San Marcos is home to 329 active real estate agents and 697 active real estate offices. There are 2 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 13 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 784 active and sold properties, with 22 reviews in total. This is a 8% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Debbie was extremely helpful with helping me find the right property. She had a wealth of knowledge about the market and the areas of interest, helped me secure a great deal on the property, and was a joy to spend time with all around. She did a great job communicating with me and the other parties which helped get this deal across the line.
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago
Aileen was absolutely incredible throughout our entire home buying journey! From the very beginning, she went above and beyond to make sure we had all of our questions answered. Her communication was outstanding, her knowledge of the market was impressive, and she truly fought for us every step of the way. We always felt supported, informed, and confident throughout this whole process with Aileen on our side. She genuinely cares about her clients and treats you like family, not just another transaction. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and are so grateful she helped us find our dream home. Highly recommend Aileen to anyone looking to buy or sell!
Seller Review • about 2 months ago

Andrew’s understanding of the real estate market made this process so easy. He answered every email/text/phone call and ensured we received a fair price for a home we had loved for many years. I highly recommend Andrew and would use him for all future real estate transactions
I’ve seen Stephanie sell homes across North County. I didn’t expect ours to go this fast. Listed. Launched. Busy open houses.Seven days later — in escrow. I know it wasn’t luck, it was strategy and a deep knowledge of the San Elijo Hills market. It was so quick and smooth. I’m married to her, and I barely noticed that we’d sold.
Working with Stephanie has been an absolute dream! So much so that this is my second time partnering with her, first as a buyer and now as a seller. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about the market and guides you through every step of the process with clarity and confidence. Selling my home felt seamless because Stephanie is an incredible problem solver and always just a text away whenever you need her. Her expertise and dedication truly paid off: we received multiple offers and ultimately accepted one above asking price. Stephanie is simply outstanding at what she does, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with such an important transaction. If you want someone who genuinely has your best interests at heart, she’s the one. I would 100% recommend her!
I recently sold my rental property in California, a process complicated by my out-of-state residency and the need for significant remodeling. I engaged Matt's services, and his support was exceptional. Not only is he highly knowledgeable about the local market and area, but he also provided comprehensive project management for the remodel. Matt secured reputable contractors dedicated to quality enhancements rather than just quick flips, ensuring optimal value for both the seller and the eventual buyer. I am thoroughly satisfied with every aspect of his work and would confidently choose to work with Matt again for future real estate endeavors.
Debbie is one of the most professional person that I have ever dealt with. She comes to you loaded for bear with her abundance of knowledge, she maintains a calm demeanor during some of the most difficult parts of negotiations for her clients with most of the time coming to positive outcomes for both the buyer and the seller. My advice to anyone that is lucky enough to have Debbie for their agent, is to always listen to her advice and follow it.
I was deployed when I was contacted by Norma. She was super helpful and would always communicate really well with all parties, my husband, me, and the seller’s agent. The process would have been such a headache but she made everything super easy, explained it really well and we got everything we wanted in a home.
Fantastic! Our experience with Stephanie was really, really wonderful. She is patient, kind, smart, and strategic. She plays the long, savvy game for maximum win-win value rather than chasing short term trends simply to book a transaction. Our selling process with Stephanie could not have been more satisfying in spite of a challenging market with fickle buyers. It was a true pleasure to partner with Stephanie in our home sale and we’d definitely recommend her to anyone interested in quality, substance, and integrity. Stephanie Cowan for the win!
We had a fantastic experience working with our realtor, Stephanie. She was very knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated to helping us sell our home as well as finding us a new home. She guided us along the way and was incredibly communicative, promptly answering any questions we had throughout the process. We loved Stephanie’s attention to detail when selling our home, and her entire team was kind and patient with us as our plans changed. We highly recommend Stephanie and her team.
92% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 4% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
13 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 Marcos.
The median sale price for single-family properties in San Marcos is $1.17m, down 1% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.
San Marcos stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 14 reviews in San Marcos over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Compass have sold 41 properties, which accounts for 3% of the property sales in San Marcos. This is followed by Coldwell Banker Realty with 37 property sales (3%) and Leah Cole Realty at 37 property sales (3%).

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