Top real estate agents in Chico, CA
Everything you need to choose well in Chico: what the market is doing, where your home fits, and which of its 445 ranked agents actually deliver — ranked by verified results, never by who paid.
The Chico market right now
Last 12 months, compared with the 12 before · verified closed salesHow the Chico market is moving
Median sale price by quarter
Homes sold by quarter
The long view: Chico home values since 2012
Median sale price by year
Long-term data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Current year partial.
Where does your home fit in Chico?
The middle half of Chico homes sold between $360K and $591K over the last 24 months — and one in ten topped $790K. Agents who win in one price range are often invisible in another, so compare agents against your price point, not just the citywide average.
Most agents here barely transact — that's why the ranking matters
Half of the 604 agents who closed a deal in Chico in the last two years closed 3 or fewer. Experience in your market and price range is rare — the list below shows who actually has it.
The Chico leaderboard
| # | Agent | Brokerage | Score | Sales (24 mo) in Chico | Median price | Avg DOM | Sale÷list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laura Willman | Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc. | 87 | 21 | $443K | 15 | 101.3% |
| 2 | Karin Anderson | Parkway Real Estate Co. | 87 | 28 | $438K | 20 | 100.8% |
| 3 | Mariah Mcneal | Platinum Partners Real Estate | 87 | 55 | $476K | 25 | 100.8% |
| 4 | Nicole Carter | Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc. | 86 | 31 | $484K | 23 | 100.7% |
| 5 | Ashley Higginson | Parkway Real Estate Co. | 86 | 18 | $645K | 13 | 100.8% |
| 6 | Erica Thau | eXp Realty of California, Inc. | 86 | 17 | $489K | 15 | 101.5% |
| 7 | Mary Mcgowan | Parkway Real Estate Co. | 86 | 27 | $497K | 21 | 100.7% |
| 8 | Luke Edmondson | Keller Williams Realty Chico Area | 85 | 17 | $430K | 14 | 100.8% |
| 9 | Brandi Laffins | Re/Max of Chico | 85 | 41 | $510K | 30 | 101.2% |
| 10 | Marisa Bauer | Platinum Partners Real Estate | 82 | 37 | $498K | 29 | 101.0% |
| 11 | Karen Horn | Keller Williams Realty Chico Area | 82 | 9 | $325K | 8 | 114.6% |
| 12 | Sergio Sanchez | Thrive Real Estate Company | 82 | 11 | $445K | 7 | 100.8% |
| 13 | Jessica Sorenson | Re/Max of Chico | 81 | 25 | $455K | 18 | 99.2% |
| 14 | Ryan Gulbrandsen | The Stogan Group | 81 | 20 | $613K | 22 | 100.1% |
| 15 | Matt Depa | Capital Rivers Commercial Inc | 81 | 32 | $465K | 29 | 100.1% |
| 16 | Kristin Wilson Ford | Re/Max of Chico | 81 | 15 | $400K | 13 | 99.8% |
| 17 | Heidi Brandt-Winslow | Re/Max of Chico | 80 | 13 | $426K | 15 | 100.3% |
| 18 | Becky Williams | Keller Williams Realty Chico Area | 80 | 34 | $518K | 34 | 100.2% |
| 19 | Becky Prater | Platinum Partners Real Estate | 80 | 22 | $495K | 28 | 100.8% |
| 20 | Lori Akers | Parkway Real Estate Co. | 80 | 13 | $505K | 17 | 100.4% |
Score (0–100) summarizes each agent's recent verified results in Chico — sales closed, speed, and pricing outcomes. Agents cannot pay to change it. Showing the top 20 of 445 ranked agents (5+ closed sales here, last 24 months) — browse all 621 agents active in Chico.
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Frequently asked questions
Who are the top real estate agents in Chico, CA?
Based on verified sale results over the last 24 months, the top agents in Chico include Laura Willman, Karin Anderson, Mariah Mcneal. Rankings reflect closed sales, speed of sale, and pricing results — agents cannot pay for placement.
How are Chico agents ranked?
By verified sale results in Chico: how much an agent actually closes, how fast their listings sell versus the local norm, and how their pricing holds up. No agent can pay to change their position.
Which brokerages sell the most homes in Chico?
By share of agent transaction sides over the last 24 months: Parkway Real Estate Co. (14%), Re/Max of Chico (13.1%), Keller Williams Realty Chico Area (12.2%).
What is the Chico housing market like in 2026?
Over the last 12 months Chico recorded 1,068 home sales at a median $456,500 (-1.8% vs prior year). Homes typically sell in 25 days at 98.7% of asking price, and 33% of listings took a price cut before selling.