Best Real Estate Agents in Orinda, CA• Updated

Looking for the best real estate agent in Orinda, CA? This page compares realtors in Orinda within each home type and price range using actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want a listing agent in Orinda, CA or help buying a home in Orinda, our 2026 scores use verified sales records, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios.

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The Orinda, CA real estate market is currently a Seller's Market. Homes are selling at 100% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 2 active listings and 21 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 0.1 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving down by 9%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 6%. Listings in Orinda are moving 5 days faster than the Contra Costa County average.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Orinda, CA

Source: third-party closed MLS records, data as of Oct 2026. Agents are compared within each home type and price range. How we score agents →

Detached Homes

1518.522AprMayJunJulAugSep
Sales Volume
Sales volume has decreased by 21% over the last 6 months, showing a downward trend with currently 16 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Entry Level Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $1.2M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 47 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Detached Homes received 101% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($600K - $1.5M)
DEALS
51
AVG. DOM
47d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
101%
MS
Melanie Snow
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
101%
DD
Diane Dwyer
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
—
WB
Wendy Bond
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
—
1-3
< 15 days
118%
TB
Tristan Brown
Top Seller
1-3
< 15 days
118%
MS
Melanie Snow
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
95%
RC
Roberta Calderon
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
101%
MD
Mary Ellen Mancino Dudum
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
87%
RK
Rick Kaluza
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
90%
RJ
Ronnie Escalante Jr
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
90%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $2M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Mid-Market range averaged 40 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Mid-Market Detached Homes received 101% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($1.5M - $2.7M)
DEALS
93
AVG. DOM
40d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
101%
HM
Hillary Murphy
Top Seller
3-5
30-60 days
106%
GB
Glenn Beaubelle
Top Seller
3-5
30-60 days
104%
DB
Desiree Bilich
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
116%
AC
Ann Newton Cane
Top Seller
3-5
30-60 days
101%
LF
Linda S Friedman
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
101%
HM
Hillary Murphy
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
96%
SC
Shannon Conner
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
96%
LM
Lynn Molloy
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
98%
AD
Adam Dobrinich
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
98%
AT
Alexis Thompson
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
101%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The High-End Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $3.3M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the High-End range averaged 42 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of High-End Detached Homes received 101% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($2.7M - $4.1M)
DEALS
42
AVG. DOM
42d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
101%
AC
Ann Newton Cane
Top Seller
3-5
30-60 days
103%
EE
Emily Estrada
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
DD
Diane Dwyer
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
99%
WB
Wendy Bond
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
99%
FF
Finola Jane Fellner
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
MS
Molly Smith
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
98%
LW
Linda Williams
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
94%
DW
Devany Williams
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
94%
EL
Eva Lei
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
94%
JL
Julie Long
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
94%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $7.1M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 35 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes received 99% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
($5M - $10M)
DEALS
7
AVG. DOM
35d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
AC
Ann Newton Cane
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MS
Molly Smith
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
129%
AS
Amy Smith
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
97%
GB
Glenn Beaubelle
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
91%
JC
Josh Chavez
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
88%
DG
Dana Green
Top Buyer
1-3
< 15 days
87%
MT
Michelle Torretta
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
88%
MZ
Margaret Zucker
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
97%
AC
Ann Newton Cane
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%
AB
Arlene Baxter
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
101%

Townhomes

222AprSep
Sales Volume
Townhomes recorded 7 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Townhome Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Entry Level Townhome tier had a median sale price of $1.2M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Townhomes in the Entry Level range averaged 35 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Townhomes received 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Townhome Segment
($980K - $1.5M)
DEALS
5
AVG. DOM
35d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
98%
AB
1-3
15-30 days
100%
AL
Amanda Lesser
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
99%
BL
Bruce Lesser
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
99%
RM
Ruben Martinez
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
96%
LS
Leslie Shafton
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
93%
AC
Ann Newton Cane
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
93%
FF
Finola Jane Fellner
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%
PE
Patrick Ellwood
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
99%
JE
Jim Ellis
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
100%
JN
John Nash
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
101%
Mid-Market Townhome Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Townhome tier had a median sale price of $1.5M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Townhomes in the Mid-Market range averaged 41 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Mid-Market Townhomes received 100% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Townhome Segment
($1.5M - $1.6M)
DEALS
2
AVG. DOM
41d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
100%
AB
1-3
30-60 days
100%
CA
Craig Ackerman
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
IV
Ignacio Vega
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
PE
Patrick Ellwood
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%

Condos/Co-ops

111Sep
Sales Volume
Condos/Co-ops recorded 4 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Entry Level Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $689K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Condos/Co-ops in the Entry Level range averaged 34 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Condos/Co-ops received 101% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Segment
($500K - $1.2M)
DEALS
4
AVG. DOM
34d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
101%
MY
Michael Young
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
105%
TO
Toritsematse Ogedegbe
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
105%
MP
Meredith Peterson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
TS
Tim Steffen
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
AS
Ann Sharf
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
97%
LG
Liz Gallagher
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
CH
Cheryl Hata
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
97%
ML
Marie Lloyd
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
105%

Orinda Real Estate Market Trends October 2026

Total Active Listings
2
Average List Price
$1.2M
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Condo/Co-op
1
—
—
—
1
Detached Home
—
—
1
—
1

Market Insights & FAQ

How is the real estate market in Orinda, CA performing right now?

The data indicates a high-intensity seller's market in Orinda, CA. Inventory is at 0.1 months of supply. Inventory is critically low, meaning well-priced homes move rapidly, often with multiple offers.

What are the current pricing trends for Orinda, CA real estate?

Currently, $2,102,000 represents the median entry point in Orinda, CA. Over the past half-year, home values in Orinda have moved downward by approximately 9% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in Orinda, CA getting their full asking price?

Sellers hold significant leverage in Orinda, CA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 100.2%. On average, properties in Orinda are transitioning from active to sold status in 42 days.

Which listing agents does Agent Algo feature in Orinda, CA?

Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so Orinda, CA has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Hillary Murphy (Mid-Market Detached Homes, 4 closed listings), Melanie Snow (Entry Level Detached Homes, 3 closed listings), Ann Newton Cane (High-End Detached Homes, 4 closed listings). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.

How does the Orinda, CA market compare to Contra Costa County trends?

Orinda, CA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Contra Costa County region. Median home values are currently 80% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Orinda.

Which listing agents are active in Mid-Market Detached Homes in Orinda, CA?

Hillary Murphy has recent Mid-Market Detached Home listings in Orinda, CA, closing faster than the segment average at an above-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 4 closed listings in this segment.

Which listing agents are active in High-End Detached Homes in Orinda, CA?

Ann Newton Cane has recent High-End Detached Home listings in Orinda, CA, closing faster than the segment average at an above-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 4 closed listings in this segment (11 in Orinda, CA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in Mid-Market Detached Homes in Orinda, CA?

Hillary Murphy has recent Mid-Market Detached Home purchases in Orinda, CA, closing faster than the segment average at a below-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 3 closed purchases in this segment.

Which listing agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Orinda, CA?

Melanie Snow has recent Entry Level Detached Home listings in Orinda, CA, at an above-average sale-to-list ratio for the segment. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 3 closed listings in this segment.

Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Orinda, CA?

Melanie Snow has recent Entry Level Detached Home purchases in Orinda, CA, closing faster than the segment average at a below-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed purchases in this segment.

Which listing agents are active in Entry Level Townhomes in Orinda, CA?

Ashley Battersby has recent Entry Level Townhome listings in Orinda, CA, closing faster than the segment average at an above-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed listings in this segment (3 in Orinda, CA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in High-End Detached Homes in Orinda, CA?

Molly Smith has recent High-End Detached Home purchases in Orinda, CA, at a below-average sale-to-list ratio for the segment. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed purchases in this segment.

Which listing agents are active in Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes in Orinda, CA?

Ann Newton Cane has recent Ultra-Luxury Detached Home listings in Orinda, CA, at an above-average sale-to-list ratio for the segment. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed listings in this segment (11 in Orinda, CA overall).