4 Best Real Estate Agents in Hayward (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 6 min read

We compared 13 real estate agents in Hayward on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

A Hayward home sale or first purchase tends to hinge on one person answering questions quickly. The real estate agents in Hayward on this page hold more than 140 Google reviews between them, none rated below 4.7, and every one lists a Hayward address. They differ in what reviewers say they do best: selling, first-time buying, or buying with a loan in the same office.

Short answer: Fohl Realty & Investments, on Main St, has the most reviews here: 4.7 from more than 50 on Google, mostly from home sellers. Garin Real Estate (4.9), Jaime Gonzalez - Envision Real Estate & Loans Inc (5.0) and Carlos Espino, Realtor (5.0) follow. No commission figures appear in the reviews or sites, so ask each agent about fees in writing.

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1. Fohl Realty & Investme…
2. Garin Real Estate
3. Jaime Gonzalez
4. Carlos Espino, Realtor
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Hayward Agents, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Fohl Realty & Investments	4.7 ★	53	Selling a home	View ›
2	Garin Real Estate	4.9 ★	41	First-time buyers	View ›
3	Jaime Gonzalez - Envision Real Estate & Loans Inc	5.0 ★	33	Buying with a loan, refinancing	View ›
4	Carlos Espino, Realtor	5.0 ★	23	Buyers wanting a Coldwell Banker agent	View ›

4 Best Real Estate Agents in Hayward (2026)

Each agent, and what clients describe

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Fohl Realty & Investments

4.753 Google reviews

Fohl Realty & Investments is a real estate brokerage at 22326 Main St in Hayward. Its site presents Les Fohl as founder and broker, says he has helped homeowners in Hayward and nearby East Bay towns since 1977, and focuses on sellers. It lists Alameda, Hayward, Union City, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Livermore as featured areas.

What people praise

Sellers describe agents Carmen Hernandez and Mirella selling homes in Hayward
One seller says they got their target price, and another says the home sold well over asking
A first-time buyer praises agent Brenda for guidance and contractor referrals
Reviewers describe clear, responsive communication

Worth knowing

Its 4.7 includes a few low ratings among mostly five-star reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume53 · 96th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranked first because it has the largest review base, with a seller-heavy record. Its rating is a touch below the others, so read the reviews for the agent you would work with.

Website +1510-728-8610 Directions

22326 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Garin Real Estate

4.941 Google reviews

Garin Real Estate is a brokerage at 22392 Foothill Blvd in Hayward. Its site describes a Hayward and Bay Area brokerage with luxury-home marketing and includes local market commentary and neighborhood notes. Google lists it as a real estate agency and commercial real estate agency. Reviews mostly name agent Yovany and describe home purchases.

What people praise

Buyers say Yovany explained the process and answered questions quickly
First-time buyers describe a seamless purchase
One client says he handled selling an old home and buying a new one
Reviewers mention being able to call any day

Worth knowing

Ask which brokerage you would sign with before you commit

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume41 · 88th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 with consistent comments on responsiveness for buyers. It ranks second on review volume.

Website +1650-619-3219 Directions

22392 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Jaime Gonzalez - Envision Real Estate & Loans Inc

5.033 Google reviews

Jaime Gonzalez - Envision Real Estate & Loans Inc is a real estate and loans office at 24301 Southland Dr in Hayward. Google lists it as both a real estate agent and a mortgage broker. We could not read its website, so this rests on reviews, which describe home purchases, a family touring homes over a weekend and a refinance.

What people praise

A reviewer says Jaime explained everything from financing to loans to homes
A client says he booked a whole weekend to tour homes with their family
One homeowner credits him with a refinance that gave a better rate
First-time buyers say he explained the process in detail

Worth knowing

Reviews are mostly from buyers, with less feedback on selling

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating5 / 5

Review volume33 · 73rd

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 and the one office here that also handles loans, according to Google and its reviews. It ranks third on volume.

Website +1510-862-6716 Directions

24301 Southland Dr #215, Hayward, CA 94545

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Carlos Espino, Realtor

5.023 Google reviews

Carlos Espino, Realtor lists an address at 22392 Foothill Blvd in Hayward, the same address as Garin Real Estate. His website is a Coldwell Banker Realty profile page that presents him as a broker with home search and buying and selling tips. Reviewers describe him helping them find a home.

What people praise

Reviewers describe an agent who is knowledgeable about the area
A buyer says he found the type of home they wanted
Clients describe him as patient
Reviews call the service efficient

Worth knowing

Its reviews are short and general, so they reveal little about specific deals
Smallest review base on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating5 / 5

Review volume23 · 65th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 with warm but brief reviews. It ranks last on volume, so ask for references and recent sales.

Website +1415-336-8066 Directions

22392 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541

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How the ranking works

Every number comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many clients have rated the agent, compared with other real estate agents around Hayward. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from dozens of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few. Recency reflects how recently clients still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How agents are paid

We found no commission rates on these agents’ sites or in their reviews, so we are not printing any. Agent fees are negotiated in the listing or buyer agreement, and they can differ by brokerage and by whether you are buying, selling or both. Ask each agent for the fee terms and what they cover in writing before you sign.

Hayward and nearby East Bay towns

Fohl Realty is on Main St, Garin Real Estate and Carlos Espino share an address on Foothill Blvd, and Jaime Gonzalez’s office is on Southland Dr. Fohl’s site lists Alameda, Union City, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Livermore as featured areas. Looking for a real estate agent near me in Hayward? Each card shows a live phone number.

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What to ask before you hire an agent

How many Hayward homes have you sold or helped buy recently?
What commission or fee do you charge, and what does it cover?
Who will be my day-to-day contact, you or someone on your team?
How do you price a home or build an offer in this market?
Can you connect me with a lender or contractors if I need them?

Frequently asked questions

Which agents here do reviewers connect with first-time buyers?

Reviews of Fohl Realty & Investments, Garin Real Estate and Jaime Gonzalez - Envision Real Estate & Loans Inc each include first-time homebuyers praising the guidance they received.

Does any Hayward agent here also handle loans?

Jaime Gonzalez - Envision Real Estate & Loans Inc is listed by Google as both a real estate agent and a mortgage broker, and one reviewer says he guided them through a refinance. Ask what loan services he offers.

Do Garin Real Estate and Carlos Espino work from the same office?

Both list 22392 Foothill Blvd in Hayward. Carlos Espino’s website is a Coldwell Banker Realty profile page, so confirm which brokerage each agent works under.

Which brokerage’s site focuses on sellers?

Fohl Realty & Investments. Its site focuses on helping homeowners sell, and its reviewers mostly describe selling homes in Hayward.

Picking an agent

For selling, Fohl Realty & Investments has the deepest record here. For a first purchase, read the Garin and Envision reviews and ask each agent how often you will hear from them. Get fee terms in writing first.

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