Find the perfect Oakland 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.
There are 7,913 real estate agents in Oakland, CA but we use data to find the best ones. HomeLight compares the agent performance data in your area to find real estate agents who get the job done 1.8x days faster than the average Oakland, CA real estate agent.
HomeLight was excellent in finding a real estate agent to sell our home, which took only 4 days! They offered various agents, all of which were top agents in our area. We couldn’t have been happier!
Cindy W
The 7,913 active real estate agents in Oakland move 40 off the market in 58 days on average. Top Oakland real estate agents move properties off the housing market 26.16 days faster than average agents.
A top seller’s agent in Oakland makes 13.0% more dollars for sellers, wraps up the selling process 26.16 days faster, and sells 1.8x more homes than the average agent.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
Top buyer’s agents in Oakland help home buyers purchase 1.7x more homes when they're measured against the average real estate agent in Oakland. Top buyer’s agents also save clients $75,628 on transactions.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Winkler Real Estate Group
Oakland Listings Sold
200
Average Over Asking
$11k
Average Days on Market
72
Alain Pinel Realtors
Oakland Listings Sold
36
Average Days on Market
56
Single Family Home Transactions
220
The Grubb Company
Oakland Listings Sold
130
Average Over Asking
$76k
Average Days on Market
52
The Grubb Company
Oakland Listings Sold
120
Average Over Asking
$52k
Average Days on Market
43
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
Oakland Listings Sold
10
Average Days on Market
62
Single Family Home Transactions
210
Century 21 Realty Alliance
Average Over Asking
$58k
Oakland Listings Sold
5
Average Days on Market
53
Pacific Realty Partners
Oakland Listings Sold
23
Average Days on Market
65
Single Family Home Transactions
300
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
HomeLight was very helpful in narrowing down the field of Realtors to choose from and importantly, giving an idea of the data and methodology behind the recommendations so I could feel confident in them.
Harry G
...We found HomeLight, searched for agents with experience, and connected with our agent in one day. She helped us snag a property in a competitive part of town, largely due to her relationships in the area.
Evelyn H
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Oakland?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Oakland 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 Oakland?
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 Oakland, CA.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Oakland?
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 Oakland?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Oakland work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Oakland neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Oakland neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Oakland neighborhoods or give one of our trained agent concierges a call at (855) 999-7931
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing Oakland neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Oakland real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Oakland real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Oakland to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Oakland real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Oakland 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 Oakland?
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.
