Why we recommend Dane Soderberg for La Jolla
La Jolla is one of the most expensive markets in San Diego. Zillow put its typical home value at $2,426,826 in September 2026, and Redfin's median sale price for the 92037 ZIP was $2,179,360 over the three months to September. At these prices a pricing mistake of a few percent is a six-figure mistake, so local sales history matters more than usual.
RealTrends, which verifies agent production data, lists Dane Soderberg as the number one agent in La Jolla by 2025 volume and number two by transaction sides. He runs Dane Soderberg & Associates out of Compass's branch at 7863 Girard Avenue in the village. That is the basis of our recommendation. It is our editorial pick for this page, not an official title, and you should still interview other agents.
About Dane Soderberg
Dane Soderberg's background in La Jolla
The DRE record shows his salesperson license issued in January 2005 and his broker license in April 2010. His website describes his approach as listening first: understanding why a client wants to move, the timeline, and keeping emotion out of pricing decisions. In 2018 the developer of MUSE La Jolla, a 16-unit condominium building, chose his team as its exclusive sales agents. According to his site, the team sold 14 residences in 13 months and set a La Jolla record of $2,644.50 per square foot.
Brokerage and California DRE license for Dane Soderberg
The DRE public license lookup lists Dane Carl Soderberg, license 01456182, as a licensed broker with no disciplinary action, expiring July 14, 2030. He is a broker associate for Compass California III, Inc. (broker license 01527365), and the DRE lists 7863 Girard Ave #208, La Jolla, CA 92037 as his branch office. His site gives his title as Broker Associate and Founding Partner.
Languages and specialties: Dane Soderberg
He lists English as his working language. His work centers on coastal luxury homes and condos in La Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe and Solana Beach; his current listings include a $30,000,000 home on Candlelight Drive in La Jolla. His site credits him with an extensive agent and buyer network that can surface off-market homes, which is a claim to test in your interview by asking for recent examples.
Dane Soderberg's record: sales, awards and reviews
RealTrends Verified figures for 2025: 41 transaction sides, $78.00 million in volume and a $1.90 million average home price. That ranked him first in La Jolla by volume, 165th in California by volume and 503rd nationally. His site says he sold more than $100 million in the past 12 months, which covers a different period from the RealTrends year.
His site also lists San Diego Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence honors, Compass Platinum awards for sales above $50 million, and San Diego Business Journal Best of San Diego awards. We have not seen those award lists directly. His team also reports about 420 career transactions and more than 200 reviews, which we could not confirm on a public page.
A testimonial on his website from Jonathan E. reads: "Dane is 100% professional and a straight shooter. Highly experienced and knowledgeable. Recommend without any reservations."
How Dane Soderberg works with La Jolla buyers and sellers
Buying in La Jolla with Dane Soderberg
Buyers in 92037 have more room to negotiate than in much of San Diego right now. Redfin shows homes there selling at 97.5% of list price on average in the three months to September 2026, with only 15.4% going over asking and 4.3 months of supply. Ask him which recent sales back up a list price, how he reads price-per-square-foot (the ZIP median was $1,013) for ocean-view versus inland streets, and how coastal permits affect remodel plans.
Selling in La Jolla with Dane Soderberg
With a median 35 days on market and prices down 9.8% year over year in Redfin's ZIP series, sellers in 92037 need a realistic price and strong presentation. His MUSE La Jolla campaign used branding, staging and press coverage. Ask for a written marketing plan, his price-reduction history on recent listings, and who on his team handles showings. Our California commission guide covers what to negotiate.
Local knowledge: La Jolla market figures
Read our La Jolla neighborhood guide for the area itself, and the 92037 ZIP data page for the monthly series.
| Measure | La Jolla figure | Source and period |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $2,426,826 (up 5.7% in a year) | Zillow, September 2026 |
| Median sale price, 92037 | $2,179,360 (down 9.8% year over year) | Redfin, three months to Sept. 30, 2026 |
| Homes sold, 92037 | 133 | Redfin, same period |
| Median days on market, 92037 | 35 | Redfin, same period |
Zillow and Redfin measure different things (a typical value across all homes versus the median of homes that sold), so the two figures can move in opposite directions in the same year, as they did here.
How we chose Dane Soderberg
For La Jolla we wanted verified local production, not just a large marketing budget. We matched his name and number on the DRE lookup, confirmed his 2025 ranking on RealTrends, and read the claims on his own site, marking the ones we could not check. Every featured agent goes through these steps. The full method is on how we choose agents.
How to contact Dane Soderberg
Phone Dane Soderberg & Associates at (858) 337-1417. The office is Compass, 7863 Girard Ave, Suite 208, La Jolla, CA 92037, and his website is danesoderberg.com. If you are selling, have your purchase date, any remodel permits and your HOA documents ready for the first call.