Best Real Estate Agents in Chester, CA• Updated

Looking for the best real estate agent in Chester, CA? This page ranks the top realtors in Chester by actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want to find a top listing agent in Chester, CA or buy a home in Chester, our 2026 rankings use verified sales records, days on market, and price retention to surface the highest-performing agents.

Market Pulse
|Real-time Analysis

Market Pulse: Opportunity 📈

The Chester, CA real estate market is currently a Buyer's Market. Homes are retaining 94% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 33 active listings and 11 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 15.2 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 110%, while Average Days on Market has decreased by 18%. Listings in Chester are moving 17 days faster than the Plumas average.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Chester, CA

Detached Homes

13.56MarAprMayJunJul
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 440% over the last 5 months, showing a positive trend with currently 6 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$54K$368K$681KMarAprMayJunJulJAY SABELMAN (Buyer): Median Price $609KJSJAY SABELMAN (Buyer): Median Price $252KJSTANYA MILLER (Buyer): Median Price $450KTMHEIDI WRIGHT (Buyer): Median Price $479KHWLINDA POHLER (Buyer): Median Price $126KLPLINDA POHLER (Buyer): Median Price $530KLPLORIE ROGERS (Seller): Median Price $442KLRWENDI DURKIN (Seller): Median Price $215KWDBEBE BRIGGS (Seller): Median Price $479KBB
The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has risen by 18% over the last 5 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
15d103d191dMarAprMayJunJulJAY SABELMAN (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 171dJSJAY SABELMAN (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 55dJSTANYA MILLER (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 65dTMHEIDI WRIGHT (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 35dHWLINDA POHLER (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 40dLPLINDA POHLER (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 66dLPLORIE ROGERS (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 39dLRWENDI DURKIN (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 169dWDBEBE BRIGGS (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 35dBB
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 63 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
91%97%103%MarAprMayJunJulJAY SABELMAN (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%JSJAY SABELMAN (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%JSTANYA MILLER (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%TMHEIDI WRIGHT (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%HWLINDA POHLER (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%LPLINDA POHLER (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 92%LPLORIE ROGERS (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 95%LRWENDI DURKIN (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%WDBEBE BRIGGS (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%BB
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Entry Level Detached Home market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 95%.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($70K - $620K)
DEALS
29
AVG. DOM
76d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
95%
LR
LORIE ROGERS
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
WD
WENDI DURKIN
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
101%
TG
TODD GEER
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
BB
BEBE BRIGGS
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
CB
Chari Bullock
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
JS
JAY SABELMAN
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%
TM
TANYA MILLER
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
90%
HW
HEIDI WRIGHT
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
92%
OA
OUT OF AREA
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
94%
LP
LINDA POHLER
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
95%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$712K$731K$749KMarAprMayJunJulBEBE BRIGGS (Buyer): Median Price $716KBBAMBER DONNELLY (Buyer): Median Price $745KADCATHY KUERSTEN (Seller): Median Price $745KCK
The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has softened by 4% over the last 2 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
46d78d111dMarAprMayJunJulBEBE BRIGGS (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 103dBBAMBER DONNELLY (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 53dADCATHY KUERSTEN (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 53dCK
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is increasing, with homes now staying on market for 103 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
95%98%100%MarAprMayJunJulBEBE BRIGGS (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%BBAMBER DONNELLY (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%ADCATHY KUERSTEN (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 99%CK
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Mid-Market Detached Home market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 96%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($700K - $1M)
DEALS
8
AVG. DOM
77d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
CK
CATHY KUERSTEN
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
AH
ARLIE HOLLAND
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
101%
SB
SADIE BENNY
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
101%
WD
WENDI DURKIN
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
CM
CATHY MICHAELS
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
OA
OUT OF AREA
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
BB
BEBE BRIGGS
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
98%
CM
CATHY MICHAELS
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
89%
BL
Brian Littrell
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
96%
AD
AMBER DONNELLY
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$1.7M$1.8M$1.8MMarAprMayJunJulWENDI DURKIN (Buyer): Median Price $1.8MWDTIM OBRIEN (Seller): Median Price $1.8MTO
The High-End Detached Home tier commands a price of $1.8M.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
98d98d98dMarAprMayJunJulWENDI DURKIN (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 98dWDTIM OBRIEN (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 98dTO
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the High-End range average 98 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
90%90%90%MarAprMayJunJulWENDI DURKIN (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 90%WDTIM OBRIEN (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 90%TO
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of High-End Detached Home assets receive 90% of list price.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($1.4M - $1.8M)
DEALS
3
AVG. DOM
87d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
90%
JS
JAY SABELMAN
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
92%
TO
TIM OBRIEN
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
90%
CM
CATHY MICHAELS
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
89%
TO
TIM OBRIEN
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
89%
WD
WENDI DURKIN
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
90%
JS
JAY SABELMAN
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
92%

Chester Real Estate Market Trends September 2026

Total Active Listings
33
Recently Listed (7d)
0
market entries
Average List Price
$620K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Detached Home
19
13
1
33

Market Insights & FAQ

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

The data indicates a stable environment in Chester, CA. Inventory is at 15.2 months, meaning a balanced environment with steady turnover. Inventory levels provide a healthy range of options for prospective buyers.

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

Currently, $956,000 represents the median entry point in Chester, CA. Over the past half-year, home values in Chester have moved upward by approximately 110% based on regional transaction data.

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

Buyers have room for negotiation in Chester, CA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 94.4%. On average, properties in Chester are transitioning from active to sold status in 66 days.

Who is the best agent to sell my home in Chester?

Based on closed transaction data, CATHY KUERSTEN ranks at the top of our Chester leaderboard — with 2 completed transactions on record earning an algorithm performance score of 7. Agent Algo's rankings are built entirely from real deal outcomes — not reviews or paid placements — so this reflects actual results in the local market.

How does the Chester, CA market compare to Plumas trends?

Chester, CA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Plumas region. Median home values are currently 79% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Chester.

Which agent is best for buying a Entry Level Detached Home in Chester, CA?

Buyers targeting Entry Level Detached Home homes in Chester, CA may want to work with JAY SABELMAN. Their buyer transactions in the Entry Level Detached Home category in Chester, CA reflect genuine niche experience — a meaningful advantage over agents working this segment only occasionally.

Which agent is best for buying a Mid-Market Detached Home in Chester, CA?

Our data flags OUT OF AREA as a top buyer's advocate for Mid-Market Detached Home properties in Chester, CA. Our algorithm surfaces OUT OF AREA based on actual closed buyer deals in the Mid-Market Detached Home market. That's the kind of specific, verifiable track record buyers should look for in an agent.

Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Detached Home homes in Chester, CA?

Among agents with recent closings in the Mid-Market Detached Home space, CATHY KUERSTEN has the strongest performance metrics in Chester, CA. Speed and price retention together are the hardest combination to find in a single agent. Their track record in the Mid-Market Detached Home category in Chester, CA reflects both.

Who is a top listing agent for Entry Level Detached Home homes in Chester, CA?

LORIE ROGERS has been particularly active in Chester's Entry Level Detached Home segment, and the numbers back it up. Their listings in this segment have consistently closed faster than the local average while achieving above-average sale-to-list ratios — a rare combination that directly benefits sellers on both time and final price.

Which agent is best for buying a Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home in Chester, CA?

Sara Schmid has a strong showing as a buyer's agent in Chester's Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home market. Our algorithm surfaces Sara Schmid based on actual closed buyer deals in the Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home market. That's the kind of specific, verifiable track record buyers should look for in an agent.

Which agent is best for buying a Ultra-Luxury Detached Home in Chester, CA?

For those looking to purchase a Ultra-Luxury Detached Home in Chester, CA, JAY SABELMAN has the deal history to support the choice. Buying effectively in this segment means knowing when and how hard to push. Their track record here shows they regularly outperform the local sale-to-list benchmark — in the buyer's favor.

Which agent is best for buying a High-End Detached Home in Chester, CA?

Navigating Chester's High-End Detached Home market as a buyer? TIM OBRIEN is among the most effective agents in this niche. Their buyer transactions in this segment close faster than the local norm and at sale-to-list ratios that are more favorable than typical — meaning they move quickly and negotiate effectively for the buyers they represent.

Who is a top listing agent for Ultra-Luxury Detached Home homes in Chester, CA?

CATHY KUERSTEN specializes in Ultra-Luxury Detached Home properties and has built a measurable edge in Chester's market. The data points to a dual edge here: shorter time on market than is typical for this segment, and sale prices that hold closer to — or above — the asking price compared to local norms.