Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Berkeley, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(19)
Catherine Krueger
The Agency
27 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.55%
in Berkeley, CA
$114M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $2.4M
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 2.76%
in Berkeley, CA
$76.2M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $2M
Price Range
Top Agent(19)
Shannon Kelly
Abio Properties
26 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.37%
in Berkeley, CA
$124.8M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(76)
Kristina McCann
The Highland Partners
24 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.68%
in Berkeley, CA
$221.6M
All-Time Sales
$710K - $4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(1)
Jean Eason
Main Source Real Estate
13 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.98%
in Berkeley, CA
$59.9M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(50)
Brian Rochford
Rochford Real Estate
23 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.09%
in Berkeley, CA
$334.9M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $4.4M
Price Range
Top Agent(102)
Craig Ackerman
Compass
23 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.49%
in Berkeley, CA
$724.8M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $4.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(381)
Jon Foster
eXp Realty
22 Years of experience
352+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.8%
in Berkeley, CA
$1.27B
All-Time Sales
$650K - $5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(4)
Robert Jones
Keller Williams Bay Area Portfolio
16 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.9%
in Berkeley, CA
$27.8M
All-Time Sales
$930K - $2.4M
Price Range
Top Agent(87)
Desiree Bilich
Keller Williams Walnut Creek
24 Years of experience
58+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.13%
in Berkeley, CA
$531.2M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $7.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(65)
Max Devries
Intero Real Estate Services
23 Years of experience
21+ Sales in the last 12 months
$422.3M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $2.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(49)
Ricardo Velazco
Compass
21 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
$164.9M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $3.9M
Price Range
317
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(7)
Sophie Holman
Twin Oaks Real Estate
5 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
$13.4M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $2.8M
Price Range
16
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(2)
Skyler Morehouse
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
4 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
$5.3M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $1.2M
Price Range
7
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Berkeley Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$1,500,000
-6.19% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
15
0 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
127.60%
+7.14% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
82.9%
+0.7% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
44.2%
+12.2% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
18.6%
+0.3% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
1.7
Realtors in Berkeley
979
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Berkeley Agents Sell Faster?
The 15 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Berkeley sell in a median of 14 days, compared with the Berkeley market median of 15 days on market.
About 1 days faster (7% quicker than the Berkeley market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Berkeley agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Berkeley market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Berkeley?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Berkeley 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)
May
Best month to sell
15 days
Typical time on market
124%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Berkeley, 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.
How We Rank Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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
Berkeley Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Berkeley 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 Berkeley?
Our data covers 979 real estate agents serving the Berkeley area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Berkeley market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Berkeley mean for sellers?
Berkeley's median sale price is $1,500,000 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 Berkeley 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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