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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for October 2026.*
*Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Palo Alto real estate market. *
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jul 2026 - Sep 2026).
Year-over-year, Palo Alto’s rolling three-month data shows prices edging higher while activity has shifted. The typical home value is up slightly compared with last year, and homes sold increased about 2 percent, even as pending sales dipped around 3 percent.
Looking at the latest three-month window through September 2026, sellers still hold an advantage. Median days on market sit at just 13, and nearly 59 percent of homes sold above list price, with an average sale-to-list ratio of about 107 percent.
Inventory and new supply are playing a bigger role in how deals come together. Active listings have grown roughly 4 percent year over year while new listings jumped nearly 20 percent, yet months of supply has climbed from about 1.4 to 2.1, easing some pressure without shifting away from a seller’s market. Buyers and sellers who want to understand these fast-moving dynamics can turn to Agent Pronto to connect with an agent who knows how to navigate Palo Alto’s conditions for both sides of the table.
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Palo Alto anchors the heart of Silicon Valley with a rare mix of tech access, tree‑lined neighborhoods, and practical daily convenience. Residents enjoy a compact city layout, strong public schools, and easy connections to nearby Mountain View and Menlo Park for work and recreation.
Caltrain service from Palo Alto Station and nearby University Avenue brings regional commuting within reach, while local shuttles, bike lanes, and walkable streets make car‑light living realistic. Families value access to Palo Alto Unified School District campuses, along with educational resources like the Downtown Library and the nearby Stanford University campus.
Daily life is supported by neighborhood parks such as Mitchell Park, shopping and dining along California Avenue, and quick escapes to Baylands Nature Preserve for waterfront trails and birdwatching. Tech campuses, local startups, and coworking spaces support a strong job market, while quieter residential pockets offer a sense of retreat.
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“Payal is a good person, very supportive and communicative. She always makes time to interact and showed me many places before I found "the one", and I wouldn't have found it without her. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy.”
“I am extremely satisfied with Kim and Alex's work as my selling agents for my home in San Jose. Their collaborative approach resulted in an exceptional outcome. Kim and Alex expertly guided me through the entire home preparation and selling process. Their General Contractor, landscapers and cleaner meticulously prepared my home for market, maximizing its appeal and value. I particularly appreciated Alex's keen eye for detail in overseeing the renovations, including paint, fixtures and appliance selections, ensuring the property presented its best to potential buyers. I found the flexible payment options for the renovation work extremely accommodating. Throughout the process, Kim and Alex consistently demonstrated extraordinary communication and professionalism. They patiently addressed all my questions and concerns, providing clear explanations and valuable insights. They consistently prioritized my needs and allowed me ample time to make informed decisions without any pressure. Several times they sensed I was uncertain or anxious about selling. Alex and Kim scheduled calls to clearly listen to my concerns. Kim was great on these calls. She had an amazing sense of my concern and asked questions to better understand the situation, then she and Alex would provide examples & options for me to consider. I enthusiastically recommend Kim and Alex to anyone considering selling or buying a home.”
“We had a great experience working with Tammie! She has helped us buy and sell homes over the years, and we truly appreciate her support. She is knowledgeable, patient, honest, and always available to answer our questions. She genuinely cares about her clients and makes the entire process smooth and stress-free. We highly recommend Tammie!”
“Max was instrumental in selling our home because of his knowledge and experience of real estate. He was very informative and available to answer all our questions. He kept us up to date with every potential client/buyer walk through. He paid very good attention in details to help sell the house and with the sellers contract. We are very pleased with the outcome.”
“I first met Jessica in July 2024 at an open house she was hosting in Emerald Hills. We weren't really looking for anything in particular at the time and told Jessica as such. Still, she was still super welcoming and chatted with us to get a feel for what we were looking for. Couple of weeks later, she emailed me with a place she found that fit what we told her, so I was impressed that she took notes. We didn't have an agent at the time so we figured we'd work with her to give it a try. We started to seriously look for a new home at the beginning of 2025 and Jessica was always super responsive and honest with her assessment of the various places we found on Zillow. Embarrassingly, we put Jessica through the blender a couple of times (three times, to be exact) thinking that we were going to bid for a house but didn't end up going through with it for various reasons. Each time, Jessica was gracious and patient with us and continued to help us search for our new home. At long last, we found one we liked (Jessica approves, lol) and are about to close on the house really soon! She helped us negotiate the price down and even got us a set of washer/dryer from the seller ;) To whoever's reading this, the fact that I'm writing this without AI assistance should demonstrate to you my appreciation for Jessica and how we really recommend her if you're looking for a new home in the Bay Area! Edit: adding that Jessica works with construction guys too so she can tell when something's not to code!!”
“When Natasha says she will do something she gets it done, not tomorrow but right now. You won't find anyone that is more competent, knowledgeable, and responsive. Weekends, weekdays, after normal hours, she is always working for you. Her assistance with inspections, and repairs was invaluable. I could go on for pages detailing all the ways she helped us sell my sister's house. My family was so fortunate to find her. Before you choose an agent make sure you speak with her. You won't regret it!”
“We interviewed seven agents before selecting Jim Tierney, and we’re very glad we chose him. His experience, strong knowledge of the local market, and reasonable commission stood out from the beginning. Jim and his team were excellent to work with and made the entire process feel very smooth and well organized. He was responsive, practical, and kept us well informed from preparation through closing. We were very happy with both his service and the final result and would highly recommend him.”
“We had a wonderful experience working with Adan to buy our home in the Bay Area. Right from the beginning, it was clear that he had our back and was genuinely committed to representing us. As first-time buyers, we had a lot of questions, but Adan answered every single question with patience, kindness, and incredible knowledge. He made the showing process fun and stress-free, and his communication was always seamless. Adan is an amazing realtor, and we are so grateful for his support. We would recommend him in a heartbeat!”
“Todd is a rockstar agent- a master of his craft. I sold my house recently- the second time I’ve worked with him. Seamless experience listing, staging, and selling. He has great negotiation advise, and working with him felt like we were a team.”
“Working with Victor to buy our home was an absolutely fantastic experience. From day one, he went above and beyond, shadowing us through every single step of the process. Buying a home can be incredibly overwhelming, but Victor made us feel supported, informed, and confident at every turn. He was always there to answer our questions, navigate the paperwork, and ensure we knew exactly what to expect next. His dedication, attention to detail, and constant presence gave us peace of mind and confidence that we were not being taken advantage of by the sellers. If you are looking for a professional who will genuinely dedicate themselves to your journey and guide you through the process with expertise and care, we cannot recommend Victor highly enough! Thank you, Victor, for helping us find our home!”
“Joe Chung provided exceptional guidance throughout my home search. Thanks to his excellent listening skills, he instinctively understood my needs and preferences right from the start. His expertise made the entire process seamless, and I highly recommend his services.”
“My family and I are very grateful to have met Brian Sarkis. He is the best of the best when it comes to realty. If there was a way to give him more than 5 stars, we would, because he deserves it. He is hardworking, professional, respectful, very knowledgeable about the housing market, highly responsive, a brilliant negotiator and great at coming up with strategic realty plans. Any questions we had he always had an answer. When dealing with the prepping of my home before putting it on the market he helped with finding good contractors, plumbers, painters, carpet installers, LVP installers & handymen to give the home some much-needed upgrades. From the start to the end of our home-selling journey, he truly cared about not just the home, but my family and I too, especially in helping us achieve our goal of selling our old home and purchasing our dream home. He made sure that the transition between moving out of our previous home to moving in to our new home was as smooth as possible. When purchasing our new home, he listened to what my family and I wanted and helped us locate our dream home. You can tell that he genuinely loves his job, which is why he is so good at it. We will highly recommend him to all our family, friends and neighbors. Thank you, Brian, for all your hard work! You did an amazing job!”
“Robin is the absolute best. We were in a tight spot in the market when selling our home, and Robin got us the best price available. She was dedicated, diligent, and always available for questions, honest advice, and even some hand-holding when needed. We enjoyed the experience of working with Robin on selling our home, and we used her as our realtor when buying our new home, too. I can honestly say Robin was just as professional and helpful in that process as she was in selling. If we ever have the opportunity to buy or sell our home again, I will absolutely be calling Robin.”
“Working with Haifa has been one of the best decisions we’ve made in our real estate journey. Haifa helped us purchase our very first home, and that experience alone would have been enough to earn our trust—but Haifa has continued to go above and beyond as we’ve worked together on our second property as well. What truly sets Haifa apart is patience and integrity. At no point did we feel rushed or pressured into making decisions. Haifa took the time to understand what we wanted, guided us thoughtfully through each step, and always ensured we were comfortable before moving forward. Beyond the transaction itself, Haifa has been an invaluable resource for everything real estate-related. From navigating legal questions to helping with tenant-related issues, and even advising on maintenance and repairs, Haifa has consistently shown up with practical, reliable guidance. It’s rare to find someone who combines deep expertise with genuine care for clients, but that’s exactly what you get here. If you’re looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in your long-term success—not just closing a deal—I can’t recommend Haifa highly enough.”
“Mark is so patient! Iv worked with other realtors and thought that was just the standard, being rushed all the time. Mark has set the bar! I also loved how he had an answer to every question, or would know how to get it, no matter what it was about. Looking forward to working with Mark in the future!”
“Jonathan Shaffer did an incredible job helping our family secure our first home in Palo Alto. The Bay Area market is extremely competitive, but Jonathan’s knowledge of the area and his strategic mindset made all the difference. He guided us through the entire process of choosing and making an offer with professionalism, ease and genuine care. We couldn't be happier. Highly recommended!”
“We worked with Gretchen to buy and sell the same property and she was amazing to work with! She has an excellent sense of the Bay Area market as well as how greater financial trends impact rates and buying cycles. As buyers, I trusted her eyes on a property immensely, she helped us see things we’d never catch. On the sell side, she was very responsive and with us every step of the way as we adjusted our plan. We highly recommend Gretchen, any client would be lucky to have her on their team!”
“Working with Ramen to buy our home was an outstanding experience. He communicated quickly, checked in regularly, and always kept us informed. His deep knowledge of the market and willingness to answer every question gave us a lot of confidence throughout the process. Ramen was honest, trustworthy, and provided helpful, straightforward feedback whenever we needed it. He was extremely flexible with our schedule, always punctual, and incredibly patient over the 8 months we worked together. He consistently sent us updates on new listings and guided us through every step, including closing, making sure we always knew what to expect. Thanks to Ramen, the entire transaction was smooth from start to finish. We truly appreciate his dedication and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable realtor.”
“Erica did a great job staging the house for pictures, negotiating with the buyer, and especially getting us through all the paperwork is selling a house.”
“Working with Zuhra during a very poor sales period (she was representing us as sellers) was an incredible experience. She is very knowledgeable and organized and hardworking and anticipates problems and issues before they become crisis. From putting the house on the market to repairs and staging (and great advice for both, what to do and what NOT to do!) to holding Opens to working with us through negotiations, it was all a pleasure. Her aim is for the client to achieve our best price and what we need. When we were getting down due to the bad market, she remained upbeat and positive and told us you have a good house and it will find its buyer. And she was right!”
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Choosing a real estate agent to help you buy or sell property is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. You want to make sure your agent is an expert in your area, has a proven record helping people buy and sell similar homes to yours, and is well regarded by their previous clients. Let us know a few details about the property you are selling or the kind of home you want to buy, and Agent Pronto will match you with trusted real estate agents that have the experience you need. And before you interview an agent, check out our top five questions to ask a buyer’s agent and listing agent.
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