Contra Costa County is home to 2,891 active real estate agents and 3,532 active real estate offices. There are 13 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 77 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 9,834 active and sold properties, with 517 reviews in total. This is a 1% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Working with Claudia Scott was a wonderful experience, and we are incredibly grateful for her expertise during our out-of-state relocation. She is a good communicator who was always highly responsive, she tailored everything to our schedules and listened carefully to our ideas without ever pushing an agenda. Claudia made our transition seamless by organizing perfectly timed home tours whenever we were in town, demonstrating an understanding of the local neighborhoods and our specific budget parameters. Even when we were on vacation out of the country, her professional collaboration with the seller’s agent allowed us to submit an offer and successfully secure a contract. From her local vendor referrals to her patience in explaining every step of the process, Claudia went above and beyond to find us the right house, making what could have been a stressful cross-country move a fantastic experience. We highly recommend her!
Alisa has been my realtor for many transactions over the years and I can't imagine anyone better than she is. She's great at communication, being knowledgable about so many things, making sure everything is covered, and overall a friendly and helpful person. Both in buying and selling, Alisa has been top notch in negotiations, paperwork, knowing the market, and always convincing me to do what I need to do to get what I want. I will always choose Alisa for every transaction I do and have the utmost confidence in her abilities. She truly is amazing!
Holly was a dream to work with when relocating back to the East Bay. She always responded quickly and professionally to any questions and was thorough when going through documents. Highly recommend Holly
I am so very grateful to have found Teresa! She is smart, thoughtful and thorough. She assisted me through every detail of my condo purchase and went above and beyond expectations. Thank you!
Cathy’s market knowledge is evident in her strategic approach to maximizing the value achieved. As sellers we did the home & termite inspections to ensure there were no deal breakers lurking.)
We met our Bahareh at an open house about nine months ago, and from that very first conversation, it was clear we were in great hands. What began as a casual introduction turned into one of the best decisions we made throughout our entire home-buying journey. Over the course of nine months, we put in offers on multiple homes in a competitive market. Through every offer, every rejection, and every new listing, Bahareh was right there with us never losing enthusiasm and never making us feel like we were taking up too much of her time. Whenever we spotted a property we wanted to see, she was always ready to schedule a private showing, often on very short notice. We cannot recommend Bahareh highly enough. If you want an agent who will be patient, protective of your interests, and committed to the long haul, look no further.
From beginning to end, Ellen was there for me and my family: -She would answer our calls immediately, and call back if she was in a meeting. -On days that we had to be at the new house longer, she brought home-made cookies, onigiri (triangle rice), and always made sure to ask us how we were doing and if we had any questions she could answer -She made sure that my aunt was not alone when she had to go to any important meetings -She was always positive, thoughtful, kind, and always had our back no matter what situation -She is extremely knowledgable and insightful of the market We do not hesitate to recommend Ellen with 6 stars out of 5 stars! She is amazing. Hire her immediately!!
I have worked with Elena on more than 10 transactions over the last 15 years, spanning both the buy and sell sides, as well as financed and all-cash deals. Throughout every single interaction, Elena has been an exceptional advocate, consistently fighting to ensure we get the best possible value while providing a top-tier experience. Our most recent sale in Walnut Creek truly highlighted why Elena is in a league of her own. We were taking back a rental property that had been in service for 15 years, and it was in a state of absolute disarray. Elena stepped in and provided a "white-glove" service that was nothing short of transformative. From the moment she received the keys, she took full ownership of the project. She envisioned exactly what the home could be, lined up contractors within days, and managed the entire renovation in just three weeks. The home went from being in total disrepair to a move-in-ready, perfect starter home. Her marketing strategy was equally impressive; within 48 hours of listing, we received multiple offers, many of which were well above the asking price. Elena managed the marketing and escrow process with total precision, removing all friction and stress from the situation. We could not have asked for a better partner. Thank you, Elena!
If you are looking to purchase a home in the greater Bay Area, look no further than Teresa Lee with The Grubb Co. Teresa is extremely knowledgeable, conscientious and detail oriented. In addition she is kind and caring and tunes in to the client’s specific needs. I can not express enough how fortunate I feel to have found her! Thank you Teresa!
Ellen is a true professional, she is very knowledgeable of real estate and has excellent negotiation skills. She is passionate about helping her client to get the most as a seller as well as a buyer. My husband and I have worked with Ellen in four separate transactions. We love her.
88% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 2% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
77 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 Contra Costa County.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Contra Costa County is $865.74k, down 1% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.
Contra Costa County stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 230 reviews in Contra Costa County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Coldwell Banker have sold 603 properties, which accounts for 4% of the property sales in Contra Costa County. This is followed by Keller Williams Realty with 568 property sales (3%) and RE/MAX ACCORD at 563 property sales (3%).

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