San Jose is home to 937 active real estate agents and 1,722 active real estate offices. There are 4 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 32 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 5,727 active and sold properties, with 158 reviews in total. This is a 9% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
We are grateful to choose Helen He as our listing agent. She helped us sell our home off market , as-is, without remodeling, and most of all, the sale price is even better than larger houses with bigger lots in our area. We are very appreciated to Helen, with her expertise and experience to help us make correct and quick responses to make the deal. She also help and cover the cost of house cleaning and junk removal. Thank you. We highly recommend Helen to those who will sell their home in the future.
We are very happy that we chose Helen as our listing agent. My son found her online, and she turned out to be the right person to help us through this important transition. Helen made the entire selling process smooth and stress-free. She always put our best interests first, respected our decision not to remodel the house, and still found us a great buyer. She also helped us receive several months of free rent, which gave us more time and flexibility to move into our retirement home. We highly recommend Helen to anyone planning to sell their home, especially seniors who are preparing for retirement. She is caring, professional, and truly understands seniors’ needs.
We had a great experience working with Jerry Zang to sell our home. From start to finish, he was professional, responsive, and very knowledgeable about the market. He provided clear guidance on pricing, staging, and timing, which helped us feel confident throughout the process. Jerry was always quick to respond to our questions and kept us informed at every step. His marketing strategy was effective, and we were pleased with how smoothly everything went—from listing to closing. Overall, Jerry made what can be a stressful process feel much more manageable. We appreciate his dedication and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
would like to give Helen a 5-star review for helping me sell my house. I knew about Helen through my neighbor’s previous fast and successful home sale experience. Although we faced market challenges throughout the process, Helen remained professional, optimistic, and persistent. She held open houses every week until the home sold and closed smoothly. By adjusting our listing strategy, reducing the listing price, and using additional exposure such as Zillow Showcase, we were finally able to achieve a price I am pleased with in this market. She was always quick to respond to my questions and to buyers’ agents, and she consistently found solutions to any issues that came up. I am very grateful for her expertise and hard work
Helen did a fantastic job presenting the property with transparency and attention to detail, which made us feel confident moving forward. She was always available to answer questions, provide documentation promptly, and guide us through each step of the process with clarity. Even though she represented the seller, she maintained a fair and respectful approach that made the transaction smooth and stress-free for us as buyers.
Michael Tessaro was an excellent communicator. He was attentive to our specific situation and carefully explained the nuances of the real estate market when we had questions. He negotiated effectively on our behalf and calmly addressed all issues as they arose. We heartily recommend this knowledgable and consistently professional realtor!
I cannot recommend Michael highly enough. He helped us sell our home which we had lived in for over 30 years. Needless to say things have changed since we last sold a home and Michael was informative, very knowledgeable and spoke with us in a way that was always compassionate and easy for us to understand. He presented the property beautifully and we had an offer within 5 days of listing. He walked us through all the paperwork and we always knew what to expect. I highly recommend Michael and would not hesitate o use him again.
We just closed on our first home, and we owe a huge thank you to Jill Toler! Jill was the perfect guide for us—she was so patient while explaining the process and always got back to us quickly whenever we had concerns. Her expertise really gave us peace of mind during a stressful time. She made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel manageable and exciting. Thank you, Jill, for helping us find our home!
Very helpful and professional
Mary is the definition of professional – she is the most competent, courteous, and effective person I have ever worked with in any field. With excellent communication, proactive measures, and thoughtfulness for my goals, Mary and her team guided me through a sale with success. I felt daunted by the prospect of having to sell my elder’s property while living over 2,000 miles away, but Mary didn’t hesitate to support me through the process. Mary and her team ensured I was well-informed and comfortable every step of the way. The positive outcome has been greater than I ever imagined. Mary’s level of expertise combined with her personable disposition made me feel so lucky to have her on my side. This has been an awesome experience–I would hire Mary again in an instant and recommend her with my highest regards!
92% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 1% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
32 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for San Jose.
The median sale price for single-family properties in San Jose is $1.7m over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.
San Jose stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 70 reviews in San Jose over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Compass have sold 541 properties, which accounts for 5% of the property sales in San Jose. This is followed by Coldwell Banker Realty with 388 property sales (4%) and KW Bay Area Estates at 366 property sales (3%).

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