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Top real estate agents in San Diego, CA

We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing REALTORS® & REALTORS®.

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We analyze over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which REALTOR® is best for you based on your needs.

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Top San Diego, CA REALTORS®

To find your dream shack in the sun and surf of San Diego, you need a top agent. Top agents have sold 1.8x more Spanish style cottages and beach front condos in their careers than average agents. While average agents move properties off the market in 76 days, top agents can sell 1.8x faster. Top sellers agents could make you 5.7% more to put towards a boat. Top buyer’s agents may save you 7.1% more on that La Jolla cliff-side bungalow so that you can own your favorite taco truck.

"HomeLight was excellent in finding a real estate agent to sell our home, which took only 4 days! They offered various agents, all of which were top agents in our area. We couldn’t have been happier!"

Cindy W.

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Top San Diego REALTOR® stats at a glance

San Diego, CA has gorgeous beaches, picturesque vistas, and a huge inventory of REALTORS® (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 REALTORS® in the top 3% of performers who, on average, sell 1.4x faster and for 5.7% more money.

Top Seller's Agents

Though homes in San Diego tend to sell for under asking, a top San Diego REALTOR® sells for 104.0% of the list price. That’s $32,808 dollars you can spend on renovating your new home or on one of the (not) haunted rooms at the Hotel del Coronado. Just think about that sunrise!

Sale Price / List Price (%)

Days on Market
Lower is better

Homes Sold / Yr


Top Buyer's Agents

Top buyer’s agents can save you an average of $59,010 more than average agents. The best buyer’s agents in San Diego have worked 1.8x as many properties in their careers than average agents. When you find a gem among the 4,608 San Diego listings, a top buyer’s agent might save you $94,203 on the purchase.

Condos Sold / Yr

Homes Purchased / Yr

Sale Price / List Price (%)
Lower is better

Ratings and reviews of top real estate agents in San Diego, CA

Top Agents
5.0 stars
Avg. Agents
5.0 stars

Top real estate agents in San Diego score an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, compared to the typical San Diego agent who scores only 5.0 stars. We collect the latest ratings and reviews of top real estate agents in San Diego and update them here to show you what their past clients have to say.

"Within minutes of registering, I was getting calls from some of the best Realtors in my area and ended up closing within a month of my first call. I’m recommending HomeLight to friends and family. It’s an amazing service I’ll certainly use it again."

Noah H.

HomeLight Client

"The Realtor I worked with did an excellent job, and made the home selling process quick and easy. I would recommend the HomeLight service to anyone looking for a Realtor."

Jennifer O.

HomeLight Client

"We want to thank HomeLight for leading us in the right direction to find the perfect Realtor to sell our home. We finally feel like we had the right Realtor on our side."

Tami L.

HomeLight Client

Find the best agent or REALTOR® for your favorite San Diego neighborhood

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.

La Jolla

Active Agents1,223
Time on Market98
Avg. Sale Price$1,393,227

Pacific Beach

Active Agents2,739
Time on Market90
Avg. Sale Price$698,982

Old Town

Active Agents137
Time on Market89
Avg. Sale Price$636,690

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a top REALTOR® do?
Top REALTORS® 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.
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What should you look for when interviewing a REALTOR® in San Diego?
When you sell a house, your REALTOR® 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.
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How important is it to hire a top REALTOR® in San Diego?
Our data shows that the top 5% of listing agents sell homes for as much as (+9%) more than the average REALTOR®. 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 REALTOR® if you’re buying or selling a home in San Diego, CA.
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When is the right time to hire a REALTOR® 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 REALTOR® 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 REALTOR® 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.
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What is the average REALTOR® commission for agents in San Diego?
While individual REALTOR® commissions do vary, most REALTORS® in San Diego work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a San Diego REALTOR®?
HomeLight analyzes all REALTOR® in San Diego to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare San Diego REALTOR® 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 REALTOR® 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.
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