HomeLight compares historical data on all of San Mateo, CA’s 4,369 real estate agents to find you the best of the best. The city’s top 3% agents do 1.8x more deals a year than the average agent, and move homes off the market 45.2% quicker.
San Mateo’s top REALTORS® and Real Estate Agents
Top Agents List updated on November 23rd, 2023
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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
1,379
Average Price Point
$1.6M
Years of Experience
21
“A real estate transaction is like an orchestra, if the many components are all in harmony the real estate transaction just like the music in an orchestra is beautiful. And just like an orchestra no one person can play all the instruments, and that’s why I’ve assembled the best orchestra in real estate.” Eric Boye...
Boyenga Team's reviews
"After being referred by a co-worker, we recently worked with Janelle to buy a house in San Jose. Their team was quite exceptional, and we couldn't have done it without them. Highly connected, responsive and knowledgable, they landed us in a home we wouldn't have had a chance at had we not been working with them. In ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
308
Average Price Point
$1.8M
Years of Experience
26
I am great at my job because I can’t get enough of San Francisco - the people, the neighborhoods and, of course, the intricacies of our housing market. I have made a lifelong study of the trends, neighborhoods, and life of this city and I write about them on my blog at Living415.com. I’ve even named a neighborhood....
Jennifer Rosdail's reviews
"Jennifer did a great job helping me view several sites, pointing out the pros/cons, then helping me close on my selected property...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
291
Average Price Point
$1.4M
Years of Experience
21
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Sandy has been awarded the "Realtor of the Year" by the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors and the "Woman of Distinction" Award by the National Association of Women Business Owners in 2017. Recently she made the "Top 100 Women of Influence" by the Silicon Valley Business Journal as well as topped #2 on the ...
Sandy Jamison's reviews
"After interviewing many realtors, I chose Sandy as my realtor for a property in Gilroy. The property I took back in foreclosure had a ton of issues including vagrants residing in the property, physical damage done by the previous owner and a swimming pool that was algae infested and partially filled with rocks. ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
242
Average Price Point
$1.1M
Years of Experience
19
Joe has formed a group of people who share his vision and passion for helping others achieve their goals and dreams. He employs three full time office assistants and works with three licensed real estate agents who are all part of the Joe Schembri Real Estate Team, making him easily accessible and effective to clien...
Joe Schembri's reviews
"Joe and his partner Joe Suryan were absolutely fantastic. Did an excellent job of setting exceptions going in, organizing proper marketing and staging, and were very, very active in helping us sift through multiple offers and situations. Very professional and got us top $ for our home...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
211
Average Price Point
$1.7M
Years of Experience
38
Complete Concierge Service | Consistently Ranked Among the Elite 1% of 1.6M Active Agents Across the Nation. As one of Silicon Valley’s premier residential real estate brokers—ranked in the top .5% of California real estate agents in 2023—Julie Wyss offers a world-class real estate experience. Closing over $1.1B in...
Julie Wyss's reviews
"Julie was very kind and helpful with my partner, aunt, and I after we inherited a house in very poor condition. She sold the house quickly and made the difficult probate process just a touch easier on us. We were very grateful for her understanding because my wife and aunt had emotional attachment to the house as..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
208
Average Price Point
$1.6M
Years of Experience
16
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For 20 years, Craig Ackerman has been adding value to his clients’ home sales. He likes to present options for broadening a property’s appeal through quick, strategic cosmetic resurfacing. Most clients follow his plan, allowing him to deliver the highest possible selling price. He often sets new price records in...
Craig Ackerman's reviews
"My mother passed and left a 3rd party trustee in charge of her estate. We needed to sell a tear down duplex. The trustee brought in 6 other top agents in San Francisco that specialized in selling trust property. The trustee wanted to pick one of them when my brothers and I insisted he bring in Craig. Craig sold th..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
189
Average Price Point
$1.4M
Years of Experience
20
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
152
Average Price Point
$1.8M
Years of Experience
9
Nick Delis brings integrity, experience, and exceptional character to the business of serving his clients’ real estate needs. His name is synonymous with client advocacy, and his exceptional reputation within the real estate community is a competitive advantage for his clients. He earns clients’ trust and prides him...
Nick Delis's reviews
"Nick is hands down the best realtor I've experienced. My wife and I worked with Nick on the search and purchase of a new home in San Mateo. He is extremely knowledgeable, courteous, patient, and just a great person. He really listened to what was important to us, provided great perspective, and always had our best i..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
133
Average Price Point
$1.6M
Years of Experience
29
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
120
Average Price Point
$1.8M
Years of Experience
39
How do we select our top 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 Mateo's top Real Estate Agents.
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Top San Mateo, CA real estate agent 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 65.9% more money.
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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 Mateo?
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 Mateo?
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 Mateo, CA.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in San Mateo?
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 Mateo 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 Mateo 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 Mateo?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in San Mateo work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a San Mateo real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in San Mateo to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare San Mateo 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.