Traci Hornbaker Named One of California’s Top 10 Trusted Real Estate Agents for 2026
I’m honored to have been featured among California’s Top 10 Trustworthy Real Estate Agents for 2026, recognizing professionals for integrity, expertise and genuine care.
For me, the recognition is especially meaningful because trust has always been at the center of how I approach real estate. I grew up helping in a real estate office, where my best friend’s mother became one of my earliest role models. She always said, “Honesty is worth more than gold.” I also saw firsthand what can happen when a client isn’t given honest guidance—and that experience ultimately inspired me to enter the business. Buying or selling a home is a significant financial and personal decision, and I believe my job is to give clients the information, market context and candid advice they need to make the decision that is right for them.
Over the course of my career, I’ve represented more close to $100 million in residential real estate nationwide and today work with buyers and sellers throughout San Francisco, the Peninsula and Silicon Valley through Hornbaker Homes at Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno.
One of the ideas I shared in the feature captures my approach particularly well:
“I educate my clients on how the market works and provide them with the data to back it up, so they can make the best decisions for their journey.”
Whether I’m preparing a property for market, developing a custom marketing strategy for a seller or helping a buyer navigate multiple offers, my goal is the same: provide clear information, thoughtful strategy and representation centered on my client’s interests.