David Oliphant

Co-Founder/Top Producer

Email Address

[email protected]
Primary Phone

650.284.2866
License Number
#01949984

Co-Founder | Realtor® | Top-Producing Real Estate Agent
Serving Half Moon Bay • San Mateo County Coastside • Central California

David Oliphant is a nationally recognized top-producing Realtor® and visionary Co-Founder of Ocean Element Real Estate, a locally rooted and community-driven brokerage headquartered in Half Moon Bay, California. Since 2019, David has been named to the “America’s Best” list by Real Trends and Tom Ferry, ranking in the top half of the top 1% of real estate agents nationwide—a reflection of his relentless work ethic, strategic approach, and client-first philosophy.

David leads with a blend of professionalism, local expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit. At Ocean Element Real Estate, he and co-founder Mathew Haugen have built a boutique firm that serves buyers and sellers across the San Mateo County Coastside—including Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach, Montara, and Pacifica—as well as clients relocating to and from Central California through his role as manager of the California Relocation Network in Fresno.

David’s commitment to service goes far beyond sales. He’s deeply engaged in the local community, both as a business owner and nonprofit leader. He owns and operates the Ocean Blue Vault, a curated artist collective in downtown Half Moon Bay that showcases work from local creatives. He is also a founding board member of CoastPride, an organization supporting LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion on the Coastside, and currently serves as President of the Half Moon Bay Downtown Association.

Whether he’s guiding a client through a complex luxury home sale or supporting a local event in town, David brings passion, insight, and a sincere desire to make a positive impact. His approach to real estate is defined by integrity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to the people and places he serves.

When he’s not working or volunteering, David dedicates time to a cause close to his heart: Muttville, a senior dog rescue. His love for animals and community reflects the same values that drive his real estate career—compassion, connection, and creating lasting value.

With David at the helm, Ocean Element Real Estate continues to set a new standard for Coastside and Peninsula real estate, combining top-tier results with local heart.

What My Clients Say

There are times in life when you heave a HUGE sigh of relief because a massive weight has just been lifted from your shoulders. That’s how my partner and I felt after meeting David. Back story: We had tried out a handful of other Coastside Realtors® and none of them were particularly proactive, nor did they feel like they were “our people” I had just about given up. I figured the coast was just really la...

— Nicholas & Bliss

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David helped us at every turn during a sales process in the height of a pandemic. It wasn’t easy and he managed it all big and small things. Most importantly he leads with empathy while being the most responsive professional I have ever met. If you are selling or if you are buying you want David on your team. Hands down the best real estate person I have ever worked with.

— Karin & Ted

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After months and months of frustration and no results with some self-proclaimed ‘top’ agent trying to sell our house in Montara, CA we called David to rescue us. From the first moment we started talking he was the kind gentleman you would expect to meet especially when in need of help. He was very understanding and accommodating, showing us how we can proceed with his method going into every detail patie...

— Natalie & Gregory

What My Clients Say

David recently assisted my wife and I in our sale and purchase of a new home. In your search for a home…it’s critical to have a Realtor® that both represents YOU and knows his product. The critical part being that he represents you and can advise and help direct questions during the process. David is excellent. You can try other Realtors®…but, do you really want to trust your sale or purchase to someone ...

— Traci & Michael

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David was amazing during our six (6) month home search on the coast. He was available day and night seven days a week, including while he was on vacation. We built an amazing working / friendship that will continue. He called one evening after a devastating loss of another home and wanted us to see a new listing, we were hesitant but believed in David so we traveled to the coast during rush hour. Needles...

— Charlie & Robert

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When me and my wife decided to get serious about buying a home, I discovered David by searching for well reviewed local agents online and am so glad I did! From the first email it was clear that David knew the market extremely well and was going to be a pleasure to work with. He was incredibly responsive at all times which was very appreciated and reduced our stress along the way. During our search for h...

— Miguel & Cola

What My Clients Say

David Oliphant sold us our house July 2014 in Moss Beach. David was the best choice for us because of his dedication to finding is the perfect house for the price we wanted. It took about 1 month of constant phone calls on my part, early morning and late night visits to many many homes up and down the coast to help find us the perfect fit for what we wanted. He patiently waited for me to say this is the ...

— Rich & Doug

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David was a great agent for me. He was patient, knowledgeable and worked quickly and efficiently. He was a tireless marketer of my house, and ultimately our buyer came from one of his marketing campaigns. I couldn’t have asked for a better agent. We went through the strangest situations with the sale of my house, and he was never afraid to seek advice or consensus from executives at his agency. I highly ...

— Alysia

What My Clients Say

If you’re buying a house on the Coastside, it’s important to have an agent with Coastside expertise (i.e., not a Pacifica-based agent or someone from over the hill). David is that expert, and an excellent teammate in the home buying process. He is ultra responsive to all texts, calls and emails. He is proactive and will help you set up a roadmap for your home buying journey. He is very well connected to ...

— Stephanie & Jeremiah

What My Clients Say

David was our listing agent, and we recommend him highly. From the start, he made us feel comfortable and confident that he would take care of everything needed for a successful sale. David impressed us with his knowledge of the current market and how best to price, stage and prepare the house for sale. He guided all of the pre-sale work needed, providing advice and hands-on management of inspections and...

— Dana & Michele

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