Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Petaluma, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated July 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.19%
in Petaluma, CA
$524.3M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.75%
in Petaluma, CA
$247.5M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $2.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.94%
in Petaluma, CA
$140M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $4.6M
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Sharon Monticello
VANGUARD PROPERTIES
25 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.69%
in Petaluma, CA
$100.7M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $2.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.2%
in Petaluma, CA
$914.6M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $93.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(124)
Sheila Deignan
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
24 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.57%
in Petaluma, CA
$374.7M
All-Time Sales
$710K - $11.5M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.51%
in Petaluma, CA
$364.7M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.6M
Price Range
14%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.01%
in Petaluma, CA
$366.6M
All-Time Sales
$780K - $28.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.2%
in Petaluma, CA
$23.5M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $1.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.58%
in Petaluma, CA
$158.4M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.33%
in Petaluma, CA
$412.3M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $3.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.89%
in Petaluma, CA
$256.2M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $4.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(190)
Jonathan Marks
Compass | Marks Realty Group
14 Years of experience
79+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.27%
in Petaluma, CA
$800.6M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $11.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.02%
in Petaluma, CA
$184M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $3.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.21%
in Petaluma, CA
$187.7M
All-Time Sales
$880K - $4.1M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(149)
Alex Narodny
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
12 Years of experience
48+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 10.15%
in Petaluma, CA
$901.8M
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $13.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(41)
David Poulsen
Keller Williams San Francisco - Poulsen Group
16 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 10.15%
in Petaluma, CA
$129.2M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $2.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(79)
Stefan Schermerhorn
Holmes Burrell Real Estate
16 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 10.71%
in Petaluma, CA
$185.2M
All-Time Sales
$800K - $3.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.28%
in Petaluma, CA
$613.1M
All-Time Sales
$770K - $76.6M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 12.03%
in Petaluma, CA
$119M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $3.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 12.97%
in Petaluma, CA
$28.6M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $2.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 15.23%
in Petaluma, CA
$35M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $3.4M
Price Range
Top Agent(142)
Benjamin Kobetz
Century 21 | Kobetz Realty, Inc.
9 Years of experience
134+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 15.41%
in Petaluma, CA
$191.8M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$38.3M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $2M
Price Range
64
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$16M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $1.5M
Price Range
27
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Petaluma Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$916,541
+2.12% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
29
0 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
102.58%
+1.97% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
51.4%
+9.3% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
48.4%
-4.1% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
17.6%
-7.5% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
1.3
Realtors in Petaluma
532
Verified MLS market data through July 2026.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Petaluma?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Petaluma sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in March. To hit that window, plan to list around February.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
March
Best month to sell
25 days
Typical time on market
102.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Petaluma, 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 Petaluma Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Petaluma market where competitive pressure sits firmly with sellers, though not without qualification. With months of supply at just 1.3 and only 65 active listings against 50 homes sold in the latest month, demand continues to outpace available supply. The clearest signal is the sale-to-list ratio of 102.58%, which measured +1.97% year over year, alongside 51.4% of homes closing above their asking price. Roughly 48.4% of listings leave the market within two weeks, confirming that well-positioned homes move quickly.
That said, the data holds nuance a buyer can use. About 17.6% of listings recorded a price reduction, meaning a meaningful subset of homes are mispriced at launch and eventually reset. A buyer who tracks days on market (currently 29) can identify these stale listings and negotiate, while recognizing that fresh, correctly priced inventory will likely draw competing offers. Expect to bring a clean offer near or above list on desirable homes, and reserve aggressive terms for listings that have aged past the 29 median.
For sellers, the combination of 51.4% selling over list and a median price of $916,541 (moving +2.1% year over year) rewards disciplined pricing at or slightly below comparable value to generate multiple offers, rather than reaching high and risking a reduction. With 532 licensed agents operating locally, outcomes vary widely by representation, which is where verified performance data matters.
What Petaluma Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Petaluma 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 | $916,541 |
| Down payment (20%) | $183,308 |
| Loan amount | $733,233 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,870 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.67% mortgage rate (as of August 13, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $916,541 median home price with 20% down at 6.67% (as of August 13, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Petaluma MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Petaluma Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar brokerage sign rarely correlates with measured results. The more reliable approach is to examine transaction history, pricing accuracy, and how consistently an agent's listings sell relative to asking. In Petaluma, EffectiveAgents has analyzed 478 annual transactions and ranked 45 agents against that data. The top-ranked agent, Denise Lucchesi at Century 21 Epic, has recorded 727 career transactions and $524.3M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters in a market where 51.4% of homes sell above list and the sale-to-list ratio sits at 102.58%, because negotiating multiple offers and defending a list price under time pressure are learned skills. Whether a client is buying near the 94952 core or selling in the 94954 and 94955 zip codes, an agent who prices to the $530.31 per square foot benchmark and understands local buyer behavior protects real dollars. Review patterns are worth reading closely as well: consistency across a body of reviews signals repeatable service more reliably than a single high rating on limited volume.
How We Rank Petaluma 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 Petaluma 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: July 2026
Petaluma Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Petaluma, CA?
Denise Lucchesi at Century 21 Epic currently ranks as the top agent in Petaluma, CA, based on EffectiveAgents data, with 727 career transactions and $524.3M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing verified transaction history, pricing accuracy, and outcomes across 478 local transactions rather than advertising or reputation. Of 532 licensed agents in the area, 45 meet the ranking threshold. The right fit still depends on your property type, price range, and timeline, so comparing several ranked agents is recommended.
How were these Petaluma 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 Petaluma?
Our data covers 532 real estate agents serving the Petaluma area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Petaluma market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Petaluma mean for sellers?
Petaluma's median sale price is $916,541 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.
How long does it take to sell a house in Petaluma?
Homes in Petaluma currently take a median of 29 to sell, and market time reflects a 0 days change from a year ago. Roughly 48.4% of listings go under contract within two weeks, so well-priced homes often move faster than the median suggests. Your actual timeline depends on pricing relative to the $530.31 per square foot benchmark, condition, location, and how the home shows. Listings that start too high frequently sit longer and appear among the 17.6% that record a price reduction before selling.
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 Petaluma 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 Petaluma 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 Petaluma 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 Petaluma realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Petaluma 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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