5 Best Real Estate Agents in Richmond (2026)

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

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 7 min read

We compared 16 real estate agents in Richmond on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Most people pick an agent once or twice a decade, and the choice usually turns on whether you're buying your first home or preparing one for sale. The real estate agents in Richmond below hold more than 140 Google reviews between them, all rated 4.8 or higher, and Little Hill Real Estate leads with more than 50. It's based in El Cerrito, while the others list Richmond addresses on Hilltop Mall Rd and Blume Dr.

Short answer: Little Hill Real Estate - Rachel Melby & Rachel Sheftel (El Cerrito) leads with a 5.0 rating from more than 50 Google reviews. Marco & Vanessa Rodriguez, REALTOR | MVRod Team (Richmond, 5.0) follows on volume, with sellers and buyers both praising its process. No commission figures appear in the data, so ask each agent for their terms in writing.

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Richmond-Area Agents Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Little Hill Real Estate - Rachel Melby & Rachel Sheftel	5.0 ★	51	Buyers in El Cerrito and nearby	View ›
2	Marco & Vanessa Rodriguez, REALTOR \| MVRod Team	5.0 ★	47	Selling and staging a home	View ›
3	Rick Fuller \| RFT Realty	5.0 ★	16	Richmond branch office	View ›
4	Ronald Garcia Realtor	5.0 ★	16	First-time buyers	View ›
5	Gary Torretta, REALTOR \| Security Pacific Real Estate Brokerage	4.8 ★	16	Selling a family home	View ›

5 Best Real Estate Agents in Richmond (2026)

The agents in detail

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Little Hill Real Estate - Rachel Melby & Rachel Sheftel

5.051 Google reviews

Little Hill Real Estate - Rachel Melby & Rachel Sheftel is a two-agent team on Fairmount Ave in El Cerrito. Its website describes buying, selling and renting help, home valuations and neighborhood guides, and says it serves Berkeley, Oakland, El Cerrito and Richmond. Reviewers describe home purchases in El Cerrito and the Richmond Annex area.

What people praise

First-time buyers say they could go at their own pace and still got useful market tips
Reviewers praise quick responses and clear communication
A family says the team provided contacts for repairs and inspections
Clients describe a warm, enthusiastic approach

Worth knowing

Office is in El Cerrito, not Richmond

Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond

Rating5 / 5

Review volume51 · 97th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks first on volume at a perfect 5.0, and the reviews are strongest on the buying side. A natural pick for buyers around the El Cerrito and Richmond Annex border.

Website +1415-939-4114 Directions

7502 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

#2↩ Responds to reviews

Marco & Vanessa Rodriguez, REALTOR | MVRod Team

5.047 Google reviews

Marco & Vanessa Rodriguez, REALTOR | MVRod Team works from Blume Dr in Richmond and is listed by Google as a real estate agent, agency and consultant. We couldn't read any website text. Reviewers describe selling an inherited property that needed repairs, preparing homes for sale with staging, and buying a first home.

What people praise

A seller of an inherited home praises a clear plan and a coordinated support team
A stager says listings are prepared on schedule and sell quickly
Another seller credits the team with listing strategy, offer advice and an on-time closing
A buyer says Marco speaks Spanish

Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond

Rating5 / 5

Review volume47 · 91st

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A Richmond office with feedback from both sellers and buyers, and detail on how it runs a listing. A strong second voice if you're selling.

Website +1510-375-3172 Directions

3220 Blume Dr Ste 178, Richmond, CA 94806

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Rick Fuller | RFT Realty | Real Estate Agent

5.016 Google reviews

Rick Fuller | RFT Realty | Real Estate Agent is a Richmond branch office of a realty team on Hilltop Mall Rd. Google lists it as a real estate agent, agency and real estate school. Reviewers write about visiting the branch, working with individual agents on the team and meeting clients from Richmond, Hercules, Pinole and El Sobrante.

What people praise

A reviewer calls the office welcoming and easy to find near Hilltop Mall
Another praises the team's organization and constant communication
A client says an agent was helpful, informative and had their interests in mind
A reviewer calls an agent honest and reliable

Worth knowing

Reviews describe the office and several agents rather than one named agent

Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond

Rating5 / 5

Review volume16 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A convenient walk-in office in Richmond. Ask which agent will handle your transaction.

Website +1925-305-3386 Directions

3150 Hilltop Mall Rd, Richmond, CA 94806

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Ronald Garcia Realtor

5.016 Google reviews

Ronald Garcia Realtor is an individual agent with a Blume Dr address in Richmond. We found no website for him. Every review we read comes from a first-home purchase, and clients mention house tours, offer negotiation and referrals to contractors and lenders.

What people praise

First-time buyers praise his patience and quick replies
A client says he kept texts and communication going through closing
Reviewers mention a network of contractors, insurance agents and lenders
One buyer says he told them it was fine to take time to find the right home

Worth knowing

No website, so check how to reach him before you call

Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond

Rating5 / 5

Review volume16 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 years ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A fit for first-time buyers who want patient guidance. The reviews are all about buying, so ask about listing experience if you're selling.

+1650-804-5287 Directions

3223 Blume Dr, Richmond, CA 94806

Gary Torretta, REALTOR | Security Pacific Real Estate Brokerage

4.816 Google reviews

Gary Torretta, REALTOR | Security Pacific Real Estate Brokerage is based on Blume Dr in Richmond, and its website, Torretta Homes, lists buying, selling and renting along with home valuations. The Torretta Homes team includes Gary and Haley Torretta. Reviewers describe selling family homes, preparing houses for sale and a long-distance purchase.

What people praise

Sellers describe help preparing and staging a house
One client says the home sold in a week at the asking price
A reviewer settling a parent's home praises his network of locksmiths, haulers and movers
A buyer who lived abroad says he made the purchase easy

Worth knowing

Its 4.8 rating is the lowest on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume16 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recency9 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The reviews lean on selling inherited and family homes, with practical help beyond the sale. Sits last on rating alone.

Website +1510-508-5634 Directions

3223 Blume Dr, Richmond, CA 94806

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How to read the numbers

Rating is each agent’s live Google average, and review volume is how many clients have rated them compared with the other agents we pulled. Confidence weighs rating by volume, so a perfect score from a few dozen people counts for less than the same score from hundreds. Recency shows how recently clients are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What agents charge in Richmond

No review or website text we read states a commission rate or fee, so there is no price table here. Terms depend on whether you’re buying or selling, the home’s price and what services are included, such as staging and repairs. Ask each agent for their fee terms and any listing costs in writing before you sign.

Where these agents are based

MVRod Team, Gary Torretta and Ronald Garcia list Blume Dr addresses in Richmond, and Rick Fuller’s branch office is on Hilltop Mall Rd. Little Hill Real Estate is in El Cerrito and says it serves Berkeley, Oakland, El Cerrito and Richmond. One reviewer of the Rick Fuller branch lists Richmond, Hercules, Pinole and El Sobrante as places it’s easy to meet clients. If you want a real estate agent near me in Richmond, ask where each office will meet you.

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What to ask a real estate agent

How many buyers or sellers like me have you represented in Richmond lately?
What are your commission terms, and what’s included?
Who will I deal with day to day, you or a team member?
Do you have contractors and inspectors you recommend?
How do you handle offers and listing strategy?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these agents have an office in Richmond?

MVRod Team (Blume Dr), Ronald Garcia and Gary Torretta (both Blume Dr) and the Rick Fuller branch (Hilltop Mall Rd). Little Hill Real Estate is in El Cerrito.

Who do first-time buyers praise most?

Reviewers of Ronald Garcia Realtor describe first-home purchases and patient guidance, and Little Hill Real Estate clients describe first-time buying in El Cerrito and the Richmond Annex area.

Which agents have reviews about preparing a home for sale?

MVRod Team reviewers describe staging, repairs and listing strategy, and Gary Torretta’s clients describe house prep, staging and a network of local service providers.

Is any agent Spanish-speaking?

One MVRod Team buyer says Marco Rodriguez is fluent in Spanish. Ask the others which languages they offer.

The short version

Little Hill Real Estate is the top pick on rating and volume, especially for buyers near El Cerrito. For a Richmond office, call MVRod Team first, then compare Gary Torretta and Ronald Garcia. Get commission terms in writing before you sign.

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