Best Real Estate Agents in La Jolla, CA• Updated

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

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The La Jolla, CA real estate market is currently a Seller's Market. Homes are selling at 99% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 30 active listings and 31 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 0.7 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 4%, while Average Days on Market holding steady. Listings in La Jolla are moving 6 days faster than the San Diego County average.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in La Jolla, 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

142332AprMayJunJulAugSep
Sales Volume
Sales volume has decreased by 49% over the last 6 months, showing a downward trend with currently 14 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Entry Level Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $1.6M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 56 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 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($580K - $2M)
DEALS
22
AVG. DOM
56d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
98%
KH
Karen Hickman
Top Seller
3-5
30-60 days
101%
NR
Nicole Runyan
Top Seller
3-5
30-60 days
101%
GW
Gregg Whitney
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
DA
Daniel Albrecht
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
—
PC
Patty Cohen
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
—
LD
Lauryn Dykstra
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
81%
YH
Yousif Hattab
Top Buyer
1-3
< 15 days
85%
EC
Eric Chodorow
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
90%
PC
Peggy Chodorow
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
90%
OO
Out Of Area Out
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
92%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $2.9M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Mid-Market range averaged 48 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 97% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($2M - $3.7M)
DEALS
92
AVG. DOM
48d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
KH
Karen Hickman
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
103%
NR
Nicole Runyan
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
103%
CN
Conor Noonan
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
GN
Greg Noonan
Top Seller
3-5
30-60 days
101%
AH
Amy Hart
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
106%
DN
Drew Nelson
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
101%
TN
Timothy Nelson
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
101%
IM
Irene McCann
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
DA
Daniel Albrecht
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
101%
PC
Patty Cohen
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
101%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The High-End Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $4.5M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the High-End range averaged 56 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 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($3.8M - $5.6M)
DEALS
58
AVG. DOM
56d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
98%
CN
Conor Noonan
Top Seller
3-5
15-30 days
108%
GN
Greg Noonan
Top Seller
5-8
30-60 days
106%
PN
Patrick Noonan
Top Seller
3-5
30-60 days
103%
DN
Drew Nelson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
101%
DG
Deborah Greenspan
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
104%
RC
Ross Clark
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
SS
Sanjay Solomon
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
GW
Gregg Whitney
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
96%
SC
Susana Corrigan
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
77%
SC
Salvatore Cefalu
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
87%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $9.1M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 74 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 95% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
($5.8M - $22.3M)
DEALS
35
AVG. DOM
74d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
95%
BD
Brett Dickinson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
SU
Scott Union
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MT
Morgana Taylor
Top Seller
1-3
< 15 days
100%
VL
Voltaire Lepe
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
102%
CL
Craig Lotzof
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
RC
Richard Combs
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
95%
LD
Linda Daniels
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
GW
Gregg Whitney
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
84%
AD
Alexa Devaney
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
86%
AG
Anthony Guerrieri
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
86%

Condos/Co-ops

1317.522AprMayJunJulAugSep
Sales Volume
Sales volume has decreased by 31% over the last 6 months, showing a downward trend with currently 13 transactions.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The average price in the Entry Level Condo/Co-op segment has risen by 29% over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Condos/Co-ops have held steady over the last 6 months, latest month at 45 days.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Negotiation leverage in Entry Level Condo/Co-op has stabilized over the last 6 months, with sellers receiving 99%.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Segment
($450K - $2M)
DEALS
123
AVG. DOM
51d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
98%
KH
Karen Hickman
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
103%
NR
Nicole Runyan
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
103%
IC
Irene Chandler
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
JS
James Shultz
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
RG
Rachel Gardner
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
JB
Jessica Brittsan
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
89%
MR
Mike Reardon
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
95%
ML
Megan Luce
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
99%
MS
Min Sun
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%
CM
Christa Moser
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
84%
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $2.6M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Condos/Co-ops in the Mid-Market range averaged 64 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 Condos/Co-ops received 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Segment
($2M - $3.6M)
DEALS
37
AVG. DOM
64d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
EC
Eric Chodorow
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
98%
PC
Peggy Chodorow
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
98%
DN
Drew Nelson
Top Seller
3-5
> 60 days
98%
TN
Timothy Nelson
Top Seller
3-5
> 60 days
98%
CG
Carlos Gutierrez
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
112%
RA
Rob Aumann
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
86%
DA
Dona Aumann
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
79%
MS
Malena Suarez
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
87%
JL
James Long
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
91%
JM
Jennie Morrison
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
91%
High-End Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The High-End Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $4.1M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Condos/Co-ops in the High-End 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 High-End Condos/Co-ops received 99% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
High-End Condo/Co-op Segment
($3.8M - $4.8M)
DEALS
4
AVG. DOM
40d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
KH
Karen Hickman
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
116%
NR
Nicole Runyan
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
116%
CL
Craig Lotzof
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
96%
RF
Ryan Flores
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
94%
SL
Shira Ladelsky
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
94%
EB
Erika Borunda
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
92%
PS
Patrick Sperry
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
94%
SB
Sussy Brown
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
96%
CW
Carol Weiler
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
116%
MR
Markus Roessler
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
116%
Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $6.3M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Condos/Co-ops in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 32 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 Condos/Co-ops received 100% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op Segment
($6.3M - $6.3M)
DEALS
1
AVG. DOM
32d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
100%
GN
Greg Noonan
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
PN
Patrick Noonan
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
JG
Jeanne Gleeson
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%

Townhomes

25.59AprMayJunJulAugSep
Sales Volume
Townhomes recorded 58 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 45 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 99% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Townhome Segment
($540K - $2M)
DEALS
47
AVG. DOM
45d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
SC
Steven Cairncross
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MT
Matthew Tovey
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
97%
FM
Frances Mouser
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
108%
SM
Sharon Machon
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
108%
JR
Justin Rutherford
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
106%
SC
Steven Cairncross
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
DH
Dave Hastings
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
96%
NB
Nancy Beck
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
GI
Genie Irish
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
SW
Shana Weisman
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
94%
Mid-Market Townhome Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Townhome tier had a median sale price of $2.5M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Townhomes in the Mid-Market range averaged 68 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 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Townhome Segment
($2M - $3.4M)
DEALS
11
AVG. DOM
68d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
BM
Brien Metcalf
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
102%
JG
Jeanne Gleeson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
104%
KG
Kelly Gleeson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
104%
TF
Thayer Flynn
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
102%
BD
Brett Dickinson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
GW
Gregg Whitney
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
81%
DR
David Rosas
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
94%
MM
Marlena Maidhof
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
94%
BF
Blake Ferraro
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
97%
MH
Michelle Hardyman
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
98%

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

11.52AprMayJulSep
Sales Volume
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) recorded 6 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier had a median sale price of $3.1M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in the Mid-Market range averaged 56 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 Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 102% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Segment
($2.4M - $3.7M)
DEALS
6
AVG. DOM
56d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
102%
GN
Greg Noonan
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
102%
GH
Garth Hendrix
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
—
PN
Patrick Noonan
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
107%
MM
Mark Magstadt
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MG
Maxine Gellens
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
LM
Lev Mizan
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
78%
VP
Victor Phan
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
AG
Ashley Gulley
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%
MC
Mike Cady
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
TC
Trent Cady
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%

La Jolla Real Estate Market Trends October 2026

Total Active Listings
30
Average List Price
$3M
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Condo/Co-op
13
4
—
—
17
Detached Home
3
2
2
3
10
Townhome
3
—
—
—
3

Market Insights & FAQ

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

The data indicates a high-intensity seller's market in La Jolla, CA. Inventory is at 0.7 months of supply. Inventory is critically low, meaning well-priced homes move rapidly, often with multiple offers.

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

Currently, $2,856,000 represents the median entry point in La Jolla, CA. Over the past half-year, home values in La Jolla have moved upward by approximately 4% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in La Jolla, CA getting their full asking price?

Sellers hold the edge, though homes are closing slightly below asking in La Jolla, CA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 98.6%. On average, properties in La Jolla are transitioning from active to sold status in 52 days.

Which listing agents does Agent Algo feature in La Jolla, CA?

Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so La Jolla, CA has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Karen Hickman (Entry Level Condos/Co-ops, 2 closed listings), Conor Noonan (High-End Detached Homes, 4 closed listings), Steven Cairncross (Entry Level Townhomes, 3 closed listings). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.

How does the La Jolla, CA market compare to San Diego County trends?

La Jolla, CA maintains a distinct profile within the broader San Diego County region. Median home values are currently 162% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of La Jolla.

Which buyer's agents are active in Mid-Market Condos/Co-ops in La Jolla, CA?

Rob Aumann has recent Mid-Market Condo/Co-op purchases in La Jolla, 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 High-End Detached Homes in La Jolla, CA?

Conor Noonan has recent High-End Detached Home listings in La Jolla, 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 (7 in La Jolla, CA overall).

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

Karen Hickman has recent Mid-Market Detached Home listings in La Jolla, 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 3 closed listings in this segment (10 in La Jolla, CA overall).

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

Ross Clark has recent High-End Detached Home purchases in La Jolla, 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 3 closed purchases in this segment.

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

Karen Hickman has recent Entry Level Detached Home listings in La Jolla, 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 (10 in La Jolla, CA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Condos/Co-ops in La Jolla, CA?

Jessica Brittsan has recent Entry Level Condo/Co-op purchases in La Jolla, 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 Entry Level Townhomes in La Jolla, CA?

Steven Cairncross has recent Entry Level Townhome listings in La Jolla, 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 Townhomes in La Jolla, CA?

Steven Cairncross has recent Entry Level Townhome purchases in La Jolla, CA. 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.