Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in El Sobrante, CA

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    Mike Rowland profile picture
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    Mike Rowland

    Windermere Rowland Realty

    24 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.1%

    in El Sobrante, CA

    $117.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    Catherine Krueger profile picture
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    Catherine Krueger

    The Agency

    27 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.4%

    in El Sobrante, CA

    $114M

    All-Time Sales

    $600K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    Ricardo Velazco profile picture
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    Ricardo Velazco

    Compass

    21 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.5%

    in El Sobrante, CA

    $164.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $3.9M

    Price Range

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    Jon Foster

    eXp Realty

    22 Years of experience

    356+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.6%

    in El Sobrante, CA

    $1.3B

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $5M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Mariama Gebeyehou profile picture
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    Mariama Gebeyehou

    Security Pacific Real Estate Brokerage

    12 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.8%

    in El Sobrante, CA

    $185.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Carla Shaheed

    Keller Williams Vaca Valley

    17 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.51%

    in El Sobrante, CA

    $139.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Kristina McCann profile picture
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    Kristina McCann

    The Highland Partners

    24 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.51%

    in El Sobrante, CA

    $222.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $710K - $4M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Simon Watson profile picture
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    Simon Watson

    Keller Williams Realty

    16 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.61%

    in El Sobrante, CA

    $101.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jon Ahern

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    33 Years of experience

    137+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.71%

    in El Sobrante, CA

    $1.12B

    All-Time Sales

    $750K - $4.9M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Ruben Santiago

    Re/Max Gold

    26 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.71%

    in El Sobrante, CA

    $90.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    Vlatka Bathgate profile picture
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    Vlatka Bathgate

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    22 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.11%

    in El Sobrante, CA

    $331.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.1M - $3.5M

    Price Range

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    Jim Holbrook

    Performance Realty Estates and Homes

    21 Years of experience

    92+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $159.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    236

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Denise Lucchesi profile picture
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    Denise Lucchesi

    Century 21 Epic

    22 Years of experience

    67+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $524.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $580K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Craig Chastain

    Next Level Realty

    17 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $290.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Mark Pages-Oliver,MBA

    Range Real Estate

    26 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $474.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $590K - $3.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Debbi Snyder

    Snyder Real Estate Group

    27 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $17M

    All-Time Sales

    $570K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    24

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Craig Ackerman

    Compass

    23 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $730.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $1M - $4.5M

    Price Range

    559

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Glenn Allen

    Compass

    37 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $45.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $760K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    48

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Liane Thomas

    Alta Realty Group

    21 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $186.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Janet Anderson

    Keller Williams

    19 Years of experience

    46+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $214.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Maricarmen Pulido

    The Real Estate Firm

    21 Years of experience

    77+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $146.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Annaliese Quisisem

    Ajility Real Estate

    24 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $247.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Jacque Sabella

    Realty ONE Group Elite

    21 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $674.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.9M - $530M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kristy Sartorius

    Murray Real Estate

    17 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $167.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    310

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Jamie Davis

    eXp Realty Of Southern California Inc

    25 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $99M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top El Sobrante Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in El Sobrante sell in a median of 20 days, compared with the El Sobrante market median of 49 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents20 days
    El Sobrante market49 days

    About 29 days faster (59% quicker than the El Sobrante market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in El Sobrante?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    91Jan106Feb65Mar49Apr48May50Jun32Jul35Aug38Sep74Oct77Nov85Dec

    July

    Best month to sell

    32 days

    Typical time on market

    101.2%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of El Sobrante, 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 El Sobrante Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above frames El Sobrante as a market where leverage is shifting toward buyers, though not decisively. With a median sale price of $864,530 and prices moving -5.0% year over year, the pricing backdrop has softened while inventory has room to breathe at 4.2 months of supply. That figure sits close to a balanced market, so neither side holds a commanding position, but the finer indicators tell a more useful story. About 41.4% of homes still close above list, yet 0% of active listings have taken a price cut, signaling that a meaningful share of sellers priced ahead of what the market will bear.

    For a buyer, this combination argues for disciplined offers. Homes are taking a median 49 days to sell, a +2 days change in market time, which means well-priced listings still move (roughly 33.8% go under contract within two weeks) while overpriced ones linger and become negotiable. Watching days on market before writing an offer is the single most practical filter here.

    For a seller, the 99.00% average sale-to-list ratio shows accurately priced homes still capture near-asking value, but the elevated share of price drops is a warning against anchoring high. Pricing to the current comps rather than last year's peak is what separates a two-week sale from a stale listing. With 995 licensed agents competing across zip codes 94803 and 94820, the difference in outcomes often traces back to how an agent reads exactly these signals.

    What El Sobrante Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in El Sobrante 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 El Sobrante
    $238,400
    Median home price$864,530
    Down payment (20%)$172,906
    Loan amount$691,624
    Monthly payment (PITI)$5,562

    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.

    El Sobrante Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 49 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.00%
    Price Trend (YoY) -5.0%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $5,562
    Principal & Interest
    $4,458
    Property Taxes
    $829
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $864,530 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.

    El Sobrante Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $910,032
    Today $864,530
    -5.0%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 47 days
    Today 49 days
    +2 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 98.9%
    Today 99.00%
    +0.11%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices have moved -5.0%, homes are taking a +2 days change in market time to sell, and the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.11%. For buyers, the longer timelines and softer pricing create more room to negotiate and less pressure to waive contingencies. For sellers, the takeaway is that patience and precise pricing now matter more than they did during the faster market of last year.

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

    What to Look for in a El Sobrante Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the data that actually predicts outcomes: transaction volume, negotiation results, and how consistently a track record holds up over time. EffectiveAgents analyzed 129 transactions across El Sobrante to rank the 71 agents who measurably outperform. At the top, Mike Rowland at Windermere Rowland Realty has closed 215 transactions and $117.4M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that matters when 0% of local listings require a pricing correction and 41.4% still sell above ask. That spread rewards an agent who knows when to hold firm and when to reprice. Working across zip codes 94803 and 94820, an agent fluent in block-level comps can position a listing to sell near the 99.00% sale-to-list benchmark rather than joining the price-drop pile. When reviewing agents, weigh the pattern of feedback over any single testimonial; consistency across many closings is a stronger signal than one standout review.

    How We Rank El Sobrante 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 El Sobrante 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: June 2026

    El Sobrante Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in El Sobrante, CA?

    The top-ranked agent in El Sobrante, CA, based on EffectiveAgents data is Mike Rowland at Windermere Rowland Realty, with 215 closed transactions and $117.4M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing verified transaction history, sales volume, and client review patterns rather than advertising or name recognition. Of the 995 licensed agents in the area, only 71 meet the performance threshold to be ranked. The strongest choice depends on your price point and target zip code, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.

    How were these El Sobrante 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 El Sobrante?

    Our data covers 995 real estate agents serving the El Sobrante area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our El Sobrante market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in El Sobrante mean for sellers?

    El Sobrante's median sale price is $864,530 as of June 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 El Sobrante?

    Homes in El Sobrante currently take a median 49 days to sell, reflecting a +2 days change in market time compared with last year. That median hides a wide range: roughly 33.8% of homes go under contract within two weeks, while overpriced listings can sit far longer, which is why 0% of active listings have taken a price cut. Timeline is driven mainly by pricing accuracy, condition, and location within zip codes 94803 and 94820. Pricing to current comps rather than last year's values is the most reliable way to shorten time on market.

    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 El Sobrante 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 El Sobrante 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 El Sobrante 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 El Sobrante realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in El Sobrante 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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