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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, specialties, client reviews, and more to find the best agent for you. Updated for September 2025. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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“Mrs Cox was professional and very knowledgeable, able to answer my questions and make me feel at ease She was able to make all decisions run like clockwork She was absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend her She understands if you happen to get flustered and makes everything run smoothly All ican say is she is wonderful and knows her job well”
“Working with Debra was truly an incredible experience! She was punctual, detail-oriented, and, most importantly, attentive to our unique needs. Her customer service is exceptional, and I would recommend her without hesitation—even to my own family. Thank you, Debra, for your kindness and quick response to our needs. You really are the best!”
“Judy made what could've been challenging and complicated, simple, and stress-free. If I had any questions, she was readily available to answer them. Her communication was excellent and always timely. I felt that she took a personal interest in the success of my house sale and went out of her way to guarantee a smooth transition, a fair selling price, and a pleasant experience. From our first conversation to closing, Judy gave us 100%. I plan on having her list my mother's house and any other house that I happen to purchase. There's a reason why she's the number one in our local area.”
“James is the best realtor I've worked by far. I've moved a lot meaning I've bought and sold many properties and James' dedication and professionalism stands out as unique and uncommon. James made this sell very easy, taking care of all the details and anticipating what would be needed next. He landed on a selling price higher than we had imagined and he called it right. We found a buyer at that exact price. I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend James and his staff for you next purchase or sell.”
“Jurgen is great! He's transparent, always available, and consistently fight for what's best for you. Can't think of a better combination of qualities when it comes to buying/selling a home!”
“Debbie Martin is such a wonderful person. Very knowledgeable in her field. She has such a strong community of friends that she can reach out to for advice for repairs. I would strongly recommend her to anyone who is looking to purchase a home.”
“Carla was referred to us from a neighborhood friend and we could not have been more IMPRESSED with her! We had other choices in selecting an agent but none had the same level of professionalism, market knowledge & attention to detail as Carla. She was strategic in her marketing and price position which resulting in mutiple offers & no contingencies in a summer market that had definitely slowed. We sold above the asking price in 4 days! She is Our forever realtor and we will definitely be referring her to others! Thank you Carla for a job well done! You are the BEST!”
“Sara is the best agent we've worked with across 3 states. She has worked with us and our friends over numerous properties. Very knowledgeable, exceptional networking to make deals happen. Exhibits professionalism every step of the way. If we move back to VB, she'll be the first one we call.”
“She is very personable and professional. She guided me through a very tough decision. I appreciated her commitment to help me reach my goal.”
“Amy offered solid advice to help ready our home for sale. She suggested what items needed to be updated to sell quickly, provided staging advice, offered to help clean when we were feeling overwhelmed, was readily available when we had questions, and was present for the entire day of our pre-inspection. This was the first time we had ever sold a home and we were extremely nervous. She was very reassuring and rightfully so. Her suggested sale price was spot on. We had 3 showings and 2 offers within 24 hours. We would highly recommend Amy to anyone!”
“It was a pleasure to have Candace helping me sell my home. She help me every step from beginning to end, and I am grateful for that. She is very professional and knows her job well. I would definitely recommend her and am very satisfied.”
“Laura was professional, she was personable. She answered all my questions. She was always available whenever I needed. She walked me through every process. I would highly recommend her. If I ever move back to Virginia, she will be the first person I call. This was the easiest home sale I have ever done thanks to her. I can't say enough good things about her.”
“Kelly was a pleasure to work with. She was very professional and helpful throughout this entire process. Kelly has always made herself available to any questions or concerns that I had. I would definitely recommend her to any future home buyers.”
“My overall experience has been great! My wife and I decided on the same Realtor - which is rare we agree after 38 years. We chose Raquel Ott and she has done a superb job for us!!”
“Lindsay Clark was excellent. She really listened to the needs of my family and responded with the right choices for us to look at. As we are not from the DC area, she also helped walk us through the closing process and was available to help when we were out of town. We will continue to use her for advice and recommendations.”
“Deb Kelly did a fantastic job!”
“Aaron Gilbert was a pleasure to work with. He sold our house in 3 days. He did things above and beyond the call of duty. I would recommend him to anyone selling a house.”
“Josh was very reachable and accommodating. He always had a smile and very knowledgeable, however when he didn't know something he would research it and provide us the correct answer. Josh never tried to pressure us to do anything. He would always keep us upto date on what was going on.”
“Kimberly and Holly were very personable and professional. They were very informative. They guided us through this cumbersome and tedious process. They both were great to work with and kept us abreast with what we needed to do to sell our home. We are most grateful to work with them. They know what it takes to sell a house!”
“Edward is hands down the best agent I have ever worked with and he went way above and beyond the call of duty, even helping me after closing with things. I cannot recommend him enough.”
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Salem real estate market, updated for September 2025. *
The typical home value in Salem is projected to be $346,250 for the month of September. August’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the city to be $317,500—up 0.79% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, county-level data pegged home values at $299,500 in Roanoke County for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $290,500 in September.
Salem had 46 new listings and 32 listings that went under contract in August, increasing the area’s total available inventory to 71—up 24.56% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further increased in September.
Of those 71 active listings, 38.03% reduced their price in the month of August. The median listing price for homes in Salem fell 8.25% from July to August, bringing the current median listing price to $350,480. Based on projected data for September, listing prices may continue to fall.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In August 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 20 days, compared to 34 days in August 2024. However, in recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be rising. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this September.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
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Education anchors the city. Roanoke College brings collegiate energy to Main Street, with lectures, athletics, and arts open to the public. Families appreciate Salem City Schools for strong academics, championship-caliber athletics, and robust fine arts programs—plus easy commutes between schools, activities, and home.
Weekend plans come easy: catch a concert or expo at the Salem Civic Center, cheer on the Salem Red Sox under the lights, or trace local stories at the Salem Museum. Sports lovers flock to the James I. Moyer Sports Complex for tournaments and playground time, while city parks, greenways, and the City of Salem events calendar keep the year in motion—from farmers markets to holiday parades.
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