Berkeley, CA has 1.6x real estate agents, so how do you know who’s right for you? HomeLight looks at each agent’s historical performance data to identify those that will get you the best results. Berkeley’s top 3% of agents do 631 real estate transactions per year. Compare that to the average agent who does transactions a year — the top agent completes 79.9% more transactions! And that level of experience pays off for buyers and sellers alike.
Berkeley’s top REALTORS® and Real Estate Agents
Top Agents List updated on November 22nd, 2023
Transactions: High to Low
Top Producer since 2011. Kenny Truong, #FASTAGENT is currently in the top 1% of agents in the number of homes sold in SF Bay Area between 2012 - 2023. I started my career right out of college and have continued to pursue my passion of exceeding my clients expectations by leveraging local market knowledge with a huge...
Kenny Truong's reviews
"It's hard to not notice #fastagent throughout social media and benches plastered with #fastagent throughout Oakland. Through curiosity, my fianc and I looked up the hashtag to see what the deal was. After working with another agent for a month and not getting any results, we contacted Kenny through his website. Imme..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
2,101
Average Price Point
$740K
Years of Experience
18
Brett Jennings is an award-winning luxury home marketing specialist and also holds a certificate in negotiation from Harvard Law. In 2017, the Wall Street Journal recognized Brett and his team as one of the top 250 real estate groups in the United States. With over one million agents in the country, this prestigious...
Brett Jennings's reviews
"We recently sold our rental property that the tenants had completely destroyed. Brett Jennings & his team did an amazing job of rehabbing the home, getting it to market quickly, and getting us well above our list price. We couldn't be more happy. ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
1,379
Average Price Point
$1.6M
Years of Experience
21
Twin Oaks Real Estate, Inc. has been in the real estate services business in the greater Bay Area since 2008. With over 200 years of combined real estate experience, we are a full service team, working with buyers, sellers, banks and investors in real estate transactions spanning all price ranges and property types....
Ryan DeAmaral's reviews
"Ryan goes above and beyond to help find you your dream home. He truly cares about his customers and is easily accessible. I highly recommend Ryan for all your needs weather you are selling or looking for a new home. You won’t be disappointed. ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
837
Average Price Point
$740K
Years of Experience
15
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The Renée White Team serves the needs of sellers, buyers, and investors using skillful negotiation, local area expertise, and a strong focus on customer service. A top producing team since 2004, the Renée White Team has an average time on the market of 13 days and with over 200 sales per year, more than 25 times mo...
Renée White's reviews
"A++ experience. I was born and raised in the Walnut Creek area. Renee was able to introduce us to a neighborhood we didn't know existed which allowed us to purchase a home that had everything we wanted and in our budget. Highly recommend!..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
705
Average Price Point
$1M
Years of Experience
19
I am great at my job because I can’t get enough of San Francisco - the people, the neighborhoods and, of course, the intricacies of our housing market. I have made a lifelong study of the trends, neighborhoods, and life of this city and I write about them on my blog at Living415.com. I’ve even named a neighborhood....
Jennifer Rosdail's reviews
"Jennifer did a great job helping me view several sites, pointing out the pros/cons, then helping me close on my selected property...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
291
Average Price Point
$1.4M
Years of Experience
21
KW Advisors
David Gunderman (Broker) began his career in real estate in 2000, was joined by husband Andrew Raskopf (Broker) in 2003, and together they have become the most successful real estate team in the East Bay. David, a summa cum laude graduate of UCLA, and Andrew, a graduate of New York University, proudly reside in Oakl...
Home Transactions
290
Average Price Point
$1.5M
Years of Experience
22
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Joe has formed a group of people who share his vision and passion for helping others achieve their goals and dreams. He employs three full time office assistants and works with three licensed real estate agents who are all part of the Joe Schembri Real Estate Team, making him easily accessible and effective to clien...
Joe Schembri's reviews
"Joe and his partner Joe Suryan were absolutely fantastic. Did an excellent job of setting exceptions going in, organizing proper marketing and staging, and were very, very active in helping us sift through multiple offers and situations. Very professional and got us top $ for our home...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
212
Average Price Point
$1.7M
Years of Experience
38
For 20 years, Craig Ackerman has been adding value to his clients’ home sales. He likes to present options for broadening a property’s appeal through quick, strategic cosmetic resurfacing. Most clients follow his plan, allowing him to deliver the highest possible selling price. He often sets new price records in...
Craig Ackerman's reviews
"My mother passed and left a 3rd party trustee in charge of her estate. We needed to sell a tear down duplex. The trustee brought in 6 other top agents in San Francisco that specialized in selling trust property. The trustee wanted to pick one of them when my brothers and I insisted he bring in Craig. Craig sold th..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
189
Average Price Point
$1.4M
Years of Experience
20
"Your Dream is My Passion!" As a consistent Top Agent who is trustworthy, responsible, experienced, patient, think outside the box, and friendly, my team and I strive to provide the highest level of service to help each and every client to meet their real estate goal. Our philosophy is simple: we care, we are truste...
Derek Han's reviews
"Derek provided excellent service through out the transaction! He was always available day and night. Highly recommend Derek to anyone looking to buy or sell! ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
181
Average Price Point
$790K
Years of Experience
17
Representing Sellers Together, we’ll strategize to attract the right buyers for your property. My comprehensive marketing program is tried and true. It has been tested time and again, and the bottom line is that it works. During negotiations, I’ll protect your interests and yours alone, and as a result you’ll get t...
Andrea Gordon's reviews
"We are very, very fortunate to have Andrea. We are demanding clients yet she is ever so patient with us. She is truly a professional. She could have taken the easy way out and not restaged our property but she did not do so. She took the hard way to do the place over and staged our property. She did a lot of hard ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
181
Average Price Point
$1.5M
Years of Experience
25
How do we select our top 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 Berkeley's top Real Estate Agents.
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Top Berkeley, CA real estate agent stats at a glance
HomeLight can match you with real estate agents in the top 3% of performers who, on average, sell 1.4x faster and for 63.6% more money.
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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 Berkeley?
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 Berkeley?
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 Berkeley, CA.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Berkeley?
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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Berkeley work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Berkeley real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Berkeley to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Berkeley 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.