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The real estate market is hot. Inventory is low but demand is high.
Those looking to buy or sell often turn to a real estate agent to help. For four years, we’ve asked readers to nominate and vote for the best real estate agent in our annual Best of the Capital Region poll. The category first appeared in 2012, then returned starting in 2020.
Here’s a rundown of the top real estate agents, starting with the 2022 finalists.
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BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Anthony Gucciardo
2022: Winner

Anthony Gucciardo
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Best real estate agent: First place in 2022, 2021, 2020; second place in 2012
Address: Gucciardo Real Estate Group, 1074 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham
Phone:
Website: anthonygucciardo.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Vera Cohen
2022: Second place

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Best real estate agent: Second place in 2022
Address: Vera Cohen Realty, 103 Troy Road, East Greenbush
Phone:
Website: veracohenrealty.com
20 things about Vera Cohen
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Brian Sinkoff
2022: Third place

Brian Sinkoff
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Best real estate agent: Third place in 2022
Address: Miuccio Real Estate Group, 1414 Western Ave., Albany
Phone:
Website: sellitwithsinkoff.com
20 things about Brian Sinkoff
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Irene Kulbida
2022: Runner-up
Best real estate agent: Runner-up in 2022
Address: Vera Cohen Realty, 103 Troy Road, East Greenbush
Phone:
Website: veracohenrealty.com/irenekulbida
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
William Coons
2022: Runner-up
Best real estate agent: Runner-up in 2022
Address: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, 480 Balltown Road, Suite 2, Schenectady
Phone:
Website: howardhanna.com/Agent/Detail/William-Coons/10209100
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Jennifer Whipple
Best real estate agent: Second place in 2021; third place in 2020
Address: Miranda Real Estate Group, 1482 U.S. 9, Clifton Park
Phone:
Website: Selling518withJen.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Traci Cornwell
Best real estate agent: Runner-up in 2021
Address: Cornwell Real Estate, 43 British American Blvd., Suite 5 Latham
Phone:
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Chad Majewski
Best real estate agent: Runner-up in 2021
Address: Century 21 Purtell Realty, 128 Market St., Amsterdam
Phone: 518-842-1243
Website: purtellrealty.c21.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Angela Mauriello
Best real estate agent: Runner-up in 2021
Address: Changewinds Realty, 79 Hill St., Greenville
Phone:
Website: changewindsrealty.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Christopher McCabe
Best real estate agent: Second place in 2020
Address: CM Fox Real Estate, 2390 Western Ave., Guilderland
Phone:
Website: cmfoxrealestate.com/agent-detail/Chris-McCabe/86669/
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Cathy Griffin
Best real estate agent: Third place in 2020
Address: Keller Williams Capital District, 935 New Loudon Road, Latham
Phone:
Website: cathygriffinrealestate.kw.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Jennifer Vucetic
Best real estate agent: Third place in 2020
Address: Exit Realty Empire Associates, 805 Route 146, Clifton Park
Phone:
Website: jennsoldit.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Kevin Clancy
Best real estate agent: First place in 2012
Address: Clancy Real Estate, 1 Fletcher Road, Albany
Phone:
Website: clancyrealestate.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Adam VanDervoort
Best real estate agent: Third place in 2012
Address: Properly Real Estate, 462 Broadway, Suite 200, Saratoga Springs
Phone: