issues arose. We are incredibly grateful for his support and expertise and would not hesitate to work with him again in the future. I wholeheartedly recommend Marc to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated real estate professional.
Mike was incredibly helpful and provided amazing service. I would 100% buy or sell my house with the Samir Group Real Estate!
92% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 15% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
11 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Essex County.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Essex County is $640k, down 28% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 80% over the last 12 months.
Essex County stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 19 reviews in Essex County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Coldwell Banker Realty have sold 31 properties, which accounts for 6% of the property sales in Essex County. This is followed by Realty ONE Group Legend | Clifton with 25 property sales (4%) and Realty ONE Group Lifestyle Homes | Westfield at 20 property sales (4%).

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