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# Top Real Estate Agents in San Francisco, California

> Find top San Francisco real estate agents. Navigate one of the world's priciest markets with experts in every SF neighborhood.

**Agents Ranked:** 10 | **State:** California

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## Top 10 Agents

### #1 Crystal Injo-Chan
- **Brokerage:** COMPASS Real Estate Group
- **Total Sales:** 301
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 1

### #2 David Cohen
- **Brokerage:** City Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 912
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 23
- **Listings:** 10

### #3 Danielle Lazier
- **Brokerage:** Vivre Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 805
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 24
- **Listings:** 0

### #4 Kenny Truong
- **Brokerage:** FAST REAL ESTATE brokered by eXp Realty
- **Total Sales:** 5535
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 16
- **Listings:** 28

### #5 Montgomery and Lee
- **Brokerage:** Compass 
- **Total Sales:** 966
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 17
- **Listings:** 3

### #6 Ascend Real Estate
- **Brokerage:** Ascend Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 679
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 17
- **Listings:** 6

### #7 Corcoran Icon Properties
- **Brokerage:** Corcoran Icon Properties
- **Total Sales:** 5475
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 65

### #8 Tanya Dzhibrailova
- **Brokerage:** NHB Real Estate Inc.
- **Total Sales:** 612
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 36
- **Listings:** 0

### #9 Michelle Kim
- **Brokerage:** Mosaik Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 1058
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 21
- **Listings:** 6

### #10 Isabelle Grotte
- **Brokerage:** Compass
- **Total Sales:** 642
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 16
- **Listings:** 2

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## Frequently Asked Questions — San Francisco Real Estate

### What is the average home price in San Francisco, California?

The median home price in San Francisco is $1,350,000. Prices vary by neighborhood and property type — a local real estate agent can give you a current comparative market analysis for the specific area and home size you're targeting.

### How long does it take to sell a home in San Francisco?

Homes in San Francisco spend an average of 25 days on the market. Well-priced, well-presented homes in desirable neighborhoods often sell faster, while properties that need work or are priced above market may take longer.

### How do I find the best real estate agent in San Francisco, California?

Look for agents with verified sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in San Francisco's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in San Francisco based on verified sales volume, client ratings, and market expertise — all agents listed here meet a minimum 4.5-star rating threshold.

### Do I need a buyer's agent to purchase a home in San Francisco?

In California, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in San Francisco will have access to off-market listings, negotiate on your behalf, and guide you through inspection, financing, and closing — at no direct cost to you (seller typically covers commissions).

### How much does a real estate agent cost in San Francisco?

In California, total agent commission is typically 4–6% of the sale price, split between the buyer's and seller's agents. Since the NAR settlement in 2024, commission structures have become more flexible — ask any listed agent for a clear breakdown of their fees before signing.

### What questions should I ask a real estate agent in San Francisco?

Ask about their recent sales in San Francisco specifically, how many transactions they've closed in the last 12 months, how they'll market your home (or source listings for buyers), their communication style, and whether they work solo or with a team. A strong local agent will have direct answers for all of these.

### How has San Francisco's real estate market evolved since the remote-work shift and what does that mean for buyers today?

San Francisco experienced a notable correction in 2022 through 2023 as tech-sector layoffs and remote work adoption reduced demand for small condos and urban apartments, pulling condo prices down 10 to 20 percent from peak in some districts. Single-family homes in desirable neighborhoods like Noe Valley, the Inner Sunset, and Cole Valley remained resilient throughout this period, underlining the structural undersupply of quality family-sized homes in the city.

### Which San Francisco neighborhoods offer the strongest long-term value for different buyer types?

The Outer Sunset and Outer Richmond districts offer some of the best long-term value propositions in the city, with Edwardian and Craftsman single-family homes on standard lots at prices often 20 to 30 percent below comparable Noe Valley or Dolores Heights properties, and both neighborhoods offer direct access to Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Park. For condo buyers, the South Beach and Mission Bay neighborhoods have a large, high-quality condo inventory that can be negotiated aggressively when the market softens.

### What are the defining factors that drive price variation across San Francisco's neighborhoods?

Microclimate is a genuine and significant price driver in San Francisco, as neighborhoods on the warm, sunny eastern and southern slopes like Bernal Heights, Potrero Hill, and Noe Valley command sustained premiums over fog-heavy western neighborhoods like the Outer Sunset. School access, Victorian and Edwardian architectural character, and walkability to local commercial corridors such as Hayes Valley and Valencia Street are the other primary premium drivers.

### What makes San Francisco real estate uniquely complex from a purchase process standpoint?

San Francisco sellers almost universally accept offers with no inspection or loan contingencies given the historically competitive market, meaning buyers must complete thorough pre-offer due diligence including reviewing disclosure packages before making non-contingent offers. Buyers also need to understand rent-control implications on any multi-unit property, as San Francisco's rent ordinance is among the strongest in California and significantly affects investment analysis on 2-to-4 unit buildings.

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*Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/ca/san-francisco*