Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in San Clemente, CA

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    Kevin Hood profile picture
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    Kevin Hood

    GreenTree Properties

    29 Years of experience

    54+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.16%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $653M

    All-Time Sales

    $740K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Chris Walker - CA

    Coldwell Banker

    22 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.24%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $328.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $800K - $5.9M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Brad Trager profile picture
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    Brad Trager

    Surterre Properties

    22 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.73%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $147.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $680K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    Jordan Bennett profile picture
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    Jordan Bennett

    Regency Real Estate Brokers

    19 Years of experience

    103+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.46%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $813M

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Brandon Hobbs

    Reason Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    179+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.16%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $1.46B

    All-Time Sales

    $660K - $55.7M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Devin Doherty

    Doherty Real Estate Group

    35 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.24%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $341.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $8.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Patrick Parry profile picture
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    Patrick Parry

    Compass

    19 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.32%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $156.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $840K - $8.7M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Katrina Smith profile picture
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    Katrina Smith

    Pinpoint Properties

    16 Years of experience

    44+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.13%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $813.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.5M - $16.8M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Amy Sims

    Coldwell Banker

    18 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.61%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $397.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $680K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jennifer Matsumoto profile picture
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    Jennifer Matsumoto

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    19 Years of experience

    66+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.69%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $421.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $3.6M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Paula Aragone profile picture
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    Paula Aragone

    First Team Real Estate

    24 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.85%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $335.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $7.2M

    Price Range

    Melody Smith profile picture
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    Melody Smith

    Regency Real Estate Brokers

    20 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.02%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $531.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $12M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jacqueline Screeton profile picture
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    Jacqueline Screeton

    First Team

    18 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.02%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $133.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $510K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Larry Bammer

    REAL Brokerage

    21 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.1%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $343.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $710K - $10M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Amy Mosley - CA

    Coldwell Banker

    40 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.42%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $172.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    Debbie Faremouth profile picture
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    Debbie Faremouth

    Keller Williams Coastal Realty

    34 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.5%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $193.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $5.2M

    Price Range

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    Briant Patterson

    Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

    30 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.99%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $106.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $770K - $6.7M

    Price Range

    Susan Chase profile picture
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    Susan Chase

    Compass

    12 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.07%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $152.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.4M - $12M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Nick Ahrens profile picture
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    Nick Ahrens

    eXp Realty

    12 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.23%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $60.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    Mike Kelly & Travis Fairweather profile picture
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    Mike Kelly & Travis Fairweather

    First Team Real Estate

    35 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.47%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $576.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $5.1M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Ivana Rusznak profile picture
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    Ivana Rusznak

    Douglas Elliman

    23 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.47%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $44.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $750K - $4.9M

    Price Range

    Ali Ardabilizadeh profile picture
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    Ali Ardabilizadeh

    Keller Williams

    9 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.55%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $40.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $570K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    Andrea Ballesteros profile picture
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    Andrea Ballesteros

    Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Realty

    28 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.8%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $250.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.8M - $16.8M

    Price Range

    Diane & John Cirignani profile picture
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    Diane & John Cirignani

    Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers

    28 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.88%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $389.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kristina Hudes

    Keller Williams Realty

    12 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.04%

    in San Clemente, CA

    $113.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $710K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    Do Top San Clemente Agents Sell Faster?

    The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in San Clemente sell in a median of 26 days, compared with the San Clemente market median of 36 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents26 days
    San Clemente market36 days

    About 10 days faster (28% quicker than the San Clemente market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in San Clemente?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    89Jan34Feb41Mar37Apr39May39Jun51Jul54Aug67Sep50Oct56Nov46Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    39 days

    Typical time on market

    100.6%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of San Clemente, 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 San Clemente Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a median sale price of $2,063,500, with prices moving +8.9% year over year, and homes measured at roughly $916.159 per square foot. San Clemente currently reads as a Seller's Market market, and the underlying indicators help explain where leverage actually sits for both sides of a transaction. With 2.3 months of supply and 138 active listings against 60 homes sold monthly, the balance between buyers and sellers is tighter than the raw price level alone would suggest.

    Several signals point to persistent competition. About 30.0% of homes closed above their asking price, 56.1% went off the market within two weeks, and the average sale-to-list ratio held at 99.29%. For a buyer, that combination means well-priced, move-in-ready homes rarely linger, so leading with a clean, competitive offer matters. At the same time, 18.1% of listings recorded a price cut and the median days on market registered a -6 days change in market time, evidence that overpriced or dated homes still sit and create room to negotiate.

    For a seller, the takeaway is to price against genuine comparable sales rather than aspirational figures, because the market rewards accuracy and penalizes overreach with slower timelines and eventual reductions. Navigating that split, where sharp listings move fast and mispriced ones stall, is where local expertise pays off. San Clemente has 1,236 licensed agents, and understanding how their track records differ is the first step toward matching your goals to the right representation.

    What San Clemente Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in San Clemente 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 San Clemente
    $546,100
    Median home price$2,063,500
    Down payment (20%)$412,700
    Loan amount$1,650,800
    Monthly payment (PITI)$12,742

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.55% mortgage rate (as of July 16, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    San Clemente Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 36 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.29%
    Price Trend (YoY) +8.9%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $12,742
    Principal & Interest
    $10,489
    Property Taxes
    $1,978
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $2,063,500 median home price with 20% down at 6.55% (as of July 16, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    San Clemente Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $1,895,000
    Today $2,063,500
    +8.9%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 42 days
    Today 36 days
    -6 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 98.8%
    Today 99.29%
    +0.50%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +8.9% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.50% and market time posted a -6 days change. Taken together, that tells buyers homes are still trading close to asking but they may have more time to evaluate than the headline pace implies. For sellers, it signals that disciplined pricing remains essential, since the days-on-market shift shows buyers are no longer absorbing every listing at first glance.

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

    What to Look for in a San Clemente Realtor

    Name recognition and a familiar billboard say little about how an agent performs when it counts. It is more useful to look at verified transaction history, review depth, and how consistently an agent closes near or above list price in a specific market. On that basis, Kevin Hood at GreenTree Properties stands out among San Clemente professionals, with 709 career transactions, 184 client reviews, and $651.8M in all-time sales volume. That volume matters in a market where 30.0% of homes sell above asking, because pricing and negotiation experience directly shapes outcomes across the 92672, 92673, and 92674 zip codes. Of the 1,236 licensed agents in the area, only 79 meet the EffectiveAgents ranking threshold based on measured production. When you review candidates, look past the star rating alone and read for patterns: repeat mentions of communication, accurate pricing guidance, and results on homes similar to yours are more predictive than a single glowing testimonial.

    How We Rank San Clemente 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 San Clemente 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

    San Clemente Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in San Clemente, CA?

    There is no single best agent for every situation, but based on verified production data, Kevin Hood at GreenTree Properties ranks at the top in San Clemente, CA, with 709 closed transactions, 184 reviews, and $651.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using measured transaction history and client review patterns rather than advertising spend, narrowing 1,236 licensed agents down to 79 who meet the threshold. The right match depends on your price point, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling.

    How were these San Clemente 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 San Clemente?

    Our data covers 1,236 real estate agents serving the San Clemente area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our San Clemente market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in San Clemente mean for sellers?

    San Clemente's median sale price is $2,063,500 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.

    How long does it take to sell a house in San Clemente?

    The median home in San Clemente goes under contract in about 36, though that figure reflects a -6 days change in market time versus last year. Well-priced, updated homes move faster, with 56.1% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, while overpriced properties can sit and often require a reduction, since 18.1% of listings recorded a price cut. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, location within the 92672, 92673, and 92674 zip codes, and how you prepare and market the home.

    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 San Clemente 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 San Clemente 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 San Clemente 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 San Clemente realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in San Clemente 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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