Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Imperial Beach, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
$86.1M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $3.1M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.06%
in Imperial Beach, CA
$2.74B
All-Time Sales
$750K - $560M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(229)
Glen Henderson
Premier Homes Team | LPT Realty, Inc
23 Years of experience
84+ Sales in the last 12 months
$934.5M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $11M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$479.9M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $10.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$224M
All-Time Sales
$710K - $5.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$708.1M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $11.2M
Price Range
9
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Top Agent$1.61B
All-Time Sales
$580K - $6.9M
Price Range
7
Sold in Imperial Beach, CA
Top Agent$763.4M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $13.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(131)
Chris Heller
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
43 Years of experience
70+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.67B
All-Time Sales
$440K - $10.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$2.43B
All-Time Sales
$770K - $540M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$837.1M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $14M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$79.7M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1000K
Price Range
5
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Top Agent$168.6M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $1.4M
Price Range
5
Sold in Imperial Beach, CA
Top Agent$389M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $4.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$503.8M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $3.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(95)
Alexandra Vinson Shepard
Alexandra Vinson Shepard
24 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
$288.1M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$138.9M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $2.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$501.1M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $3.8M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$183M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $5.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$117.3M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2.5M
Price Range
3
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Top Agent$106.8M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.5M
Price Range
3
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Top Agent$108.5M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.6M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$358.9M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$301.6M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $4M
Price Range
2
Sold in Imperial Beach, CA
Top Agent$86.6M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.3M
Price Range
2
Sold in Imperial Beach, CA
Imperial beach Housing Market Trends
Homes in Imperial beach take a median 50 days to sell, go for 97.21% of asking, prices are down 0.4% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Buyer's market
6.1 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$861,340
median sale price
How fast they sell
50 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
6.1 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Imperial Beach.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Imperial Beach agents whose results fit it.
Imperial Beach agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 15 days, the Imperial Beach market in 50
median sale price in Imperial Beach
Do Top Imperial Beach Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Imperial Beach sell in a median of 15 days, compared with the Imperial Beach market median of 50 days on market.
About 35 days faster (70% quicker than the Imperial Beach market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Imperial Beach agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Imperial Beach market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Imperial Beach?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Imperial Beach sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
39 days
Typical time on market
98.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Imperial Beach, 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 Imperial Beach Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $861,340 and a median of 50 days on market. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more nuanced story about where leverage sits in Imperial Beach. With 6.1 months of supply and 85 active listings against 14 monthly sales, the raw inventory math leans toward buyers, yet 21.5% of homes still leave the market within two weeks and 16.7% close above asking. That split signals a segmented market: well-priced, move-in-ready listings clear quickly while overpriced inventory lingers, which is reflected in 49.0% of listings taking a price reduction.
For buyers, the 49.0% price-drop share and the average sale-to-list ratio of 97.21% mean there is room to negotiate on homes that have aged past the two-week window, but competing for fresh, correctly priced listings still requires a disciplined, near-asking offer. For sellers, the takeaway is precision on day one. Homes priced to the current $574.47 per square foot benchmark capture the fast-moving buyer pool, while ambitious pricing invites the reductions that 49.0% of sellers ultimately accept.
Prices moved -0.4% year over year and market time reflects a +5 days change, a combination that rewards careful strategy over assumptions. With 660 licensed agents operating across zip codes 91932 and 91933, outcomes vary widely by who represents you. That dispersion is exactly why matching with a verified, data-ranked agent matters in this market.
What Imperial Beach Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Imperial Beach 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 | $861,340 |
| Down payment (20%) | $172,268 |
| Loan amount | $689,072 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,768 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.18% mortgage rate (as of November 5, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $861,340 median home price with 20% down at 7.18% (as of November 5, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Imperial Beach MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Imperial Beach Realtor
Name recognition and marketing spend are poor proxies for the outcome you actually care about: the price and terms you close on. A more reliable signal is verified transaction history analyzed against local benchmarks. Across the 161 transactions reviewed in Imperial Beach, EffectiveAgents ranks Catherine Clamp of Catherine Clamp Real Estate Services as the top agent, with 132 career transactions and $74.2M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters when the market splits between listings that clear within two weeks and those that require the price reductions seen on 49.0% of inventory. An agent who understands micro-pricing across zip codes 91932 and 91933 can position a listing to capture the 21.5% of buyers moving fastest, or help a buyer identify aged listings where the average sale-to-list ratio of 97.21% leaves negotiating room. When comparing agents, look past total review counts to review consistency and whether the feedback describes negotiation results, not just responsiveness.
How We Rank Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach 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.
660
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: September 2026
Imperial Beach Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Imperial Beach, CA?
Based on verified transaction data, Catherine Clamp of Catherine Clamp Real Estate Services ranks as a top agent in Imperial Beach, CA, with 132 career transactions and $74.2M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents determines rankings by analyzing actual closed transactions, sale-to-list performance, and client review patterns against local benchmarks rather than advertising presence. Of the 660 licensed agents in the area, only 68 meet the criteria to be ranked, so the best match depends on your specific price point, timeline, and target neighborhood.
How were these Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach?
Our data covers 660 real estate agents serving the Imperial Beach area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Imperial Beach market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Imperial Beach mean for sellers?
Imperial Beach's median sale price is $861,340 as of September 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 Imperial Beach?
The median home in Imperial Beach sells in about 50 days, though that figure reflects a +5 days change from a year ago. The market is currently split: 21.5% of homes go under contract within two weeks, while others sit longer, contributing to the 49.0% of listings that take a price reduction. Timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy relative to the $574.47 per square foot benchmark, condition, and how a home is positioned. Correctly priced, move-in-ready listings consistently outperform the median.
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 Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Imperial Beach 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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