Find the perfect Lafayette 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 runs the stats on each of the 1,288 agents in Lafayette so that you can select the top performing real estate agents. The top 3% Lafayette agents work with 387 homes and get them sold in 35 days.
I used HomeLight to find a real estate agent since I wasn’t in the city where the property was located. I found a great agent to sell my rental property. It was easy to use and saved me a lot of time!
Johnny N
Lafayette, CA has 1,288 active real estate agents. The average real estate agent in Lafayette sells about 271 homes and each home spends about 54 days on Lafayette's housing market. Let's see how the top 3% perform in comparison.
In contrast with the average Lafayette real estate agent, the top seller's agents sell 207.45 more homes, close deals 19.34 days faster, and earn sellers an extra 11.0% on each home sale.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
When compared against the average real estate agent, the top Lafayette buyer's agents move about 176 properties and save buyers $114,335 on their home purchases.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.
Average Days on Market
50
Average Over Asking
$42k
Single Family Home Transactions
160
Bay Sotheby's International Realty
Lafayette Listings Sold
7
Average Days on Market
63
Single Family Home Transactions
170
Lisa Caldwell & Mark Alexander
Range Real Estate
Lafayette Listings Sold
5
Average Over Asking
$28k
Average Days on Market
64
Dudum Real Estate Group
Lafayette Listings Sold
3
Average Days on Market
47
Average Over Asking
$28k
Keller Williams Realty - Walnut Creek
Average Days on Market
55
Single Family Home Transactions
370
Townhome Transactions
54
The Grubb Company
Average Over Asking
$210k
Average Days on Market
44
Single Family Home Transactions
220
Alain Pinel Realtors
Lafayette Listings Sold
36
Average Days on Market
60
Condo Transactions
41
Intero Real Estate Services
Average Days on Market
48
Average Over Asking
$28k
Condo Transactions
180
Realtors can claim anything, but the objective data that HomeLight collects on number of homes sold, price range, and time period, are facts that cannot be challenged.
Shirley S
HomeLight makes the process of finding a great agent who cares so much easier. Will use them again!
Garth M
I had a home that I couldn't sell for 10 years. I decided to try HomeLight and chose the first agent they provided. My home sold immediately! If I sell another home, I will definitely call HomeLight.
Cynthia B
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Lafayette?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
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 Lafayette, CA.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Lafayette work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Lafayette neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Lafayette neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Lafayette 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 Lafayette neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Lafayette real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Lafayette real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Lafayette to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Lafayette real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
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.
