Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in National City, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 1.02%
in National City, CA
$2.74B
All-Time Sales
$750K - $560M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(95)
Alexandra Vinson Shepard
Alexandra Vinson Shepard
24 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
$288.1M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(233)
Glen Henderson
Premier Homes Team | LPT Realty, Inc
23 Years of experience
85+ Sales in the last 12 months
$935.3M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $11M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.61B
All-Time Sales
$580K - $6.9M
Price Range
11
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Top AgentTop 2.44%
in National City, CA
$763.4M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $13.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$79.7M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1000K
Price Range
10
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Top Agent$2.43B
All-Time Sales
$770K - $540M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$132.1M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $2.3M
Price Range
7
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Top Agent$168.6M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $1.4M
Price Range
7
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Top Agent$417.3M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(131)
Chris Heller
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
43 Years of experience
71+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.67B
All-Time Sales
$440K - $10.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$501.1M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $3.8M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$106.8M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.5M
Price Range
6
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Top Agent$380.1M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.3M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$117.3M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2.5M
Price Range
5
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Top Agent$183M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $5.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$517.4M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.7%
in National City, CA
$128.9M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $6.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$330.5M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $5.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$156M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.6M
Price Range
4
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Top Agent(61)
Douglas Gutierrez
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
10 Years of experience
40+ Sales in the last 12 months
$189.1M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $6.2M
Price Range
4
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Top Agent$1.58B
All-Time Sales
$720K - $12M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$708.1M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $11.2M
Price Range
3
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Top Agent$138.9M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $2.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
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
National city Housing Market Trends
Homes in National city take a median 14 days to sell, go for 97.74% of asking, prices are up 0.3% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
5.4 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$732,151
median sale price
How fast they sell
14 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
5.4 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for National City.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in National City?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in National City sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
20 days
Typical time on market
100%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of National City, 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.
Home Values by Neighborhood in National City
Median home values across National City, CA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Granger
+80% over 5 years
$598K
Olivewood
+86% over 5 years
$584K
Central
+92% over 5 years
$534K
Oldtown
+95% over 5 years
$501K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for National City Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline for National City: a median sale price of $732,151 that moved +0.3% year over year, with homes measured at a median of $553.17 per square foot. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more useful story than any single number. With 53.8% of homes selling above list price and 39.0% going off market within two weeks, well-priced listings still clear quickly. At the same time, 27.5% of listings recorded a price reduction and months of supply sits at 5.4, which points to a market that is balanced rather than uniformly hot.
For buyers, this split means strategy depends on the individual property. On a fresh listing in a desirable pocket, expect competition and be prepared to offer near or above asking, since the sale-to-list ratio holds at 97.74%. On a home that has been sitting past the median of 14 days, the price-drop share signals real room to negotiate. For sellers, the takeaway is disciplined pricing: the properties that move fast are the ones priced to the current comps, while overpriced listings are the ones feeding the price-drop statistic and lingering as time on market has shifted a -32 days change year over year.
With 33 pending sales against 47 active listings, demand remains steady. Across 491 licensed agents in the area, the difference between a smooth transaction and a costly misstep often comes down to who reads these signals correctly, which is where verified performance data matters.
What National City Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in National City 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 | $732,151 |
| Down payment (20%) | $146,430 |
| Loan amount | $585,721 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,945 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.18% mortgage rate (as of November 5, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $732,151 median home price with 20% down at 7.18% (as of November 5, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from National City MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a National City Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: measured transaction history and negotiation results. On EffectiveAgents, agents are ranked using verified sales data rather than advertising spend, and only 78 of the area's 491 licensed agents meet the ranking threshold. The top-ranked agent in National City is Courtney Cameron at RE/MAX Empire Properties, with 834 career transactions and $395.2M in all-time sales volume. That volume matters in negotiation: an agent who has closed repeatedly in Olivewood, Granger, and Oldtown understands how pricing behaves block by block, which is decisive when 53.8% of homes sell above list and buyers must judge when to push and when to hold. Depth of experience also helps sellers position correctly in Northside and Central, where a well-supported list price avoids joining the 27.5% of listings that later cut. When reviewing agents, look past a single testimonial and study review patterns across many transactions. Cameron's profile carries 50 reviews, a sample size that reveals consistency rather than a one-time result.
How We Rank National City 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 National City 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.
491
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
National City Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in National City, CA?
The top-ranked agent in National City, CA is Courtney Cameron of RE/MAX Empire Properties, with 834 career transactions and $395.2M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies top agents using verified performance data, including closed transaction history, sale-to-list results, and review patterns, rather than advertising. Of 491 licensed agents in the area, only 78 meet the ranking threshold. The right agent depends on your property type, neighborhood, and goals, so comparing several verified profiles is the recommended approach.
How were these National City 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 National City?
Our data covers 491 real estate agents serving the National City area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our National City market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in National City mean for sellers?
National City's median sale price is $732,151 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 National City?
In National City, the median home sells in about 14 days, though that reflects year-over-year movement of a -32 days change in market time. Actual timelines vary widely: well-priced homes in demand often go under contract quickly, with 39.0% of listings off market within two weeks, while overpriced or less updated properties can take considerably longer. Pricing accuracy, condition, location within the city, and seasonal demand all affect the timeline, along with how the initial list price aligns with recent comparable sales.
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 National City 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 National City 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 National City 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 National City realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in National City 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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