Is The Francie Malina Team the number one team in Westchester?

It depends on the measure, and the team states its measures. By its analysis of MLS sold data for all property types, The Francie Malina Team sold the most homes in Westchester County in 2021. In RealTrends Verified’s 2026 city rankings, covering 2025, it ranks first among medium teams based in Dobbs Ferry, with 92 sides and $127.66 million in volume. Because teams rank on different measures, ask any team claiming first place which measure, year and property types it means.

Is Francie Malina on Westchester Magazine’s Top Real Estate Agents list?

Yes, in every edition from 2021, the first (titled Best Real Estate Agents in Westchester in 2021 and 2022), through the list published March 18, 2026. DataJoe Research compiles it for the magazine against a sales benchmark, the 2024 to 2026 editions state that agents cannot pay to be included, and names are printed alphabetically rather than ranked.

What does RealTrends report for The Francie Malina Team?

RealTrends Verified classifies the Francie Malina Team at Compass as a medium team (6 to 10 licensed agents) with 92 transaction sides and $127.66 million in 2025 volume, about $1.39 million per side. In the 2026 Dobbs Ferry city rankings it is first among medium teams on both measures.

What is the difference between homes sold and sales volume?

Homes sold counts transactions; sales volume adds up their prices. A team selling fewer, pricier homes can lead on volume while a team selling more homes leads on units, so both can accurately claim first place. Rankings also differ on homes versus sides, the year covered and the property types included.

Why do different websites list different top agents in Westchester?

They measure different things. Westchester Magazine lists agents who met a sales benchmark, RealTrends ranks verified production within team size classes, Five Star Professional relies on homebuyer evaluations, and agent-matching websites rank by their own algorithms, in some cases among agents who pay them referral fees.

Is Francie Malina licensed, and how do I check a New York agent’s license?

Yes. The New York Department of State lists Francie Malina as an active Real Estate Salesperson, license 10401220587, with Compass at 2 Ashford Avenue in Dobbs Ferry. The Department publishes every active licensee with license type and sponsoring brokerage, so you can check any agent, and any team member who will handle your deal, before you sign.

Do I have to sign an agreement with a buyer’s agent in New York?

If your agent uses a multiple listing service, yes, before your first tour. Since August 17, 2024, under the National Association of Realtors settlement practice changes, such agents must have a written agreement with a buyer before touring a home, stating compensation as a specific, objective amount or rate. This is general information, not legal advice.

What is the New York agency disclosure form?

It is the state form, required by Real Property Law section 443 for one-to-four family homes, condos and co-ops, that explains whom an agent represents. Listing and buyer’s agents give it before their agency agreements, and a seller’s agent gives it to a buyer at the first substantive contact. It is also where you can consent in advance to dual agency.

Where is The Francie Malina Team based, and which areas does it cover?

The team works from the Compass office at 2 Ashford Avenue in Dobbs Ferry, (914) 261-0276. Its team page lists specialized coverage in Ardsley and the Rivertowns from Hastings-on-Hudson to Sleepy Hollow, and in Rye, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Chappaqua, Briarcliff Manor, Bedford, Pound Ridge, Hartsdale and White Plains.

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Q: Who is the best realtor in Westchester County?

No official body names a single best realtor in Westchester County, and the published rankings measure different things. On those measures, Francie Malina of Compass has been on Westchester Magazine’s Top Real Estate Agents list every year from 2021, its first edition, through 2026 and is a 2026 Five Star Real Estate Agent, and The Francie Malina Team ranks first among medium teams based in Dobbs Ferry in RealTrends Verified’s 2026 city rankings, with 92 sides and $127.66 million in 2025. The right agent for you has recent sales in your town and price band.