HomeLight looks at the performance data of the top-performing real estate agents in Santa Cruz, CA to show you only the best matches. This is what a top Santa Cruz real estate agent looks like: they make their sellers $96,888 more money than the average agent, save $106,167 more for buyers, and work 81.1% more transactions.
Santa Cruz’s top REALTORS® and Real Estate Agents
Top Agents List updated on June 1st, 2023
Transactions: High to Low
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
1,457
Average Price Point
$1.6M
Years of Experience
21
At Strock Real Estate, we strive to exceed your expectations of a Realtor. We always do business in an honest manner with the highest level of integrity. It is of the utmost importance that we put our clients’ needs ahead of our own. We listen to our clients’ goals and sacrifice our self-serving interests in the pro...
Ben Strock's reviews
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Home Transactions
581
Average Price Point
$1.6M
Years of Experience
22
“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
431
Average Price Point
$1.7M
Years of Experience
26
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Zaid Hanna is a real estate agent with Intero Almaden Real Estate Services in San Jose, California. Zaid has been serving home buyers and sellers in the Bay Area since 2004. He brings his clients the benefits of experience, market expertise, combined with unmatched skills, knowledge and passion. Zaid founded The Han...
Home Transactions
412
Average Price Point
$1.2M
Years of Experience
19
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—and ranked as the #86 real estate agent in California in 2022—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
328
Average Price Point
$1.5M
Years of Experience
16
We understand a home is much more than where you rest your head at night. A home can be a lifetime of memories, an escape from stress, a feeling of security and love, and often a home represents the most significant financial asset of a family. Understanding the importance of a home is our job and our lifetime car...
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
280
Average Price Point
$1.3M
Years of Experience
22
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Top 250 Agents in the Country as recognized in the Wall Street Journal and Newsweek. Andy understands that buying or selling a home is a significant investment in your future. Andy helps his clients find success in a very competitive market with constant communication, nonstop work effort, and unparalleled knowledge...
Andy Sweat's reviews
"Andy was beyond patient and met all of our needs. He is the best real estate agent in this area.. hands down!!..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
209
Average Price Point
$1.4M
Years of Experience
8
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
198
Average Price Point
$1.8M
Years of Experience
9
I have been helping clients buy and sell their homes in the Bay Area for more than three decades. I love what I do, and when we meet, my enthusiasm will be palpable. Here’s what matters most to me: honesty, generosity, and persistence. I believe it’s important to take care of others and to support them in achievi...
Daniel Winkler's reviews
"Top notch expertise & knowledge. Excellent service and personal attention. Wouldn’t consider working with anyone else!..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
158
Average Price Point
$1M
Years of Experience
34
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
134
Average Price Point
$940K
Years of Experience
18
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 Santa Cruz's top Real Estate Agents.
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Vetted
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Top Picks
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Top Santa Cruz, 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 85.1% more money.
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Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Santa Cruz, top agents are frequently doing deals in Westside, Eastside and Downtown Santa Cruz.
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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 Santa Cruz?
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 Santa Cruz?
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 Santa Cruz, CA.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Santa Cruz?
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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Santa Cruz work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Santa Cruz real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Santa Cruz to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Santa Cruz 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.