Who are the top real estate agents in Lafayette, CA?

Based on 2025 closed sales volume reported by RealTrends Verified, the top five individual agents in Lafayette are Ann Newton Cane of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty ($153.49M), Paddy Kehoe of Compass ($48.99M), Finola Fellner of Compass ($36.81M), Mark Shaw of RE/MAX Accord ($23.22M) and Meredith Peterson of Vanguard Properties ($21.61M). The 20 agents in this directory are listed in the same order as that ranking.

Who is a good Realtor for luxury homes and estates in Lafayette?

Several agents in this directory work at Lafayette's high end. Ann Newton Cane of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty ranked #1 in Lafayette for 2025 sales volume with a $3.50M average sale price on RealTrends Verified, and her past Lafayette sales include 1288 Rose Lane and 3941 Happy Valley Road. Finola Fellner of Compass has sold homes including 4034 Happy Valley Road, and Julia Kazantsev of Vanguard Properties focuses on luxury homes and relocation.

How do I check a real estate agent's license in California?

Every agent in California must hold a license from the Department of Real Estate (DRE). You can search any agent by name or DRE number on the DRE's public license lookup to confirm their license status, when it was first issued and which broker they work under. Each card in this directory shows the agent's DRE number and the year they were first licensed.

What should I look for in a Lafayette real estate agent?

Look for recent Lafayette sales in your price range and neighborhood, familiarity with hillside lots and the city's hillside development rules, and an understanding of school boundaries, fire hazard zone disclosures and local inspections. Ask how many Lafayette transactions the agent closed in the past year, read their reviews on more than one site, and confirm their license with the California Department of Real Estate.

What does the RealTrends Verified ranking measure?

RealTrends Verified ranks agents and teams by closed sales volume and by transaction sides for a calendar year. This directory uses the 2026 rankings of individual agents in Lafayette by 2025 sales volume. A side is one side of a transaction (buyer or seller), and fractional sides reflect sales shared with a co-agent. Teams are ranked on separate RealTrends lists.

How long does it take to sell a home in Lafayette?

It depends on price and condition. Redfin reported a median of 15 days on market for homes sold in Lafayette in August 2026, with homes selling at about 102% of list price on average. Active listings in early November 2026 had a median of 49 days on market, and about 30% had taken a price reduction, according to RealTrends and Altos Research.

What is the transfer tax when selling a home in Lafayette?

Contra Costa County charges a documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of the sale price, customarily paid by the seller. Lafayette does not appear among the Contra Costa cities that levy their own city transfer tax.

Do Lafayette sellers need a fire safety inspection?

It depends on the property. Contra Costa County adopted updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps in July 2025, and most of Lafayette's zoned land is in the High zone. Since 2021, sellers of homes in High or Very High zones must provide documentation of defensible space compliance, or the buyer must agree to obtain it. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District handles these inspections.

Which schools serve Lafayette?

Most of Lafayette is served by the Lafayette School District, which runs four elementary schools (Burton Valley, Happy Valley, Lafayette and Springhill) and Stanley Middle School, and by the Acalanes Union High School District, which includes Acalanes High School. A small part of the city is in the Orinda Union School District, so confirm boundaries for any specific address.

Is Lafayette a good place to commute from?

Many residents commute to San Francisco and Oakland. Lafayette BART sits in the median of Highway 24 on the Antioch to SFO line, about 25 minutes from Montgomery Street in San Francisco, and Highway 24 and the Caldecott Tunnel connect Lafayette to Oakland in roughly 10 minutes outside peak hours.

Top Real Estate Agents in Lafayette, CA (2026 Directory)

Lafayette is one of the most sought-after towns in the East Bay, and one of the harder markets to read from a listing site. A home's value can turn on its elementary school boundary, its lot and hillside setting, its distance to BART, or whether it sits in a fire hazard zone that brings extra disclosure and insurance steps at sale. Buyers moving from San Francisco or out of state often meet these details for the first time.

The agents in this directory are the 20 individual Realtors who closed the most sales volume in Lafayette in 2025, according to RealTrends Verified. Ann Newton Cane, Paddy Kehoe and Finola Fellner lead the list. Below them you'll find agents from Compass, Vanguard Properties, RE/MAX Accord and Redfin who work across Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga and the wider East Bay.

Quick Reference

Lafayette's top 20 agents at a glance

#	Agent	Brokerage	2025 Volume	Sides
1	Ann Newton Cane	Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty	$153.49M	43.8
2	Paddy Kehoe	Compass	$48.99M	26
3	Finola Fellner	Compass	$36.81M	17
4	Mark Shaw	RE/MAX Accord	$23.22M	25
5	Meredith Peterson	Vanguard Properties	$21.61M	13
6	Lucia Blanco	Compass	$20.81M	30
7	Michelle Holcenberg	Vanguard Properties	$18.71M	10
8	Nicole Tamayo	Vanguard Properties	$18.32M	9.6
9	Jon Wood	Compass	$13.65M	9
10	Julia Kazantsev	Vanguard Properties	$13.09M	9
11	Beth Tehrani	Redfin	$11.66M	12
12	Joy Rayner	Compass	$11.08M	7
13	Dana Reedy	Vanguard Properties	$10.97M	1.8
14	Kevin O'Brien	RE/MAX Accord	$10.27M	9
15	Kelly Resnick	Compass	$9.77M	8
16	Andrew Hunting	Compass	$9.77M	6
17	Judy Sin	Compass	$9.03M	6
18	Lilli Rath	Compass	$8.48M	7
19	Suzi O'Brien	Compass	$7.72M	6
20	Lori K. True	Compass	$6.71M	6

About This Ranking

How this list is ranked

This directory follows the RealTrends Verified 2026 rankings, which are based on 2025 sales data. It includes the top 20 individual agents in Lafayette, California, ranked by sales volume, in the same order and with the same volume and sides figures RealTrends publishes. Sides can include fractions when a sale was shared with a co-agent. Teams are ranked separately by RealTrends and are not included. Review ratings and counts come from each agent's public Zillow and Google profiles, checked in November 2026, and are shown for information only.

RealTrends Verified: Top Agents in Lafayette, California ↗

The Agents

Top real estate agents in Lafayette

20 agents · 2026

01 Ann Newton Cane

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty · 3725 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #02084093·Licensed since 2019

$153.49M 2025 Lafayette volume · 43.8 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

Zillow 5.0 (38 reviews)·Google 5.0 (30 reviews)

Ann Newton Cane is a Realtor with Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, based on Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette and licensed since 2019. She grew up on a cattle ranch and spent her earlier career leading enterprise negotiations at MCI and later as a regional director at Qwest Communications. She works with buyers and sellers of single-family homes and estates in Lafayette, Orinda and Piedmont, with past sales including 1288 Rose Lane and 3941 Happy Valley Road in Lafayette.

SpecialtiesLuxury EstatesHome PreparationSeller Representation

annnewtoncane.com →Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty Profile →RealTrends Profile →

02 Paddy Kehoe

Compass · 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 200, Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01894345·Licensed since 2011

$48.99M 2025 Lafayette volume · 26 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

No Zillow reviews found·Google 4.9 (75 reviews), Paddy Kehoe Team profile

Paddy Kehoe was born and raised in Ireland, where his family bought, improved and resold farms. He worked as a developer and builder and owned a high-end furniture company before moving to California in 2008, and he was a founding agent of Compass's Lafayette office. Licensed since 2011, he serves Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda, with a focus on pricing strategy and preparing homes for sale. Past sales include 3194 Surmont Drive and 3958 Los Arabis Drive in Lafayette.

SpecialtiesPricing StrategyRenovation PropertiesBuyer Representation

paddykehoeteam.com →Compass Profile →RealTrends Profile →

03 Finola Fellner

Compass · 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 200, Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01428834·Licensed since 2004

$36.81M 2025 Lafayette volume · 17 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

Zillow 5.0 (5 reviews)·Google 5.0 (2 reviews)

Finola Fellner grew up in Orinda and graduated from Miramonte High School before earning a history degree at UC Berkeley and a master's degree from St. Mary's College. She taught for ten years and then built a private education business before turning to real estate, where she has been licensed since 2004. She works with buyers and sellers across Lamorinda and is known for guiding clients through multiple-offer situations. Past sales include 4034 Happy Valley Road and 1225 Cambridge Drive in Lafayette.

SpecialtiesMultiple-Offer NegotiationOrinda NativeRelocation

Compass Profile →RealTrends Profile →

04 Mark Shaw

RE/MAX Accord · 3390 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 240, Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01245584·Licensed since 1998

$23.22M 2025 Lafayette volume · 25 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

Zillow 5.0 (1 review)·Google 4.9 (95 reviews)

Mark Shaw is a broker with RE/MAX Accord on Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette and has been licensed since 1998. As a boy he helped his father with open houses in San Francisco, and he later earned a graduate degree in education at San Francisco State University and taught elementary school for about ten years. He serves Lafayette, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Concord, Martinez and Rossmoor, and outside work he sings and plays the violin and banjo.

SpecialtiesHome StagingCondos and TownhomesSeller Representation

markshawrealtor.com →RE/MAX Accord Profile →RealTrends Profile →

05 Meredith Peterson

Vanguard Properties · 971 Dewing Ave., Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01310587·Licensed since 2001

$21.61M 2025 Lafayette volume · 13 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

Zillow 5.0 (57 reviews)·No Google reviews found

Meredith Peterson has more than 25 years of experience and leads a team at Vanguard Properties on Dewing Avenue in Lafayette. She worked in lending before moving into sales, holds a degree from UC Santa Barbara and attended Santa Clara Law School. A lifelong Bay Area resident and Lamorinda homeowner, she supports the Moraga Educational Foundation and the Lafayette Arts Council. Her past sales include 583 Tahos Road in Orinda and 3375 South Lucille Lane in Lafayette.

SpecialtiesSeller MarketingBuyer FinancingBuyer Representation

meredithpetersonhomes.com →Vanguard Properties Profile →RealTrends Profile →

06 Lucia Blanco

Compass · 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 200, Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01056805·Licensed since 1989

$20.81M 2025 Lafayette volume · 30 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

No Zillow reviews found·No Google reviews found

Lucia Blanco is a sales associate in Compass's Lafayette office on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, where she represents buyers and sellers across the East Bay and San Francisco. She was previously affiliated with RE/MAX Accord. Her recorded sales span a wide range of markets and price points, including 1100 Sacramento Street in San Francisco, 9 Turner Court in Oakland and 117 Alta Mesa Court in Moraga. She ranked second among Lafayette individual agents by 2025 transaction sides on RealTrends Verified.

SpecialtiesEast Bay HomesSan Francisco CondosRelocation

Compass Profile →RealTrends Profile →

07 Michelle Holcenberg

Vanguard Properties · 971 Dewing Ave., Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01373412·Licensed since 2003

$18.71M 2025 Lafayette volume · 10 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

Zillow 5.0 (16 reviews)·Google 5.0 (22 reviews)

Michelle Holcenberg has lived in Lamorinda since 1978 and now lives in Orinda with her husband and two sons. She holds a communication studies degree from UCLA and a master's in journalism from Northwestern's Medill School, and she has sold homes in Lamorinda, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Alamo since 2003. In 2020 she started the Local Giving Project, which donates part of each transaction to local charities. Past sales include 1093 Via Roble in Lafayette.

SpecialtiesLamorinda SpecialistCharitable Giving ProgramSeller Representation

holcenberg.com →Vanguard Properties Profile →RealTrends Profile →

08 Nicole Tamayo

Vanguard Properties · 971 Dewing Ave., Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01328956·Licensed since 2002

$18.32M 2025 Lafayette volume · 9.6 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

Zillow 4.9 (19 reviews)·Google 5.0 (6 reviews)

Nicole Tamayo is a Northern California native who has raised her family in Oakland and Lafayette. She studied architecture and design, became a sales manager for new developments at The Mark Company, and worked in commercial and new-construction sales before moving to residential real estate. A former All-American swimmer at Cal, she volunteers with Orinda Aquatics and the Acalanes Boosters. Past sales include 4 Crest Road in Lafayette and 232 Camino Sobrante in Orinda.

SpecialtiesNew ConstructionArchitecture BackgroundBuyer Representation

nicoletamayohomes.com →Vanguard Properties Profile →RealTrends Profile →

09 Jon Wood

Compass · 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 200, Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01474293·Licensed since 2005

$13.65M 2025 Lafayette volume · 9 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

Zillow 5.0 (29 reviews)·Google 5.0 (24 reviews)

Jon Wood was born and raised in the East Bay, lives in Lafayette and has been licensed since 2005. He works with first-time buyers, growing families, downsizing empty nesters and rental clients in Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga and Walnut Creek, and also handles sales in Truckee and Lake Tahoe. He holds the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation. Past sales include 3344 Betty Lane and 4500 Canyon Road in Lafayette and 140 Oxford Drive in Moraga.

SpecialtiesSRES DesignationTruckee and TahoeRelocation

joncwood.com →Compass Profile →RealTrends Profile →

10 Julia Kazantsev

Vanguard Properties · 971 Dewing Ave., Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01441144·Licensed since 2004 (broker since 2011)

$13.09M 2025 Lafayette volume · 9 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

No Zillow reviews yet·Google 5.0 (7 reviews)

Julia Kazantsev is a broker associate with Vanguard Properties in Lafayette. She began her real estate career in Walnut Creek in 2004 and became a broker in 2011. Before real estate she worked as a relocation specialist for Global Orientations and CORT, and she holds a master's degree in geography from Moscow University. She is a Certified International Relocation Specialist, focuses on luxury homes and relocation, and works with clients in English and Russian.

SpecialtiesLuxury HomesInternational RelocationSeller Representation

Vanguard Properties Profile →RealTrends Profile →

11 Beth Tehrani

Redfin · Redfin, East Bay

DRE #01972611·Licensed since 2019

$11.66M 2025 Lafayette volume · 12 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

No Zillow reviews found·No Google reviews found

Beth Tehrani is a Redfin agent who represents buyers and sellers across the East Bay, including Lafayette, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Walnut Creek and Danville. Her Redfin profile emphasizes negotiation, integrity and a personal approach with each client, and it reports 84 deals and about $105 million in volume. Her Lafayette sales include 4146 Canyon Road, which closed in March 2026, and 4027 Mario Way, along with 864 Turrini Drive in Danville.

SpecialtiesNegotiationEast Bay MarketsBuyer Representation

Redfin Profile →RealTrends Profile →

12 Joy Rayner

Compass · 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 200, Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #02111689·Licensed since 2020

$11.08M 2025 Lafayette volume · 7 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

No Zillow reviews found·No Google reviews found

Joy Rayner was born and raised in Thailand, studied at Thammasat University and moved to the United States in 2005. Before becoming a Realtor she photographed homes for 3D virtual tours, and she now works mainly with families, first-time buyers and downsizers in Lamorinda and the East Bay. She holds the Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation and founded several Lamorinda community groups. Past sales include 7 My Road in Lafayette and 435 Donald Drive in Moraga.

SpecialtiesFirst-Time BuyersSRES DesignationRelocation

joyraynerrealtor.com →Compass Profile →RealTrends Profile →

13 Dana Reedy

Vanguard Properties · 971 Dewing Ave., Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01880723·Licensed since 2010

$10.97M 2025 Lafayette volume · 1.8 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

Zillow 5.0 (6 reviews)·No Google reviews found

Dana Reedy is a Bay Area native and broker associate with Vanguard Properties in Lafayette, where she has lived with her husband and two daughters since 2019. She practiced law for about five years at a large international firm after earning her law degree at the University of San Francisco, where she graduated first in her class. She works largely by referral across Lamorinda and the East Bay. Past sales include 1142 Glen Road and 1161 Estates Drive in Lafayette.

SpecialtiesLegal BackgroundReferral ClientsSeller Representation

danareedyhomes.com →Vanguard Properties Profile →RealTrends Profile →

14 Kevin O'Brien

RE/MAX Accord · 3390 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 240, Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01385083·Licensed since 2003

$10.27M 2025 Lafayette volume · 9 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

No Zillow reviews found·No Google reviews found

Kevin O'Brien is a Realtor with RE/MAX Accord on Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette and has been licensed since 2003. He has lived in the Walnut Creek area since 1970 and handles both residential and commercial sales, including restaurants, office buildings, warehouses, apartment buildings and fixer properties. He describes himself as a numbers-focused agent who works easily with contractors, investors and developers. Recent sales include 1516 Pleasant Hill Road in Lafayette and 1002 El Curtola Boulevard in Walnut Creek.

SpecialtiesCommercial PropertyFixers and Tear-DownsBuyer Representation

RE/MAX Accord Profile →RealTrends Profile →

15 Kelly Resnick

Compass · Compass, East Bay

DRE #01941450·Licensed since 2013

$9.77M 2025 Lafayette volume · 8 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

No Zillow reviews found·No Google reviews found

Kelly Resnick grew up in New Jersey and moved to Oakland in 2008. She practiced as a California-licensed attorney before becoming a Realtor and now works with Compass, representing buyers and sellers across the Bay Area. Her profile emphasizes clear communication, attention to detail and strong negotiation on behalf of clients. Her recent sales include 4050 Norton Avenue in Oakland, and she ranked fifteenth among Lafayette individual agents by 2025 sales volume on RealTrends Verified.

SpecialtiesLegal BackgroundOaklandRelocation

Compass Profile →RealTrends Profile →

16 Andrew Hunting

Compass · 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 200, Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #02025188·Licensed since 2017

$9.77M 2025 Lafayette volume · 6 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

No Zillow reviews found·No Google reviews found

Andrew Hunting is a Realtor in Compass's Lafayette office who represents buyers and sellers in the East Bay and San Francisco, from luxury homes to first purchases. He reports more than $70 million in career sales on and off the MLS and takes a data-driven, transparent approach, especially in multiple-offer situations. Outside work he is a wine enthusiast and Warriors fan. Past sales include 1 Tolan Way, 3435 Black Hawk Road and 3364 Moraga Boulevard in Lafayette.

SpecialtiesLuxury HomesFirst-Time BuyersSeller Representation

Compass Profile →RealTrends Profile →

17 Judy Sin

Compass · 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 200, Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #02114562·Licensed since 2020

$9.03M 2025 Lafayette volume · 6 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

Zillow 5.0 (6 reviews)·Google 5.0 (29 reviews)

Judy Sin was born in Hong Kong, began her real estate career in New York and later settled in Moraga. Before real estate she spent more than ten years in sales, marketing and market research. With Compass she serves Lamorinda, Walnut Creek and the greater East Bay, with a focus on families and relocation, and she works with clients in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Past sales include 1265 Juanita Drive in Lafayette and 27 Oakwood Road in Orinda.

SpecialtiesFamily RelocationCantonese and MandarinBuyer Representation

judysin.com →Compass Profile →RealTrends Profile →

18 Lilli Rath

Compass · 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 200, Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01727293·Licensed since 2006

$8.48M 2025 Lafayette volume · 7 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

Zillow 5.0 (1 review)·No Google reviews found

Lilli Rath has German roots and moved to the United States in 2000, working in marketing and sales for a fine jewelry firm before entering real estate in 2004. She serves Lamorinda, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord with Compass, offering sellers a three-phase marketing plan and concierge home preparation, and she also handles rentals. She speaks English, German and Russian. Past sales include 959 Sunnyhill Road in Lafayette and 74 Yarrow Valley Lane in Orinda.

SpecialtiesSeller Home PreparationGerman and RussianRelocation

LilliRath.com →Compass Profile →RealTrends Profile →

19 Suzi O'Brien

Compass · 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 200, Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01482496·Licensed since 2005

$7.72M 2025 Lafayette volume · 6 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

Zillow 4.9 (6 reviews)·No Google reviews found

Suzi O'Brien grew up in Orinda, attended UC Berkeley and returned to raise four children with her husband, Mike. With Compass she serves Lafayette, Orinda and Moraga, helping buyers with neighborhood and school knowledge and helping sellers with staging, contractor coordination and marketing. She works with each client personally rather than through junior agents. Past sales include 17 Fallen Leaf Court and 1136 Glen Road in Lafayette and 6 Rabble Road in Orinda.

SpecialtiesHome StagingLamorinda NativeSeller Representation

suziobrienhomes.com →Compass Profile →RealTrends Profile →

20 Lori K. True

Compass · 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 200, Lafayette, CA 94549

DRE #01700137·Licensed since 2005

$6.71M 2025 Lafayette volume · 6 sides Sourced from RealTrends Verified ↗

Zillow 5.0 (17 reviews)·Google 5.0 (4 reviews)

Lori K. True has worked in real estate since 2005, stepped back to raise her family and returned full time in 2019. With Compass she serves East Bay buyers and sellers, with a particular focus on mid-century homes, and she brings hands-on experience in home rehab, construction and design. She donates at least ten percent of her sales to nonprofits. Past sales include 1347 San Reliez Court in Lafayette and 7 Bel Air Drive in Orinda.

SpecialtiesMid-Century HomesRehab and DesignBuyer Representation

loriktrue.com →Compass Profile →RealTrends Profile →

Top Real Estate Agents in Lafayette, CA

Lafayette's top 20 agents at a glance

How this list is ranked

Top real estate agents in Lafayette

01 Ann Newton Cane

02 Paddy Kehoe

03 Finola Fellner

04 Mark Shaw

05 Meredith Peterson

06 Lucia Blanco

07 Michelle Holcenberg

08 Nicole Tamayo

09 Jon Wood

10 Julia Kazantsev

11 Beth Tehrani

12 Joy Rayner

13 Dana Reedy

14 Kevin O'Brien

15 Kelly Resnick

16 Andrew Hunting

17 Judy Sin

18 Lilli Rath

19 Suzi O'Brien

20 Lori K. True

Lafayette neighborhoods and areas

Downtown Lafayette

Burton Valley

Happy Valley

Upper Happy Valley

Reliez Valley

Trail Neighborhood

Springhill

Lafayette market snapshot

Map of Lafayette, California

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