Sell This Fall or Wait for Spring? What Tri-Valley Sales Data Shows
Rates just hit 7.28%. Three years of Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Danville and San Ramon sales show how much timing matters, and what matters more.

Pleasanton · Dublin · Livermore · Danville · San Ramon
Tim McGuire has closed more than 600 home sales across the Tri-Valley and has led Pleasanton’s number one team by transactions since 2019.

About Tim
Tim McGuire is a Realtor and licensed California real estate broker with Compass, serving Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Danville and San Ramon. He brings over 25 years of real estate expertise and a track record of more than 600 successful home sales to every client interaction. Known for his calm, strategic approach and concierge-level service, he is the trusted advisor for buyers, sellers and investors seeking market insight, negotiation strength and consistently exceptional results.
An MBA graduate and Pleasanton resident since 1995, Tim combines deep local knowledge with sharp financial acumen. He is especially skilled at navigating complex transactions, earning a reputation for responsiveness, attention to detail and problem-solving under pressure. His commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in more than 400 five-star reviews and a loyal base of repeat and referral clients. Since 2019, Tim and his team have ranked as Pleasanton’s number one team for total transactions.
Tim holds a California broker license, which qualifies him to run a brokerage rather than only sell under one. He also brings commercial real estate insight from earlier work as an owner’s representative for a regional bank, managing projects alongside architects and contractors, and holds the Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation from BOMA. Today Tim leads the McGuire Olson Real Estate Team at Compass, ten agents and two full-time support staff who ensure every client receives hands-on attention from the first walkthrough to the closing table.
Outside of work Tim is rooted in the Pleasanton community, supporting the Alameda County Food Bank, Catholic Charities, local schools and youth sports. He and his family have called Pleasanton home for nearly three decades. In his free time he golfs, rides, bikes and hikes the trails of Pleasanton Ridge.
Designations & Focus

Independently verified by RealTrends from 2025 closed sales data — first in the city for both volume and transaction sides.

Get to know MORE
“Luxury is Not a Price Point, It’s MORE, It is an Experience.”
The McGuire Olson Real Estate Team (MORE) is an 11-agent Compass team serving Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Danville and San Ramon. Founded by Tim McGuire, founding partner, with Lori Olson, it ranks as the #1 producing Compass team in the Tri-Valley.
Where Tim works

Tim’s home base since 1995. Downtown Main Street, top schools and estate homes in Ruby Hill.

Newer construction and townhomes near BART, popular with first-time buyers and commuters.

Wine country at the valley’s edge, from starter homes to vineyard parcels south of town.

Established neighborhoods below Mount Diablo, with luxury inventory in Blackhawk and Diablo.

Bishop Ranch employers and Dougherty Valley schools draw families and relocating buyers.
Client reviews
★★★★★Selling our home while already owning our next one was incredibly stressful, but Tim made the entire process feel seamless. He managed every detail, from setting the price to final negotiations, so we could focus on moving.
★★★★★He helped us understand which repairs were worthwhile and which were better left to the new owners. His marketing plan was top notch and garnered us seven offers. The property went for over asking.
★★★★★He is knowledgeable, responsive, and offers a concierge approach. I worked with him as the listing agent when we purchased our home, and did not hesitate to call him again 19 years later.
FAQ
Still have something specific? Send it through the form below and Tim will answer directly.
Tim McGuire works throughout the Tri-Valley in the East Bay: Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Danville and San Ramon. Pleasanton is his home base, where he has lived since 1995 and where most of his referral business originates.
Over 25 years, with more than 600 home sales closed. He holds a California broker license and practices with Compass, leading the McGuire Olson Real Estate Team, which has ranked as Pleasanton’s number one team for total transactions since 2019.
Both, with the majority of his work on the listing side. Sellers hire him for pricing strategy, preparation and negotiation. Buyers, including first-time buyers, work with him on Tri-Valley purchases from entry-level condos to luxury properties.
Automated estimates rarely account for condition, lot, school boundary or recent comparable sales on your specific street. Request a valuation through the form below and Tim will prepare a written opinion of value for your property.
Timelines move with the season and the price band. Tim reviews current days on market for your neighborhood and price range at the first meeting, then builds a preparation and launch schedule around your move date.
It lets you search live MLS inventory in plain language, describing what you want rather than filling in filters. Results come from the same data agents see, and Tim can set up saved searches and alerts on top of it.
Contact
Buying, selling, or just weighing options for next year. Send a note and Tim will follow up personally, usually the same day.