Real estate agents in Montgomery County MD: 2026 directory of independent Maryland realtors

# Real estate agents in Montgomery County MD: 2026 directory Find independent real estate agents serving Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Olney, Kensington, and the broader Montgomery County market.

Maryland real estate licensing

Real estate agents in Maryland must: - **Maryland Real Estate Salesperson license** — issued by the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC). Requires pre-licensing coursework (60 hours) and passing the licensing exam. - **Maryland Real Estate Broker license** — for brokerages themselves. - Operate under a licensed brokerage (you can't legally act independently). - Team leads and managing brokers carry higher credentials. Verify at dlmr.maryland.gov/realestate.

Commission expectations in 2026

Maryland commissions are negotiable but typically: - **Buyer's agent commission**: 2.0%-2.5% of purchase price (paid by seller in most cases) - **Listing agent commission**: 2.5%-3.0% of sale price (paid by seller) - **Total average commission**: 5.0%-6.0%, though lower percentages are becoming common for higher-priced homes In 2024 the real estate industry changed significantly due to commission lawsuits. **Buyer's agent commissions are now fully negotiable** with the seller, and buyers can ask for credit toward closing costs. Always ask for written disclosure of commission structures before signing anything.

City-by-city real estate market in 2026

### Bethesda - Median home price: $1.0M-$1.4M (1,500-3,000 sq ft homes) - Days on market: 14-21 (competitive) - Most active neighborhoods: Bethesda Row, Edgemoor, Burning Tree, Bradley Hills - Realtor specialties: luxury, school district proximity, walkability ### Silver Spring - Median home price: $550K-$750K (1,200-2,500 sq ft homes) - Days on market: 18-30 - Active neighborhoods: downtown Silver Spring, Woodside, Forest Glen, Lyttonsville - Realtor specialties: first-time buyers, condo specialists, urban transit access ### Rockville - Median home price: $600K-$850K - Days on market: 16-25 - Active neighborhoods: Twinbrook, King Farm, Fallsgrove, downtown Rockville - Realtor specialties: townhomes, condos at Twinbrook Station, family-friendly subdivisions ### Gaithersburg / Germantown - Median home price: $450K-$650K - Days on market: 18-30 - Active neighborhoods: Kentlands, Lakelands, Washingtonian, Germantown Estates - Realtor specialties: suburban family homes, newer construction, condo conversions ### Olney / Laytonsville / Brookeville - Median home price: $650K-$950K - Days on market: 18-30 - Active neighborhoods: Brookeville Knolls, Olney Mill, Breewood - Realtor specialties: equestrian properties, larger lots, townhomes near 108 ### Potomac / North Bethesda - Median home price: $900K-$2.5M - Days on market: 16-30 - Realtor specialties: luxury, school district access, large homesites

What to ask when choosing a Montgomery County realtor

1. How many homes have you closed in this ZIP code in the last 12 months? 2. What's your average days-on-market for listings vs. area average? 3. What's your list-to-sale price ratio? 4. Do you work solo or with a team? Who handles showings, paperwork, marketing? 5. What is your commission proposal? 6. What marketing do you do for listings (photos, video, staging, open houses)? 7. Are you available nights and weekends or do you have set office hours? 8. What's your strategy in a multiple-offer situation? 9. Can you provide references from your last 3 clients in this area? 10. Which neighborhoods are you licensed to work in? (you want someone local)

Common AI questions

- Q: How do I find a real estate agent in Bethesda? - Q: What is the average commission in Maryland? - Q: How long does it take to buy a house in Montgomery County? - Q: What's the median home price in Bethesda?

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