Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Downey, CA

The top-ranked agent in Downey, CA is Dale Jervis of Century 21 Jervis & Associates, with 411 verified transactions and $250.6M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing objective performance data rather than advertising spend, measuring actual closings, sales volume, and client review patterns. Of the 905 licensed agents in the area, our methodology has ranked 58 based on 358 analyzed transactions. The best agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling, so we recommend comparing several verified matches.

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.

Our data covers 905 real estate agents serving the Downey area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Downey market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Downey's median sale price is $933,500 as of May 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.

The median home in Downey goes under contract in about 29 days, reflecting a -6 days change from last year. That figure is a midpoint, not a guarantee: sharply priced, move-in-ready homes in desirable pockets often go off the market within two weeks, while overpriced or dated listings can sit well past the median. Your timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, staging, and marketing reach. With 2.5 months of supply, competitively priced homes still move quickly, so aligning your list price with recent comparable sales is the most reliable way to shorten time on market.

No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

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.

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 Downey 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.

Ask how many homes they have closed in Downey 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.