2026 Pebble Beach, CA Agent Rankings

The Top Realtors & Real Estate Agents in Pebble Beach, California

Realtor Rankings
2026
Top Agents
Pebble Beach, California

We reviewed real estate agents working Pebble Beach's gated, golf-course-lined streets - from the fairways along 17-Mile Drive to the hillside lots above Spyglass Hill - and ranked the 20 who back up their reputation with closed transactions and real client feedback. No paid placements, no submitted applications: just agents Pebble Beach buyers and sellers actually hired.

Verified Transaction History
Real Client Reviews
Years of Local Experience
Brokerage & Specialties
Gate & Neighborhood Expertise
Direct Zillow Source Links
20 Realtors Ranked
~$3.8M Pebble Beach Median Sale Price
2026 List Last Updated

Searching for who are the top realtors and real estate agents in Pebble Beach isn't as simple as sorting by star rating - Pebble Beach is a private, gated community inside Del Monte Forest, where golf course frontage, 17-Mile Drive gate access, and Pebble Beach Company oversight of new construction can matter more than square footage. The list below ranks the 20 top-performing agents currently working Pebble Beach, ordered by how many verified client reviews they've earned and how consistently they close. Every profile links straight back to its original review source, so you can read the unedited feedback yourself before you ever pick up the phone.

How We Built This List

Nobody on this page paid for a spot. Agents are placed using three factors we could actually verify:

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Verified Transaction History

Every agent on this list has a documented track record of closed sales in and around Pebble Beach - not just active listings or a polished bio. We looked at actual completed transactions, not promises.

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Real Client Reviews

Ranking order is driven by the volume and rating of authentic, platform-verified client reviews - real buyers and sellers describing their own experience, not testimonials handpicked by the agent.

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Years of Local Market Specialization

We weighted how long each agent has actively specialized in the Pebble Beach market specifically, since understanding gate access, golf course frontage, and Pebble Beach Company oversight is worth more than years spent anywhere else on the Peninsula.

This list is refreshed annually to reflect new reviews, new sales activity, and agents who've entered or left the Pebble Beach market. Current version: 2026.

Pebble Beach's Top 20 Realtors, Ranked

Tap the small Zillow icon on any card to read that agent's reviews straight from the source.

20 agents
1
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The Bambace Peterson Team #1 Ranked
REALTORยฎ ยท Dana Bambace & Mark Peterson
Compass ยท Pebble Beach / Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (95 reviews)
Combined across the team's Zillow profiles
8 yrs as a team

Dana Bambace and Mark Peterson both grew up on the Monterey Peninsula and attended Stevenson School, and Mark still lives inside the gates of Pebble Beach today. Since opening their Compass office in 2018, the Bambace Peterson Team has closed more than $750 million across the Peninsula and ranked as Compass's #1 team here every year since - with particular depth in Pebble Beach's golf course frontage, gate-access logistics, and the approval process for building or renovating under Pebble Beach Company oversight.

Knowledgeable Trustworthy Professional Pebble Beach Natives
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Relocation Investment Properties Luxury Homes
2
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Monterey Coast Realty
Team ยท Monterey Coast Luxury Brand
Monterey Coast Realty ยท Carmel / Monterey Peninsula, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (77 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow

Sister brand to Carmel Realty and its century-old reputation on the Peninsula, Monterey Coast Realty fields a handpicked roster of agents who work everything from Pebble Beach cottages to hillside estates, stretching east to the Salinas Valley and south to Big Sur.

Knowledgeable Professional Locally Owned & Operated
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Property Management Luxury Homes
3
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John Romley
REALTORยฎ
Sotheby's International Realty - Carmel Brokerage ยท Carmel, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (64 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow

The Monterey Peninsula's market moves fast, and John built his practice around meeting it head-on - leaning on careful, analytical decision-making and a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to help sellers maximize value and buyers move quickly when the right property comes up.

Knowledgeable Professional Locally Owned & Operated
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent
4
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Christian Haun
REALTORยฎ ยท Lead of Coastal Living Group
eXp Realty ยท Pebble Beach, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (34 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
21 yrs experience

Christian leads Coastal Living Group with a simple standard: know every step of the buying or selling process well enough to walk a client through it personally, not hand them off. That approach has built a team track record of nearly 250 total sales across the Peninsula.

Trustworthy Professional Free Consultations
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Relocation Foreclosure Property Management First Time Homebuyers Investment Properties Rentals
5
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Jacqueline Adams
Real Estate Professional
Sotheby's International Realty, Carmel Rancho ยท Carmel, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (27 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
21 yrs experience

"Everyone's situations, goals, and motivations are different," is how Jacquie sums up her approach - staying objective and informative so clients can make clear decisions, backed by a dynamic background and thorough knowledge of the Monterey Peninsula's diverse pockets.

Knowledgeable Trustworthy Free Consultations
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Relocation Rentals
6
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T.J. Bristol
Real Estate Agent/Broker
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. ยท Pacific Grove, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (25 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
23 yrs experience

Born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula, T.J. has traveled the world but always comes back for the same view - the first glimpse of the Peninsula driving south on Highway 1. That homegrown perspective anchors how he walks clients through one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

Trustworthy Knowledgeable Locally Owned & Operated
Specialties Property Management
7
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Cameron Dermicek, CPA
REALTORยฎ, CPA
BIXBY Realty ยท Carmel, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (24 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow

A Carmel High School alum who came home after college, Cameron pairs his real estate work with a background as a licensed CPA - he spent years as a Senior Financial Consultant at Ernst & Young in San Francisco before returning to the Peninsula he grew up on.

Knowledgeable Professional Locally Owned & Operated
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Relocation Foreclosure
8
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Michael Bona
Broker/Owner
Bonafide Properties, Inc. ยท Monterey Peninsula, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (19 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
40 yrs experience

Michael founded Bonafide Properties as a boutique, full-service brokerage after starting his real estate career in 1986, following service with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Four decades later, he's still running it as an owner-operator, not a franchise desk.

Trustworthy Professional Locally Owned & Operated
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent New Construction
9
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Bran Kovac
Real Estate Broker Owner/Realtor
Bran Kovac Realty ยท Monterey Peninsula, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (16 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
17 yrs experience

Bran grew up in Europe under the guidance of entrepreneurial parents, an upbringing he credits for the leadership and personal-responsibility habits he now runs his own brokerage on. He works with clients in English, Spanish, Russian, and Polish.

Knowledgeable Professional Locally Owned & Operated
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Relocation Commercial Properties Rentals New Construction
10
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Randi Greene
REALTORยฎ, MBA, GRI, SRES
Coldwell Banker, Carmel Rancho ยท Carmel, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† 4.7 (13 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow

Randi was born into a family of California real estate professionals, and it shows - she ranks in the top 1% of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide, working out of the brand's largest-market-share office on the Peninsula.

Knowledgeable Trustworthy Free Consultations
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Investment Properties
11
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James Pfeiffer
General Manager ยท The Britton Pfeiffer Team
San Carlos Agency, Inc. ยท Carmel, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (11 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow

Before real estate, James spent 20 years as a U.S. Navy fighter pilot. Today he runs sales and property management for San Carlos Agency across Carmel, Carmel Valley, the Highlands, Pebble Beach, and Monterey.

Trustworthy Professional Locally Owned & Operated
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Property Management
12
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Shelly Mitchell Lynch
Broker, Managing Director
Carmel Realty Company ยท Carmel, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (11 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
30 yrs experience

Shelly represents the fourth generation of the Mitchell family selling and managing real estate on the Monterey Peninsula, continuing a business her parents Bill and Vicki Mitchell built. A Stanford graduate, she spent years in tech and biotech marketing before returning to the family trade.

Knowledgeable Professional Family Owned & Operated
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Commercial Properties Property Management Vacation/Short-term Rentals Investment Properties Rentals Luxury Homes
13
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Ben Zoller
REALTORยฎ
Monterey Coast Realty ยท Pebble Beach, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.9 (9 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
12 yrs experience

Ben was born and raised in Pebble Beach, where his family's ties run through nearly every golf course in Monterey County over five decades. A Stevenson School graduate, he sees real estate as the next chapter of a family legacy already rooted in the community.

Trustworthy Knowledgeable Locally Owned & Operated
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Relocation
14
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Sharon Matthams
Realtor
Carmel Realty Company ยท Pebble Beach, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (9 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
16 yrs experience

A Peninsula resident since 1983, Sharon focuses on the remodel and new-construction side of Pebble Beach real estate, drawing on her association with International Design Group to advise clients on what a fixer-upper will actually cost and how long it will take.

Knowledgeable Professional Locally Owned & Operated
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Relocation New Construction
15
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Ian & Karen Milne
Realtor Team
Alain Pinel Realtors ยท Carmel, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (8 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
17 yrs experience

Ian and Karen work as a husband-and-wife team out of Alain Pinel's Carmel office, splitting buyer and seller responsibilities across the Peninsula.

Trustworthy Professional Family Owned & Operated
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent
16
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James Yu
Broker
James Yu Real Estate - kW Coastal Estates ยท Pebble Beach, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (6 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow

James started his career as a loan officer in Silicon Valley before founding his own brokerage on the Peninsula. A UC Santa Barbara psychology graduate, he works with clients in both English and Mandarin.

Knowledgeable Professional Locally Owned & Operated
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Property Management Rentals
17
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Diane Dell'Armo
Realtor
Alain Pinel Realtors - Carmel ยท Carmel, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† 4.8 (6 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow

Diane brought thirty years of experience as a top corporate performer with her into real estate, and it shows in how she manages a transaction - extensive experience in sales, marketing, and relationship management with a world-class clientele.

Professional Trustworthy Free Consultations
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Relocation
18
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Michele Altman
Luxury Real Estate Advisor
Sotheby's International Realty - Carmel Brokerage ยท Carmel, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (6 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
26 yrs experience

A top producer at Sotheby's Carmel brokerage, Michele specializes in luxury coastal properties, development opportunities, and land along California's central coast, with an eye for fine residential design that resonates with high-end buyers.

Knowledgeable Professional Free Consultations
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Relocation First Time Homebuyers Investment Properties Luxury Homes New Construction Senior Communities Lot/Land
19
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Doree Hyland
Real Estate Broker
Mont Grove Realty ยท Monterey Peninsula, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (4 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
36 yrs experience

A lifelong Peninsula resident with 24 years of residential sales experience, Doree brings the same steady, personal touch to every transaction that's kept her working with clients for decades.

Trustworthy Knowledgeable Locally Owned & Operated
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent
20
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Paul Riddolls
Real Estate Agent
Sotheby's International Realty ยท Carmel, CA
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 5.0 (3 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
12 yrs experience

Before real estate, Paul earned his Chartered Accountant designation at KPMG's Toronto and Dublin offices - a 20-year business background in financial and analytical work that now backs up his negotiating on behalf of buyers and sellers.

Professional Trustworthy Free Consultations
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent New Construction

Pebble Beach Areas We Cover

Pebble Beach isn't an incorporated city - it's the best-known part of Del Monte Forest, an unincorporated, largely gated community that Monterey County divides into eight planning areas. The agents ranked above work across all of them, along with the golf courses and landmarks that give each pocket its identity.

Spanish Bay

The dune-lined area near the northern gate, home to The Links at Spanish Bay and a run of oceanfront and links-style properties.

Spyglass Hill

Forested hillside lots framing the Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed Spyglass Hill Golf Course, prized for privacy and tree cover.

Country Club

Homes surrounding Monterey Peninsula Country Club's Shore and Dunes courses - one of the area's quieter, more established pockets.

Huckleberry Hill

A secluded, forested rise known for mature Monterey pine and cypress, tucked away from the coastal edge.

Pescadero

An interior forest planning area away from the coastline, offering more tree cover and privacy at a comparatively lower price point.

Del Monte Forest

The private, roughly 5,300-acre community that contains all of Pebble Beach, where the Pebble Beach Company oversees much of the land and new construction.

17-Mile Drive Poppy Hills Stillwater Cove Fan Shell Beach Cypress Point Point Lobos

Pebble Beach, California Real Estate Market at a Glance

A quick read on conditions before you start interviewing agents:

~$3.8M Median Sale Price

Pebble Beach homes have traded around this level through 2026, among the highest price points on the Monterey Peninsula.

~109 days Median Days on Market

Pebble Beach's inventory tends to move slower than more urban markets - gate access and Pebble Beach Company approval processes can add time to a transaction.

8 Championship Golf Courses

From Pebble Beach Golf Links to Cypress Point, golf course proximity is one of the single biggest drivers of value in this market.

$12.50 17-Mile Drive Vehicle Toll

Waived for resort guests and often for buyers touring with a local agent - one more reason it helps to work with someone who tours this market regularly.

Market figures are approximate, sourced from public listing and MLS-aggregated data, and will shift throughout the year - ask any agent on this list for a current comparative market analysis specific to your street.

Where Pebble Beach Sits on the Monterey Peninsula

Pebble Beach sits inside Del Monte Forest on the Monterey Peninsula, bordered by Pacific Grove, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and the Pacific Ocean along the famous 17-Mile Drive.

Hiring a Realtor in Pebble Beach, California: FAQs

Who are the top realtors in Pebble Beach, California right now?

Based on verified transaction history, real client reviews, and years of Pebble Beach-specific market experience, the top-ranked team for 2026 is Dana Bambace and Mark Peterson of The Bambace Peterson Team at Compass, followed by the 19 other agents listed on this page. Rankings are reviewed annually to reflect new sales activity and new reviews.

How much does it cost to hire a realtor in Pebble Beach, CA?

Most Pebble Beach agents work on a commission basis, typically negotiated between 2% and 3% per side of the transaction, though luxury listings in this price range sometimes negotiate differently. Since 2024's industry-wide changes to buyer-agent compensation rules, buyers now negotiate their agent's fee directly rather than assuming it's covered automatically - worth clarifying with any agent before signing a buyer's agreement.

Should I use a Pebble Beach specialist instead of a broader Monterey Peninsula brokerage?

It matters more here than in most markets. Pebble Beach isn't governed like a typical city - much of its land and new construction falls under Pebble Beach Company oversight, and access runs through gated checkpoints along 17-Mile Drive. An agent who works Pebble Beach specifically, rather than the wider Peninsula, is more likely to understand gate logistics, golf course frontage value, and which streets require Architectural Review Board approval before you can even remodel.

What's the difference between a buyer's agent and a listing agent in Pebble Beach?

A listing agent represents the seller - pricing the home, marketing it, and negotiating the best possible sale price. A buyer's agent represents the purchaser, helping them find the right property and negotiate favorable terms. Many Pebble Beach agents, including several ranked on this page, work both sides depending on the client.

Do I need to pass through a gate to see homes in Pebble Beach?

Yes - Pebble Beach is accessed through gated entrances along 17-Mile Drive, and non-residents typically pay a per-vehicle toll (waived for guests of Pebble Beach Resorts). Buyers touring with a local agent can usually be added to the gate list in advance, which is one more reason it helps to work with someone who tours this market regularly.

How do I verify a realtor's reviews before hiring them in Pebble Beach?

Every agent ranked on this page links directly to their original Zillow profile, where you can read unedited client reviews straight from the source rather than a testimonial the agent selected themselves. It's worth cross-checking an agent's review count against their actual closed-transaction history, not just their star rating.

How often is this Pebble Beach realtor ranking updated?

This list is refreshed annually. The current version reflects 2026 data - transaction history, review counts, and market activity are all re-checked each year, and agents are re-ranked or replaced accordingly.

About This List

This page is independently compiled and isn't affiliated with any Pebble Beach brokerage. We're not paid by any agent to appear here, and nothing on this list is a submitted application - every profile was pulled from that agent's own public review history. If you're an agent and believe your information needs correcting, or you'd like to be considered for a future update, reach out to contact@bestpebblebeachrealtors.com.