Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Oceanside, CA

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    Chris Heller profile picture
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    Chris Heller

    eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

    43 Years of experience

    73+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.04%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $1.66B

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $10.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Serri Rowell profile picture
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    Serri Rowell

    Sea Villa Realty

    22 Years of experience

    364+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.09%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $2.02B

    All-Time Sales

    $760K - $540M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Agata Carpenter

    COMPASS

    22 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.22%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $235.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Thor Sorensen

    Century 21 Award

    25 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.36%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $1.09B

    All-Time Sales

    $2.3M - $858M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Steven Torres

    Keller Williams Realty

    21 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.45%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $155.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

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    London Fields

    Coldwell Banker

    22 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.53%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $265.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $500K - $5.8M

    Price Range

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    Valerie Macleay

    Windermere Real Esate

    8 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.98%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $792.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $3.5M - $676.5M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Sandra Sarro

    Keller Williams Realty

    22 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.07%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $211.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Mike Chiesl

    Sentry Residential

    19 Years of experience

    51+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.11%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $476.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $590K - $3.1M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Corey Murphy

    Murphy Real Estate Team

    14 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.69%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $593.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $3M - $486M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Hedda Parashos profile picture
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    Hedda Parashos

    Palisade Realty

    20 Years of experience

    496+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.74%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $2.59B

    All-Time Sales

    $770K - $560M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Glen Henderson

    Premier Homes Team | LPT Realty, Inc

    23 Years of experience

    79+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.82%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $914.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $11M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Bobby Martins

    eXp Realty

    23 Years of experience

    45+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $739.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $500K - $13.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Katie Pond

    Compass

    23 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.09%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $206.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $750K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    1%

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    Sandi Chenoweth

    Coldwell Banker

    37 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.23%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $720.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $2M - $495M

    Price Range

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    Melissa Tucci

    Coldwell Banker West

    23 Years of experience

    180+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.4%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $1.57B

    All-Time Sales

    $580K - $6.9M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Diane Conaway

    RE/MAX Connections

    34 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.54%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $175.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Amy Green

    Coastal Premier Properties

    24 Years of experience

    131+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.58%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $679.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $950K - $7.2M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Maria Rosino-Miracco

    Premia Realty Group, Inc.

    24 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.67%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $146.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $5.6M

    Price Range

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    Michael Wolf

    Coldwell Banker West

    21 Years of experience

    69+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.8%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $455M

    All-Time Sales

    $570K - $3.5M

    Price Range

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    Tristen Campanella

    Allison James Estates and Homes

    14 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.98%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $153.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Chad Dannecker

    Compass

    24 Years of experience

    269+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.25%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $2.07B

    All-Time Sales

    $880K - $935M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Kelly Zijlstra

    Realty ONE Group

    11 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.25%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $28.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.2M

    Price Range

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    Woody Henderson

    American Dreams Real Estate

    21 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.29%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $223.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $510K - $3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Julie Houston

    Compass

    28 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.34%

    in Oceanside, CA

    $549.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $820K - $7.2M

    Price Range

    1%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top Oceanside Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Oceanside sell in a median of 21 days, compared with the Oceanside market median of 26 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents21 days
    Oceanside market26 days

    About 5 days faster (19% quicker than the Oceanside market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Oceanside?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Oceanside 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)

    51Jan31Feb29Mar22Apr27May30Jun32Jul33Aug37Sep30Oct38Nov39Dec

    April

    Best month to sell

    22 days

    Typical time on market

    99.8%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Oceanside, 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 Oceanside

    Median home values across Oceanside, CA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.

    South Oceanside

    +91% over 5 years

    $1.14M

    San Luis Rey

    +75% over 5 years

    $603K

    Oceana

    +68% over 5 years

    $398K

    Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.

    What These Numbers Mean for Oceanside Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above frames Oceanside as a market where pricing discipline matters. With a median sale price of $879,990 and homes moving in a median of 26 days, the pace favors sellers who price correctly and buyers who come prepared. The clearest signal of leverage is the split between competitive indicators: 44.0% of homes sold above list and 35.1% went off the market within two weeks, yet 32.7% of active listings carried a price cut. That combination points to a two-speed market. Correctly priced, well-located homes draw quick, competitive offers, while overpriced listings sit and eventually reduce.

    Months of supply at 2.3 sits in territory that still tilts toward sellers, with 352 active listings against 150 monthly sales and 174 pending. For a buyer, the meaning is practical: on a home that is fresh and sharply priced, expect to compete near or above asking, since the sale-to-list ratio is running 100.06%. On a listing that has aged past the two-week window, the 32.7% price-drop share signals real room to negotiate. For a seller, the data argues against testing a high number, because the reductions cluster among homes that missed on day one.

    Prices moved +2.3% year over year at $540.955 per square foot, so both sides are working from a stable baseline rather than a runaway trend. With 2,247 licensed agents active locally, the difference between a smooth transaction and a costly one often comes down to which agent reads these signals accurately and structures an offer or list price around them.

    What Oceanside Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Oceanside 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 Oceanside
    $238,400
    Median home price$879,990
    Down payment (20%)$175,998
    Loan amount$703,992
    Monthly payment (PITI)$5,563

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.49% mortgage rate (as of July 9, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Oceanside Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 26 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.06%
    Price Trend (YoY) +2.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $5,563
    Principal & Interest
    $4,445
    Property Taxes
    $843
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $879,990 median home price with 20% down at 6.49% (as of July 9, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Oceanside Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $860,000
    Today $879,990
    +2.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 27 days
    Today 26 days
    -1 day days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.7%
    Today 100.06%
    +0.36%
    What this shift means: Prices moved +2.3% year over year while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.36% to reach 100.06%, indicating that final sale outcomes have stayed close to asking. For sellers, that consistency supports realistic pricing rather than aggressive stretches. For buyers, it means budgeting for offers near list on desirable homes while reserving negotiating energy for listings that have lingered.

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

    What to Look for in a Oceanside Realtor

    Name recognition and results are not the same thing, so the more useful question is how an agent performs on measurable outcomes: negotiated sale-to-list ratios, days on market, and volume of closed transactions across a full range of price points. On EffectiveAgents, 125 agents in Oceanside have been ranked against those measures out of 2,247 licensed locally. The top-ranked agent, Chris Heller at eXp Realty of Southern California, has recorded 3,019 transactions and $1.7B in all-time sales volume, a track record that spans markets from entry-level condos to higher-end coastal homes. That depth matters in neighborhoods with different dynamics, whether it is the established inland pockets of San Luis Rey, the walkable stretches of South Oceanside, or the planned layout of Oceana. In a market where 44.0% of homes clear above list, negotiation skill translates directly into dollars, both in structuring competitive offers and in protecting a seller's number. Review patterns are worth reading closely: look for consistency across many transactions, such as the 129 reviews backing the top agent, rather than a handful of standout comments.

    How We Rank Oceanside 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 Oceanside 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: May 2026

    Oceanside Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Oceanside, CA?

    Chris Heller at eXp Realty of Southern California ranks as the top agent in Oceanside, CA, on EffectiveAgents, with 3,019 career transactions, 129 reviews, and $1.7B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction data, negotiated sale-to-list outcomes, and review history rather than advertising spend. Of 2,247 licensed agents in the area, 125 have been analyzed and ranked, so the standings reflect measured performance across 1,712 annual transactions rather than name recognition alone.

    How were these Oceanside 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 Oceanside?

    Our data covers 2,247 real estate agents serving the Oceanside area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Oceanside market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Oceanside mean for sellers?

    Oceanside's median sale price is $879,990 as of May 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 Oceanside?

    Homes in Oceanside currently sell in a median of 26 days, though that figure describes the middle of the market rather than any single home. Sharply priced, move-in-ready listings often go under contract faster, with 35.1% of homes off the market within two weeks. Timeline is driven by pricing accuracy, condition, location, and season. With 32.7% of listings taking a price cut, homes that start too high tend to sit longer and eventually reduce, which is why correct day-one pricing is the strongest lever on speed.

    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 Oceanside 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 Oceanside 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 Oceanside 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 Oceanside realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Oceanside 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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