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Salinas, CA may have 2,125 real estate agents, but you’re looking for the cream of the crop. Homelight analyzes performance data from all of Salinas’s active agents to find you those with the best objective results. The top 3% of Salinas agents boast impressive numbers: They complete 81.8% more real estate transactions each year than the average agent, and sell homes 84.2% faster.

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Top Salinas REALTOR® Rankings

Top Agents List updated on March 16th, 2024
Brett Jennings snapshot

Real Estate Experts

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

1,282

Average Price Point

$1.6M

Years of Experience

22

Pete Ruiz snapshot

Keller Williams Coastal Estates

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

250

Average Price Point

$1.3M

Years of Experience

15

Carl Medford snapshot

Keller Williams

Team Leader REALTOR®, CRS, HAFA Certified, Listing Specialist As a practicing Real Estate Professional and Team Leader, Carl is ranked among the San Francisco East Bay elite. His commitment to professional service and results “better than the rest” has led him to develop state-of-the-art tools guaranteeing the high...

Carl Medford's reviews

"Carl is amazing. After working with a broker that did not meet our needs. Carl stepped in and was extremely patient and thorough explaining the first time home buying process and listen to all our concerns. He was able to problem solve and was a major help with closing our home. I highly recommend Carl!..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

177

Average Price Point

$950K

Years of Experience

23

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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

167

Average Price Point

$1.4M

Years of Experience

23

The Lurie Group snapshot

Compass, The Lurie Group

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

148

Average Price Point

$1.8M

Years of Experience

10

Megan Archer snapshot

Keller Williams

Megan Archer is an energetic leader, strategic thinker, and fierce negotiator. She understands the psychology of selling real estate and that nets her sellers more money, in less time. Buying or selling a home, one of your largest assets, is one of the most important things you will ever do. As Discover Real Estates...

Megan Archer's reviews

"Team House Hunter is awesome!! Megan and everyone we have had the pleasure of working with in the office has been great, they worked hard to find us our home and I know it wasn't easy, they would always find the time to show us houses at the last minute and would answer our numerous messages quickly and happily. Eve..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

112

Average Price Point

$890K

Years of Experience

19

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Alex Lehr snapshot

Guide Real Estate

Alex Lehr has been working hard to cultivate a well-respected and trusted concierge-style real estate service for his clients since 1984. His extensive industry knowledge has been sought out by The New York Times, KPIX Channel 5 News, and through his book "The Unexpected Sale: Guidance for the Executor/Administrator...

Alex Lehr's reviews

"Alex and his team were great. We worked well together. They held our hand through the process and gave us their best advice of selling during COVID. HE achieved multiple offers and we sold $165k over asking price. We closed escrow on time. Could not recommend them enough. Local team with local knowledge but highly e..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

104

Average Price Point

$1.9M

Years of Experience

40

ConnieJo STUBBLEFIELD snapshot

RE/MAX Empire Properties - California Traditions Team

Connie Jo Stubblefield, a renowned name in California's real estate industry, she is known for her unwavering commitment to her clients' goals and aspirations. Equipped with a masterful negotiation ability, her approach is characterized by genuine care, authenticity, and a laser-focused commitment to her clients. Hi...

Home Transactions

83

Average Price Point

$770K

Years of Experience

18

Stephanie Wedge, snapshot

Rockford Realty

Since 1997, Stephanie Wedge has stood as an industry expert across some of the most dynamic and competitive real estate markets in the country: the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Las Vegas, and Reno. Her analytical, client-first approach has earned her a well-respected reputation in the real estate community, along with ...

Stephanie Wedge,'s reviews

" Two years ago Stephanie helped me buy my house. I was going through divorce so this is the first time I had ever purchased a house completely by myself! There were 300 people who toured through the house in two days and there were nine offers. She helped me get the sale because of all of her research and in the e..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

74

Average Price Point

$1.2M

Years of Experience

28

Robin Realini snapshot

Coldwell Banker

Robin grew up in Morgan Hill and is a Live Oak Alumni. After high school, she went on to graduate from San Jose State with a B.A. in Psychology. She then earned a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Bethany University. While Robin enjoyed studying Psychology, she quickly realized she had too much energy for t...

Home Transactions

73

Average Price Point

$1.3M

Years of Experience

14

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Salinas Top Real Estate Agents

How we select the best Salinas 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 Salinas's top Real Estate Agents.
Reviewed
2,125
Vetted
255
Top Picks
17

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 96.6% more money.

Sale Price / List Price (%)

Days on Market

Lower is better

Homes Sold / Year

Explore the top neighborhoods in Salinas

Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Salinas, top agents are frequently doing deals in Creekbridge, Eastside and Williams Ranch.

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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 Salinas?

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 Salinas?

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 Salinas, CA.

When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Salinas?

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 Salinas 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 Salinas 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 Salinas?

While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Salinas work for 6% of the home price.

Why should I use HomeLight to find a Salinas real estate agent?

HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Salinas to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Salinas 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.