Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in San Mateo, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(40)
Philip Watson
Christie’s International Sereno Group
36 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.12%
in San Mateo, CA
$840.1M
All-Time Sales
$950K - $5.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(148)
David Tapper
Coldwell Banker Realty
28 Years of experience
51+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.36%
in San Mateo, CA
$744.1M
All-Time Sales
$890K - $5.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(127)
Wilson Leung
OWN Real Estate
15 Years of experience
155+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.95%
in San Mateo, CA
$1.41B
All-Time Sales
$950K - $6.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(34)
Alex Lehr
Lehr Real Estate
39 Years of experience
60+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.55%
in San Mateo, CA
$657.2M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(2)
Jim Tierney
NetEquity Real Estate
31 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.79%
in San Mateo, CA
$461.2M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $4.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(69)
Caroline Dinsmore
Engel & Voelkers
22 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.63%
in San Mateo, CA
$520.6M
All-Time Sales
$1.4M - $6.8M
Price Range
50%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(8)
Bob Bredel
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
21 Years of experience
69+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.34%
in San Mateo, CA
$921.7M
All-Time Sales
$1.8M - $6.3M
Price Range
-6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(2)
Traci Hornbaker
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
22 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.89%
in San Mateo, CA
$68.6M
All-Time Sales
$930K - $3M
Price Range
-4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(25)
Alana Corso
Sereno Group
14 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.61%
in San Mateo, CA
$273.4M
All-Time Sales
$1.6M - $4.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(24)
Dominic Nicoli
Intero Real Estate Services
32 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.85%
in San Mateo, CA
$1.22B
All-Time Sales
$830K - $8.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(159)
Katy Thielke Straser
Compass
24 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.09%
in San Mateo, CA
$710M
All-Time Sales
$2.2M - $16M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(51)
Dana Carmel
Represent Realty
8 Years of experience
44+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.32%
in San Mateo, CA
$307.6M
All-Time Sales
$2.2M - $10.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(24)
Dave Parks
Gateway Properties
42 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.44%
in San Mateo, CA
$132.8M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $6M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(20)
Janice Lee
Coldwell Banker Realty
21 Years of experience
50+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.8%
in San Mateo, CA
$660.1M
All-Time Sales
$830K - $5.7M
Price Range
-6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(1313)
Brett Jennings
Real Estate Experts
19 Years of experience
110+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.92%
in San Mateo, CA
$795.1M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $8.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(102)
Craig Ackerman
Compass
23 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.64%
in San Mateo, CA
$724.8M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $4.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(73)
Naseem Faria
Coldwell Banker
18 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.71%
in San Mateo, CA
$241M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $4.6M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(23)
Mike Sinitsky
RISE Homes
5 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.95%
in San Mateo, CA
$89M
All-Time Sales
$990K - $2.9M
Price Range
13%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(12)
Brett Burns
House of Kinoko
12 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.19%
in San Mateo, CA
$76.9M
All-Time Sales
$880K - $5.5M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(5)
Jacklyn Friedland
Compass
22 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.31%
in San Mateo, CA
$26.1M
All-Time Sales
$1.7M - $4.2M
Price Range
50%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(52)
Brett Caviness
Compass
17 Years of experience
28+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.34%
in San Mateo, CA
$265.1M
All-Time Sales
$1.6M - $8M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(30)
Anthony Chung
Sequoia Real Estate
17 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0%
in San Mateo, CA
$102.8M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $2M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(15)
Igor Ruchka
Pinnacle Realty Advisors, Inc.
1 Years of experience
4+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0%
in San Mateo, CA
$61.5M
All-Time Sales
$860K - $2.5M
Price Range
50%
Negotiated Off List
San mateo Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$1,797,500
+2.13% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
14
0 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
106.82%
+4.18% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
59.1%
+7.8% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
47.6%
-0.1% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
22.2%
-10.2% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
1.3
Realtors in San mateo
838
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
How We Rank San Mateo 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 Mateo 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
San Mateo Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these San Mateo 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 Mateo?
Our data covers 838 real estate agents serving the San Mateo area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our San Mateo market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in San Mateo mean for sellers?
San Mateo's median sale price is $1,797,500 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.
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 Mateo 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.
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