The 2026 Elite List

The Best Real Estate Agents
in San Diego, CA

Local agents evaluated for market knowledge, recent activity, client advocacy, communication, and professional standing. These standouts serve San Diego and the surrounding Southern California market.

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Editorial research pilot: These profiles were compiled from cited public sources. The firms have not claimed or paid for placement, and scores and review metrics are withheld pending independent verification.

Editorial research pilot

8 researched firm profiles

Updated August 20, 2026
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Jason Barry logo

Best for rancho santa fe luxury estates

Jason Barry

ELResearched

Lead of the Jason Barry Team at Barry Estates, specializing in Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, La Jolla, and San Diego luxury residential properties.

Rancho Santa FeLuxury estatesOff-market opportunitiesSeller representation
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Tim Van Damm logo

Best for north county luxury representation

Tim Van Damm

ELResearched

A Rancho Santa Fe-based luxury broker representing estates across Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, La Jolla, Encinitas, Santaluz, and coastal North County.

Luxury estatesRancho Santa FeNorth County CoastalStrategic marketing
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Linda Sansone logo

Best for boutique rancho santa fe representation

Linda Sansone

ELResearched

A Pacific Sotheby's luxury and coastal specialist with nearly three decades serving Rancho Santa Fe and high-end San Diego County buyers and sellers.

Rancho Santa FeLuxury and coastal homesSeller strategyBuyer representation
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K. Ann Brizolis logo

Best for complex rancho santa fe luxury transactions

K. Ann Brizolis

ELResearched

Founding partner of Brizolis Janzen & Associates, a Pacific Sotheby's team focused on Rancho Santa Fe and San Diego County's luxury coastal communities.

Rancho Santa FeLuxury estatesCoastal communitiesGlobal marketing
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Seth O'Byrne logo

Best for modern luxury marketing

Seth O'Byrne

ELResearched

A Compass luxury agent and team leader serving San Diego, Coronado, La Jolla, and Rancho Santa Fe with an emphasis on modern property marketing.

Luxury homesModern marketingSeller representationSan Diego neighborhoods
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Brett Dickinson logo

Best for la jolla trophy properties

Brett Dickinson

ELResearched

A La Jolla associate broker and luxury specialist with more than 15 years representing high-value coastal buyers and sellers throughout San Diego.

La JollaWaterfront homesLuxury negotiationCoastal estates
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Gregg Neuman logo

Best for downtown condos and investment property

Gregg Neuman

ELResearched

Founder of The Neuman Team with more than four decades across downtown condos, luxury homes, investment property, foreclosures, and traditional residential sales.

Downtown condosInvestment propertyLuxury homesComplex sales
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Melissa Sofia logo

Best for high-touch advocacy across price points

Melissa Sofia

ELResearched

Founder and broker of The Avenue Home Collective, representing San Diego first-time buyers, families, investors, and luxury sellers with a service-led approach.

Buyer advocacySeller marketingRelocationSan Diego County