Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Los Altos, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.2%
in Los Altos, CA
$1.26B
All-Time Sales
$850K - $11.5M
Price Range
Top Agent
(18)
Gary Campi
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty | Campi Group
45 Years of experience
25+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.2%
in Los Altos, CA
$1.11B
All-Time Sales
$3.3M - $15.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.3%
in Los Altos, CA
$1.61B
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $8.6M
Price Range
Top Agent$567.4M
All-Time Sales
$2.7M - $10.9M
Price Range
69
Sold in Los Altos, CA
Top AgentTop 0.8%
in Los Altos, CA
$956.2M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $7.9M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1%
in Los Altos, CA
$895.6M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $7.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.5%
in Los Altos, CA
$740.5M
All-Time Sales
$2.2M - $16M
Price Range
Top Agent(541)
Julie Wyss
Keller Williams Bay Area Estates
26 Years of experience
153+ Sales in the last 12 months
$2.26B
All-Time Sales
$1M - $6.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$393.6M
All-Time Sales
$970K - $4.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.06B
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $4.3M
Price Range
5
Sold in Los Altos, CA
Top Agent$441.8M
All-Time Sales
$1.5M - $7.2M
Price Range
5
Sold in Los Altos, CA
Top AgentTop 3.3%
in Los Altos, CA
$182.1M
All-Time Sales
$970K - $4.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.4%
in Los Altos, CA
$93.5M
All-Time Sales
$1.9M - $5.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(22)
Saundra Leonard
Keller Williams Bay Area Estates
42 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
$168.1M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $4.8M
Price Range
5
Sold in Los Altos, CA
Top Agent$705.4M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$423.4M
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $8M
Price Range
3
Sold in Los Altos, CA
Top Agent(109)
Amy Mccafferty
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
39 Years of experience
76+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.1%
in Los Altos, CA
$1.23B
All-Time Sales
$1.9M - $11M
Price Range
Top Agent$977.3M
All-Time Sales
$610K - $5.7M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$437.1M
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $5.5M
Price Range
1
Sold in Los Altos, CA
Top AgentTop 4.3%
in Los Altos, CA
$373.7M
All-Time Sales
$1.8M - $14M
Price Range
Top Agent(8)
Bob Bredel
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
21 Years of experience
59+ Sales in the last 12 months
$959.1M
All-Time Sales
$1.8M - $6.3M
Price Range
2
Sold in Los Altos, CA
Top Agent$293M
All-Time Sales
$820K - $3.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(23)
Greg Simpson
Keller Williams Bay Area Estates
23 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.5%
in Los Altos, CA
$237M
All-Time Sales
$3.1M - $11.9M
Price Range
Top Agent$250.7M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $4.6M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5%
in Los Altos, CA
$112.9M
All-Time Sales
$1.6M - $17.5M
Price Range
Los altos Housing Market Trends
Homes in Los altos take a median 8 days to sell, go for 104.95% of asking, prices are up 5.4% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
1.2 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$4,497,024
median sale price
How fast they sell
8 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
1.2 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Los Altos.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Los Altos?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Los Altos sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in November. To hit that window, plan to list around November.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
November
Best month to sell
10 days
Typical time on market
106.8%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Los Altos, 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 Los Altos Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above outlines a Los Altos market where scarcity and demand remain tightly balanced. With just 33 active listings against 29 homes sold monthly and only 1.2 months of supply, this measures as a seller-favored environment. The competitive indicators reinforce that reading: 51.8% of homes closed above asking, 66.0% left the market within two weeks, and the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 104.95%. A median of 8 days on market signals that well-positioned homes move quickly.
Still, the picture is more nuanced than a simple seller's market. Median sale price moved +5.4% year over year to $4,497,024, and 14.4% of listings recorded a price reduction, which points to sellers who initially overshoot facing correction. Market time also registered a -1 day change versus last year. For a buyer, this means the sharpest leverage appears on homes that have lingered past the two-week window or already taken a price cut, while fresh, correctly priced listings still command competitive, above-ask offers. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing at or near comparable values rather than aspirational numbers, since the 14.4% price-drop share shows the market penalizes overpricing even when overall conditions are tight.
Interpreting these crosscurrents (price movement, rising market time, and strong but softening above-list activity) is where agent selection matters. Los Altos has roughly 1,000 licensed agents, and outcomes vary widely among them. The sections below analyze which agents have consistently delivered measured results in this specific pricing environment.
What Los Altos Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Los Altos 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 | $4,497,024 |
| Down payment (20%) | $899,405 |
| Loan amount | $3,597,619 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $29,494 |
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 $4,497,024 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 Los Altos MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Los Altos Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: verified transaction history and negotiation outcomes in your specific price tier. In a market where the average home sells at 104.95% of list and 51.8% close above asking, the ability to price precisely and manage competing offers is measurable, not anecdotal. Among the 76 EffectiveAgents-ranked agents serving Los Altos, Gary Campi at Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty leads with 266 analyzed transactions and $1.1B in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in neighborhoods like Loyola and across the 94022, 94024, and 94023 zip codes, where multimillion-dollar homes require agents fluent in both aggressive and defensive negotiation depending on how long a listing has been active. An agent with a track record across 312 annually analyzed transactions brings context that a single-cycle career cannot. When reviewing agents, look at the consistency of feedback over time rather than a single glowing note; patterns across many reviews reveal how an agent performs when a deal gets complicated, which is precisely when experience earns its value.
How We Rank Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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.
1,000
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
Los Altos Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Los Altos, CA?
Based on EffectiveAgents' analysis of verified transaction data and client reviews, Gary Campi at Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty ranks as a top agent in Los Altos, CA, with 266 analyzed transactions, 18 reviews, and $1.1B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using measured outcomes rather than advertising, drawing on 312 transactions analyzed locally across 76 ranked agents. The right match depends on your price point and timeline, so comparing several data-verified agents before deciding is recommended.
How were these Los Altos 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 Los Altos?
Our data covers 1,000 real estate agents serving the Los Altos area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Los Altos market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Los Altos mean for sellers?
Los Altos's median sale price is $4,497,024 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 Los Altos?
In Los Altos, the median home sells in about 8 days, though that reflects a -1 day change from last year. With 66.0% of homes leaving the market within two weeks and 1.2 months of supply, well-priced listings move quickly. Timeline depends on accurate pricing, condition, location, and season. Homes that require a price reduction (about 14.4% of listings) sit noticeably longer, which is why setting the right initial price near comparable sales is the single largest factor in how fast a home sells.
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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Los Altos 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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