New York is home to 54,627 active real estate agents and 10,309 active real estate offices. There are 14 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 174 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 116,202 active and sold properties, with 2,029 reviews in total. This is a 1% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience selling my home! John put so much time and effort into making the entire process go smoothly. From start to finish, they guided me through every step, clearly explained what to expect, and answered all my questions. Communication was always quick, open, and clear, which took so much of the stress out of selling a home. They truly listened to my wants and needs and made sure I felt comfortable and confident throughout the process. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and strong understanding of the local market were evident from the beginning. I genuinely appreciated their hard work and dedication, and I would absolutely work with them again. I would confidently recommend them to friends, family, co-workers, or anyone looking for an outstanding real estate agent!
Patrick was so knowledgable and helpful, he made the challenge of selling our house less stressful. His instincts were spot on and he gave us advice that we used to prepare our house for the current market. He kept us in the loop with texts, phone calls, and e mails which were much appreciated. We couldn't have chosen a better agent for our needs!
Good quality work , works great
Kevin did an excellent job. He was fully knowledgeable about the market and was tenacious in securing exactly what we were looking for with our new house. He was able to negotiate a favorable deal for our purchase. He also was able to sell our existing home in less than a day. He went above and beyond in providing contacts for other needs such as movers, boat sales, general maintenance etc. Finally, the best thing I can say is that I would consider Kevin a friend
They had good communication with me, and showed great knowledge during the process and negotiated well.
Emily is a kind, helpful, and responsive agent. She was professional throughout and supported us with her knowledge and insight throughout the process. I highly recommend her!
David confidently walked me through my first property sale and made everything seamless. I would highly recommend him to any one in the area looking for a real estate pro!
Tim Smith was an excellent person to work with to sell my mother's home. Tim was trustworthy, very knowledgeable, and always responsive to our questions and concerns. He listened carefully to our needs and goals. He was very honest about what we might need to paint, clean, or remove, but he always remained sensitive to the sentimental attachments we had to the house my mother lived in for many years. Tim promoted the sale by taking excellent pictures of my mother's home, which he used to create an effective brochure and online presence that highlighted the house's strengths. His description of the house also helped promote the sale. Tim always went the extra step, even creating a very clever and persuasive video. Selling a home can be stressful, but working with Tim made it manageable. We grew to like Tim very much and came to trust him and his advice. He was always professional, responded quickly, and we never doubted the hard work he put in on our behalf. With Tim's help, we set a fair price, did repairs that helped the sale, and received several offers in just a few days. Tim is an excellent realtor whom I would recommend without hesitation.
Emily was a great person to work with. We sold our house in New York, while we lived in New Jersey. She was very easy to communicate with, and we were able to do many things virtually rather than us coming upstate. I highly recommend working with her and her company. They were very professional.
Assisted in getting full asking price and kept in communication every step of the way! As this was my first time selling a home they were an incredible asset.
89% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 6% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
174 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 New York.
The median sale price for single-family properties in New York is $491.79k, up 6% over the last 12 months.
New York stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 917 reviews in New York over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Douglas Elliman Real Estate have sold 5048 properties, which accounts for 2% of the property sales in New York. This is followed by Signature Premier Properties with 3536 property sales (2%) and Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester at 2573 property sales (1%).

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