--- canonical: https://www.top10reagents.com/md/takoma-park --- # Top Real Estate Agents in Takoma Park, Maryland > Find top real estate agents in Takoma Park, Maryland. Median home price: $324K. Connect with the best local agents today. **Agents Ranked:** 10 | **State:** Maryland --- ## Top 10 Agents ### #1 Gail Chisholm - **Brokerage:** Compass - **Total Sales:** 172 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 14 - **Listings:** 0 ### #2 David Maplesden - **Brokerage:** Samson Properties - **Total Sales:** 451 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 47 - **Listings:** 6 ### #3 Judy Kogod Colwell - **Brokerage:** Perennial Real Estate - **Total Sales:** 238 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 23 - **Listings:** 1 ### #4 Gali Sapir - **Brokerage:** Perennial Real Estate - **Total Sales:** 682 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 9 - **Listings:** 17 ### #5 Andrew Essreg - **Brokerage:** RLAH Real Estate - **Total Sales:** 365 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 11 - **Listings:** 0 ### #6 Dan Metcalf - **Brokerage:** Finn Family Group of Perennial Real Estate - **Total Sales:** 468 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 20 - **Listings:** 8 ### #7 Barak Sky - **Brokerage:** SERHANT - **Total Sales:** 1779 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 22 - **Listings:** 28 ### #8 Marci Wasserman - **Brokerage:** Marci Wasserman - **Total Sales:** 219 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 11 - **Listings:** 2 ### #9 Samer Kuraishi - **Brokerage:** The ONE Street Company - **Total Sales:** 5138 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 27 - **Listings:** 48 ### #10 Stacey Styslinger - **Brokerage:** Compass - **Total Sales:** 297 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 22 - **Listings:** 0 --- ## Frequently Asked Questions — Takoma Park Real Estate ### What is the average home price in Takoma Park, Maryland? The median home price in Takoma Park is $324,000. Prices vary by neighborhood and property type — a local real estate agent can give you a current comparative market analysis for the specific area and home size you're targeting. ### How long does it take to sell a home in Takoma Park? Homes in Takoma Park spend an average of 27 days on the market. Well-priced, well-presented homes in desirable neighborhoods often sell faster, while properties that need work or are priced above market may take longer. ### How do I find the best real estate agent in Takoma Park, Maryland? Look for agents with verified sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Takoma Park's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Takoma Park based on verified sales volume, client ratings, and market expertise — all agents listed here meet a minimum 4.5-star rating threshold. ### Do I need a buyer's agent to purchase a home in Takoma Park? In Maryland, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Takoma Park will have access to off-market listings, negotiate on your behalf, and guide you through inspection, financing, and closing — at no direct cost to you (seller typically covers commissions). ### How much does a real estate agent cost in Takoma Park? In Maryland, total agent commission is typically 4–6% of the sale price, split between the buyer's and seller's agents. Since the NAR settlement in 2024, commission structures have become more flexible — ask any listed agent for a clear breakdown of their fees before signing. ### What questions should I ask a real estate agent in Takoma Park? Ask about their recent sales in Takoma Park specifically, how many transactions they've closed in the last 12 months, how they'll market your home (or source listings for buyers), their communication style, and whether they work solo or with a team. A strong local agent will have direct answers for all of these. ### What distinguishes Takoma Park politically and culturally from neighboring DC suburbs? Takoma Park has a well-earned national reputation as one of the most progressive and activist municipalities in the country, having declared itself a nuclear-free zone in 1983 and extending voting rights to non-citizen residents. This distinctive political culture attracts buyers who actively seek this community identity and is reflected in strong loyalty among existing homeowners who rarely leave. ### What is the housing stock like in Takoma Park? Takoma Park is dominated by Victorian-era and Craftsman bungalows built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a streetcar-suburb character that distinguishes it from post-war developments nearby. These historic homes — many with front porches, original hardwoods, and architectural detail — are deeply coveted and command premiums over equivalent square footage in less distinctive neighborhoods. ### How does Takoma Parks Metro and transit access compare to neighboring communities? The Takoma station on the Red Line sits on the DC side of the border, but is walkable from most of the city, and the station is shared between Takoma Park MD and the DC neighborhood of Takoma. This Red Line access, combined with the Purple Line now in operation nearby, gives Takoma Park residents among the best transit options of any close-in Maryland suburb. ### What price premium does Takoma Park command versus nearby Silver Spring? Takoma Park typically commands a 10–20% premium over comparable properties in adjacent Silver Spring neighborhoods, driven by the cachet of the historic housing stock, walkability to independent shops and restaurants on Carroll Avenue, and the distinctive community identity that generates intense buyer loyalty. Competition for well-preserved Victorian homes regularly produces multiple-offer situations. --- *Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/md/takoma-park*