Kentfield's median home sold for $2.4M (Redfin Kentfield) at $928 per square foot in a market Redfin grades as "very competitive." The sale band runs $1.4M for Greenbrae-Kentfield entry homes to $5M+ for Kent Woodlands estates on the wooded slope of Mount Tamalpais. At those prices, traditional Kentfield agents charge 5–6% commission, costing sellers $120,000–$144,000 per sale at the citywide median — and $250,000–$300,000 on a $5M Kent Woodlands sale.
This is the honest 2026 directory of who's actually selling homes in Kentfield — Compass, Coldwell Banker Realty, Sotheby's International Realty, Golden Gate Sotheby's, Vanguard Properties, Bradley Real Estate, and the Kent Woodlands / Kentfield Gardens / Greenbrae-Kentfield / McAllister specialists. We break down the commission structures at $1.4M–$5M+ and look at how a full-service 2.5% seller-side commission model compares to traditional 5–6% total commissions on the typical Kentfield home.
The Top Real Estate Agents in Kentfield in 2026
1. Compass — The Dominant Kentfield Luxury Brokerage
Compass operates the largest Kentfield and broader Marin County footprint among luxury brokerages, with deep Kent Woodlands and McAllister-Murray Park ridge coverage, the Marin / San Francisco / Silicon Valley cross-relocation pool, and the Compass technology platform. Traditional 2.5–3% per side commission structure.
At the $2.4M Kentfield median, Compass's listing-side commission alone is $60,000 (2.5%) to $72,000 (3%) — before the buyer-agent commission negotiated separately in the offer.
2. Coldwell Banker Realty — Kentfield Gardens / Greenbrae-Kentfield Coverage
Coldwell Banker Realty covers Kentfield through its Marin County offices with strong Kentfield Gardens family-home and Greenbrae-Kentfield entry-tier coverage, plus a steady Kent Woodlands estate listings book. Traditional 2.5–3% per side commission structure, with deep Ross Valley / Kentfield Elementary school district relocation referral pipeline.
At a $1.8M Kentfield Gardens SFH sale, 2.5–3% listing side is $45,000–$54,000.
3. Sotheby's International Realty — Kent Woodlands Estate Coverage
Sotheby's International Realty covers Kentfield's premium tier as part of its Marin luxury portfolio, with strong Kent Woodlands estate and Mount Tam ridge coverage. Traditional 2.5–3% per side, luxury-listing positioning with the Sotheby's global network for relocation buyers.
At a $4M Kent Woodlands SFH sale, 2.5–3% listing side is $100,000–$120,000.
4. Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty — Marin / Bay Area Luxury
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty is the Bay Area Sotheby's affiliate covering Marin County, with deep ridge-luxury and architect-designed Kent Woodlands custom-home listings. Same 2.5–3% per side luxury positioning.
At a $3.5M Laurel Grove / Kent Woodlands lower-ridge sale, 2.5–3% listing side is $87,500–$105,000.
5. Vanguard Properties — Bay Area Independent / Marin Coverage
Vanguard Properties is a Bay Area independent brokerage with strong Marin County coverage, particularly across Kentfield / Larkspur / San Anselmo / Mill Valley. Traditional 2.5–3% per side commission structure.
At a $2M Kentfield Gardens SFH, 2.5–3% listing side is $50,000–$60,000.
6. Bradley Real Estate — Marin Independent
Bradley Real Estate is a Marin-focused independent brokerage covering Kentfield, San Anselmo, Larkspur, and the Ross Valley with multi-decade local roots and a strong family-home and ridge-property book. Same 2.5–3% per side traditional commission structure.
At a $1.9M McAllister-Murray Park SFH sale, 2.5–3% listing side is $47,500–$57,000.
7. Keller Williams Realty — Marin County Coverage
Keller Williams Realty covers Kentfield through its Marin market centers with strong family-home / Kentfield Gardens and Greenbrae-Kentfield coverage and the KW Worldwide referral network for relocating buyers from out of state. Standard 2.5–3% per side commission structure.
At a $1.6M Greenbrae-Kentfield SFH, 2.5–3% listing side is $40,000–$48,000.
8. Christie's International Real Estate / Boutique Luxury — Kent Woodlands Premium
Various luxury boutique brokerages (Christie's International Real Estate, McGuire Real Estate, and similar) cover the Kent Woodlands estate tier with bespoke marketing packages, often spanning Belvedere / Ross / Kent Woodlands as a single ridge-tier portfolio. Same 2.5–3% per side luxury positioning with white-glove staging budgets baked into the higher commission.
At a $5M Kent Woodlands ridge estate sale, 2.5–3% listing side is $125,000–$150,000.
Understanding Kentfield Real Estate Commissions
When selling a home in Kentfield, understanding how commissions impact your net proceeds is critical. Traditional brokerages typically charge a total commission of 5% to 6%, split between the listing agent and the buyer's agent.
| Home sale price | Listing side at Loqol's 2.5% | Total at a traditional 5% | Total at a traditional 6% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,400,000 | $35,000 | $70,000 | $84,000 |
| $1,800,000 | $45,000 | $90,000 | $108,000 |
| $2,400,000 | $60,000 | $120,000 | $144,000 |
| $3,000,000 | $75,000 | $150,000 | $180,000 |
| $3,800,000 | $95,000 | $190,000 | $228,000 |
| $5,000,000 | $125,000 | $250,000 | $300,000 |
Full-Service Real Estate with Loqol in Kentfield
Loqol (Sunday Real Estate Brokerage Inc. dba Loqol), CA DRE #02261474 is a full-service California brokerage with dedicated licensed agents. Instead of traditional listing fees, Loqol offers a 2.5% seller-side commission when the seller onboards through Loqol.
This 2.5% seller-side commission includes a complete suite of professional services designed to maximize your net proceeds and ensure a seamless transaction:
- A dedicated licensed agent, reachable directly at any point in the transaction
- A seller dashboard with full visibility into the deal
- All documents and disclosures in one place, with complete deal and document history
- Signage installation
- Marketing run by Loqol's in-house marketing team
Every Loqol agent is a licensed California agent we onboarded with prior transaction experience, and our roster has closed 100+ listings between them.
Our agents work on software we built ourselves, so every disclosure, deadline, and document in your sale is tracked rather than remembered — and you can see all of it, and reach your agent, in one click.
Charlie is Loqol's in-house AI. Our agents use it to run the transaction, and in your seller dashboard you can ask it what's happening with your sale at any point and get an answer grounded in your actual deal — with your agent one click away.
Buyer-agent commission is negotiated separately in the buyer's offer post-August 2024 NAR settlement (NAR Settlement FAQs).
Frequently Asked Questions About Kentfield Real Estate Agents
Who are the best real estate agents in Kentfield California?
The dominant brokerages in Kentfield in 2026 are Compass (the largest Marin luxury footprint), Coldwell Banker Realty, Sotheby's International Realty and Golden Gate Sotheby's (for Kent Woodlands estate luxury), Vanguard Properties, Bradley Real Estate, and Keller Williams. All charge traditional 2.5–3% per side commission. Loqol provides an alternative with a full-service 2.5% seller-side commission model, combining dedicated local agents with advanced transaction tracking software.
How much does a Kentfield real estate agent charge?
Traditional Kentfield agents charge 5–6% total commission on the sale price (typically 2.5–3% per side). At the $2.4M citywide median, that's $120,000 (5%) to $144,000 (6%) in total commission. LOQOL Charlie AI lists the same $2.4M Kentfield home for a flat $12,999 — saving the seller $107,001 to $131,001.
Do I have to use a real estate agent to sell my house in Kentfield?
No — California allows for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) listings, but most Kentfield sellers use a licensed agent because the MLS is the dominant marketplace and California disclosure law is unforgiving — particularly with Kent Woodlands' creek easements, slope, septic, and view-ordinance overlays. Loqol solves this by providing a dedicated licensed California agent (DRE #02261474) and full-service support for a 2.5% seller-side commission, ensuring complete disclosure compliance and professional representation.
What is the difference between Loqol and traditional brokerages?
Traditional Kentfield brokerages charge a percentage-based commission, often totaling 5% to 6% of the sale price. Loqol also uses a percentage-based model but focuses on maximizing your net proceeds with a 2.5% seller-side commission. The difference lies in our proprietary technology: our agents use in-house software to track every document and deadline, giving you full visibility through a seller dashboard while keeping your dedicated agent just one click away.
How does the post-NAR-settlement buyer-agent commission work in Kentfield?
Post-August 2024 NAR settlement (NAR Settlement FAQs), the buyer-agent commission is no longer pre-set by the seller in the MLS listing — the buyer negotiates it in their offer. Many Kentfield sellers still offer concessions toward buyer-agent fees as a negotiated offer term, but the structure is now buyer-driven rather than seller-mandated.
What to Do Next If You're Selling in Kentfield
- Look at the Kentfield market data: see the companion Kentfield Housing Market 2026 report for the full Kent Woodlands / McAllister / Kentfield Gardens / Greenbrae-Kentfield submarket breakdown.
- Compare to neighboring Marin markets: Best Real Estate Agents in Marin County 2026 and the broader Marin County Housing Market 2026.
Selling in Kentfield?
Loqol is a full-service California brokerage working with sellers in Kentfield. Every Loqol agent is a licensed California agent we onboarded with prior transaction experience, and our roster has closed 100+ listings between them.
Talk to a Loqol agent about your Kentfield sale.
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