Find the perfect Portola Valley 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 analyzes all 341 Portola Valley, CA real estate agents and compares them on their historical performance data. The top 3% of Portola Valley real estate agents handle an average of 351 properties and move them in 19 days.
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
There are 341 real estate agents in Portola Valley, CA right now. Properties are listed for 36 days on average. The difference in time spent on the market in Portola Valley, CA for top agents is 17.19 less than the time an average agent spends on a given housing transaction.
Top seller’s agents, when compared again the average real estate agent in Portola Valley, sell 1.8x the number of homes and sell them 17.19 days faster.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
The top real estate agents in Portola Valley help buy 1.7x more homes than average agents in the same area. Top agents, on average, also save home buyers $300,959 during the buying process.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Average Over Asking
$320k
Average Days on Market
31
Single Family Home Transactions
120
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Portola Valley Listings Sold
2
Average Over Asking
$170k
Average Days on Market
48
Compass Real Estate
Average Days on Market
28
Average Over Asking
$200k
Single Family Home Transactions
400
Dwell Realtors - San Carlos
Average Days on Market
33
Average Over Asking
$170k
Single Family Home Transactions
250
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Portola Valley Listings Sold
2
Average Days on Market
31
Average Over Asking
$140k
Coldwell Banker
Average Days on Market
29
Portola Valley Listings Sold
2
Average Over Asking
$200k
Coldwell Banker-Menlo Park
Average Days on Market
37
Average Over Asking
$47k
Single Family Home Transactions
70
Pacific Union International
Average Days on Market
24
Average Over Asking
$140k
Condo Transactions
30
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.
Timothy L
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 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
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Portola Valley?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley?
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 Portola Valley, CA.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Portola Valley?
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 Portola Valley?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Portola Valley work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Portola Valley neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Portola Valley neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Portola Valley real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Portola Valley real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Portola Valley to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Portola Valley real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley?
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.
