Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lemon Grove, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
$1.59B
All-Time Sales
$580K - $6.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.45%
in Lemon Grove, CA
$2.67B
All-Time Sales
$770K - $560M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(130)
Chris Heller
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
43 Years of experience
69+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.67B
All-Time Sales
$440K - $10.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(228)
Glen Henderson
Premier Homes Team | LPT Realty, Inc
23 Years of experience
85+ Sales in the last 12 months
$929.4M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $11M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$561.6M
All-Time Sales
$2.6M - $472M
Price Range
11
Sold in Lemon Grove, CA
Top AgentTop 1.35%
in Lemon Grove, CA
$2.42B
All-Time Sales
$770K - $540M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$705.7M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $11.2M
Price Range
10
Sold in Lemon Grove, CA
Top Agent$106.8M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.5M
Price Range
8
Sold in Lemon Grove, CA
Top Agent(95)
Alexandra Vinson Shepard
Alexandra Vinson Shepard
24 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
$284.1M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$182.8M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $5.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$138.9M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $2.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$741.4M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $13.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$417.3M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$497.9M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $3.8M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$299.3M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $4M
Price Range
6
Sold in Lemon Grove, CA
Top Agent$68.6M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $1.4M
Price Range
6
Sold in Lemon Grove, CA
Top Agent(61)
Douglas Gutierrez
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
10 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
$189.1M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $6.2M
Price Range
5
Sold in Lemon Grove, CA
Top Agent$108.5M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.6M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$74.3M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $2.5M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$818.4M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $14M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$376.4M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.3M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$691.6M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $13.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$511.1M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $8.6M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$117.3M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2.5M
Price Range
3
Sold in Lemon Grove, CA
Top Agent(41)
Wesley Brown
Century 21 Award | San Diego Elite Team
14 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
$122.1M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Lemon grove Housing Market Trends
Homes in Lemon grove take a median 17 days to sell, go for 100.63% of asking, prices are down 2.2% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
1.9 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$733,651
median sale price
How fast they sell
17 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
1.9 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Lemon Grove.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Lemon Grove?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Lemon Grove sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in October. To hit that window, plan to list around September.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
October
Best month to sell
27 days
Typical time on market
101.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Lemon Grove, 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 Lemon Grove Buyers and Sellers
Lemon Grove currently reads as a tight, seller-leaning market, and the Housing Market Trends module above quantifies why. With only 24 active listings against 13 homes sold in the latest month, months of supply sits at just 1.9, well below the four-to-six-month range that typically signals balance. That scarcity shows up in the competitive indicators: 46.2% of homes closed above asking price, 37.4% went off the market within two weeks, and the sale-to-list ratio held at 100.63%. For a buyer, this combination means offers at or slightly above list are often required on well-presented homes, and contingency-heavy bids face real risk of being passed over. Building in a fast inspection timeline and a pre-underwritten loan can carry more weight than a marginally higher price. At the same time, 30.8% of listings recorded a price cut, which shows overpriced homes still get repriced. That is the leverage point for a patient buyer: focus on listings that have aged past the 17-day median. For a seller, the message is to price to the current comps rather than to last year's peak. Median sale price moved -2.2% year over year, so pricing on stale expectations is what triggers the price drops noted above. Homes priced accurately are still clearing quickly and frequently above list. With 665 licensed agents operating across zip codes 91945 and 91946, outcomes vary widely by who runs the transaction, which is where verified performance data becomes the more useful filter than name recognition alone.
What Lemon Grove Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Lemon Grove 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 | $733,651 |
| Down payment (20%) | $146,730 |
| Loan amount | $586,921 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,042 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $733,651 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Lemon Grove MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Lemon Grove Realtor
Choosing an agent on billboard familiarity alone tends to obscure what actually moves a transaction: measured negotiation results and consistent client outcomes. EffectiveAgents ranks 80 agents in Lemon Grove out of 665 licensed locally, using verified transaction history rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Melissa Tucci at Coldwell Banker West, has recorded roughly 2,180 career transactions and about $1.6B in all-time sales volume, a depth of dealmaking that matters when 46.2% of homes sell above list and offer strategy decides who wins. That negotiating context applies across the local map, including the 91945 and 91946 zip codes, where pricing precision and offer structuring drive results. Experienced agents help sellers land near the 100.63% sale-to-list benchmark and guide buyers on when a home that has passed the 17-day median invites a lower bid. When comparing agents, read review patterns for consistency over time, not just a high count. Tucci's 275 reviews illustrate the kind of sustained feedback volume that signals repeatable service rather than a few standout closings.
How We Rank Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove 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.
665
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: September 2026
Lemon Grove Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Lemon Grove, CA?
Melissa Tucci at Coldwell Banker West is the top-ranked agent in Lemon Grove, CA, according to EffectiveAgents, which evaluates agents on verified transaction history rather than advertising. Her record includes roughly 2,180 career transactions, about $1.6B in all-time sales volume, and 275 client reviews. That said, the strongest agent for you depends on your price point and goals. EffectiveAgents analyzes 186 local transactions annually to rank 80 qualified agents, so you can compare measured performance before deciding.
How were these Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove?
Our data covers 665 real estate agents serving the Lemon Grove area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lemon Grove market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Lemon Grove mean for sellers?
Lemon Grove's median sale price is $733,651 as of September 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 Lemon Grove?
The median home in Lemon Grove goes under contract in about 17 days, though that figure reflects a -24 days change in market time versus a year ago. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location. With 37.4% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, accurately priced and well-presented listings still move fast, while homes priced above current comps are the ones landing in the 30.8% of listings that record a price cut. Pricing to recent sales from day one is the biggest driver of 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 Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Lemon Grove 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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