In Carmel Valley, CA, the top 3% real estate agents buy and sell homes 78.9% faster than their competitors. HomeLight compares real estate agents in Carmel Valley using their objective sales data to identify the top performing agents.
Top Carmel Valley REALTOR® Rankings
Top Agents List updated on April 15th, 2024
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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
1,242
Average Price Point
$1.5M
Years of Experience
22
Palisade Realty, Inc
Hedda has been a licensed real estate agent in California for 13 years and is the owner of Palisade Realty, Inc in San Diego. Hedda knows the ins & outs of every San Diego neighborhood, the current state of the real estate market, the art of negotiation and the value of a dollar in this economy. Her clients continue...
Home Transactions
746
Average Price Point
$810K
Years of Experience
18
Born and raised in California, Pete has been a resident of the state for over 30 years. Pete has a unique background in prior work experience as a former baseball player with the Boston Red Sox organization from 2008-2014. Pete had a playing career of 7 full seasons, all with Boston, and baseball is still a big part...
Pete Ruiz's reviews
"Excellent communication throughout the total sales process. ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
241
Average Price Point
$1.3M
Years of Experience
15
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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...
Home Transactions
183
Average Price Point
$1.4M
Years of Experience
14
Sean has been a licensed real estate agent in California for 8 years and is currently with Keller Williams Realty in San Diego. Sean's coverage area includes San Diego, Poway, Fairbanks Ranch, Escondido, Carlsbad and Oceanside. HomeLight ranks Sean as one of the top 2% of agents in San Diego for successfully sellin...
Sean Zanganeh's reviews
"Sean, Vasily, Max, and Michael are consummate professionals. Have gone through the purchase/sale process many times and can easily say that these guys are the best. Will refer and repeat business in the future. I am the seller and this team represented me in this transaction...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
182
Average Price Point
$1.1M
Years of Experience
16
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
151
Average Price Point
$1.3M
Years of Experience
23
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Our real estate team is committed to delivering exceptional client care and empowering every decision each step of your home buying or selling experience. Our philosophy is based on integrity, creativity, transparency, and tenacity! Our commitment is to grow with you beyond the transaction helping you match the per...
The Lurie Group's reviews
"Zander and Tabre were unrelenting in their work ethic and made sure that we found the ideal home… which happened to be a highly sought after home in Pacific Heights. They were able to use there negotiation skills, and leverage their market knowledge & relationships in the industry to get our preemtive offer accepted..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
139
Average Price Point
$1.9M
Years of Experience
10
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
111
Average Price Point
$1.4M
Years of Experience
9
Tim has been a licensed real estate agent in California for 23 years and is currently with Skoglin Real Estate, Inc.. Tim has completed transactions in several areas including San Diego, Fairbanks Ranch, Poway, Escondido, Oceanside and Carlsbad. HomeLight ranks Tim as one of the top 1% of agents in San Diego for su...
Tim Skoglin's reviews
"Better than I could have ever imagined. Tim is able to match his real estate skills with compassion, interest and personal attention..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
52
Average Price Point
$1.1M
Years of Experience
29
Compass
Jim Klinge has been serving the real estate needs of San Diego buyers and sellers for decades, and is known for his savvy negotiating strategies, creative internet marketing, and thoughtful insights on market conditions. He combines those with his dedicated hand-on approach to ensure outstanding results for his clie...
Home Transactions
52
Average Price Point
$1.6M
Years of Experience
40
How we select the best Carmel 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 Carmel 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 119.0% 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 Carmel 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 Carmel 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 Carmel Valley, CA.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Carmel 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 Carmel Valley?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Carmel Valley work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Carmel Valley real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Carmel Valley to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Carmel 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.