Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Menlo Park, CA

Based on EffectiveAgents' analysis of verified transaction data and client reviews, Katy Thielke Straser at Compass ranks as a top agent in Menlo Park, CA, with 258 transactions, 164 reviews, and $721.0M in all-time sales volume. Our methodology measures agents on completed transaction history, sale outcomes relative to list price, and review consistency rather than advertising. With 55 ranked agents out of 568 licensed locally, the platform matches buyers and sellers to agents whose measured performance fits their specific neighborhood and price point.

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.

Our data covers 568 real estate agents serving the Menlo Park area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Menlo Park market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Menlo Park's median sale price is $3,398,298 as of July 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.

The median home in Menlo Park goes under contract in about 15 days, and 52.1% of listings leave the market within two weeks. With months of supply at 1.1 and 48.2% of homes selling above list, timelines have compressed compared with a year ago. Actual time to sell depends on pricing relative to recent comparable sales, condition and presentation, and neighborhood demand. Homes priced ahead of the market can linger and account for the 18.8% of listings that record a reduction, while accurately priced properties often move within the median window or faster.

No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

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.

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 Menlo Park 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.

Ask how many homes they have closed in Menlo Park 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.