Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(216)
Brent Johnson
Chase International South Tahoe Realty
19 Years of experience
151+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.38%
in South Lake Tahoe, CA
$907.6M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $6.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.53%
in South Lake Tahoe, CA
$472.1M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $16M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.58%
in South Lake Tahoe, CA
$70.1M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $2M
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Shirley Russell
Chase International
8 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.25%
in South Lake Tahoe, CA
$55.7M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $3.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.69%
in South Lake Tahoe, CA
$621.3M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$118.8M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.8M
Price Range
8
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Top AgentTop 19.47%
in South Lake Tahoe, CA
$199M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $3.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$2.67B
All-Time Sales
$770K - $560M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(294)
Christy Morrison
Home and Slate Real Estate
27 Years of experience
101+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.19B
All-Time Sales
$590K - $19.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$642.9M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $6.1M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$537.1M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $3.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$336.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$232.3M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $10M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(45)
Carla Ferrante
Ferrante Group Realty powered by REMAX Gold
23 Years of experience
59+ Sales in the last 12 months
$139.7M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$229.8M
All-Time Sales
$960K - $19M
Price Range
4
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Top Agent(54)
Andy Rupley
RE/MAX Professionals | Smith Properties
5 Years of experience
88+ Sales in the last 12 months
$55.3M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $880K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$40.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $2.2M
Price Range
184
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(12)
Jovanah Vigil
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
11 Years of experience
30+ Sales in the last 12 months
$135.6M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $8.6M
Price Range
1
Sold in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Konstantin Safris
Simple Real Estate
13 Years of experience
32+ Sales in the last 12 months
$65M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $2.3M
Price Range
1
Sold in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Top Agent(1)
Dennis Lindsay
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale
45 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
$84.6M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.5M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
South lake tahoe Housing Market Trends
Homes in South lake tahoe take a median 56 days to sell, go for 97.9% of asking, prices are up 6.1% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.0 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$636,579
median sale price
How fast they sell
56 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.0 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for South Lake Tahoe.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the South Lake Tahoe agents whose results fit it.
South Lake Tahoe agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the South Lake Tahoe market in 56
median sale price in South Lake Tahoe
Do Top South Lake Tahoe Agents Sell Faster?
The 20 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in South Lake Tahoe sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the South Lake Tahoe market median of 56 days on market.
About 26 days faster (46% quicker than the South Lake Tahoe market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked South Lake Tahoe agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the South Lake Tahoe market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in South Lake Tahoe?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in South Lake Tahoe sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
55 days
Typical time on market
97.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of South Lake Tahoe, 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 South Lake Tahoe Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows South Lake Tahoe carrying a median sale price of $636,579 and a median of 56 days on market, a combination that describes a market where price levels and time-to-sell are pulling in different directions. Prices moved +6.1% year over year while the typical listing now takes materially longer to sell, reflected in a -8 days change in market time. That gap is where negotiating leverage becomes readable.
With 4.0 months of supply, 164 active listings, and only 13.8% of homes closing above asking, the leverage sits closer to buyers than headline price growth suggests. The share of listings with price drops (23.6%) confirms that a meaningful portion of sellers are recalibrating after listing too high. Yet 39.2% of homes still leave the market within two weeks, meaning correctly priced, move-in-ready properties clear quickly while everything else lingers.
For a buyer, this argues for patience on listings that have aged past the 56-day mark, where a sale-to-list ratio of 97.90% shows room to negotiate below asking, while reserving stronger offers for fresh inventory. For a seller, the data rewards disciplined initial pricing over aspirational numbers, since price cuts signal weakness and extend the timeline. Across 42 monthly sales and 155 pending contracts, outcomes vary widely by preparation and pricing strategy. With 262 licensed agents working this market, the difference between an agent who reads these signals accurately and one who does not shows up directly in your final price and days on market.
What South Lake Tahoe Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in South Lake Tahoe 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 | $636,579 |
| Down payment (20%) | $127,316 |
| Loan amount | $509,263 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,411 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $636,579 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from South Lake Tahoe MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a South Lake Tahoe Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar sign in the yard tells you little about how they will perform on your specific transaction. The measurable signals are track record, negotiation results, and consistency across many closings, not marketing spend. In South Lake Tahoe, EffectiveAgents has ranked 41 agents out of 262 licensed locally, drawing on 359 analyzed transactions. The top-ranked agent, Brent Johnson at Chase International South Tahoe Realty, has recorded 1,424 transactions and $903.1M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that matters when the sale-to-list ratio sits at 97.90% and roughly one in four listings takes a price cut. An agent who negotiates well protects those percentage points on both sides of a deal. Whether you are buying or selling near the 96150 core, the 96151 zip, or the 96157 area, that skill translates directly into dollars retained. Review patterns are equally telling: 214 reviews built across years of closings, rather than a handful of recent ratings, signal sustained reliability rather than a temporary streak. Look for that volume-plus-consistency combination when you compare candidates.
How We Rank South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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.
262
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: August 2026
South Lake Tahoe Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Based on measured performance, Brent Johnson at Chase International South Tahoe Realty ranks at the top in South Lake Tahoe, CA, with 1,424 career transactions, 214 client reviews, and $903.1M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank agents by advertising or self-reported claims. We analyze 359 local transactions and verified outcomes to identify the 41 agents who consistently deliver results across 262 licensed professionals in the area. The right match still depends on your property type, price point, and timeline, so compare several ranked candidates.
How were these South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe?
Our data covers 262 real estate agents serving the South Lake Tahoe area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our South Lake Tahoe market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in South Lake Tahoe mean for sellers?
South Lake Tahoe's median sale price is $636,579 as of August 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 South Lake Tahoe?
The median home in South Lake Tahoe currently takes 56 days to sell, and that figure reflects a -8 days change from a year ago. Your actual timeline depends heavily on pricing, condition, and season. With 39.2% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced and move-in-ready properties can sell fast, while 23.6% of listings take price cuts after starting too high. At 4.0 months of supply, accurate initial pricing remains the strongest lever for a shorter timeline.
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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in South Lake Tahoe 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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