Top Real Estate Agents in San Diego, CA

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San Diego, CA has gorgeous beaches, picturesque vistas, and a huge inventory of real estate agents (19,262) and homes for sale. Finding a good agent and your surfer’s paradise in that massive pool could be tough. Luckily, HomeLight can match you with real estate agents in the top 3% of performers who, on average, sell 1.4x faster and for 5.7% more money.

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Top San Diego REALTOR® Rankings

Top Agents List updated on March 16th, 2024
Whissel Realty Group With Kyle Whissel snapshot

Whissel Realty Group brokered by eXp Realty

Whissel Realty Group is a family-owned company built on relationships with our clients, colleagues, and co-workers. We're passionately committed to helping you and your family build a secure future in the home of your dreams. The Whissel family has been helping San Diegans realize "The American Dream" in San Diego s...

Whissel Realty Group With Kyle Whissel's reviews

"Steve and his team, Zesty and Deana are simply awesome! They are very approachable, available, and extremely responsive. Steve is one of those rare professionals that, if you are lucky, you will find a handful during your entire life. From day one he demonstrated his great organizational and communicat..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

1,531

Average Price Point

$780K

Years of Experience

20

Gregg Phillipson snapshot

Keller Williams Realty

Ranked #1 in East County out of 2,000 plus Agents 2016-2019 - Ranked in the Top 10 in Sales out of 23,000 agents 2016-2019 in all of San Diego County as an individual agent - #1 Listing Agent at Keller Williams La Mesa - #1 Buyers Sales Agent at Keller Williams Realty La Mesa - Over 1,700 homes SOLD in San Diego - 1...

Gregg Phillipson's reviews

"Quick and easy. Very attentive and knowledgeable. Only 9 days on the market at asking price. Wish I could of taken him with me. ..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

417

Average Price Point

$910K

Years of Experience

31

Jim Holbrook snapshot

Performance Realty Estates and Homes

Specialties: Listing Agent, Buyer's agent, Investments, Foreclosure, Short-Sales and Loan officer There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent Real Estate Professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, being a marketing specialist, effective negotiation skills and a high-q...

Jim Holbrook's reviews

"JUST LIKE THAT, Jim Holbrook and his team of professionals made their introduction, and everyone involved knew they were in charge!!! Selecting the perfect Realtor isn’t easy, but we were very blessed to have been given the opportunity to work with them! Jim listened to every single concern of ours and stayed foc..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

414

Average Price Point

$630K

Years of Experience

19

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Alan Shafran snapshot

Shafran Realty Group

Alan Shafran is one of the highest producing residential agents in the country based on sales volumes. He has dedicated more than 36 years to studying the finance and real estate world’s ins & outs. Alan’s decision to bring his financial expertise into real estate was pivotal in his career and personal life. This fo...

Home Transactions

405

Average Price Point

$1.3M

Years of Experience

37

Chad Dannecker snapshot

Dannecker & Associates | Compass

Chad Dannecker is a native San Diegan and is proud to call “America’s Finest City” his home town. For Chad, success has always meant doing his absolute best in every situation. His dedicated work ethic and “never give up” philosophy have defined and made his business what it is today. Chad’s number one goal is to...

Chad Dannecker's reviews

"I connected with Chad on a potential new condo but unfortunately the property wasn't a good fit. Hope to connect with him in future! ..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

242

Average Price Point

$1M

Years of Experience

21

Glen Henderson snapshot

Premier Homes, a division of Big Block Realty, Inc

Glen is recognized as one of San Diego’s top Realtors with over 17 years of experience serving home buyers and sellers throughout San Diego County. Glen is currently ranked in the Top 1% of Agents in San Diego (5 Years Running). As the founder of the Premier Homes Team, Glen is best known for his dedication, tenaci...

Glen Henderson's reviews

"Glen and his team made sure I sold my house within the time frame I wanted. The cohesiveness of their team was productive and helpful towards the task at hand. Thanks so much for the support provided! ..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

186

Average Price Point

$1M

Years of Experience

21

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Min Sun snapshot

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

182

Average Price Point

$1.4M

Years of Experience

14

Scott Cheng snapshot

eXp Realty of Southern California

Scott and his team are adamant about performing business with integrity. Their mission is to provide as much education about the real estate process as possible so you can make the most informed decisions toward reaching your goals. Scott is a problem solver. He is committed to finding unique solutions to any probl...

Scott Cheng's reviews

"He was super helpful, never rush us in looking for a home. ..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

149

Average Price Point

$820K

Years of Experience

19

Jeff Rosa snapshot

Market Real Estate

The San Diego County real estate market is surging. This presents unprecedented opportunities for prepared buyers and sellers. In this market, successful buyers and sellers must rely on a Realtor with up-to-the-minute knowledge and understanding of many neigbhorhoods and market trends. You need a Realtor who underst...

Home Transactions

141

Average Price Point

$930K

Years of Experience

17

Michael & Jessica Wolf snapshot

Coldwell Banker West

The Wolf Real Estate Team, Mike & Jessica Wolf, co-founded The Wolf Real Estate Team in 2006. We are experts with all aspects of Residential Real Estate including buying, selling, or investing. Our service is what sets us apart from all other real estate agents. We’ve made a commitment to running our business by rel...

Home Transactions

118

Average Price Point

$970K

Years of Experience

19

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San Diego Top Real Estate Agents

How we select the best San Diego 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 San Diego's top Real Estate Agents.
Reviewed
19,262
Vetted
2,312
Top Picks
30

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 1.4x faster and for 144.4% more money.

Sale Price / List Price (%)

Days on Market

Lower is better

Homes Sold / Year

Explore the top neighborhoods in San Diego

Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in San Diego, top agents are frequently doing deals in La Jolla, Pacific Beach and Old Town.

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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 San Diego?

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 San Diego?

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 San Diego, CA.

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

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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego?

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

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

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