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Updated July 1, 2026

If you’re buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate agent can make a big difference in your experience and outcome. Top real estate agents in Santa Clara, California close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.

We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 27 real estate agents in Santa Clara, CA to identify the best of the best. These are the top selling realtors in Santa Clara based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.

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Santa Clara, CA top real estate agents (July 2026 rankings)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Vinicius Brasil

    Keller Williams Thrive
    Recent sales*
    51
    Local sales*
    37
    Price range*
    $720K - $4M
    Typical price*
    $2,090,000
    Highlights
    About
    Highly rated Top 1% local Pricing strategyFast sales Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Vinicius Brasil is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 14 transactions over the past 12 months — 51 in the past two years. Vinicius Brasil is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 90% sellers, 10% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 51
    • Local ranking by total sales: #1
    • State ranking by total sales: #721
    • Median days on market: 33 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 106.5%
    • License #: 01419311 (CA)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Ryan Nickell Nickell

    R.O.I. Real Estate
    Recent sales*
    56
    Local sales*
    29
    Price range*
    $710K - $3.2M
    Typical price*
    $1,743,888
    Highlights
    About
    Highly rated Top 10% local Pricing strategy Negotiation expert Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Ryan Nickell Nickell is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. and have closed at least 15 transactions over the past 12 months — 56 in the past two years. Ryan Nickell Nickell's experience includes sales involving HOAs and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 80% sellers, 20% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 56
    • Local ranking by total sales: #3
    • State ranking by total sales: #550
    • Median days on market: 34 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 110%
    • License #: 02013579 (CA)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Mei Ling

    8 Blocks Real Estate
    Recent sales*
    62
    Local sales*
    34
    Price range*
    $409K - $3.2M
    Typical price*
    $1,591,500
    Highlights
    About
    Highly rated Top 5% local Pricing strategy Negotiation expert Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Townhouses Single-family homes Condos Multi-family homes

    Mei Ling is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 17 transactions over the past 12 months — 62 in the past two years. Mei Ling's experience includes sales involving HOAs and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 65% sellers, 35% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 62
    • Local ranking by total sales: #2
    • State ranking by total sales: #424
    • Median days on market: 34 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 107.5%
    • License #: 01425296 (CA)

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  • Mary Tian

    MaxReal
    Recent sales*
    21
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $1.3M - $4.1M
    Typical price*
    $2,200,000
    Highlights
    About
    10+ years experience Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses

    Mary Tian is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. Mary Tian has worked in real estate for over 13 years. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 6 transactions over the past 12 months — 21 in the past two years. Mary Tian's experience includes luxury homes and sales involving HOAs.

    • Est. years experience: 13
    • Works with: 33% sellers, 67% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 21
    • Local ranking by total sales: #25
    • State ranking by total sales: #5,655
    • Median days on market: 44 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 102%
    • License #: 01936779 (CA)
    • Office address: 1288 Kifer Rd #208, Sunnyvale 208

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  • Susanna Wong

    BRG Realty
    Recent sales*
    12
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $635K - $3.3M
    Typical price*
    $1,274,000
    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Condos Townhouses

    Susanna Wong is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 12 in the past two years. Susanna Wong's experience includes sales involving HOAs and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 42% sellers, 58% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 12
    • Local ranking by total sales: #26
    • State ranking by total sales: #15,192
    • Median days on market: 30 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 01155469 (CA)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Kevin F Garvey

    Realty World-Kevin F. Garvey, Broker
    Recent sales*
    17
    Local sales*
    11
    Price range*
    $680K - $3.4M
    Typical price*
    $2,010,000
    Highlights
    About
    Pricing strategyFast sales Negotiation expert Listing specialist Repeat clients Single-family homes Multi-family homes Townhouses

    Kevin F Garvey is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 5 transactions over the past 12 months — 17 in the past two years. Kevin F Garvey is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 71% sellers, 29% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 17
    • Local ranking by total sales: #5
    • State ranking by total sales: #8,412
    • Median days on market: 36 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 105.5%
    • License #: 01300361 (CA)

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  • Serena Zhang

    Sh Homes
    Recent sales*
    40
    Local sales*
    6
    Price range*
    $775K - $4.1M
    Typical price*
    $1,690,000
    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses

    Serena Zhang is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 8 transactions over the past 12 months — 40 in the past two years. Serena Zhang's experience includes luxury homes and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 58% sellers, 43% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 40
    • Local ranking by total sales: #19
    • State ranking by total sales: #1,319
    • Median days on market: 42 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 103%
    • License #: 02049392 (CA)

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  • Fan Wang

    Keller Williams Thrive
    Recent sales*
    78
    Local sales*
    7
    Price range*
    $1.1M - $23.2M
    Typical price*
    $2,200,000
    Highlights
    About
    Buyer specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Fan Wang is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 29 transactions over the past 12 months — 78 in the past two years. Fan Wang's experience includes luxury homes and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 26% sellers, 74% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 78
    • Local ranking by total sales: #15
    • State ranking by total sales: #241
    • Median days on market: 41 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 108%
    • License #: 02131128 (CA)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Xiaozhu Kang

    Coldwell Banker Realty
    Recent sales*
    111
    Local sales*
    11
    Price range*
    $470K - $5.2M
    Typical price*
    $1,600,000
    Highlights
    About
    Highly ratedFast sales Listing specialist Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Multi-family homes

    Xiaozhu Kang is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 29 transactions over the past 12 months — 111 in the past two years. Xiaozhu Kang's experience includes luxury homes and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 76% sellers, 24% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 111
    • Local ranking by total sales: #6
    • State ranking by total sales: #95
    • Median days on market: 39 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 104%
    • License #: 01999507 (CA)

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  • Betty Gong

    Green Valley Realty USA
    Recent sales*
    6
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $690K - $2.7M
    Typical price*
    $2,360,844
    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients Single-family homes Condos

    Betty Gong is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Santa Clara, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 6 in the past two years.

    • Works with: 67% sellers, 33% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 6
    • Local ranking by total sales: #22
    • State ranking by total sales: #30,048
    • Median days on market: 25 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 107%
    • License #: 00971366 (CA)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Andy Meunier

    Coldwell Banker Realty
    Recent sales*
    53
    Local sales*
    11
    Price range*
    $460K - $6.2M
    Typical price*
    $1,580,000
    Highlights
    About
    Highly rated Listing specialist Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Condos Townhouses

    Andy Meunier is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 17 transactions over the past 12 months — 53 in the past two years. Andy Meunier's experience includes sales involving HOAs and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 72% sellers, 28% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 53
    • Local ranking by total sales: #4
    • State ranking by total sales: #623
    • Median days on market: 33 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 105%
    • License #: 01933603 (CA)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Chao Wen

    Compass
    Recent sales*
    74
    Local sales*
    9
    Price range*
    $923K - $4.9M
    Typical price*
    $2,075,000
    Highlights
    About
    Highly ratedBuyer specialist Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Chao Wen is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 26 transactions over the past 12 months — 74 in the past two years. Chao Wen's experience includes luxury homes and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 28% sellers, 72% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 74
    • Local ranking by total sales: #10
    • State ranking by total sales: #264
    • Median days on market: 36 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 105%
    • License #: 02069317 (CA)

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  • Top Local Pro

    David Lillo

    DPL Real Estate
    Recent sales*
    143
    Local sales*
    10
    Price range*
    $430K - $6M
    Typical price*
    $2,010,000
    Highlights
    About
    Highly ratedFast sales Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Multi-family homes

    David Lillo is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 46 transactions over the past 12 months — 143 in the past two years. David Lillo's experience includes luxury homes and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 83% sellers, 17% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 143
    • Local ranking by total sales: #7
    • State ranking by total sales: #47
    • Median days on market: 38 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
    • License #: 01803836 (CA)

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  • Cindy Congcong Yang

    Sean Chen, Broker
    Recent sales*
    45
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $747K - $3.5M
    Typical price*
    $1,770,000
    Highlights
    About
    Highly rated Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Cindy Congcong Yang is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 12 transactions over the past 12 months — 45 in the past two years. Cindy Congcong Yang's experience includes sales involving HOAs and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 42% sellers, 58% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 45
    • Local ranking by total sales: #12
    • State ranking by total sales: #943
    • Median days on market: 34 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 117%
    • License #: 02085191 (CA)

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  • Lisa Gillmor

    Gary G. Gillmor, Broker
    Recent sales*
    6
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $920K - $2.1M
    Typical price*
    $1,642,500
    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Lisa Gillmor is a real estate agent who is primarily active in Santa Clara, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 6 transactions in the past two years. Lisa Gillmor is experienced with sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 67% sellers, 33% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 6
    • Local ranking by total sales: #24
    • State ranking by total sales: #32,251
    • Median days on market: 67 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 00851870 (CA)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Meesun Kang

    Intero Real Estate Services
    Recent sales*
    58
    Local sales*
    10
    Price range*
    $460K - $4.1M
    Typical price*
    $1,670,000
    Highlights
    About
    Offer strategyBuyer specialist Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Manufactured homes

    Meesun Kang is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 18 transactions over the past 12 months — 58 in the past two years. Meesun Kang's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 26% sellers, 74% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 58
    • Local ranking by total sales: #9
    • State ranking by total sales: #503
    • Median days on market: 39 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 104%
    • License #: 01726460 (CA)

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  • Mark Gissler

    Intero Real Estate Services
    Recent sales*
    18
    Local sales*
    7
    Price range*
    $488K - $2.9M
    Typical price*
    $1,190,000
    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes

    Mark Gissler is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 9 transactions over the past 12 months — 18 in the past two years. Mark Gissler's experience includes sales involving HOAs and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 72% sellers, 28% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 18
    • Local ranking by total sales: #16
    • State ranking by total sales: #7,672
    • Median days on market: 43 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 00901229 (CA)

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  • Annie Zhou

    Compass
    Recent sales*
    40
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $750K - $6.4M
    Typical price*
    $2,350,000
    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Annie Zhou is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 10 transactions over the past 12 months — 40 in the past two years. Annie Zhou's experience includes luxury homes and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 40% sellers, 60% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 40
    • Local ranking by total sales: #21
    • State ranking by total sales: #1,259
    • Median days on market: 37 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 108.5%
    • License #: 01877181 (CA)

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  • Top Local Pro

    Warren Lee

    KW Silicon City
    Recent sales*
    25
    Local sales*
    9
    Price range*
    $898K - $3.7M
    Typical price*
    $1,975,000
    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Repeat clients Single-family homes Condos

    Warren Lee is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 8 transactions over the past 12 months — 25 in the past two years. Warren Lee's experience includes luxury homes and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 76% sellers, 24% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 25
    • Local ranking by total sales: #11
    • State ranking by total sales: #4,033
    • Median days on market: 39 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 109%
    • License #: 02155071 (CA)

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  • Zaid Hanna

    Real Estate 38
    Recent sales*
    106
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $475K - $3.3M
    Typical price*
    $1,475,000
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    Highlights
    About
    Highly rated Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes

    Zaid Hanna is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 34 transactions over the past 12 months — 106 in the past two years. Zaid Hanna's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 35% sellers, 65% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 106
    • Local ranking by total sales: #27
    • State ranking by total sales: #106
    • Median days on market: 42 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 01421581 (CA)

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  • Coco Tan

    Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
    Recent sales*
    101
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $175K - $5.6M
    Typical price*
    $1,730,000
    Highlights
    About
    Highly rated Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Multi-family homes Manufactured homes

    Coco Tan is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 23 transactions over the past 12 months — 101 in the past two years. Coco Tan's experience includes luxury homes, sales involving HOAs, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 76% sellers, 24% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 101
    • Local ranking by total sales: #13
    • State ranking by total sales: #116
    • Median days on market: 36 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 111%
    • License #: 01376998 (CA)

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  • Mike Strouf

    Real Brokerage Technologies
    Recent sales*
    21
    Local sales*
    8
    Price range*
    $763K - $6.4M
    Typical price*
    $1,380,000
    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Condos Townhouses

    Mike Strouf is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 7 transactions over the past 12 months — 21 in the past two years. Mike Strouf's experience includes sales involving HOAs and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 48% sellers, 52% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 21
    • Local ranking by total sales: #14
    • State ranking by total sales: #5,679
    • Median days on market: 39 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 104.5%
    • License #: 01253585 (CA)

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  • Alexandra Zhou

    Morgan Real Estate
    Recent sales*
    19
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $1.3M - $6.4M
    Typical price*
    $2,332,000
    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses

    Alexandra Zhou is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 2 transactions over the past 12 months — 19 in the past two years. Alexandra Zhou's experience includes luxury homes and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 42% sellers, 58% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 19
    • Local ranking by total sales: #20
    • State ranking by total sales: #6,467
    • Median days on market: 36 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 113%
    • License #: 01949466 (CA)

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  • Lisa Gouletmah

    Coldwell Banker Realty
    Recent sales*
    14
    Local sales*
    10
    Price range*
    $385K - $2.3M
    Typical price*
    $1,250,000
    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Repeat clients HOA experience Townhouses Single-family homes Condos

    Lisa Gouletmah is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 8 transactions over the past 12 months — 14 in the past two years. Lisa Gouletmah's experience includes sales involving HOAs and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 86% sellers, 14% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 14
    • Local ranking by total sales: #8
    • State ranking by total sales: #11,616
    • Median days on market: 36 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 01228527 (CA)

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  • Jenny Qian

    Keller Williams Thrive
    Recent sales*
    36
    Local sales*
    6
    Price range*
    $590K - $3.4M
    Typical price*
    $1,695,500
    Highlights
    About
    Highly rated Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Jenny Qian is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 7 transactions over the past 12 months — 36 in the past two years. Jenny Qian's experience includes luxury homes and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 31% sellers, 69% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 36
    • Local ranking by total sales: #17
    • State ranking by total sales: #1,657
    • Median days on market: 31 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 02141063 (CA)

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  • Christy Pak

    Compass
    Recent sales*
    28
    Local sales*
    5
    Price range*
    $466K - $3.2M
    Typical price*
    $1,442,500
    Highlights
    About
    Repeat clients HOA experience Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Christy Pak is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 8 transactions over the past 12 months — 28 in the past two years. Christy Pak's experience includes sales involving HOAs and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 36% sellers, 64% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 28
    • Local ranking by total sales: #23
    • State ranking by total sales: #2,920
    • Median days on market: 32 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 103.5%
    • License #: 02099895 (CA)

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  • Karl Gerner

    Coldwell Banker Realty
    Recent sales*
    9
    Local sales*
    6
    Price range*
    $385K - $3.5M
    Typical price*
    $645,000
    Highlights
    About
    Listing specialist Repeat clients Condos Single-family homes

    Karl Gerner is a real estate agent who is primarily active in San Jose, CA. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 2 transactions over the past 12 months — 9 in the past two years. Karl Gerner is experienced with luxury homes.

    • Works with: 78% sellers, 22% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 9
    • Local ranking by total sales: #18
    • State ranking by total sales: #21,121
    • Median days on market: 64 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 01204455 (CA)

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What to know about top real estate agents in Santa Clara, CA

Top Santa Clara real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Santa Clara. 

General 

  • High transaction volume: Does more than 40 sales per year (local median)
  • Well established: At least 3–5+ years of experience in the local market
  • Good reputation: High total review count and average ratings

Sellers

  • Pricing expertise: Few-to-no price drops 
  • High sale-to-list ratios: Typically sells near or above list price (median sale-to-list in Santa Clara is 105%)
  • Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
  • Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Santa Clara is 36 days)

Buyers

  • Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Santa Clara often save 5-10% off list price
  • Local expertise: Know neighborhoods, schools, amenities, regulations
  • Responsive and accessible: Reviews consistently call out these specific traits

Most likely, yes. The vast majority of home sellers in Santa Clara will get the best outcome and most money selling with a top local real estate agent. That said, it really depends on your goals.

Consider listing with a Santa Clara realtor if:

  • You're aiming for top dollar or need help navigating pricing and offers
  • You want someone to handle the full process—marketing, showings, negotiation, paperwork
  • Your property is typical for the area and priced at or above $200,000

Consider alternatives if:

  • You want a faster sale and are open to a cash offer from a cash home buyer or iBuyer
  • You’re cost-conscious and want to save on commission with a discount real estate broker
  • You want to avoid realtor commission altogether and are comfortable trying FSBO (for sale by owner), knowing that FSBO sales usually net less and require a lot of work.

In Santa Clara, the average real estate commission is about 5.47%, while the national average is (5.7%).

  • Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.73% and 2.74%, respectively).
  • Rates are negotiable and may be lower for higher-priced homes or repeat clients.
  • Following the NAR settlement, buyers may need to negotiate their agent's fee directly.

Sell with a top agent and save

With Clever, sellers can list with a top local agent for just 1.5% (or $3,000 flat) — up to 50% less than the typical rate in Santa Clara.

When interviewing agents, the questions you ask matter more than you think. Catherine Robles, a real estate agent serving San Francisco and the Peninsula, suggests focusing on what sets an agent apart: "Buyers and sellers should [focus on] local market expertise, a strong negotiation strategy, and clear, proactive communication when choosing a real estate agent. When interviewing agents, ask how many recent deals they've done in the area, how they would specifically price, market, or structure an offer in today's market. They should be able to explain their strategy with data, not vague promises and how they handle problems when a deal gets difficult." The answers to these questions will tell you a lot about whether an agent is truly invested in your outcome.

If you’re both selling a home and purchasing a new one, using the same agent can simplify the process. But you’ll need to find an agent with a successful track record as both a listing agent and a buyer’s agent. While some real estate agents do both, some of the best real estate professionals specialize in either representing buyers or listing properties

If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some Santa Clara-area alternatives:

Cash buyer services

  • Get fast, no-obligation offers from investors, iBuyers, and bridge loan providers.
  • Ideal for distressed homes, tight timelines, or sellers prioritizing speed over top price.

Discount brokerages

  • Offer lower commissions (often 1–2%) while still providing MLS access and support.
  • Good option if you want to save but still prefer professional help.

Flat-Fee MLS (FFMLS)

  • Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
  • You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.

For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

  • No agent involvement, no commission—but you’ll do everything yourself.
  • FSBO homes typically sell for less, so weigh potential savings vs. final sale price.

Pro tip: Even if you go non-traditional, consider services like Clever or local offer platforms — they help you compare your options and connect with agents or investors offering discounts, fast offers, or both.

Santa Clara, California is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.

  • The market has an average of 4 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 68,428 homes for sale in Santa Clara in the last month. Sellers added 5,114 new listings, and 3,949 home sales closed in that time.
  • On average, properties spend 36 days on the market, and it takes 38 days for a home to go under contract.

Homes in Santa Clara, California are selling for more on average compared to the previous month. More sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.

  • 3,924 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 6% of all homes on the market, compared to the 5.32% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
  • The median home in Santa Clara, California ultimately sells for $1,669,000 – 3.3% more than its original list price.

In February 2026, we asked Catherine Robles, a real estate agent serving San Francisco and the Peninsula, for their thoughts on the local real estate market. They said, "[The] inventory is limited, and so are the number of buyers, which makes it a unique market. I do expect interest rates to decrease, bringing out the buyers who were on hold. It will be a great time for sellers to list, and good for buyers waiting for more inventory and better interest rates." A market gaining momentum tends to reward those who act early, so both buyers and sellers may benefit from getting positioned sooner rather than later.

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Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 125,000 data points for 27 real estate agents across Santa Clara, California.

Any customer ratings and reviews surfaced on this page are powered by Zillow Group via the Zillow Bridge API. Average ratings, review counts, and individual reviews are sourced directly from Zillow's verified review platform and refreshed regularly. Some reviews may be for team members associated with the agent.

We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but no dataset is perfect. Some activity may not be captured if information isn’t available or accurate from our sources. We update and refine our data regularly to improve coverage and reliability.

Methodology

There’s no single “best” real estate agent — the right fit depends on your goals and situation. Our approach is designed to highlight agents with strong, well-rounded performance and make it easier to compare real estate agents in Santa Clara.

We look at factors that matter most to typical buyers and sellers, such as:

  • Transaction volume and recent activity
  • Balance of buyer- and seller-side representation
  • Pricing accuracy and negotiation outcomes
  • Speed of sales relative to the local market
  • Years of experience and proven track record
  • Specialized expertise with certain property types or client needs

We use these key indicators to surface agents who are likely to be a good fit for most people, while giving you the data you need to decide which qualities matter most for your own situation.

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Rankings are updated regularly as new data becomes available. Our goal is to provide a clear, objective view of agent performance to help you make an informed choice when hiring a real estate professional.

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