Top real estate agents in San Diego, CA
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents & REALTORS®.

Why you need a top real estate agent in San Diego, CA

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 75 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

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See how 30 of the top REALTORS® and real estate agents in San Diego stack up

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Darin Triolo
Triolo Realty Group- Keller Williams Realty

About Darin
Darin is President of award winning Triolo Realty Group- Keller Williams Realty in San Diego, California and has been in the real estate business for 13 years. Darin has completed transactions in several areas including San Diego, La Jolla, Oceanside, Chula Vista, Escondido, Santee and Vista. HomeLight Set ranks Darin as one of the top 1% of agents in San Diego for successfully selling homes for top market value and as one of the top 13% of agents who are able to successfully close transactions. Press coverage includes San Diego Magazine’s best in client satisfaction award for five consecutive years, SD CityBeat’s Best in Industry Award, WSJ’s 1,000 nominee and many more. www.triolorealty.com HomeLight Set has information on 177 of Darin’s transactions since 2009, 63 of which were in the past two years. Darin typically represents the seller (71% of the time), but has also completed 53 buyer transactions during this period. Darin has transacted in San Diego more than any other area helping to buy or sell 121 homes including a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom single family home at 7485 Collins Ranch Court on June 18, 2014 which sold for $1,290,000 and a 5 bedroom, 4.0 bathroom single family home at 5335 Chelsea on April 14, 2015 which sold for $2,850,000.

Single Family Home Transactions ?

29

Condo Transactions ?

6

Townhome Transactions ?

5

Achievements

 

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Matt Battiata
The Battiata Real Estate Group @ eXp Realty

About Matt

Matt Battiata is the lead agent for the Battiata Real Estate Group at eXp Realty. He was named the #1 agent in California & #5 worldwide in 2001 (RE Int.), was featured in the book “Billion Dollar Agent” by Steve Kantor and has been the among the top selling agents in North America since 2001, selling 200 to 300 homes per year. Matt trains real estate agents across the country and regularly appears on local network TV news and radio broadcasts as a real estate expert. He has been featured in The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The San Diego Daily Transcript & The San Diego Business Journal. In addition, Matt regularly holds free real estate seminars throughout Southern California on topics such as options for upside down homeowners and real estate investing. Matt is married to his wife of 15 years, Amy. They have 5 children.

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Matt’s reviews

“Matt Battiata represented the seller as well as my wife and I as the buyers in the purchase of our n…”

Single Family Home Transactions ?

29

Condo Transactions ?

5

Townhome Transactions ?

2

Achievements

 

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Jeff Rosa
Market Real Estate

About Jeff

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 understands competitive contract terms and financing options. You can’t afford to buy or sell without the benefit top-notch representation, the representation that I routinely provide. My clients have the advantage of my 11 years experience, and over 330 successful transactions in real estate sales. I apply expertise, skill, and professioanlism you can rely on to navigate the course of your purchase or sale. I have unique expertise when it comes to fixing up and staging properties. When looking to maximise your sales price there are many low cost projects a seller can do to make more money at the close of escrow. On the contrary, there are also projects and improvements that will not create a postive return on investment. Allow me to help you best prepare your home for sale to maximise your return at closing. As a property manager, and owner of a few investment properties myself, I’ll gladly lend you my expertise in purchasing an investment property. Whether you’re looking to purchase your first investment property or you’re a seasoned landlord, I’ll gladly work on your behalf.​I’ve helped my clients purchase and sell every type of property across all price points, from representing first time homebuyers in the condo market, to selling apartment buildings, to assisting families with their trust and estate sales, to selling million dollar homes… I’ll happily assist you as well. I’m a 24 / 7 Real Estate Broker. Call on me anytime!

Single Family Home Transactions ?

33

Condo Transactions ?

12

Townhome Transactions ?

5

Achievements

 

NAR Certifications
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Whissel Realty Group With Kyle Whissel
Whissel Realty Group brokered by eXp Realty

About Whissel Realty Group

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 since the 70’s. Our goal is to help buyers find the perfect home at the perfect price and sellers sell their homes for top dollar in the shortest amount of time. Our team’s proactive and innovative approach to marketing consistently delivers on these goals. As a result, our team was recently named the #1 real estate team in San Diego County and #6 in California by The Wall Street Journal, Zillow and Trulia.

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Whissel Realty Group’s reviews

“Steve and his team, Zesty and Deana are simply awesome! They are very approachable, available, and e…”

Single Family Home Transactions ?

420

Condo Transactions ?

120

Townhome Transactions ?

15

Achievements

 

NAR Certifications
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John Reeves
Reef Point Real Estate, Broker

About John

Mission: Through Real Estate, we exist to educate, empower, engage, and serve. Reef Point Real Estate specializes in helping people buy or sell their homes in the San Diego area. John Reeves launched his real estate career after several exceptionally negative experiences with the agents he worked with to buy and sell his own homes while serving the nation as a US Marine Officer. Simply put, John fights for his clients the same way he fought for his country. His systems, processes, and strategies change the way real estate is sold and the systematic trademarked approach he embraces guarantees his clients satisfaction and success. Unlike the typical real estate agent, John backs his words up with accountability. He will guarantee to sell his clients’ home at a time and price they agree too, or he will buy it himself at a price he and the seller mutually agree on. 6 BIG Reasons to Call The John Reeves Team Today: 1. We Have the Buyers in Waiting We have 55,523 Buyers in Waiting in our Database. Your home may already be SOLD! 2. Your Home Will Sell Faster John Reeves and The Reef Point Team will get your home sold fast. Reef Point sells their homes at an average rate of only 17 days on the market compared to 33 days for other agents in the San Diego area. 3. Your Home is More Likely to Sell John Reeves and The Reef Point Team has an 97 percent success rate in selling homes versus the average agents 77 percent success rate. 4. Your Home Will Sell for More Money John Reeves and The Reef Point Team will get you top dollar for your home. It is a fact that our homes we list sell for 2.9 percent more than the average agent. 5. We Sell More homes In fact, we sell over 151x more homes than your average agent. Because we sell more homes, we can do more for you. We can market and advertise more diligently to ensure your success. In fact, we’re willing to buy a buyer’s home so they can buy yours. 6. There is NO risk and We offer Performance Guarantees* to our Clients. Your Home SOLD Guaranteed or I’ll Buy it at a Price YOU Agree to!* *Conditions Apply. Seller & Broker Must Agree to Terms.

Single Family Home Transactions ?

74

Condo Transactions ?

42

Townhome Transactions ?

4

Achievements

 

NAR Certifications
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Don Pelletier
The Don Pelletier Group

About Don

DONS BIO 38 years as a professional Realtor, and 2,200+ successful home sales. One home, every 4.5 days, for over 30 years ranked in the top 1% of agents in the USA. Don is recognized as one of San Diego’s foremost experts on residential real estate, having sold more homes over his career than 97.3% of all Realtors in San Diego. Don’s been an Expert Witness for the San Diego Courts and served on the Professional Standards Committee (Ethics & Arbitration) for SDAR, for 16 years, and was appointed Chair. CREDENTIALS: Certified Luxury Home Specialist (CLHS) Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Pre-Foreclosure Specialist (PSC) Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI) Certified e-professional (e-PRO) RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement Award WEBSITE: DonPelletier.com

re diligently to ensure your success. In fact, we’re willing to buy a buyer’s home so they can buy yours. 6. There is NO risk and We offer Performance Guarantees* to our Clients. Your Home SOLD Guaranteed or I’ll Buy it at a Price YOU Agree to!* *Conditions Apply. Seller & Broker Must Agree to Terms.

Single Family Home Transactions ?

15

Condo Transactions ?

2

Townhome Transactions ?

1

Achievements

 

NAR Certifications
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Chad Dannecker
Dannecker & Associates | Compass

About Jeff

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 understands competitive contract terms and financing options. You can’t afford to buy or sell without the benefit top-notch representation, the representation that I routinely provide. My clients have the advantage of my 11 years experience, and over 330 successful transactions in real estate sales. I apply expertise, skill, and professioanlism you can rely on to navigate the course of your purchase or sale. I have unique expertise when it comes to fixing up and staging properties. When looking to maximise your sales price there are many low cost projects a seller can do to make more money at the close of escrow. On the contrary, there are also projects and improvements that will not create a postive return on investment. Allow me to help you best prepare your home for sale to maximise your return at closing. As a property manager, and owner of a few investment properties myself, I’ll gladly lend you my expertise in purchasing an investment property. Whether you’re looking to purchase your first investment property or you’re a seasoned landlord, I’ll gladly work on your behalf.​I’ve helped my clients purchase and sell every type of property across all price points, from representing first time homebuyers in the condo market, to selling apartment buildings, to assisting families with their trust and estate sales, to selling million dollar homes… I’ll happily assist you as well. I’m a 24 / 7 Real Estate Broker. Call on me anytime!

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Chad’s reviews

“I connected with Chad on a potential new condo but unfortunately the property wasn’t a good fit. Hop…”

Single Family Home Transactions ?

61

Condo Transactions ?

17

Townhome Transactions ?

3

Achievements

 

NAR Certifications
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Greg Cummings
Compass

About Greg

Greg Cummings is a top producing real estate agent with Compass in San Diego, CA, providing home-buyers and sellers with professional, responsive, and attentive real estate services. As a San Diego coastal resident himself, Greg’s knowledge of the local beach communities is unprecedented and he epitomizes integrity, hard work, and honesty. With over 17 years of experience in the real estate industry, Greg’s work ethic and hunger for continuing knowledge have earned him several top awards for his outstanding performance. Greg has successfully and seamlessly helped hundreds of people with their real estate needs and repeat business and referrals are the foundation of his business. An avid traveler, surfer, musician, and snowboarder, he is an enthusiastic individual who surrounds himself with only positive influences in his life. Greg believes that living a balanced, happy life produces favorable outcomes. Greg has selectively chosen several top San Diego real estate professionals to join his team in an effort to better serve his clients. These individuals observe the same high standards and work ethic that Greg does and their professional chemistry and knowledge of the real estate business is what makes them a great team. Contact The Greg Cummings Group for all your real estate needs!

Single Family Home Transactions ?

7

Condo Transactions ?

5

Townhome Transactions ?

0

Achievements

 

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Michael Najar
Keller Williams El Cajon

About Michael

Michael Najar epitomizes integrity, commitment, hard work, and creative energy in every detail of your real estate transaction. A San Diego native, Michael has always had a passion for business and sales. Michael started his first company at the age of 15 importing and exporting clothing to all 50 US states. At the age of 19, Michael started another business selling Verizon Wireless in three major malls managing over 25 employees. With a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from San Diego State University, Michael has used his experience in helping effectively market the sale of his clients’ properties. Michael entered the real estate business in 2014 building a successful career with Keller Williams; as a Top 20 Individual in Production; #5 in an office of over 400 agents as well as the Top 1% of all agents in San Diego. Michael is a family man with a devotion to his Church, his beautiful wife, and two young children. When not focused on real estate, you can find Michael and his adorable family visiting with Mickey Mouse. He has been trained and inspired in sales by some of the best from Tony Robbins, Gary Keller, and the KW Mastery Coaches. Michael uses his experience and foresight to proactively address details before they become a problem. Michael’s commitment to his clients and his business has helped him build an organization dedicated to assisting clients with every aspect of the transaction. He leads, trains and motivates his team to communicate with you better than none. Whether you’re looking to sell or buy your next property, our team at The Najar Group can help. We’ll save you time, help you get the best possible price with the least amount of stress.

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Michael’s reviews

“Not having had to sell a property for over 40 years, my husband and I, both in our 80s were at a los…”

Single Family Home Transactions ?

61

Condo Transactions ?

6

Townhome Transactions ?

2

Achievements

 

NAR Certifications
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Top San Diego real estate agent stats at a glance

San Diego, CA has gorgeous beaches, picturesque vistas, and a huge inventory of real estate agents (19,121) and homes for sale. Finding a good agent and your surfer’s paradise in that massive pool could be tough. Luckily, HomeLight Set 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.

Top Seller’s Agents

Though homes in San Diego tend to sell for under asking, a top San Diego real estate agent sells for 104.0% of the list price. That’s $32,682 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

104

Top Agents

98

Avg Agents

42

Top Agents

75

Avg Agents

343

Top Agents

53

Avg Agents

Top Buyer’s Agents

Top buyer’s agents can save you an average of $58,360 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 $93,400 on the purchase.

Condos Sold / Yr

Homes Purchased / Yr

Sale Price / List Price (%)
Lower is better

116

Top Agents

21

Avg Agents

210

Top Agents

43

Avg Agents

43

Top Agents

96

Avg Agents

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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 Agents

1,223

Time on Market

98

Avg. Sale Price

$1,393,227

Pacific Beach
Active Agents

2,739

Time on Market

90

Avg. Sale Price

$698,982

Old Town
Active Agents

137

Time on Market

89

Avg. Sale Price

$636,690

Active Agents

4,186

Time on Market

55

Avg. Sale Price

$860,000

Active Agents

2,412

Time on Market

50

Avg. Sale Price

$474,000

Active Agents

5,158

Time on Market

55

Avg. Sale Price

$540,000

Active Agents

2,798

Time on Market

54

Avg. Sale Price

$530,000

Active Agents

2,174

Time on Market

55

Avg. Sale Price
$1,255,000
Active Agents

1,940

Time on Market

57

Avg. Sale Price
$705,500
Active Agents

4,831

Time on Market

55

Avg. Sale Price
$525,000
Active Agents

4,425

Time on Market

56

Avg. Sale Price
$515,000
Active Agents

2,178

Time on Market

48

Avg. Sale Price
$545,000
Active Agents

2,986

Time on Market

56

Avg. Sale Price
$615,000
Active Agents

2,069

Time on Market

48

Avg. Sale Price
$499,900

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Austin, TX.
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 Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight Set to find a San Diego real estate agent?
HomeLight Set analyzes all real estate agent in Austin to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Austin 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.
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