Best First-Time Buyers Agents — 2026 Rankings
Guides first-time home buyers through financing, search, and the closing process.
Top First-Time Buyers Agents
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#1 — Ryan Gerard - New York City - Compass Real Estate Score: 18/100
New York, NY — Ryan Gerard - New York City - Compass Real Estate is a real estate agent based in New York, NY, dedicated to delivering quality real estate services. Services include residential sales – buyers, investor landlord advisory, rental assistance for nyc renters, residential sales –…
Services: Residential Sales – Buyers, Investor Landlord Advisory, Rental Assistance for NYC Renters, Residential Sales – Sellers, First Time Buyers, Relocation Services for Corporations Professionals, Location, Contact, Off Market opportunities new listings, Offer strategy negotiation, Board package co Op/condo process support, Rent roll analysis valuation, Sales strategy for tenant Occupied properties, Purchase consulting for income Generating assets, Rent optimization compliance guidance, One On One rental search consultation, Early Access to Listings, Guidance on paperwork, guarantors application strategy, Lease review negotiation, Pricing analysis strategy, Professional marketing staging consultation, Buyer targeting showing management, Contract To Close oversight, Financial prep lender introductions, Education on co Ops, condos townhouses, Tour scheduling market coaching, Offer negotiation + closing coordination, Pre Arrival needs assessment area orientation, Custom rental or sales search aligned with budget lifestyle, Virtual tours remote transaction coordination. View full profile →
How We Rank Real Estate Agents
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and portfolio presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), professional credentials like CRS/ABR/SRES (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of experience (2%). Read our full methodology →
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the best first-time buyers agent in America?
- Ryan Gerard - New York City - Compass Real Estate is currently the #1 ranked first-time buyers agent nationwide based on our Guide Score.
- What is a first-time buyers?
- Guides first-time home buyers through financing, search, and the closing process.