Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in San Ramon, CA
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Top Agent
(73)
Carol Sawdey
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties
18 Years of experience
34+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.14%
in San Ramon, CA
$467.4M
All-Time Sales
$810K - $6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$158M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $2.4M
Price Range
108
Sold in San Ramon, CA
Top AgentTop 0.56%
in San Ramon, CA
$1.15B
All-Time Sales
$750K - $4.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.05%
in San Ramon, CA
$1.43B
All-Time Sales
$650K - $5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$162.8M
All-Time Sales
$790K - $4M
Price Range
28
Sold in San Ramon, CA
Top Agent$471.4M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $4.9M
Price Range
27
Sold in San Ramon, CA
Top Agent$337.6M
All-Time Sales
$690K - $5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.1%
in San Ramon, CA
$563.7M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $7.2M
Price Range
Top Agent$474.2M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $3.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$774.9M
All-Time Sales
$750K - $4.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.35%
in San Ramon, CA
$410.3M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $3.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.49%
in San Ramon, CA
$165.2M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $2.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.56%
in San Ramon, CA
$51.6M
All-Time Sales
$830K - $2.6M
Price Range
Top Agent$18.2M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $1.5M
Price Range
7
Sold in San Ramon, CA
Top AgentTop 3.84%
in San Ramon, CA
$1.15B
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$116.1M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $3.2M
Price Range
6
Sold in San Ramon, CA
Top AgentTop 4.12%
in San Ramon, CA
$1.04B
All-Time Sales
$620K - $5.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$578.3M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.4M
Price Range
6
Sold in San Ramon, CA
Top Agent$547.6M
All-Time Sales
$610K - $7.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.33%
in San Ramon, CA
$486.7M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $6.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$61.2M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $2.5M
Price Range
2
Sold in San Ramon, CA
Top AgentTop 4.47%
in San Ramon, CA
$426.8M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.47%
in San Ramon, CA
$179.7M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $2.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.61%
in San Ramon, CA
$361.6M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $4.3M
Price Range
Top Agent$500.2M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $7.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
San ramon Housing Market Trends
Homes in San ramon take a median 29 days to sell, go for 99.8% of asking, prices are up 2.8% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.4 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$1,449,310
median sale price
How fast they sell
29 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.4 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for San Ramon.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the San Ramon agents whose results fit it.
San Ramon agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 11 days, the San Ramon market in 29
median sale price in San Ramon
Do Top San Ramon Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in San Ramon sell in a median of 11 days, compared with the San Ramon market median of 29 days on market.
About 18 days faster (62% quicker than the San Ramon market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked San Ramon agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the San Ramon 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 Ramon?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in San Ramon 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
13 days
Typical time on market
100.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of San Ramon, 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 Ramon Buyers and Sellers
San Ramon's housing market, detailed in the Housing Market Trends module above, currently shows a median sale price of $1,449,310 with prices moving +2.8% year over year. The clearest read on leverage comes from combining several indicators. Homes are selling in a median of 29 days, 29.9% of sales close above list price, and 33.0% of listings go off the market within two weeks. At the same time, 34.9% of listings record a price cut and months of supply sits at 2.4, which points to a market that has moved toward balance rather than one dominated entirely by sellers.
For buyers, this combination matters. A price-drop share near 34.9% and a sale-to-list ratio of 99.80% suggest room to negotiate on homes that have lingered past the two-week window, while the fastest-moving, well-priced listings in zip codes 94582 and 94583 still draw competition. Reviewing days on market before writing an offer helps separate the two. For sellers, pricing to the current $700.4 per square foot is more productive than anchoring to last year's peak, since overpriced listings are the ones absorbing the cuts. With 184 new listings and 148 pending sales in a typical month against 125 active homes, timing and presentation carry real weight.
San Ramon has 1,431 licensed agents, so filtering by measured performance rather than volume of advertising is where an informed buyer or seller gains an edge in interpreting these shifting conditions.
What San Ramon Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in San Ramon goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $1,449,310 |
| Down payment (20%) | $289,862 |
| Loan amount | $1,159,448 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $9,692 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $1,449,310 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from San Ramon MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a San Ramon Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: measured results across many closings. On EffectiveAgents, 118 San Ramon agents are ranked from an analysis of 565 annual transactions, which lets buyers and sellers compare performance rather than advertising. Carol Sawdey at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties leads that group with 419 transactions, 73 reviews, and $435.9M in all-time sales volume. Negotiation skill shows up in the numbers: with 29.9% of homes selling above list and a sale-to-list ratio of 99.80%, an agent who understands when to hold firm and when to concede protects real dollars, especially across the price ranges found in zip codes 94582 and 94583. When reviewing candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial and read for consistency: repeated mentions of communication, accurate pricing, and steady handling of contingencies across dozens of reviews signal reliability far better than a handful of five-star notes.
How We Rank San Ramon 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 Ramon 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.
1,431
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: September 2026
San Ramon Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in San Ramon, CA?
Carol Sawdey at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties currently ranks as the top San Ramon, CA agent on EffectiveAgents, with 419 transactions, 73 reviews, and $435.9M in all-time sales volume. Rather than relying on reputation alone, EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing 565 local transactions across measures like sale-to-list ratio, days on market, and review consistency. That methodology surfaces agents whose verified results fit your goals, so the best choice depends on your price range, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling.
How were these San Ramon 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 Ramon?
Our data covers 1,431 real estate agents serving the San Ramon area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our San Ramon market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in San Ramon mean for sellers?
San Ramon's median sale price is $1,449,310 as of September 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 Ramon?
Homes in San Ramon currently sell in a median of 29 days, though that figure reflects the middle of the market. Year over year, market time registered a 0 days change. Timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location within zip codes 94582 and 94583. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes often go off the market within two weeks (33.0% do), while listings that start above what the $700.4 per square foot supports tend to sit longer and account for much of the 34.9% of homes recording price cuts.
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 Ramon 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 Ramon 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 Ramon 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 Ramon realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in San Ramon 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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