Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Palo Alto, CA

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    Alex Wang profile picture
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    Alex Wang

    Rainmaker Real Estate

    27 Years of experience

    46+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.2%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $1.28B

    All-Time Sales

    $1.5M - $8.6M

    Price Range

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    John King

    John W. King, Realtor

    42 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.26%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $438.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.5M - $7.2M

    Price Range

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    Adam Touni

    Compass | The Resolve Group

    16 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.73%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $149.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.9M - $7.8M

    Price Range

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    Dominic Nicoli

    Intero Real Estate Services

    32 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.79%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $1.23B

    All-Time Sales

    $840K - $8.9M

    Price Range

    Katy Thielke Straser profile picture
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    Katy Thielke Straser

    Compass

    24 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.99%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $715.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $2.2M - $16M

    Price Range

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    Danny Burgess

    eXp Realty

    12 Years of experience

    47+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.06%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $485.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $1M - $7.4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Alex Lehr

    Lehr Real Estate

    39 Years of experience

    60+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.19%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $661.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Brett Caviness

    Compass

    17 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.32%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $265.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.6M - $8M

    Price Range

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    Marc Roos

    Sereno Group

    34 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.59%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $567.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $2.7M - $10.9M

    Price Range

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    Gary Campi

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty | Campi Group

    45 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.79%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $1.08B

    All-Time Sales

    $3.2M - $15.3M

    Price Range

    Adriana Trenev profile picture
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    Adriana Trenev

    Coldwell Banker

    16 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.79%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $153.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $880K - $4.2M

    Price Range

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    Brett Jennings

    Real Estate Experts

    19 Years of experience

    118+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.92%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $809.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.1M - $8.5M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Naseem Faria

    Coldwell Banker

    18 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.05%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $241M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $4.6M

    Price Range

    10%

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    Dana Carmel

    Represent Realty

    8 Years of experience

    49+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.32%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $319.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $2.2M - $10.4M

    Price Range

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    Jonathan Shaffer

    eXp Realty

    11 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.38%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $71.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.1M - $3.6M

    Price Range

    1%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Helen He, MBA, Broker

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    21 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.58%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $50.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.4M - $5.6M

    Price Range

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    Anna Fine

    Radius Agent Realty

    6 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.78%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $96.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $4.6M

    Price Range

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    Jessica Heredia

    Represent Realty

    4 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.85%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $36.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $4.3M

    Price Range

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    Doug Goss

    Keller Williams Bay Area Estates

    32 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.57%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $962M

    All-Time Sales

    $600K - $5.1M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Ed Dee

    COMPASS

    23 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.71%

    in Palo Alto, CA

    $177.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $970K - $4.3M

    Price Range

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    Sigifredo G. Ponce

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    24 Years of experience

    47+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $443.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    3%

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    David Kim

    Compass

    24 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $87.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.9M - $5.3M

    Price Range

    36

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Mona Golastani

    ReMax One

    11 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $220.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $530K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Caroline Dinsmore

    Engel & Voelkers

    22 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $522M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.4M - $6.8M

    Price Range

    304

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Anna Boucher

    Today Sotheby's International Realty

    35 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $164.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.3M - $7.6M

    Price Range

    102

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Do Top Palo Alto Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Palo Alto sell in a median of 11 days, compared with the Palo Alto market median of 14 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents11 days
    Palo Alto market14 days

    About 3 days faster (21% quicker than the Palo Alto market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Palo Alto?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Palo Alto 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)

    52Jan12Feb10Mar14Apr13May13Jun26Jul18Aug12Sep15Oct12Nov23Dec

    March

    Best month to sell

    10 days

    Typical time on market

    107.7%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto

    Median home values across Palo Alto, CA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.

    Professorville

    +31% over 5 years

    $5.08M

    Jordan Jr. Hgh School

    +49% over 5 years

    $4.62M

    Community Center

    +37% over 5 years

    $4.43M

    Palo Verde

    +53% over 5 years

    $3.39M

    Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park

    +59% over 5 years

    $3.04M

    Palo Alto Orchards

    +38% over 5 years

    $2.96M

    Fairmeadow

    +39% over 5 years

    $2.89M

    Charleston Gardens

    +59% over 5 years

    $2.73M

    Evergreen Park

    +18% over 5 years

    $1.95M

    Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.

    How We Rank Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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

    Palo Alto Real Estate Agent FAQs

    How were these Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?

    Our data covers 1,511 real estate agents serving the Palo Alto area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Palo Alto market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Palo Alto mean for sellers?

    Palo Alto's median sale price is $3,610,000 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Palo Alto 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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