Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Danville, CA
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Top Agent
Top 0.18%
in Danville, CA
$1.14B
All-Time Sales
$750K - $4.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$384.3M
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $7.2M
Price Range
55
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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 1.11%
in Danville, CA
$467.4M
All-Time Sales
$810K - $6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.39%
in Danville, CA
$410.8M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $4.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.57%
in Danville, CA
$160.8M
All-Time Sales
$800K - $4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.68%
in Danville, CA
$1.33B
All-Time Sales
$660K - $5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$547.6M
All-Time Sales
$610K - $7.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$158M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $2.4M
Price Range
11
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Top AgentTop 4.07%
in Danville, CA
$474.2M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $3.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$410.3M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $3.1M
Price Range
7
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Top Agent$116.1M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $3.2M
Price Range
7
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Top AgentTop 4.53%
in Danville, CA
$347.6M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $4.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.81%
in Danville, CA
$432.2M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $6.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.45%
in Danville, CA
$294.4M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $4.3M
Price Range
Top Agent$337.6M
All-Time Sales
$690K - $5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.82%
in Danville, CA
$165.2M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $2.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.1%
in Danville, CA
$434.9M
All-Time Sales
$1.4M - $6.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$143.7M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $4.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.28%
in Danville, CA
$264.3M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $2.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$642.9M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $6.1M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.84%
in Danville, CA
$1.5B
All-Time Sales
$950K - $6.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.93%
in Danville, CA
$246M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $3.4M
Price Range
Top Agent$338.5M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $3.5M
Price Range
2
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Top AgentTop 7.02%
in Danville, CA
$426.8M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(15)
Robert Jones
Keller Williams Bay Area Portfolio
16 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.12%
in Danville, CA
$36.4M
All-Time Sales
$910K - $2.4M
Price Range
Danville Housing Market Trends
Homes in Danville take a median 26 days to sell, go for 99.39% of asking, prices are up 6.0% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.0 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$1,817,797
median sale price
How fast they sell
26 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.0 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Danville.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Danville agents whose results fit it.
Danville agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 12 days, the Danville market in 26
median sale price in Danville
Do Top Danville Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Danville sell in a median of 12 days, compared with the Danville market median of 26 days on market.
About 14 days faster (54% quicker than the Danville market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Danville agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Danville market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Danville?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Danville 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
11 days
Typical time on market
101.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Danville, 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 Danville Buyers and Sellers
Danville's housing market, detailed in the Housing Market Trends module above, currently shows a median sale price of $1,817,797, a level that moved +6.0% year over year. With 46 homes sold monthly against 93 active listings and 2.0 months of supply, the balance of leverage sits closer to the center than the headline price suggests. A supply reading under three months still favors sellers on well-priced inventory, but the competitive indicators point to more room for buyers than a year ago.
Consider the mix: 29.4% of homes sold above list price, 38.5% went off the market within two weeks, yet 30.4% of listings recorded a price cut. That combination, alongside a sale-to-list ratio of 99.39% and a median 26 days on market (a +2 days change in market time), tells buyers that aggressive over-asking offers are no longer required on much of the inventory. Homes that linger past two weeks often reflect ambitious initial pricing rather than weak demand.
For buyers, the practical takeaway is to separate the fresh, sharply priced listings (where speed matters) from those with a price drop already on record (where measured negotiation is realistic). For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing at the outset, since roughly a third of listings eventually cut and those homes give up leverage. Danville has 1,082 licensed agents, so identifying the ones who consistently price and negotiate well is where measurable value is created.
What Danville Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Danville 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 | $1,817,797 |
| Down payment (20%) | $363,559 |
| Loan amount | $1,454,238 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $12,086 |
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 $1,817,797 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 Danville MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Danville Realtor
Choosing an agent in Danville deserves more scrutiny than name recognition or a familiar yard sign. The measurable differences show up in pricing accuracy, days on market, and how much of the final sale price an agent protects during negotiation, which is where the sale-to-list ratio of 99.39% becomes a working benchmark rather than a statistic. Among the 1,082 licensed agents active locally, EffectiveAgents has ranked 79 based on verified transaction history and outcomes. The top-ranked agent, Jon Ahern at Coldwell Banker Realty, has recorded 1,190 transactions and $1.1B in all-time sales volume, experience that spans price points across zip codes 94506 and 94526. Negotiation skill matters most when 30.4% of listings eventually cut their price, because an agent who prices correctly at launch avoids that erosion entirely. Review patterns are worth reading closely too: consistency across a large sample, such as Ahern's 81 reviews, signals repeatable results rather than a single standout closing.
How We Rank Danville 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 Danville 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.
1,082
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
Danville Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Danville, CA?
The top-ranked agent in Danville, CA on EffectiveAgents is Jon Ahern at Coldwell Banker Realty, with 1,190 recorded transactions, 81 reviews, and $1.1B in all-time sales volume. Rankings are determined by analyzing verified transaction data rather than advertising, measuring outcomes like sale-to-list performance and consistency across a large sample. EffectiveAgents reviewed 472 local transactions to identify 79 ranked agents out of 1,082 licensed in the area, so buyers and sellers can compare on measured results.
How were these Danville 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 Danville?
Our data covers 1,082 real estate agents serving the Danville area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Danville market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Danville mean for sellers?
Danville's median sale price is $1,817,797 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 Danville?
In Danville, the median home currently takes 26 days on market, reflecting a +2 days change from last year. Actual timelines vary with pricing strategy, condition, and location within zip codes 94506 and 94526. With 38.5% of homes going off the market within two weeks, sharply priced listings still move quickly, while 30.4% of listings record a price cut before selling, which extends their timeline. Pricing to current data, staging, and photography quality are the factors most within a seller's control.
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 Danville 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 Danville 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 Danville 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 Danville realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Danville 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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