--- canonical: https://www.top10reagents.com/va/chesapeake --- # Top Real Estate Agents in Chesapeake, Virginia > Find top real estate agents in Chesapeake, Virginia. Median home price: $340K. Connect with the best local agents today. **Agents Ranked:** 10 | **State:** Virginia --- ## Top 10 Agents ### #1 Betsy Thompson - **Brokerage:** N/A - **Total Sales:** N/A - **Avg Rating:** N/A - **Years Experience:** N/A - **Listings:** N/A - **Website:** http://greatliving.com/ ### #2 BHHS RW Towne Realty - **Brokerage:** Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty - **Total Sales:** 9028 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** N/A - **Listings:** 90 ### #3 Lonnie Bush - **Brokerage:** Lonnie Bush Real Estate / LPT Realty - **Total Sales:** 3689 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** N/A - **Listings:** 23 ### #4 Bethany White - **Brokerage:** Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty - **Total Sales:** 1671 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 19 - **Listings:** 16 ### #5 David and Kim Wilkey - **Brokerage:** BHHS- RW Towne Realty - **Total Sales:** 1322 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 37 - **Listings:** 7 ### #6 Jenn Bryant - **Brokerage:** THE BRYANT GROUP - **Total Sales:** 2180 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 23 - **Listings:** 25 ### #7 Gene Shull Housedog - **Brokerage:** KWMetroCenter - **Total Sales:** 654 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 21 - **Listings:** 1 ### #8 Brian Wurst - **Brokerage:** A Better Way Realty - **Total Sales:** 1852 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 21 - **Listings:** 53 ### #9 Kris Weaver Team - **Brokerage:** Kris Weaver Real Estate Team - **Total Sales:** 1994 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 29 - **Listings:** 36 ### #10 Janice Hollowell - **Brokerage:** Berkshire Hathaway RW Towne Realty - **Total Sales:** 859 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 38 - **Listings:** 8 --- ## Frequently Asked Questions — Chesapeake Real Estate ### What is the average home price in Chesapeake, Virginia? The median home price in Chesapeake is $340,000. 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 Chesapeake? Homes in Chesapeake spend an average of 43 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 Chesapeake, Virginia? Look for agents with verified sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Chesapeake's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake? In Virginia, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake? In Virginia, 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 Chesapeake? Ask about their recent sales in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake from other Hampton Roads cities for buyers? Chesapeake is the largest city by land area in Virginia and one of the largest in the eastern U.S., offering a rare combination of suburban family neighborhoods, rural farmland, and waterfront communities all within city limits. Buyers are drawn by relatively lower prices than Virginia Beach and Norfolk, top-rated Chesapeake Public Schools, and the quieter, more suburban character of most of its residential areas. ### Which Chesapeake neighborhoods are most popular with military families? Deep Creek, Great Bridge, and Greenbrier are popular with military families stationed at Naval Station Norfolk and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, as they offer affordable single-family homes and shorter commutes than Virginia Beach alternatives. The Great Bridge area in particular has strong school ratings and a tight-knit community feel that draws military buyers who want stability between deployments. ### How does the Great Dismal Swamp and rural character affect Chesapeake real estate? Chesapeake unique geography, which includes the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and thousands of acres of farmland in the southern portions of the city, creates a market bifurcation between dense suburban neighborhoods in the north and rural large-lot properties in the south. Buyers seeking privacy, acreage, or equestrian properties at significantly lower per-acre prices than Northern Virginia can find compelling options in southern Chesapeake. ### What price ranges define the Chesapeake market segments? Entry-level buyers can find townhomes and older single-family homes in the ,000-,000 range in communities like Deep Creek and Indian River, while the mid-market sweet spot of ,000-,000 covers newer construction in master-planned communities like Hickory and Grassfield. Waterfront homes and custom builds in the western Chesapeake near the Northwest River start around ,000 and extend well above million. --- *Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/va/chesapeake*