Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Alameda, CA

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    Jon Foster

    eXp Realty

    22 Years of experience

    357+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.84%

    in Alameda, CA

    $1.3B

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $5M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kristina McCann

    The Highland Partners

    24 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.79%

    in Alameda, CA

    $222.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $710K - $4M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Vincent Rossi

    Keller Williams Realty – East Bay

    14 Years of experience

    84+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.95%

    in Alameda, CA

    $339.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $530K - $3M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    John King

    John W. King, Realtor

    42 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.42%

    in Alameda, CA

    $438.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.5M - $7.2M

    Price Range

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    Craig Ackerman

    Compass

    23 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.58%

    in Alameda, CA

    $730.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $1M - $4.5M

    Price Range

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    Vlatka Bathgate

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    22 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.58%

    in Alameda, CA

    $331.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.1M - $3.5M

    Price Range

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    Brian Rochford

    Rochford Real Estate

    23 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.9%

    in Alameda, CA

    $337.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $4.4M

    Price Range

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    Danielle Keil

    Keller Williams Castro Valley

    27 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.06%

    in Alameda, CA

    $236.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Deeana Owens

    Owens Real Estate Inc.

    21 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.06%

    in Alameda, CA

    $66.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $6M

    Price Range

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    Alessandra Imanabadi

    Nationwide Fine Homes

    23 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $37.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $630K - $2M

    Price Range

    47

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Lin Sam

    KW Advisors East Bay

    4 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $7.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $830K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    7

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Do Top Alameda Agents Sell Faster?

    The 11 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Alameda sell in a median of 15 days, compared with the Alameda market median of 19 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents15 days
    Alameda market19 days

    About 4 days faster (21% quicker than the Alameda market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Alameda?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    58Jan15Feb17Mar14Apr17May16Jun18Jul23Aug18Sep21Oct19Nov32Dec

    May

    Best month to sell

    17 days

    Typical time on market

    111.7%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Alameda, 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 Alameda

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

    Gold Coast

    +85% over 5 years

    $1.60M

    East Shore

    +138% over 5 years

    $1.57M

    South Shore

    +88% over 5 years

    $1.19M

    Ballena Bay

    +70% over 5 years

    $1.15M

    Marina Village

    +65% over 5 years

    $1.07M

    Bay Farm Island

    +65% over 5 years

    $1.02M

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

    What These Numbers Mean for Alameda Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market where competitive pressure and negotiating room now coexist, which makes the read more nuanced than a single headline number. Alameda carries a median sale price of $1,277,726 and 2.0 months of supply, a level that still favors sellers on the surface. Yet 68.8% of homes sold above list and 27.7% of active listings have taken a price cut, a combination that signals demand concentrating on well-priced, move-in-ready inventory while overpriced homes stall. With 36.2% of listings going off the market within two weeks, the fast-moving segment is real but not universal. Median days on market currently sits at 19, and prices moved -8.7% year over year, so buyers have measurably more time and leverage than a year ago. For a buyer, the strategy is to compete aggressively on homes priced correctly (the sale-to-list ratio of 110.82% shows bidding remains active) while using inspection findings and days-on-market data to negotiate on listings that have lingered or already dropped. For a seller, the message is precision: with 94 active listings and 61 new listings entering monthly, pricing to the current comps rather than last year's peak is what separates the quick sale from the extended one. Against 48 monthly closings and 58 pending sales, absorption is steady but selective. This is precisely the environment where agent selection matters, and Alameda has 633 licensed agents to choose from. The following sections analyze how a smaller set of verified performers separates from that field.

    What Alameda Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Alameda 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 Alameda
    $346,600
    Median home price$1,277,726
    Down payment (20%)$255,545
    Loan amount$1,022,181
    Monthly payment (PITI)$8,088

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.69% mortgage rate (as of August 6, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Alameda Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 19 days
    Sale-to-List Price 110.82%
    Price Trend (YoY) -8.7%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $8,088
    Principal & Interest
    $6,589
    Property Taxes
    $1,224
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $1,277,726 median home price with 20% down at 6.69% (as of August 6, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Alameda Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $1,400,000
    Today $1,277,726
    -8.7%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 14 days
    Today 19 days
    +5 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 112.6%
    Today 110.82%
    -1.79%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved -8.7%, market time shifted by a +5 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio moved -1.79%. Taken together, these signal a market that has cooled from its earlier peak, giving buyers more negotiating room and time to evaluate. For sellers, it underscores that accurate pricing and preparation now carry more weight than they did when homes moved faster.

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

    What to Look for in a Alameda Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: measured transaction history and the ability to negotiate in the current market. Of the 633 licensed agents in Alameda, EffectiveAgents has ranked 29 based on verified performance data. Top-ranked Jon Foster at eXp Realty has closed 1,592 transactions with $1.3B in all-time sales volume, a track record built across neighborhoods that each demand a different approach. Waterfront pricing in Harbor Bay Isle and Ballena Bay behaves differently than the historic housing stock in Gold Coast, and an agent who understands those distinctions negotiates from evidence rather than guesswork. In a market where 68.8% of homes sold above list yet 27.7% of listings cut price, knowing when to push and when to hold is the difference between a strong outcome and a compromised one. Foster's 386 reviews reflect the kind of consistent client feedback pattern that data-driven ranking rewards, and reviewing that volume and recency of feedback, rather than a handful of testimonials, gives sellers and buyers a clearer picture of what to expect.

    How We Rank Alameda 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 Alameda 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

    Alameda Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Alameda, CA?

    Jon Foster at eXp Realty currently ranks as the top agent in Alameda, CA, according to EffectiveAgents, with 1,592 career transactions, 386 client reviews, and $1.3B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction history, review patterns, and measured performance rather than advertising spend. Foster is one of 29 ranked agents drawn from a pool of 633 licensed agents in the area. The best fit still depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so compare ranked agents against your specific situation.

    How were these Alameda 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 Alameda?

    Our data covers 633 real estate agents serving the Alameda area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Alameda market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Alameda mean for sellers?

    Alameda's median sale price is $1,277,726 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 Alameda?

    The median home in Alameda sells in 19, though that figure shifted by a +5 days change from a year ago, meaning timelines have moved noticeably. Actual time to sell depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location. With 27.7% of listings taking a price cut, homes priced above current comps tend to sit longer, while 36.2% of listings go under contract within two weeks. Move-in-ready homes in high-demand areas close fastest. Pricing to present-day data, not last year's peak, is the single biggest factor in a quicker sale.

    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 Alameda 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 Alameda 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 Alameda 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 Alameda realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Alameda 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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