San Diego, CA has gorgeous beaches, picturesque vistas, and a huge inventory of real estate agents (19,262) and homes for sale. Finding a good agent and your surfer’s paradise in that massive pool could be tough. Luckily, HomeLight can match you with real estate agents in the top 3% of performers who, on average, sell 1.4x faster and for 5.7% more money.
Top San Diego REALTOR® Rankings
Whissel Realty Group is a family-owned company built on relationships with our clients, colleagues, and co-workers. We're passionately committed to helping you and your family build a secure future in the home of your dreams. The Whissel family has been helping San Diegans realize "The American Dream" in San Diego s...
"Steve and his team, Zesty and Deana are simply awesome! They are very approachable, available, and extremely responsive. Steve is one of those rare professionals that, if you are lucky, you will find a handful during your entire life. From day one he demonstrated his great organizational and communicat..." see more reviews
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Ranked #1 in East County out of 2,000 plus Agents 2016-2019 - Ranked in the Top 10 in Sales out of 23,000 agents 2016-2019 in all of San Diego County as an individual agent - #1 Listing Agent at Keller Williams La Mesa - #1 Buyers Sales Agent at Keller Williams Realty La Mesa - Over 1,700 homes SOLD in San Diego - 1...
"Quick and easy. Very attentive and knowledgeable. Only 9 days on the market at asking price. Wish I could of taken him with me. ..." see more reviews
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$910K
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Specialties: Listing Agent, Buyer's agent, Investments, Foreclosure, Short-Sales and Loan officer There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent Real Estate Professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, being a marketing specialist, effective negotiation skills and a high-q...
"JUST LIKE THAT, Jim Holbrook and his team of professionals made their introduction, and everyone involved knew they were in charge!!! Selecting the perfect Realtor isn’t easy, but we were very blessed to have been given the opportunity to work with them! Jim listened to every single concern of ours and stayed foc..." see more reviews
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$640K
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Shafran Realty Group
Alan Shafran is one of the highest producing residential agents in the country based on sales volumes. He has dedicated more than 36 years to studying the finance and real estate world’s ins & outs. Alan’s decision to bring his financial expertise into real estate was pivotal in his career and personal life. This fo...
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Chad Dannecker is a native San Diegan and is proud to call “America’s Finest City” his home town. For Chad, success has always meant doing his absolute best in every situation. His dedicated work ethic and “never give up” philosophy have defined and made his business what it is today. Chad’s number one goal is to...
"I connected with Chad on a potential new condo but unfortunately the property wasn't a good fit. Hope to connect with him in future! ..." see more reviews
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$1.1M
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Sun & Company Inc
Min works under Sun & Company Inc. Min is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Min has worked as a real estate agent for 8 years. Min is a single family home expert. We’ve recorded data for 284 of Min’s transactions. This real estate agent most often represents the buyer (86% of the time), but they also have experience re...
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Glen is recognized as one of San Diego’s top Realtors with over 17 years of experience serving home buyers and sellers throughout San Diego County. Glen is currently ranked in the Top 1% of Agents in San Diego (5 Years Running). As the founder of the Premier Homes Team, Glen is best known for his dedication, tenaci...
"Glen and his team made sure I sold my house within the time frame I wanted. The cohesiveness of their team was productive and helpful towards the task at hand. Thanks so much for the support provided! ..." see more reviews
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$1M
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Scott and his team are adamant about performing business with integrity. Their mission is to provide as much education about the real estate process as possible so you can make the most informed decisions toward reaching your goals. Scott is a problem solver. He is committed to finding unique solutions to any probl...
"He was super helpful, never rush us in looking for a home. ..." see more reviews
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Market Real Estate
The San Diego County real estate market is surging. This presents unprecedented opportunities for prepared buyers and sellers. In this market, successful buyers and sellers must rely on a Realtor with up-to-the-minute knowledge and understanding of many neigbhorhoods and market trends. You need a Realtor who underst...
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Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Ever is a licensed real estate agent in California with Pacific Sotheby's International Realty. Ever has completed transactions all over San Diego county. HomeLight ranks Ever as one of the top 2% of agents in San Diego for successfully selling homes and as one of the top 1% of agents for townhomes. HomeLight has...
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Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in San Diego, top agents are frequently doing deals in La Jolla, Pacific Beach and Old Town.
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Client FAQs
Top real estate agents have more local expertise, prepare in-depth market analyses, and have industry connections that you can’t find by yourself. They know your neighborhood like the back of their hand and use their market knowledge to sell your home faster than the average agent and for money.
When you sell a house, your real estate agent becomes your business partner, financial advisor, and emotional support system. It’s crucial to partner with someone you trust, so make sure you’re looking for an agent who can answer all of your questions with confidence during the interview. During this process, you want to get to know the agent’s business and find out how well they know the area. You’re listening for things that signal experience, expertise in your community, and workload. Selling a home takes an enormous amount of work, so you need an agent who’s got a plan for prep, pricing, and marketing and who is ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
Our data shows that the top 5% of listing agents sell homes for as much as (+9%) more than the average real estate agent. A great agent makes a difference when you buy a house, too: We’ve found that the top 5% of buyer's agents on average save their clients 2.5% more on their home purchase. So, whether you’re in the market to find your dream home or sell your house at a great price, the right agent matters. We encourage you to connect with a top real estate agent if you’re buying or selling a home in San Diego, CA.
The best window to contact an agent to sell your home is anywhere from three to six months in advance of your list date. When you start the search for an agent several months before hitting the market, there’s plenty of time to find the best agent, make key renovations, and market your home effectively, all of which are essential steps in selling your home for a great price. You can also hire an agent based on the best time to sell in San Diego to take advantage of seasonal and cyclical trends in the market.
The right time to hire a real estate agent depends on the temperature of the housing market. For example, the best time to sell in San Diego is in May. And since it takes around 3 months to close on a home, you should list in February. We recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in San Diego work for 6% of the home price.
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in San Diego to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare San Diego real estate agent and will only introduce you to the top performing agents. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. To give you the best object recommendations, we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in. You can trust that we’ll match you with the right agents for your needs.