Find the perfect Atherton real estate agent
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
HomeLight looks at every one of the 828 active Atherton, CA real estate agents and measures how they stack up against the average agent. In Atherton, the top 3% of agents buy and sell in 37 days and work on 403 homes.
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Average real estate agents in Atherton, CA leave homes on the market for 37 days, while top real estate agents sell in 18 days. Atherton’s 828 real estate agents with active listings sell 57 homes on average.
Top seller’s agents in Atherton make clients 7.5% more dollars, sell homes in 18.7 days more efficiently, and work with 1.8x as many homes as the average real estate agent in the same city.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
Top buyer’s agents in Atherton save their clients $384,833 on their new home. Buyer’s agents in Atherton buy 1.7x more houses than the average agent.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Average Over Asking
$350k
Atherton Listings Sold
2
Average Days on Market
39
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Average Over Asking
$230k
Average Days on Market
45
Condo Transactions
43
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Average Over Asking
$390k
Average Days on Market
29
Single Family Home Transactions
110
Dwell Realtors, Inc
Atherton Listings Sold
2
Average Days on Market
38
Average Over Asking
$190k
Intero Real Estate Services
Atherton Listings Sold
3
Average Over Asking
$310k
Average Days on Market
34
Strock Real Estate
Average Days on Market
55
Single Family Home Transactions
170
Townhome Transactions
19
Dwell Realtors - San Carlos
Atherton Listings Sold
2
Average Days on Market
33
Average Over Asking
$190k
I was so pleased with HomeLight in the sale of my home, I contacted them to find a Realtor to assist me in purchasing another home.
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We were very happy with the Realtor that HomeLight recommended. We are new to the area so it was nice to have someone experienced and full of tips about the different towns.
Jim W
The house was listed on a Thursday night and we had an offer on Tuesday! Thank you HomeLight for recommending such a great realtor!
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When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Atherton?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Atherton housing market but we generally 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.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Atherton?
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent. We encourage you to explore all of your options if you're selling a house in Atherton, CA.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Atherton?
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Atherton?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Atherton work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Atherton neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Atherton neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Atherton neighborhoods or give one of our trained agent concierges a call at (888) 998-1909
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing Atherton neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Atherton real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Atherton real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Atherton to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Atherton real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Atherton real estate agents work for HomeLight?
No. All of the real estate agents you see on HomeLight.com are unaffiliated with us. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. That's how we keep our recommendations objective.
What factors does HomeLight consider when evaluating real estate agents in Atherton?
We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that 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.
