Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(372)
Fredy Rodriguez
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
20 Years of experience
141+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.28%
in Desert Hot Springs, CA
$379.3M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.3M
Price Range
23%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.14%
in Desert Hot Springs, CA
$238.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $3.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.27%
in Desert Hot Springs, CA
$233M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.41%
in Desert Hot Springs, CA
$118.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.69%
in Desert Hot Springs, CA
$125.1M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(7)
Osvaldo Beltran
Keller Williams Realty La Quinta
21 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.53%
in Desert Hot Springs, CA
$39.7M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $910K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.1%
in Desert Hot Springs, CA
$90.5M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.7M
Price Range
Top Agent$616.7M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2.4M
Price Range
18
Sold in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Top AgentTop 8.52%
in Desert Hot Springs, CA
$138M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(8)
Richard Macmillan
HomeSmart - Beach & Desert Cities
32 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
$43.6M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.1M
Price Range
17
Sold in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Top Agent$57.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $950K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(156)
Leonardo Montenegro
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
22 Years of experience
40+ Sales in the last 12 months
$342M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$147M
All-Time Sales
$610K - $3.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(14)
Amirah Halum
Compass | Halum Real Estate Group
12 Years of experience
45+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.36%
in Desert Hot Springs, CA
$203.3M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $3.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$34.4M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $950K
Price Range
9
Sold in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Top Agent(36)
Yasmin Tobey
desert Sotheby's international realty
21 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
$95.9M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(82)
Cristina Caministeanu
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
25 Years of experience
61+ Sales in the last 12 months
$306.8M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$666.7M
All-Time Sales
$740K - $4.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$142.2M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.6M
Price Range
6
Sold in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Top AgentTop 14.49%
in Desert Hot Springs, CA
$528.7M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$476.3M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $110M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$135.8M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$130.9M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$57.6M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $1.7M
Price Range
5
Sold in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Top AgentTop 15.06%
in Desert Hot Springs, CA
$291.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Desert hot springs Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$405,172
+1.43% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
70
-3 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
99.55%
+0.47% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
25.3%
+2.7% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
15.2%
+2.0% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
27.2%
-4.4% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
4.0
Realtors in Desert hot springs
352
Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Do Top Desert Hot Springs Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Desert Hot Springs sell in a median of 28 days, compared with the Desert Hot Springs market median of 70 days on market.
About 42 days faster (60% quicker than the Desert Hot Springs market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Desert Hot Springs agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Desert Hot Springs market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Desert Hot Springs?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Desert Hot Springs sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
69 days
Typical time on market
99.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Desert Hot Springs, CA sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
What These Numbers Mean for Desert Hot Springs Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market where signals point in different directions, and reading them together is what tells a buyer or seller how to act. The median sale price sits at $405,172, having moved +1.4% year over year, while homes now take a median of 70 to sell. With 4.0 months of supply and 132 active listings against 34 monthly sales, Desert Hot Springs holds inventory that leans toward a balanced-to-buyer position rather than a runaway seller's market.
The competitive indicators complicate that read. About 25.3% of homes sold above list and 15.2% went off the market within two weeks, so well-priced homes still draw quick, competitive interest. Meanwhile 27.2% of listings recorded a price cut, a clear sign that overpriced homes sit and eventually correct. For a buyer, the leverage lives with those aging listings: patience and a data-backed offer on a home that has already dropped can secure terms, while chasing a fresh, sharply priced listing means competing near or above asking. For a seller, the lesson is precision. The sale-to-list ratio of 99.55% rewards accurate initial pricing, and the 27.2% price-drop share shows what happens when the first number is too high.
Across zip codes 92240 and 92241, outcomes vary enough that local pricing judgment matters. With 352 licensed agents active in the area, the range in experience and negotiation skill is wide, which is why matching with a verified performer changes results.
What Desert Hot Springs Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Desert Hot Springs goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $405,172 |
| Down payment (20%) | $81,034 |
| Loan amount | $324,138 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,809 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.95% mortgage rate (as of September 17, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $405,172 median home price with 20% down at 6.95% (as of September 17, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Desert Hot Springs MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Desert Hot Springs Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: measured transaction history and negotiation results. EffectiveAgents analyzed 388 transactions in Desert Hot Springs to rank 104 agents out of 352 licensed locally. The top-ranked agent, Fredy Rodriguez at eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc., has recorded 1,471 transactions and $378.8M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where 25.3% of homes sell above list yet 27.2% require a price cut: knowing which side of that split a given listing falls on is the difference between an accepted offer and a stalled one. An agent who works consistently across zip codes 92240 and 92241 understands how pricing behaves block by block, and that local read informs whether to open aggressively or hold firm. Review patterns are the final filter. Rodriguez carries 372 reviews, and a large, consistent review history signals reliability across many transactions rather than a handful of favorable outcomes, which is exactly what buyers and sellers should weigh before committing.
How We Rank Desert Hot Springs Real Estate Agents
Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Desert Hot Springs market today.
Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: August 2026
Desert Hot Springs Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
The top-ranked agent in Desert Hot Springs, CA is Fredy Rodriguez at eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc., with 1,471 transactions, 372 reviews, and $378.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing verified transaction data rather than advertising spend, reviewing 388 local transactions to identify 104 top performers out of 352 licensed agents. The right match depends on your property, price range, and goals, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Desert Hot Springs real estate agents ranked?
Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.
How many real estate agents are in Desert Hot Springs?
Our data covers 352 real estate agents serving the Desert Hot Springs area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Desert Hot Springs market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Desert Hot Springs mean for sellers?
Desert Hot Springs's median sale price is $405,172 as of August 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.
How long does it take to sell a house in Desert Hot Springs?
The median home in Desert Hot Springs sells in about 70, though that figure has registered a -3 days change year over year, so current timelines run longer than many sellers expect. Actual time to sell depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location within zip codes 92240 and 92241. With 27.2% of listings requiring a price cut, homes priced correctly from the start tend to move fastest, while overpriced listings often sit and eventually reduce. An experienced local agent can help you price to the current data.
Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?
No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.
Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?
No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.
What commission do Desert Hot Springs realtors charge?
Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.
Should I use a local Desert Hot Springs agent or a national brand?
The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Desert Hot Springs neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.
What questions should I ask a Desert Hot Springs realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Desert Hot Springs in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.
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