Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in San Bruno, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(41)
Philip Watson
Christie’s International Sereno Group
36 Years of experience
40+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.21%
in San Bruno, CA
$857.8M
All-Time Sales
$960K - $5.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.41%
in San Bruno, CA
$1.45B
All-Time Sales
$950K - $6.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.83%
in San Bruno, CA
$760.2M
All-Time Sales
$900K - $5.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$669.3M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.72%
in San Bruno, CA
$668.3M
All-Time Sales
$830K - $5.7M
Price Range
Top Agent$365M
All-Time Sales
$840K - $2.7M
Price Range
7
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Top Agent$462.3M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $4.2M
Price Range
6
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Top Agent(541)
Julie Wyss
Keller Williams Bay Area Estates
26 Years of experience
154+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.17%
in San Bruno, CA
$2.26B
All-Time Sales
$1M - $6.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.58%
in San Bruno, CA
$111.2M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $2.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.41%
in San Bruno, CA
$526.8M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $8.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.37B
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$101.4M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.82%
in San Bruno, CA
$527.4M
All-Time Sales
$1.4M - $6.8M
Price Range
Top Agent$100.9M
All-Time Sales
$710K - $3.4M
Price Range
4
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Top Agent$93M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $2.9M
Price Range
4
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Top Agent(2)
Traci Hornbaker
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
22 Years of experience
6+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.23%
in San Bruno, CA
$68.6M
All-Time Sales
$930K - $3M
Price Range
Top Agent$903.4M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $5.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.06%
in San Bruno, CA
$497.2M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $7.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$249.9M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $3M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.47%
in San Bruno, CA
$734.5M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $4.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(79)
Stefan Schermerhorn
Holmes Burrell Real Estate
16 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
$185.2M
All-Time Sales
$800K - $3.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.88%
in San Bruno, CA
$1.33B
All-Time Sales
$660K - $5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.88%
in San Bruno, CA
$279.2M
All-Time Sales
$1.6M - $4.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 9.3%
in San Bruno, CA
$725.8M
All-Time Sales
$2.2M - $16M
Price Range
Top Agent$102.8M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $2M
Price Range
2
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San bruno Housing Market Trends
Homes in San bruno take a median 15 days to sell, go for 106.11% of asking, prices are up 1.7% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
1.1 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$1,349,107
median sale price
How fast they sell
15 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
1.1 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for San Bruno.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the San Bruno agents whose results fit it.
San Bruno agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 14 days, the San Bruno market in 15
median sale price in San Bruno
Do Top San Bruno Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in San Bruno sell in a median of 14 days, compared with the San Bruno market median of 15 days on market.
About 1 days faster (7% quicker than the San Bruno market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked San Bruno agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the San Bruno market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in San Bruno?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in San Bruno sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
14 days
Typical time on market
105.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of San Bruno, 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 San Bruno Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above outlines a market where negotiating leverage sits with sellers in San Bruno. With months of supply at 1.1 and only 28 active listings against 26 homes sold in a typical month, demand is absorbing supply quickly. That pressure shows in the sale-to-list ratio of 106.11%, a +3.84% move year over year, and in the 62.7% of homes closing above their asking price. When 43.8% of listings leave the market within two weeks, buyers have little room to wait.
For a buyer, this combination means offers below list are rarely competitive on well-priced homes in the 94066 zip code. Building in a modest escalation, limiting contingencies where prudent, and moving quickly on new listings are practical responses. The 13.3% of listings recording a price cut points to a subset of homes that were mispriced at launch, and those can present openings for patient buyers. For a seller, the data supports pricing at or slightly under recent comparables to trigger competition rather than reaching above the market and later cutting.
Median price sits at $1,349,107 and has moved +1.7% year over year, so pricing judgment matters more than in a rising market. Median time to sale is 15 days. With 484 licensed agents active locally, outcomes vary widely by who represents you, which is where verified performance data becomes the practical filter for choosing representation.
What San Bruno Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in San Bruno 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 | $1,349,107 |
| Down payment (20%) | $269,821 |
| Loan amount | $1,079,286 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $8,953 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $1,349,107 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from San Bruno MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a San Bruno Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: measured transaction history, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. In a market where 62.7% of homes close above list and the average sale reaches 106.11% of asking, the agent's ability to price and negotiate directly affects your net result. Among the 484 licensed agents working San Bruno, EffectiveAgents has ranked 69 based on verified performance. Philip Watson at Christie's International Sereno Group ranks at the top, with 713 analyzed transactions and $853.7M in all-time sales volume. That volume matters in the 94066 area, where 43.8% of listings leave the market within two weeks and pricing decisions carry little margin for error. Watson's record also includes 40 client reviews. When comparing agents, look past a single rating and study the pattern: how consistently reviews cite communication, pricing accuracy, and negotiation across many transactions is a more reliable signal than any one testimonial.
How We Rank San Bruno 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 San Bruno 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.
484
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
San Bruno Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in San Bruno, CA?
Philip Watson at Christie's International Sereno Group ranks as the top agent in San Bruno, CA, based on EffectiveAgents' methodology, which analyzes verified transaction history, sales volume, and client reviews rather than advertising presence. Watson has 713 analyzed transactions, 40 client reviews, and $853.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents has ranked 69 agents in the local market out of 484 licensed professionals. The strongest choice depends on your property type and timeline, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents against your specific needs before deciding.
How were these San Bruno 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 San Bruno?
Our data covers 484 real estate agents serving the San Bruno area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our San Bruno market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in San Bruno mean for sellers?
San Bruno's median sale price is $1,349,107 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.
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 San Bruno 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 San Bruno 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 San Bruno 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 San Bruno realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in San Bruno 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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