Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in San Francisco, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(220)
Todd Montgomery
Compass
27 Years of experience
84+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.02%
in San Francisco, CA
$1.33B
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(72)
Andrea Swetland
Vanguard Properties
32 Years of experience
31+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.04%
in San Francisco, CA
$1.54B
All-Time Sales
$2.1M - $819M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(102)
Craig Ackerman
Compass
23 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.07%
in San Francisco, CA
$724.8M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $4.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(20)
Jeff Salgado
Compass
22 Years of experience
51+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.08%
in San Francisco, CA
$563.2M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $3.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(20)
Janice Lee
Coldwell Banker Realty
21 Years of experience
50+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.08%
in San Francisco, CA
$660.1M
All-Time Sales
$830K - $5.7M
Price Range
Top Agent(15)
Tyron Hooper
Corcoran Global Living
20 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.19%
in San Francisco, CA
$264.4M
All-Time Sales
$980K - $4.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(127)
Wilson Leung
OWN Real Estate
15 Years of experience
155+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.42%
in San Francisco, CA
$1.41B
All-Time Sales
$950K - $6.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(190)
Jonathan Marks
Compass | Marks Realty Group
14 Years of experience
71+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.46%
in San Francisco, CA
$778.2M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $11.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(34)
Karen Mai
Keller Williams Advisors
18 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.46%
in San Francisco, CA
$107.7M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $2.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(25)
Clay Gjevre
Vantage Realty
7 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.54%
in San Francisco, CA
$99.7M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $5M
Price Range
Top Agent(41)
David Poulsen
Keller Williams San Francisco - Poulsen Group
16 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.57%
in San Francisco, CA
$128.6M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $2.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
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Jana Farrell
Coldwell Banker
24 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.6%
in San Francisco, CA
$41.1M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $2.6M
Price Range
Top Agent(148)
David Tapper
Coldwell Banker Realty
28 Years of experience
51+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.63%
in San Francisco, CA
$744.1M
All-Time Sales
$890K - $5.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(45)
Martin Encinas Leon
Harper Real Estate
9 Years of experience
33+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.66%
in San Francisco, CA
$95.9M
All-Time Sales
$700K - $3.4M
Price Range
Top Agent(15)
Igor Ruchka
Pinnacle Realty Advisors, Inc.
1 Years of experience
4+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.71%
in San Francisco, CA
$61.5M
All-Time Sales
$860K - $2.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(30)
Anthony Chung
Sequoia Real Estate
17 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.78%
in San Francisco, CA
$102.8M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $2M
Price Range
Top Agent(11)
Ramon Estevez
Luxe Places International Realty
22 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.88%
in San Francisco, CA
$27.1M
All-Time Sales
$870K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(23)
Mike Sinitsky
RISE Homes
5 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.93%
in San Francisco, CA
$89M
All-Time Sales
$990K - $2.9M
Price Range
Top Agent
(3)
Anna Boucher
Today Sotheby's International Realty
35 Years of experience
4+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.13%
in San Francisco, CA
$155.4M
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $7.6M
Price Range
Top Agent(7)
Ernest Salinas
eXp Realty of California Inc.
10 Years of experience
34+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.15%
in San Francisco, CA
$99.7M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(12)
Christopher Lee
Corcoran Icon Properties
6 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.15%
in San Francisco, CA
$5.3M
All-Time Sales
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Top Agent(159)
Katy Thielke Straser
Compass
24 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.18%
in San Francisco, CA
$710M
All-Time Sales
$2.2M - $16M
Price Range
Top Agent(45)
Denise Montalvo
Compass
20 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.21%
in San Francisco, CA
$115.6M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $3.2M
Price Range
Top Agent(19)
Tomaj Trenda
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
21 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.22%
in San Francisco, CA
$76.2M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $2M
Price Range
San francisco Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$1,770,000
+14.64% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
16
-3 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
115.59%
+8.70% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
70.2%
+9.6% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
46.3%
-0.5% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
14.7%
-6.6% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
1.6
Realtors in San francisco
10,632
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in San Francisco?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in San Francisco sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
18 days
Typical time on market
111.7%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of San Francisco, 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 San Francisco
Median home values across San Francisco, CA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Presidio Heights
+47% over 5 years
$4.88M
Seacliff
+38% over 5 years
$4.12M
Cow Hollow
+34% over 5 years
$3.31M
St. Francis Wood
+80% over 5 years
$3.28M
Monterey Heights
+54% over 5 years
$2.68M
Lake
+20% over 5 years
$2.60M
Laurel Heights
+43% over 5 years
$2.52M
Forest Hill
+68% over 5 years
$2.45M
Presidio
+27% over 5 years
$2.42M
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
How We Rank San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these San Francisco 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 Francisco?
Our data covers 10,632 real estate agents serving the San Francisco area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our San Francisco market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in San Francisco mean for sellers?
San Francisco's median sale price is $1,770,000 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 San Francisco 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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