Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in El Monte, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.31%
in El Monte, CA
$667M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $13.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(910)
Angel and Patty Hernandez
Realty ONE Group Synergy
40 Years of experience
195+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.42%
in El Monte, CA
$1.92B
All-Time Sales
$430K - $12M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.52%
in El Monte, CA
$428.3M
All-Time Sales
$660K - $9.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.62%
in El Monte, CA
$1.27B
All-Time Sales
$600K - $19.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.73%
in El Monte, CA
$165.9M
All-Time Sales
$900K - $10.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(787)
Marty Rodriguez
CENTURY 21 Marty Rodriguez
48 Years of experience
197+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.94%
in El Monte, CA
$326.2M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.14%
in El Monte, CA
$439.5M
All-Time Sales
$690K - $5.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.77%
in El Monte, CA
$110.3M
All-Time Sales
$690K - $4.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(147)
Brenda Geraci
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY COLLEGE PARK
24 Years of experience
49+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.87%
in El Monte, CA
$240.8M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $5.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.87%
in El Monte, CA
$165.8M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $4.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.87%
in El Monte, CA
$91.1M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $1.3M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.98%
in El Monte, CA
$63.6M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $2.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.98%
in El Monte, CA
$123M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.7%
in El Monte, CA
$123.2M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.7%
in El Monte, CA
$53.8M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top Agent$146.6M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.5M
Price Range
297
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$230.4M
All-Time Sales
$780K - $3.5M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$87.4M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.2M
Price Range
193
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(6)
Linda Marcella Berg
Century 21 Troop Real Estate
23 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
$45.3M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.4M
Price Range
128
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(32)
Benjamin Perez Jr
Century 21 PrimeTime Realtors
19 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
$52.2M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2M
Price Range
115
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$31.2M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $800K
Price Range
74
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Armine Amy Oganyan
Keller Williams Beverly Hills
10 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
$23.7M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $1.7M
Price Range
34
Total Number Of Homes Sold
El monte Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$665,000
-16.19% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
50
+1 day year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
97.42%
-1.78% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
17.4%
-26.4% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
20.0%
-3.1% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
24.5%
+1.3% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
4.4
Realtors in El monte
962
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top El Monte Agents Sell Faster?
The 22 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in El Monte sell in a median of 22 days, compared with the El Monte market median of 50 days on market.
About 28 days faster (56% quicker than the El Monte market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked El Monte agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the El Monte market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in El Monte?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in El Monte sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in March. To hit that window, plan to list around January.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
March
Best month to sell
44 days
Typical time on market
105.9%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of El Monte, 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.
Home Values by Neighborhood in El Monte
Median home values across El Monte, CA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Norwood Cherrylee
+48% over 5 years
$626K
Downtown
+53% over 5 years
$625K
Mountain View
+53% over 5 years
$602K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for El Monte Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a median sale price of $665,000 and a median of 50 days on market, and reading those figures together with the competitive indicators reveals where leverage currently sits in El Monte. With 4.4 months of supply, the market has moved toward balance, and that shift is confirmed by the share of listings recording price cuts (24.5%) and the modest 17.4% of homes closing above their asking price. Only 20.0% of listings leave the market within two weeks, so most sellers are negotiating rather than fielding rapid multiple offers.
For a buyer, this combination means room to structure an offer with contingencies and to negotiate below list, particularly on any home that has already logged a price reduction. The sale-to-list ratio of 97.42% indicates that final prices are settling under asking, which supports measured, evidence-based offers rather than preemptive overbids. For a seller, the message is precision at listing: with 102 active listings competing and a monthly absorption of roughly 23 sales, an aggressive initial price tends to trigger the reductions that 24.5% of listings are already experiencing.
The pace of pricing has also changed, with median prices moving -16.2% year over year, so pricing to recent comparable sales rather than last year's peaks is essential. Across 962 licensed agents in the area, the difference between a home that sells near list and one that stalls often comes down to how the listing is positioned in the first two weeks.
What El Monte Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in El Monte 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 | $665,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $133,000 |
| Loan amount | $532,000 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,341 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.69% mortgage rate (as of August 6, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $665,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.69% (as of August 6, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from El Monte MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a El Monte Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines outcomes: measured transaction history, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. In El Monte, EffectiveAgents has ranked 36 agents out of 962 licensed professionals, based on verified performance data. The top-ranked agent, Jeff Russell of Russell Realty Group - EXP, has closed 1,387 transactions and accumulated $667.0M in all-time sales volume, supported by 138 client reviews. That depth of experience matters in a market where the sale-to-list ratio sits at 97.42% and 24.5% of listings see reductions, because pricing precision and disciplined negotiation directly affect net proceeds. An agent who understands how demand varies between neighborhoods like Downtown, Mountain View, and Norwood Cherrylee can position a listing to sell nearer to asking or help a buyer identify where negotiating room exists. When reviewing candidates, look beyond a single glowing testimonial and study the pattern across many reviews: consistency in communication, accurate pricing, and closing reliability is a stronger signal than any one endorsement.
How We Rank El Monte 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 El Monte 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: May 2026
El Monte Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in El Monte, CA?
The highest-ranked agent in El Monte, CA, according to EffectiveAgents is Jeff Russell of Russell Realty Group - EXP, with 1,387 closed transactions, 138 client reviews, and $667.0M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies top agents using a data-driven methodology that analyzes verified transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend. Of 962 licensed agents in the area, 36 have earned a ranking. The right match still depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling.
How were these El Monte 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 El Monte?
Our data covers 962 real estate agents serving the El Monte area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our El Monte market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in El Monte mean for sellers?
El Monte's median sale price is $665,000 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.
How long does it take to sell a house in El Monte?
Homes in El Monte currently take a median of 50 days to sell, and market time has shifted by a +1 day change compared with a year ago. Your actual timeline depends on several factors: pricing accuracy relative to recent comparable sales, condition and staging, neighborhood demand, and the season. With 4.4 months of supply and 24.5% of listings recording price reductions, homes priced to the current market tend to move faster, while overpriced listings often stall and require cuts. Working with an experienced local agent can help you price accurately from day one.
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 El Monte 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 El Monte 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 El Monte 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 El Monte realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in El Monte 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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