Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Atherton, CA

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    Katy Thielke Straser profile picture
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    Katy Thielke Straser

    Compass

    24 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.21%

    in Atherton, CA

    $721M

    All-Time Sales

    $2.2M - $16M

    Price Range

    Dana Carmel profile picture
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    (51)

    Dana Carmel

    Represent Realty

    8 Years of experience

    49+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.43%

    in Atherton, CA

    $329M

    All-Time Sales

    $2.2M - $10.4M

    Price Range

    John King profile picture
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    John King

    John W. King, Realtor

    42 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.29%

    in Atherton, CA

    $438.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.5M - $7.2M

    Price Range

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    David Tapper

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    28 Years of experience

    49+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.5%

    in Atherton, CA

    $752.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $900K - $5.8M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Alex Lehr

    Lehr Real Estate

    39 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.72%

    in Atherton, CA

    $667.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Stilla Raissi

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    21 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.36%

    in Atherton, CA

    $342.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.8M - $14M

    Price Range

    Brett Jennings profile picture
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    Brett Jennings

    Real Estate Experts

    19 Years of experience

    122+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $828.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.1M - $8.5M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Alex Wang

    Rainmaker Real Estate

    27 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $1.28B

    All-Time Sales

    $1.5M - $8.6M

    Price Range

    677

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    David Kim

    Compass

    24 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $93.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.9M - $5.3M

    Price Range

    40

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Gary Campi

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty | Campi Group

    45 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $1.1B

    All-Time Sales

    $3.3M - $15.3M

    Price Range

    268

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Brett Caviness

    Compass

    17 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $274.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.6M - $8M

    Price Range

    137

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Ed Dee profile picture
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    Ed Dee

    COMPASS

    23 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $179.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $970K - $4.3M

    Price Range

    147

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Anna Boucher

    Today Sotheby's International Realty

    35 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $174M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.3M - $7.6M

    Price Range

    108

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Dave Parks

    Gateway Properties

    42 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $137.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $6M

    Price Range

    93

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Marc Roos

    Sereno Group

    34 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $567.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $2.7M - $10.9M

    Price Range

    168

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Brett Burns

    House of Kinoko

    12 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $76.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $880K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    70

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Cliff Keith

    Today Sotheby's International Real Estate

    49 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $31.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $700K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    36

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Jessica Heredia

    Represent Realty

    4 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $36.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $4.3M

    Price Range

    24

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Shaan Singh

    eXp Realty

    12 Years of experience

    0+ Sales in the last 12 months

    2014

    Year Licensed

    12

    Years Experience

    Angelia Lee profile picture
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    Angelia Lee

    Keller Williams Bay Area Estates

    2 Years of experience

    0+ Sales in the last 12 months

    2024

    Year Licensed

    2

    Years Experience

    Do Top Atherton Agents Sell Faster?

    The 18 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Atherton sell in a median of 13 days, compared with the Atherton market median of 17 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents13 days
    Atherton market17 days

    About 4 days faster (24% quicker than the Atherton market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Atherton agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Atherton market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Atherton?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Atherton sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around June.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    47Jan15Feb14Mar14Apr16May14Jun37Jul30Aug60Sep42Oct49Nov38Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    14 days

    Typical time on market

    103.4%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Atherton, CA sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.

    What These Numbers Mean for Atherton Buyers and Sellers

    Atherton's housing market operates at the highest end of the California spectrum, with a median sale price of $11,194,394 and a measured price of $2,296.92 per square foot. The Housing Market Trends module above shows prices moved +2.1% year over year, while the sale-to-list ratio sits at 104.40%, indicating that closed transactions cleared above asking on average. With just 7 active listings against 11 homes sold monthly, months of supply reads 0.7, a level that concentrates negotiating leverage on the seller side for correctly priced properties.

    The competitive indicators refine that picture. 40.7% of homes sold above list and 40.2% left the market within two weeks, yet 12.4% of listings recorded a price cut, and median time on market registered a +6 days change to 17 days. That split matters: well-positioned homes move quickly and draw multiple offers, while aspirationally priced listings sit and eventually reduce. For a buyer, the discipline is knowing which category a property falls into before writing an offer, since overpaying on a slow listing is avoidable. For a seller, the data argues for precise pricing at launch rather than testing a premium the market will not support.

    With 466 licensed agents active in the 94027 area, outcomes vary widely by representation. An agent who reads these signals accurately, rather than defaulting to list-high strategies, is the difference between a two-week sale and a price-drop cycle.

    What Atherton Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Atherton goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Atherton
    $2,938,000
    Median home price$11,194,394
    Down payment (20%)$2,238,879
    Loan amount$8,955,515
    Monthly payment (PITI)$68,554

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of August 27, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Atherton Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 17 days
    Sale-to-List Price 104.40%
    Price Trend (YoY) +2.1%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $68,554
    Principal & Interest
    $57,551
    Property Taxes
    $10,728
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $11,194,394 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of August 27, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Atherton Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $10,959,853
    Today $11,194,394
    +2.1%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 11 days
    Today 17 days
    +6 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 102.4%
    Today 104.40%
    +1.96%
    What this shift means: Compared with last year, prices moved +2.1%, the sale-to-list ratio shifted +1.96%, and median market time recorded a +6 days change to 17 days. Taken together, this suggests demand remains strong enough to keep closings above asking, but buyers now have marginally more time to evaluate before committing. Sellers still hold leverage on accurately priced homes, while buyers benefit from measured diligence rather than reflexive bidding.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Atherton MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Atherton Realtor

    Choosing an agent in Atherton is less about who runs the most billboards and more about who can price and negotiate an eight-figure asset correctly. Name recognition rarely correlates with net proceeds; documented transaction history does. Among the 466 licensed agents in the area, EffectiveAgents has ranked 37 based on verified performance. The top-ranked agent, Katy Thielke Straser at Compass, has closed 258 transactions and carries $721.0M in all-time sales volume. In a market where 40.7% of homes sell above list and the average property closes at 104.40% of asking, negotiation skill is measurable in basis points that translate to hundreds of thousands of dollars on a $11,194,394 home. Within the 94027 zip code, that expertise shapes how listings are positioned, marketed, and defended through inspection and appraisal. One review count alone (164 for the top agent) means less than the consistency of the pattern behind it: look for sustained volume, repeat clients, and feedback that references outcomes rather than personality.

    How We Rank Atherton Real Estate Agents

    Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Atherton market today.

    Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: July 2026

    Atherton Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Atherton, CA?

    The best agent depends on your specific property and price band, but EffectiveAgents ranks Atherton, CA agents by verified transaction data rather than advertising spend. By that methodology, Katy Thielke Straser at Compass ranks at the top, with 258 closed transactions and $721.0M in all-time sales volume. Our system analyzes 91 annual transactions and reviews performance across 37 ranked agents to match sellers and buyers with representation suited to the high-value Atherton market. Compare several ranked agents before deciding.

    How were these Atherton real estate agents ranked?

    Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.

    How many real estate agents are in Atherton?

    Our data covers 466 real estate agents serving the Atherton area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Atherton market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Atherton mean for sellers?

    Atherton's median sale price is $11,194,394 as of July 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.

    How long does it take to sell a house in Atherton?

    In Atherton, the median home takes 17 days to sell, though that figure reflects a +6 days change from last year. Timeline varies significantly by pricing accuracy: with 40.2% of homes leaving the market within two weeks but 12.4% of listings requiring a price cut, correctly priced properties move fast while overpriced ones linger. Location within 94027, condition, and marketing quality also shape the timeline. Working with an experienced local agent who prices to current data typically shortens time on market.

    Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?

    No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

    Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?

    No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

    What commission do Atherton realtors charge?

    Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.

    Should I use a local Atherton agent or a national brand?

    The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Atherton neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.

    What questions should I ask a Atherton realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Atherton in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.

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