Top Realtors in San Jose, California 2026 Directory

20 Realtors and team leads serving San Jose in 2026

Last updated October 23, 2026

Buying or selling in San Jose means working in one of the most expensive and fastest-moving housing markets in the country. Homes in the metro area typically go under contract in about three weeks, and many sell above the asking price. The agent you pick shapes your pricing, your negotiating position and how smoothly the deal closes.

This directory brings together 20 Realtors and team leads who actively serve San Jose in 2026. Each profile shows the agent's public review rating, review count, years of experience and focus areas, so you can build a shortlist and compare candidates side by side.

Use it as a starting point. Interview two or three agents, ask for recent sales near your home, and choose the one whose approach fits your goals.

20Agents listed
~$1.61MMedian sale price, metro
19 daysMedian days on market
101.9%Sale-to-list ratio

About This Directory

This page is a directory, not a ranking, and the order of the cards does not reflect sales performance. Agents were selected from the 2026 RealTrends Verified San Jose individual-agent rankings by sales volume, from Zillow's San Jose agent directory, and from agents with an active San Jose client base. Rating and review counts on each card come from each agent's public Zillow profile, or Redfin profile where noted, and were captured in October 2026. Team leads are shown with their team's combined reviews.

The agents

20 agents · directory order
Jordan Mott, Realtor at Intero Real Estate Services (The Jordan Mott Real Estate Group)

Jordan Mott

Intero Real Estate Services (The Jordan Mott Real Estate Group)
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Rating5.0
Reviews148 on Zillow
Years of experienceNot listed
Review sourceZillow team reviews
Focus areas
Listing AgentBuyer's AgentSeller Representation
About

Jordan Mott is a Realtor with Intero Real Estate Services and leads The Jordan Mott Real Estate Group from Intero's Willow Glen office. He was recognized as the number one individual Realtor at Intero for both sales volume and transactions in 2025. He appears on the 2026 RealTrends Verified San Jose list with $112.14 million in sales volume. His team works with buyers and sellers across Willow Glen, Cambrian Park, Blossom Valley and greater Santa Clara County.

Neena Pattar, Realtor at Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty (Neena Pattar Group)

Neena Pattar

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty (Neena Pattar Group)
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Rating4.9
Reviews88 on Zillow
Years of experience15 years
Review sourceZillow team reviews
Focus areas
Investment PropertiesLuxury HomesBuyer Representation
About

Neena Pattar is a Realtor with Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty and leads the Neena Pattar Group from the Los Gatos office on Blossom Hill Road. Licensed since 2011 and a San Jose resident since the early 2000s, she came to real estate from property investing and renovation. She is a Certified Negotiation Expert. Her team was ranked first among teams at Golden Gate Sotheby's for 2025 by sales volume and transactions. She serves San Jose, Fremont and Los Gatos.

Therese Swan, Realtor at VFlight Real Estate

Therese Swan

VFlight Real Estate
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Rating5.0
Reviews14 on Zillow
Years of experience24 years
Review sourceZillow agent reviews
Focus areas
Investment PropertiesListing AgentRelocation
About

Therese Swan is the founder of VFlight Real Estate in San Jose, with 24 years in real estate sales. She focuses on Almaden Valley, where she also lives with her family. Before real estate she worked in technology as a programmer, project lead and consulting sales professional, and she holds a degree in mathematics and computer science. She appears on the 2026 RealTrends Verified San Jose list with $108.62 million in sales volume across 48 transaction sides.

Serena Zhang, Realtor at SHÈ HOMES

Serena Zhang

SHÈ HOMES
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Rating4.9
Reviews28 on Zillow
Years of experienceNot listed
Review sourceZillow agent reviews
Focus areas
Listing AgentBuyer's AgentSeller Representation
About

Serena Zhang is a Broker Associate with SHÈ HOMES, an independent Silicon Valley brokerage. She works with buyers and sellers in San Jose and the surrounding Santa Clara County cities, including Los Altos and Cupertino. She appears on the 2026 RealTrends Verified San Jose list with $101.74 million in sales volume across 35 transaction sides. Buyers and sellers can review her recent transactions and client feedback on her Zillow profile before an interview.

Brett Jennings, Realtor at Real Estate Experts

Brett Jennings

Real Estate Experts
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Rating5.0
Reviews1,325 on Zillow
Years of experience19 years
Review sourceZillow team reviews
Focus areas
StagingInvestment PropertiesBuyer Representation
About

Brett Jennings is a Broker and the founder of Real Estate Experts, a Campbell-based team that serves San Jose and the wider South Bay. He has 19 years of experience, and his team has recorded more than 2,400 sales on Zillow. Team members speak English, Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Farsi and Tagalog. The team offers a buyer program alongside listing services, and lists staging, relocation, investment properties and luxury homes among its specialties.

Joseph Pollifrone, Realtor at Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Joseph Pollifrone

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
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Rating5.0
Reviews18 on Zillow
Years of experience40 years
Review sourceZillow agent reviews
Focus areas
Luxury HomesRelocationSeller Representation
About

Joseph Pollifrone is a Broker Associate with Christie's International Real Estate Sereno in San Jose, licensed since 1985. He reports more than 500 closed transactions and about $460 million in career sales, much of it from referrals. He works alongside Milan Pollifrone and represents buyers and sellers in San Jose, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and nearby cities. He appears on the 2026 RealTrends Verified San Jose list with $81.46 million in sales volume.

Andy Tse, Realtor at Tse Group

Andy Tse

Tse Group
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Rating5.0
Reviews440 on Zillow
Years of experience23 years
Review sourceZillow team reviews
Focus areas
RelocationProperty ManagementSeller Representation
About

Andy Tse is a Broker Associate and leads the Tse Group, a Silicon Valley team with 23 years of experience. Zillow's San Jose directory credits the team with 707 San Jose sales in the last 12 months. The team works with buyers and sellers in San Jose, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Cupertino and Mountain View. Its listed specialties include relocation and property management, and it handles estate and family home sales as well as purchases.

Lilian (Yan Li) Cai, Realtor at Block Change Real Estate

Lilian (Yan Li) Cai

Block Change Real Estate
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Rating5.0
Reviews11 on Zillow
Years of experienceNot listed
Review sourceZillow agent reviews
Focus areas
First Time HomebuyersBuyer's AgentRelocation
About

Lilian (Yan Li) Cai is a Realtor with Block Change Real Estate who works with buyers and sellers across San Jose and the Bay Area. She speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Her recent clients have bought and sold in Evergreen, Almaden Valley, Berryessa and North Valley. She appears on the 2026 RealTrends Verified San Jose list with $72.25 million in sales volume, fifth in the city by volume. Her listed specialties include first-time buyers and short-term rentals.

Julie Wyss, Realtor at Keller Williams Bay Area Estates (Wyss Group)

Julie Wyss

Keller Williams Bay Area Estates (Wyss Group)
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Rating5.0
Reviews541 on Zillow
Years of experience24 years
Review sourceZillow team reviews
Focus areas
StagingRelocationSeller Representation
About

Julie Wyss is a broker with Keller Williams Bay Area Estates and leads the Wyss Group from Los Gatos. She has 24 years of experience and reports more than $1 billion in closed sales. Her team serves San Jose, Los Gatos, Campbell and Mountain View, with recent sales in Willow Glen, Almaden Valley and Blossom Valley. Listed specialties include staging and relocation for both family homes and higher-priced properties, with buyer and seller representation.

Freda Wang, Realtor at Intero Real Estate Services

Freda Wang

Intero Real Estate Services
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Rating5.0
Reviews21 on Zillow
Years of experienceNot listed
Review sourceZillow agent reviews
Focus areas
Investment PropertiesRelocationBuyer Representation
About

Freda Wang is a Realtor with Intero Real Estate Services and holds an MBA. She speaks English and Mandarin. Much of her recent business is in Evergreen and the Silver Creek area of southeast San Jose, representing both buyers and sellers. Her listed specialties include relocation, investment properties and property management. She appears on the 2026 RealTrends Verified San Jose list with $64.34 million in sales volume across 24 transaction sides.

Mike Bui, Realtor at EQ1 Real Estate

Mike Bui

EQ1 Real Estate
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Rating5.0
Reviews329 on Zillow
Years of experience19 years
Review sourceZillow team reviews
Focus areas
Investment PropertiesRelocationSeller Representation
About

Mike Bui is a Realtor and leads the EQ1 Real Estate Team, with 19 years of experience. Zillow's San Jose directory credits the team with 765 San Jose sales in the last 12 months. The team represents buyers and sellers across San Jose, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale, and also into the Central Valley. Its listed specialties include relocation and investment properties, with many clients buying their first home. The team has recorded more than 1,300 sales on Zillow.

Nicki Banucci, Realtor at Compass

Nicki Banucci

Compass
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Rating5.0
Reviews89 on Zillow
Years of experience23 years
Review sourceZillow team reviews
Focus areas
Listing AgentRelocationBuyer Representation
About

Nicki Banucci is a Realtor with Compass who leads her own team and has 23 years of experience. Her recent sales are concentrated in Willow Glen, Cambrian, Almaden Valley and Campbell, on both the buyer and seller side. Her listed specialties include listing, buyer representation and relocation. She appears on the 2026 RealTrends Verified San Jose list with $59.08 million in sales volume across 31 transaction sides, and her team has recorded more than 260 sales on Zillow.

Enrique Medellin, Realtor at eXp Realty of California (PRG Real Estate)

Enrique Medellin

eXp Realty of California (PRG Real Estate)
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Rating5.0
Reviews592 on Zillow
Years of experience20+ years
Review sourceZillow team reviews
Focus areas
Investment PropertiesListing AgentBuyer Representation
About

Enrique Medellin is a Realtor with eXp Realty of California and co-leads PRG Real Estate with Jason Palomino. The team has more than 20 years of experience and a large group of agents serving San Jose and the Bay Area. Zillow's San Jose directory credits the team with 389 San Jose sales in the last 12 months. Clients use the team for listings, purchases and investment property transactions in San Jose, Milpitas, Sunnyvale and Gilroy.

Mimi Trieu, Realtor at Redfin

Mimi Trieu

Redfin
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RatingNot published no star rating published
ReviewsSee profile on Redfin
Years of experience13 years
Review sourceRedfin agent reviews
Focus areas
Buyer's AgentListing AgentRelocation
About

Mimi Trieu is a Redfin Principal Agent based in San Jose and has worked in real estate since 2013. Before real estate she practiced as an attorney, and she draws on that background in contract review and negotiation. Redfin reports 184 deals and about $338 million in sales volume for her. She appears on the 2026 RealTrends Verified San Jose list with $57.73 million in sales volume across 24 transaction sides.

Michael Ramos, Realtor at Momentum Realty

Michael Ramos

Momentum Realty
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Rating5.0
Reviews416 on Zillow
Years of experience22 years
Review sourceZillow team reviews
Focus areas
First Time HomebuyersInvestment PropertiesSeller Representation
About

Michael Ramos is the founding partner of Momentum Realty, which he launched in 2016 and runs from Santana Row in San Jose. He has 22 years of experience and speaks English and Vietnamese. He reports more than $1.2 billion in team sales and over 1,700 transactions. The team serves San Jose and the Bay Area, and its listed specialties include first-time buyers, investment properties and relocation. Zillow's San Jose directory credits the team with 380 San Jose sales in the last 12 months.

Sonny James, Realtor at Compound Real Estate

Sonny James

Compound Real Estate
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RatingNot published rating pending verification
ReviewsSee profile on Zillow
Years of experienceNot listed
Review sourceZillow agent reviews
Focus areas
Listing AgentBuyer's AgentRelocation
About

Sonny James is a Realtor with Compound Real Estate who works with buyers and sellers in San Jose and the surrounding South Bay. He appears on the 2026 RealTrends Verified San Jose list with $53.41 million in sales volume across 34 transaction sides. Buyers and sellers comparing agents can review his recent closed sales and client feedback on his public profile before scheduling an interview, and confirm which San Jose neighborhoods he serves most often.

Mark DeTar, Realtor at Compass

Mark DeTar

Compass
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Rating5.0
Reviews223 on Zillow
Years of experience32 years
Review sourceZillow team reviews
Focus areas
Listing AgentRelocationSeller Representation
About

Mark DeTar is a Broker Associate with Compass and leads the Mark DeTar team, with 32 years of experience. Much of his recent work is in East San Jose, including the East Foothills and Alum Rock area, as well as Campbell and Fremont. Many of his clients are sellers, including families selling a parent's home. His team has recorded more than 370 sales on Zillow, and its listed specialties include listing, buyer representation and relocation.

Haleem Ballou, Realtor at LPT Realty (Ballou Real Estate Group)

Haleem Ballou

LPT Realty (Ballou Real Estate Group)
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Rating5.0
Reviews75 on Zillow
Years of experience9 years
Review sourceZillow team reviews
Focus areas
StagingInvestment PropertiesBuyer Representation
About

Haleem Ballou is a Realtor with LPT Realty and leads the Ballou Real Estate Group from its North San Jose office. He has nine years of experience. His team serves San Jose, including Almaden Valley and Blossom Valley, plus Fremont, Morgan Hill and other Bay Area cities. He appears on the 2026 RealTrends Verified San Jose list with $48.65 million in sales volume across 40 transaction sides. Listed specialties include staging and investment properties.

Samit Shah, Realtor at Compass (The Samit Team)

Samit Shah

Compass (The Samit Team)
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Rating4.9
Reviews239 on Zillow
Years of experience15 years
Review sourceZillow team reviews
Focus areas
Investment PropertiesProperty ManagementBuyer Representation
About

Samit Shah is a Realtor with Compass and leads The Samit Team from the Willow Glen office on Minnesota Avenue. He has 15 years of experience. The team says it works with buyers and sellers in roughly equal measure, and recent clients have bought in Berryessa, Evergreen, Santa Teresa and Almaden Valley. Listed specialties include investment properties and property management, and the team also serves Fremont and Milpitas. Zillow's San Jose directory credits the team with 332 San Jose sales in the last 12 months.

Brad Gill, Realtor at NextHome Lifestyles

Brad Gill

NextHome Lifestyles
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Rating5.0
Reviews165 on Zillow
Years of experience23 years
Review sourceZillow team reviews
Focus areas
New ConstructionLot/LandSeller Representation
About

Brad Gill is a San Jose Realtor, broker and co-founder of NextHome Lifestyles, where he leads the Brad Gill Team. He has 23 years of experience across sales, finance, renovation, construction and land development, and holds an economics degree. His team serves Willow Glen, Evergreen, Almaden Valley and West San Jose. He appears on the 2026 RealTrends Verified San Jose list with $44.25 million in sales volume across 23 transaction sides, and his team has recorded more than 470 sales on Zillow.

San Jose neighborhoods

San Jose covers about 180 square miles, and each part of the city has its own price range, housing stock and pace. A few of the areas buyers and sellers ask about most:

01

Willow Glen

Tree-lined streets, older bungalows and Craftsman homes, and a walkable downtown strip along Lincoln Avenue.

02

Almaden Valley

A largely single-family area in south San Jose near Almaden Quicksilver County Park, popular with families.

03

Rose Garden

Named for the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, with early 20th century homes close to downtown.

04

Cambrian Park

Mid-century ranch homes in west-central San Jose, bordering Campbell and Los Gatos.

05

Evergreen

In the eastern foothills, with newer subdivisions and the Silver Creek community.

06

Berryessa

North-east San Jose, with a BART station and a mix of single-family homes and townhomes.

07

Downtown San Jose

High-rise condos and townhomes near SAP Center, San Pedro Square and Diridon Station.

08

Blossom Valley and Santa Teresa

South San Jose areas with single-family homes and townhomes close to Highway 85 and the Santa Teresa hills.

09

West San Jose

Bordering Cupertino and Saratoga, with homes in sought-after school attendance areas.

10

North San Jose

Newer condo and townhome communities near the tech campuses along First Street.

San Jose market stats

$1.61MMedian sale price

San Jose metro, May 2026
Source: Redfin

19 daysMedian days on market

San Jose metro, May 2026
Source: Redfin

101.9%Average sale-to-list ratio

San Jose metro, May 2026
Source: Redfin

$1.92MMedian single-family sale price

Santa Clara County, September 2026
Source: California Association of Realtors

1,180Single-family active listings

Santa Clara County, May 2026
Source: MLSListings

All figures are approximate and change month to month. Metro and county numbers cover a wider area than the city of San Jose.

Map of San Jose, California

Frequently asked questions

Who are the top-ranked Realtors in San Jose by sales volume?

On the 2026 RealTrends Verified ranking of individual San Jose agents by sales volume, the top five are Jordan Mott of Intero Real Estate Services ($112.14 million), Therese Swan of VFlight Real Estate ($108.62 million), Serena Zhang of SHÈ HOMES ($101.74 million), Joseph Pollifrone of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno ($81.46 million) and Lilian (Yan Li) Cai of Block Change Real Estate ($72.25 million).

Which San Jose Realtor should I talk to about selling a home in a competitive market?

Several agents in this directory focus heavily on sellers. Jordan Mott of Intero Real Estate Services leads a team with a 5.0 Zillow rating across 148 reviews and topped the 2026 RealTrends San Jose volume list. Neena Pattar of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty is a Certified Negotiation Expert with a 4.9 rating across 88 reviews. Julie Wyss of Keller Williams Bay Area Estates leads a team with a 5.0 rating across 541 reviews.

Who is a good San Jose Realtor for an investment property or a fixer-upper?

Look for an agent who has bought, renovated or built property themselves. Neena Pattar of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty came to real estate from investing and renovation and lists investment properties as a specialty. Therese Swan of VFlight Real Estate began investing in property after college. Brad Gill of NextHome Lifestyles has a background in renovation, construction and land development.

What should I look for when choosing a Realtor in San Jose?

Ask for recent closed sales near your home and in your price range, the agent's sale-to-list ratio and typical days on market, and a written marketing plan. Check reviews from clients who bought or sold a similar home, and confirm who will handle your transaction day to day if the agent leads a team.

How do real estate commissions work in San Jose?

Commissions are negotiable and are set by agreement between you and your agent, not by law. Since August 2024, buyers sign a written agreement with their agent that states the compensation before touring homes. Sellers can choose whether to offer compensation to a buyer's agent. Ask every agent you interview for their fee and any extra costs in writing.

What is the difference between a listing agent and a buyer's agent?

A listing agent represents the seller: pricing the home, preparing it for market, marketing it and negotiating offers. A buyer's agent represents the buyer: finding homes, advising on price, writing offers and guiding inspections and contingencies. Some agents represent both sides in separate transactions.

How can I check a San Jose Realtor's license and reviews?

Look up the agent's license number and any disciplinary history on the California Department of Real Estate website. Then read reviews on Zillow, Google or Redfin, focusing on reviews that describe a transaction like yours rather than the overall star rating alone.

What does the RealTrends ranking measure?

RealTrends Verified ranks agents and teams by closed sales volume and by transaction sides for the prior year. A side is one half of a transaction, so representing both buyer and seller counts as two sides. The ranking reflects production, not client satisfaction, so it is worth reading reviews alongside it.

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

In May 2026 the typical home in the San Jose metro went under contract in about 19 days, and homes sold for roughly 102% of list price on average, according to Redfin. Timing depends on price, condition, neighborhood and season.

Should I hire a solo agent or a team?

Both can work well. A team can run listing prep, marketing and escrow in parallel and may offer more availability. A solo agent usually handles every step personally. Ask who will be your main contact, who attends showings and negotiations, and how the team splits the work.

Compare San Jose Realtors side by side

Ratings, review counts, years of experience and focus areas for 20 agents who actively serve San Jose, all on one page.