HomeLight examines the transaction history for the 444 active Portola Valley real estate agents to find the best ones. The top 3% of real estate agents in Portola Valley get homes off the market in 19 days and sell for $455,642 more than the average.
Top Portola Valley REALTOR® Rankings
Top Agents List updated on April 16th, 2024
Transactions: High to Low
At Strock Real Estate, we strive to exceed your expectations of a Realtor. We always do business in an honest manner with the highest level of integrity. It is of the utmost importance that we put our clients’ needs ahead of our own. We listen to our clients’ goals and sacrifice our self-serving interests in the pro...
Ben Strock's reviews
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Home Transactions
439
Average Price Point
$1.6M
Years of Experience
23
“A real estate transaction is like an orchestra, if the many components are all in harmony the real estate transaction just like the music in an orchestra is beautiful. And just like an orchestra no one person can play all the instruments, and that’s why I’ve assembled the best orchestra in real estate.” Eric Boye...
Boyenga Team's reviews
"After being referred by a co-worker, we recently worked with Janelle to buy a house in San Jose. Their team was quite exceptional, and we couldn't have done it without them. Highly connected, responsive and knowledgable, they landed us in a home we wouldn't have had a chance at had we not been working with them. In ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
273
Average Price Point
$1.8M
Years of Experience
27
Julie Wyss: Wyss Group Real Estate Professionals - Complete Concierge Service | Consistently Ranked Among the Elite 1% of 1.6M Active Agents Across the Nation. As one of Silicon Valley’s premier residential real estate brokers—ranked in the top .5% of California real estate agents in 2023—and a Seniors Real Estat...
Julie Wyss's reviews
"Julie was very kind and helpful with my partner, aunt, and I after we inherited a house in very poor condition. She sold the house quickly and made the difficult probate process just a touch easier on us. We were very grateful for her understanding because my wife and aunt had emotional attachment to the house as..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
190
Average Price Point
$1.7M
Years of Experience
17
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We understand a home is much more than where you rest your head at night. A home can be a lifetime of memories, an escape from stress, a feeling of security and love, and often a home represents the most significant financial asset of a family. Understanding the importance of a home is our job and our lifetime car...
Jennifer and Andrew Oldham's reviews
"My family was fortunate to be referred to Jennifer and Andrew to act as our agents in the sale of our luxury home in Carmel. They were instrumental in assisting us with everything from home prep, contractor referrals, staging, negotiation, escrow and title issues, and an absolutely stunning marketing effort. (Th..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
150
Average Price Point
$1.3M
Years of Experience
23
TOP 250 AGENTS NATIONWIDE AS RECOGNIZED IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Andy understands that buying or selling a home is a significant investment in your future. Andy helps his clients find success in a very competitive market with constant communication, nonstop work effort, and unparalleled knowledge of the Bay Area r...
Andy Sweat's reviews
"Andy was beyond patient and met all of our needs. He is the best real estate agent in this area.. hands down!!..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
110
Average Price Point
$1.4M
Years of Experience
9
Nick Delis brings integrity, experience, and exceptional character to the business of serving his clients’ real estate needs. His name is synonymous with client advocacy, and his exceptional reputation within the real estate community is a competitive advantage for his clients. He earns clients’ trust and prides him...
Nick Delis's reviews
"Nick is hands down the best realtor I've experienced. My wife and I worked with Nick on the search and purchase of a new home in San Mateo. He is extremely knowledgeable, courteous, patient, and just a great person. He really listened to what was important to us, provided great perspective, and always had our best i..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
106
Average Price Point
$1.6M
Years of Experience
30
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Compass
David is a real estate agent with Compass in Mountain View and Los Altos, California and has been in the real estate business for 20 years. David has completed transactions in several areas including Mountain View, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Cupertino, San Jose, and Campbell. HomeLight ranks David as one of t...
Home Transactions
76
Average Price Point
$2M
Years of Experience
22
Intero - Berkshire Hathaway
Specializing in the sale of upscale residential real estate sales for the past 27 years, Dominic was one of the first agents to join Intero Real Estate at its inception in 2001. He is a graduate of San Jose State University with a business degree in marketing and has received numerous industry awards including being...
Home Transactions
53
Average Price Point
$2.2M
Years of Experience
34
Alex has been practicing real estate in the Silicon Valley Bay Area since 1999. Embracing his role as a Real Estate Evangelist, he strives to move the industry towards a model of smaller business with stronger fidelity to clients, while combining focused negotiation, innovative technology and reliable real estate pr...
Alex Wang's reviews
"First rate. He runs a good office. I will use him again if I sell, and he helped my son and his wife find an excellent home in San Carlos. Did an excellent job for them as well...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
37
Average Price Point
$2.4M
Years of Experience
24
Intero Real Estate Services
Mary Clark works under Intero Real Estate Serviceses. Mary Clark has worked as a real estate agent for 15 years. Mary Clark has sold 4.25x the number of single family homes as the average agent in the area. We’ve recorded data for 47 of Mary Clark’s transactions. Mary Clark has worked with buyers 63% of the time,...
Home Transactions
36
Average Price Point
$1.5M
Years of Experience
21
How we select the best Portola Valley agents
At HomeLight, our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying.
We've analyzed transaction data of local real estate agents and REALTORS® across 6 distinct metrics to recommend a few of Portola Valley's top Real Estate Agents.
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Vetted
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Top Picks
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Top real estate agents stats at a glance
HomeLight can match you with real estate agents in the top 3% of performers who, on average, sell 1.5x faster and for 65.7% more money.
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Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Portola Valley, top agents are frequently doing deals in Central Portola Valley, Los Trancos Woods - Vista Verde and Portola Valley Ranch.
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Client FAQs
What does a top real estate agent do?
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.
What should you look for when interviewing a real estate agent in Portola Valley?
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.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Portola Valley?
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 Portola Valley, CA.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Portola Valley?
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 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 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.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Portola Valley?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Portola Valley real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Portola Valley to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Portola Valley 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.