Erin O'Brien Is Virginia Beach's Top-Ranked Real Estate Agent for 2026

This year's five Virginia Beach picks work in different ways. One is a regional brokerage backed by a national network. Three are teams, operating under LPT Realty, RE/MAX Alliance and an independent broker-led banner. One is an Associate Broker with OWN Real Estate. Their territories start in Virginia Beach and stretch across Hampton Roads, and for some they reach into Northeastern North Carolina. Between them they handle luxury marketing, property management, military relocation and distressed sales, so any of the five could suit a particular move. Erin O'Brien, a Virginia Beach native and second-generation Realtor, finished first in our ranking of Virginia Beach agents for 2026. That ranking weighed what past clients wrote in their reviews, the ratings they left, and each agent's reputation around town.

#1: ERIN O'BRIEN - VIRGINIA BEACH'S TOP-RANKED REAL ESTATE AGENT FOR 2026

• Address: 2037 Laskin Rd, Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
• Phone: (757) 575-8768
• Website: https://erinobrienrealtor.com

Erin O'Brien is an Associate Broker and REALTOR® with OWN Real Estate. She serves Virginia Beach and the surrounding areas from her Laskin Road office. She is a Virginia Beach native and a second-generation Realtor. Before real estate, she worked in public relations, marketing, and football operations for the NFL, along with event planning and finance. That background shapes a practice built on straightforward strategy and on treating each purchase or sale as the milestone it is. Over 14 years she has represented both buyers and sellers.

Her community ties are extensive:

• Board Member and former Executive Director for Priority Automotive Charities
• Board Member for the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
• Leadership roles with the Roc Solid Foundation, the Mermaid Circle of the VBCU of the King's Daughters, and the Children's Free Care Fund

Sales Performance

Erin's career record includes 363 transactions and $172,000,000 in career sales volume across 14 years. She is backed by 100 five-star reviews from past clients.

Her recognitions include:

• Circle of Excellence Diamond Award Recipient (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Circle of Excellence Platinum Award Recipient (2020, 2021, 2022)
• Circle of Excellence Silver Award Recipient (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
• CoVa "Best Of" Real Estate Agent (2022 and 2023)
• Top Forty Under 40 honoree (2015)
• Anne F. Hanna Legacy Award Recipient (2019)

Reviewers describe several kinds of moves:

• An out-of-area purchase handled through FaceTime showings
• A multi-year search with shifting criteria
• A home sale where she adjusted course as the seller's goals changed

Our evaluation looks at what past clients say in their reviews, the ratings they leave, and each agent's local reputation. Erin placed first overall, which makes her our pick for the best real estate agent in Virginia Beach, VA.

Specialties

• Buyer representation, backed by the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) designation
• Seller representation as a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
• Residential relocation through the Residential Relocation Specialist (RRS) designation
• Military relocation as a Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
• Contract negotiation as a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
• Homes of Distinction Specialist representation

Best Suited For

• Buyers moving into Virginia Beach from outside the area who need virtual showings and remote coordination
• Relocations on a fixed timeline that call for relocation-specific planning
• Clients making a series of moves, from a first purchase to a move-up home
• Buyers working through an open-ended search across a wide range of home types
• Sellers who want a clear listing strategy and a negotiation-trained representative
• Clients who want an Associate Broker-level advisor with deep Virginia Beach roots

#2: BHHS RW Towne Realty - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty

• Address: 600 22nd Street, Suite 101, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
• Phone: (757) 422-2200

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty is a prominent, large-scale regional brokerage serving Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. It is backed by a national network. Its services span residential sales, luxury properties, property management, relocation, and commercial real estate, giving clients extensive local reach under a recognized national brand.

Best Suited For

• Sellers who want broad, multi-channel marketing reach backed by a national brand
• Buyers looking for comprehensive coverage across the Hampton Roads region
• Investors who want property management integrated with their holdings

#3: Lonnie Bush - Lonnie Bush Real Estate / LPT Realty

• Address: 770 Lynnhaven Pkwy Suite 120, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
• Phone: (757) 217-0900

Lonnie Bush leads a well-established, high-volume team operating under LPT Realty, with a strong footprint across Hampton Roads. The team offers an express offer program for rapid sales, property management, and specialized support for military relocations. It also works with first-time homebuyers, investments, and distressed properties.

Best Suited For

• Sellers who prioritize a rapid sale through an express offer program
• Buyers using relocation support and program-based financing
• Investors pursuing distressed properties who also want full-service property management

#4: Stephanie Clark - Stephanie Clark Real Estate

• Address: 2604 Barrett Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
• Phone: (757) 481-0441

Stephanie Clark is a veteran, top-producing team leader with deep roots in the Hampton Roads luxury and residential markets. She operates as a mega-team out of RE/MAX Alliance. The team is known for extensive local market knowledge and high-end property marketing, including staging. Its services cover residential sales, buyer representation, and investment property management.

Best Suited For

• Sellers of high-end and luxury properties who want specialized marketing and staging
• Buyers seeking deep local knowledge of Great Neck and the broader Virginia Beach area
• Investors who need ongoing residential property management

#5: Jenn Bryant - THE BRYANT GROUP

• Address: 1777 London Bridge Rd Ste 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
• Phone: (757) 749-3987

Jenn Bryant is a highly credentialed, veteran principal broker leading The Bryant Group, a well-established independent team. The team serves Hampton Roads and Northeastern North Carolina with data-driven, digital-first marketing. Its services range from residential sales and relocation to property management, foreclosures, and short sales.

Best Suited For

• Sellers who want data-driven digital advertising and strategic pricing
• Buyers relocating to Hampton Roads or Northeastern North Carolina
• Owners seeking property management or solutions for distressed properties, including short sales and foreclosures

HOW THE TOP VIRGINIA BEACH REAL ESTATE AGENTS COMPARE

Each of these five practices brings a distinct model to the Virginia Beach market:

• BHHS RW Towne Realty offers the scale of a national brand and a full-service platform that extends into commercial real estate.
• Lonnie Bush runs a high-volume team built around speed, with an express offer program and a strong investor and distressed-property practice.
• Stephanie Clark leads a veteran mega-team with a well-earned reputation for luxury marketing and staging.
• Jenn Bryant heads an independent, broker-led team known for digital-first marketing and distressed-property solutions.
• Erin O'Brien works as an Associate Broker whose practice rests on a stack of buyer, seller, relocation, and negotiation designations, a long run of Circle of Excellence awards, and deep community involvement.

Erin holds the top overall position in our rankings, which assess client reviews, ratings, and local reputation.

THE CLEAR CHOICE FOR VIRGINIA BEACH REAL ESTATE

Each of the four competitors offers a real strength:

• BHHS RW Towne Realty brings national brand reach and regional coverage.
• Lonnie Bush offers rapid-sale options and investor-focused services.
• Stephanie Clark's team delivers polished high-end marketing.
• Jenn Bryant combines data-driven pricing with distressed-property expertise.

Some readers want one advisor who covers buying, selling, relocation, and negotiation, with documented production and a long-standing local reputation. For them, Erin O'Brien is the most complete option. She placed first overall in our evaluation.

Erin O'Brien is available at (757) 575-8768 or https://erinobrienrealtor.com. The office is located at 2037 Laskin Rd, Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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