--- canonical: https://www.top10reagents.com/ca/santa-rosa --- # Top Real Estate Agents in Santa Rosa, California > Find top Santa Rosa real estate agents. Sonoma Wine Country living with vineyard proximity and small-city charm. **Agents Ranked:** 11 | **State:** California --- ## Top 10 Agents ### #1 Peter Colbert - **Brokerage:** Compass - **Total Sales:** N/A - **Avg Rating:** N/A - **Years Experience:** 21 - **Listings:** 6 - **Website:** https://winecountrycolbert.com/ ### #2 Adam Menconi and Prosper Team - **Brokerage:** Coldwell Banker - **Total Sales:** 1074 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 23 - **Listings:** 9 ### #3 Kimberly Sethavanish - **Brokerage:** CENTURY 21 Epic #MODERNAGENT - **Total Sales:** 578 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 14 - **Listings:** 0 ### #4 RE/MAX Marketplace - **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Marketplace - **Total Sales:** 1280 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** N/A - **Listings:** 14 ### #5 Marshall Mello - **Brokerage:** Sterling California Properties - **Total Sales:** 546 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 29 - **Listings:** 4 ### #6 NextHome Wine Country Premier - **Brokerage:** NextHome Wine Country Premier - **Total Sales:** 1017 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** N/A - **Listings:** 6 ### #7 Trish McCall - **Brokerage:** Coldwell Banker Realty - **Total Sales:** 895 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 23 - **Listings:** 3 ### #8 Fermin Escutia - **Brokerage:** W Real Estate - **Total Sales:** 447 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 19 - **Listings:** 11 ### #9 Ernest Berghof - **Brokerage:** Berghof Realty - **Total Sales:** 346 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 18 - **Listings:** 4 ### #10 Bret Menze - **Brokerage:** Coldwell Banker Realty - **Total Sales:** 169 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 24 - **Listings:** 0 --- ## Frequently Asked Questions — Santa Rosa Real Estate ### What is the average home price in Santa Rosa, California? The median home price in Santa Rosa is $685,000. 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 Santa Rosa? Homes in Santa Rosa spend an average of 30 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 Santa Rosa, California? Look for agents with verified sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Santa Rosa's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa? In California, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa? 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 Santa Rosa? Ask about their recent sales in Santa Rosa 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 did the 2017 Tubbs Fire reshape the Santa Rosa real estate market? The Tubbs Fire destroyed over 5,000 homes in Santa Rosa, particularly devastating the Coffey Park and Fountaingrove neighborhoods, fundamentally altering the housing stock and creating massive rebuild demand that pressured prices upward for years. Many rebuilt homes feature more fire-resistant construction and updated infrastructure, making the replaced inventory in many ways superior to what was lost. The disaster also raised awareness of wildfire risk premiums in insurance costs, which buyers must factor into affordability calculations. ### What makes Santa Rosa a desirable market within the North Bay? As the county seat of Sonoma County and the economic hub of wine country, Santa Rosa offers a balance of urban amenities, agricultural character, and access to hundreds of Sonoma Valley wineries and outdoor recreation. Prices are significantly below Marin County and the East Bay while still providing Bay Area lifestyle appeal, making it attractive to remote workers and retirees. The city has a growing food, beverage, and tourism economy that has replaced some of the tech employment dependence of earlier decades. ### Which Santa Rosa neighborhoods attract the most buyer interest? Fountaingrove, rebuilt after the Tubbs Fire, attracts buyers who want newer construction with hillside views and upscale finishes. McDonald Avenue and the Historic Railroad Square area offer historic Victorian homes appealing to buyers who want character in a walkable downtown setting. Bennett Valley and the Rincon Valley corridor are popular with families seeking suburban character, good schools, and proximity to Annadel State Park trails. ### How does wine country second-home demand affect Santa Rosa prices? While Healdsburg and Sonoma capture more pure vacation-home demand, Santa Rosa benefits as the regional service hub for the wine country economy, supporting steady employment in healthcare, education, and hospitality. Bay Area buyers who cannot afford Marin or Napa look to Santa Rosa as an affordable wine-country alternative with urban infrastructure. This creates sustained demand from both permanent residents and lifestyle buyers that keeps the market resilient. --- *Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/ca/santa-rosa*