Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Indio, CA

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    Brandy Nelson profile picture
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    Brandy Nelson

    Equity Union

    22 Years of experience

    49+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.23%

    in Indio, CA

    $235.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Alejandro Perez

    I Heart Real Estate

    20 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.8%

    in Indio, CA

    $232.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Fredy Rodriguez

    Fathom Realty Group

    20 Years of experience

    142+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.91%

    in Indio, CA

    $376.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    23%

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    Mike Jeppson

    HomeSmart - Extra Mile Team

    20 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.14%

    in Indio, CA

    $124.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Sylvia Gaffney

    Desert Sands Realty

    27 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.71%

    in Indio, CA

    $117.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Amirah Halum

    Compass | Halum Real Estate Group

    12 Years of experience

    47+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.74%

    in Indio, CA

    $199.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Laura Lake

    Equity Union Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.85%

    in Indio, CA

    $57.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $950K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Yasmin Tobey

    desert Sotheby's international realty

    21 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.31%

    in Indio, CA

    $93.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Richard Macmillan

    HomeSmart - Beach & Desert Cities

    32 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.22%

    in Indio, CA

    $43.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $2.1M

    Price Range

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    Brandon Hobbs

    Reason Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    172+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.02%

    in Indio, CA

    $1.46B

    All-Time Sales

    $660K - $55.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Osvaldo Beltran

    Keller Williams Realty La Quinta

    21 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.82%

    in Indio, CA

    $39.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $910K

    Price Range

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    Adam Gilbert

    The Firm Commercial

    14 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.05%

    in Indio, CA

    $147M

    All-Time Sales

    $610K - $3.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Cory Alan

    eXp Realty of California, Inc.

    46 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.62%

    in Indio, CA

    $137.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Leonardo Montenegro profile picture
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    Leonardo Montenegro

    Keller Williams Realty

    22 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.31%

    in Indio, CA

    $342M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $4M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Darci Hope

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services CA Properties

    11 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.45%

    in Indio, CA

    $116M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Tom Bashe

    Localist Realty

    23 Years of experience

    57+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.68%

    in Indio, CA

    $358.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $3.1M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Bita Kamoei

    BBS Brokers Realty

    14 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.02%

    in Indio, CA

    $13M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $1.2M

    Price Range

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    Heather Denton

    Allison James Estates and Homes

    16 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.25%

    in Indio, CA

    $90.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $980K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Allison Van Wig

    Keller Williams Coastal Properties

    40 Years of experience

    65+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.84%

    in Indio, CA

    $797.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $50M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Elizabeth Miffleton

    Trust Properties USA

    12 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.07%

    in Indio, CA

    $92.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Colleen Couse

    Realty ONE Group Empire

    25 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.42%

    in Indio, CA

    $258.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Anabella Jimenez

    CENTURY 21 REALTY MASTERS

    23 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.42%

    in Indio, CA

    $184M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Briant Patterson

    Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

    30 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $108M

    All-Time Sales

    $780K - $6.7M

    Price Range

    111

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Do Top Indio Agents Sell Faster?

    The 23 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Indio sell in a median of 28 days, compared with the Indio market median of 70 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents28 days
    Indio market70 days

    About 42 days faster (60% quicker than the Indio market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Indio agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Indio market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Indio?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Indio 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)

    68Jan88Feb80Mar89Apr76May69Jun76Jul81Aug69Sep88Oct74Nov62Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    69 days

    Typical time on market

    98.8%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Indio, 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 Indio Buyers and Sellers

    Indio's housing market currently shows a median sale price of $530,000, with prices moving -0.5% year over year. The Housing Market Trends module above tracks the underlying signals, and read together they point toward a market where negotiating leverage has shifted toward buyers. Homes are selling at 97.07% of list price, only 11.7% of homes closed above asking, and 24.4% of active listings have taken a price reduction. With 4.4 months of supply and 414 active listings against 94 monthly sales, inventory is accumulating rather than clearing quickly.

    For a buyer, this combination supports measured offers below asking, particularly on listings that have sat past the 70-day median or already show a price drop. Only 10.8% of homes leave the market within two weeks, so there is room to negotiate on terms, contingencies, and closing timelines rather than rushing. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from the start. With 110 new listings and 111 pending sales monthly, the pipeline is active, but overpricing risks a reduction and a longer marketing period, since the median time to sell reflects a -11 days change in market time.

    Getting the pricing and negotiation strategy right in these conditions is where representation matters. Indio has 876 licensed agents, a wide field in which measured track records vary considerably. Understanding which agents have consistently closed near list price and managed realistic timelines helps both buyers and sellers act on the current data rather than last year's assumptions.

    What Indio Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Indio goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Indio
    $150,300
    Median home price$530,000
    Down payment (20%)$106,000
    Loan amount$424,000
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,508

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of July 30, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Indio Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 70 days
    Sale-to-List Price 97.07%
    Price Trend (YoY) -0.5%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,508
    Principal & Interest
    $2,725
    Property Taxes
    $508
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $530,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of July 30, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Indio Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $532,500
    Today $530,000
    -0.5%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 81 days
    Today 70 days
    -11 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 98.0%
    Today 97.07%
    -0.95%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved -0.5%, the sale-to-list ratio shifted -0.95%, and the median time to sell reflects a -11 days change in market time. Taken together, these movements indicate buyers have gained room to negotiate and time to evaluate. Sellers should read the same figures as a signal to price against current comparable sales and prepare for a longer marketing window than the prior year suggested.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Indio MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Indio Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the measured performance that actually shapes outcomes. In a market where 24.4% of listings cut their price and homes close at 97.07% of list, the ability to price accurately and negotiate firmly translates directly into dollars. Among the 876 licensed agents in Indio, EffectiveAgents has ranked 52 based on verified transaction history and outcomes. Brandy Nelson at Equity Union leads the analyzed field with 1,104 career transactions and $235.4M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters across Indio's zip codes, from established neighborhoods in 92201 to the newer development corridors of 92203 and 92202, each of which carries its own pricing dynamics and buyer pool. An agent who has negotiated repeatedly across these areas can calibrate an offer or a list price to the specific submarket rather than the citywide median. When reviewing agents, look past a single headline number and study the pattern across reviews and closed deals, since consistency over time is a more reliable indicator than any one transaction.

    How We Rank Indio 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 Indio 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

    Indio Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Indio, CA?

    Based on verified transaction data, Brandy Nelson at Equity Union ranks as a top agent in Indio, CA, with 1,104 career transactions and $235.4M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing measured performance, including closed transactions, sale-to-list outcomes, and client reviews across the 876 licensed agents serving the area. Rather than relying on advertising, the methodology ranks the 52 agents who demonstrate consistent results. The right match depends on your price range, neighborhood, and whether you are buying or selling.

    How were these Indio 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 Indio?

    Our data covers 876 real estate agents serving the Indio area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Indio market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Indio mean for sellers?

    Indio's median sale price is $530,000 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 Indio?

    The median home in Indio currently takes 70 days to sell, and that figure reflects a -11 days change in market time compared with a year ago. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location across zip codes like 92201 and 92203. With 4.4 months of supply and 24.4% of listings taking reductions, homes priced against current comparable sales tend to move faster, while overpriced listings sit and often require a cut. Staging, professional photography, and an accurate initial price all shorten the marketing window.

    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 Indio 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 Indio 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 Indio 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 Indio realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Indio 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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