Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Foster City, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(127)
Wilson Leung
OWN Real Estate
15 Years of experience
160+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.4%
in Foster City, CA
$1.41B
All-Time Sales
$950K - $6.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(2)
Jim Tierney
NetEquity Real Estate
31 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.41%
in Foster City, CA
$461.2M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $4.2M
Price Range
Top Agent(148)
David Tapper
Coldwell Banker Realty
28 Years of experience
51+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.01%
in Foster City, CA
$744.1M
All-Time Sales
$890K - $5.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(69)
Caroline Dinsmore
Engel & Voelkers
22 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.62%
in Foster City, CA
$520.6M
All-Time Sales
$1.4M - $6.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(40)
Philip Watson
Christie’s International Sereno Group
36 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.23%
in Foster City, CA
$840.1M
All-Time Sales
$950K - $5.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(34)
Alex Lehr
Lehr Real Estate
39 Years of experience
60+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.63%
in Foster City, CA
$657.2M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(102)
Craig Ackerman
Compass
23 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.83%
in Foster City, CA
$724.8M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $4.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(2)
Traci Hornbaker
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
22 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.03%
in Foster City, CA
$68.6M
All-Time Sales
$930K - $3M
Price Range
Top Agent(52)
Brett Caviness
Compass
17 Years of experience
28+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.04%
in Foster City, CA
$265.1M
All-Time Sales
$1.6M - $8M
Price Range
Top Agent(25)
Alana Corso
Sereno Group
14 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.24%
in Foster City, CA
$273.4M
All-Time Sales
$1.6M - $4.7M
Price Range
Top Agent(1315)
Brett Jennings
Real Estate Experts
19 Years of experience
113+ Sales in the last 12 months
$798.3M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $8.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(22)
Kari McCoy
Lyon Real Estate
44 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
$100.2M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $1.4M
Price Range
211
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(159)
Katy Thielke Straser
Compass
24 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
$710M
All-Time Sales
$2.2M - $16M
Price Range
254
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(22)
Alessandra Imanabadi
Nationwide Fine Homes
23 Years of experience
6+ Sales in the last 12 months
$36.5M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $2M
Price Range
46
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(30)
Anthony Chung
Sequoia Real Estate
17 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
$102.8M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $2M
Price Range
112
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(9)
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
Foster city Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$1,500,000
-11.76% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
15
+3 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
102.91%
-1.23% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
62.5%
-4.2% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
31.3%
-16.9% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
22.5%
-24.6% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
1.7
Realtors in Foster city
497
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Foster City Agents Sell Faster?
The 17 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Foster City sell in a median of 12 days, compared with the Foster City market median of 15 days on market.
About 3 days faster (20% quicker than the Foster City market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Foster City agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Foster City market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Foster City?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Foster City sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in March. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
March
Best month to sell
11 days
Typical time on market
106.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Foster City, 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.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Foster City
Median home values across Foster City, CA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Islands
+78% over 5 years
$2.53M
Bays
+70% over 5 years
$2.17M
Admirals
+64% over 5 years
$2.16M
Fish
+57% over 5 years
$2.13M
Birds
+51% over 5 years
$1.98M
Famous Ships
+53% over 5 years
$1.78M
Explorers
+57% over 5 years
$1.52M
Constellations and Stars
+52% over 5 years
$1.47M
Town Center
+55% over 5 years
$1.33M
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
How We Rank Foster City 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 Foster City 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: May 2026
Foster City Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Foster City 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 Foster City?
Our data covers 497 real estate agents serving the Foster City area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Foster City market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Foster City mean for sellers?
Foster City's median sale price is $1,500,000 as of May 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.
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 Foster City 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.
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