Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in La Quinta, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(14)
Amirah Halum
Compass | Halum Real Estate Group
12 Years of experience
44+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.13%
in La Quinta, CA
$203.3M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $3.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.15%
in La Quinta, CA
$239.2M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $3.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.17%
in La Quinta, CA
$142.2M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.6M
Price Range
Top Agent$167.5M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $2.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$57.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $950K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.27%
in La Quinta, CA
$125.5M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.3%
in La Quinta, CA
$118.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.31%
in La Quinta, CA
$138M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.35%
in La Quinta, CA
$233M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(36)
Yasmin Tobey
desert Sotheby's international realty
21 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.36%
in La Quinta, CA
$95.9M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(373)
Fredy Rodriguez
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
20 Years of experience
142+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.41%
in La Quinta, CA
$380.2M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.3M
Price Range
23%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$147M
All-Time Sales
$610K - $3.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(156)
Leonardo Montenegro
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
22 Years of experience
39+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.52%
in La Quinta, CA
$342M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.48B
All-Time Sales
$670K - $55.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(21)
Darci Hope
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services CA Properties
11 Years of experience
34+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.64%
in La Quinta, CA
$117.7M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$24.2M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $1.9M
Price Range
11
Sold in La Quinta, CA
Top Agent(7)
Osvaldo Beltran
Keller Williams Realty La Quinta
21 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
$39.7M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $910K
Price Range
9
Sold in La Quinta, CA
Top Agent(8)
Richard Macmillan
HomeSmart - Beach & Desert Cities
32 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.74%
in La Quinta, CA
$44.2M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.1M
Price Range
Top Agent$668.4M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $13.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$34.4M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $950K
Price Range
6
Sold in La Quinta, CA
Top AgentTop 0.82%
in La Quinta, CA
$322.2M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $7.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.83%
in La Quinta, CA
$14.3M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.85%
in La Quinta, CA
$667.8M
All-Time Sales
$750K - $4.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$363.9M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $3.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(165)
Nicolai Glazer
Sotheby's International Real Estate
17 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
$511.3M
All-Time Sales
$860K - $10M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
La quinta Housing Market Trends
Homes in La quinta take a median 87 days to sell, go for 96.4% of asking, prices are up 2.4% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.3 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$740,185
median sale price
How fast they sell
87 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.3 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for La Quinta.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the La Quinta agents whose results fit it.
La Quinta agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 28 days, the La Quinta market in 87
median sale price in La Quinta
Do Top La Quinta Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in La Quinta sell in a median of 28 days, compared with the La Quinta market median of 87 days on market.
About 59 days faster (68% quicker than the La Quinta market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked La Quinta agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the La Quinta market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in La Quinta?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in La Quinta sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in November. To hit that window, plan to list around September.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
November
Best month to sell
61 days
Typical time on market
97%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of La Quinta, 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 La Quinta Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $740,185 moving +2.4% year over year, with homes taking a median 87 to sell. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a clearer story than any single figure. With 4.3 months of supply, La Quinta sits closer to a balanced market than a heated one, and the supporting data reinforces that. Only 6.0% of homes sold above list price, just 19.1% left the market within two weeks, and 28.7% of active listings carried a price reduction. That combination places meaningful negotiating leverage with buyers.
For a buyer, this means offers below asking are reasonable to submit, especially on listings that have already logged a price drop or lingered past the 87-day median. The average sale-to-list ratio of 96.40% confirms most closings settle under the original ask, so aggressive but supported offers rarely price a buyer out. For a seller, the same numbers argue for disciplined pricing from day one. With 342 active listings against roughly 80 monthly sales and 258 new listings arriving, overpricing invites the price-drop cycle that 28.7% of sellers are already experiencing.
Pricing accurately at launch, near recent comparable sales per the $362.48 per square foot benchmark, remains the most reliable path to a timely close. Across zip codes 92247, 92248, and 92253, execution varies widely by agent. La Quinta has 9,738 licensed agents, and the gap between an agent who reads these indicators correctly and one who does not is measured directly in final price and time on market.
What La Quinta Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in La Quinta 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 | $740,185 |
| Down payment (20%) | $148,037 |
| Loan amount | $592,148 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,936 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.03% mortgage rate (as of September 24, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $740,185 median home price with 20% down at 7.03% (as of September 24, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from La Quinta MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a La Quinta Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar brokerage sign often overlooks what actually determines results: a documented track record across many closings. EffectiveAgents analyzed 1,096 transactions in La Quinta to rank 91 agents from a pool of 9,738 licensed professionals. The top-ranked agent, Amirah Halum at Compass | Halum Real Estate Group, has closed 392 transactions representing $199.3M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters most in negotiation, where reading a market with a 96.40% sale-to-list ratio and 28.7% of listings taking reductions separates a supported offer from a costly one. Across zip codes 92247, 92248, and 92253, agents who track pricing patterns help buyers structure offers below asking and help sellers avoid the price-drop cycle. When comparing agents, look past a single glowing testimonial and study review patterns over time. Consistency across many reviews signals reliability more reliably than volume alone, particularly in a market where 80 homes close in a typical month.
How We Rank La Quinta 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 La Quinta 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.
9,738
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: August 2026
La Quinta Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in La Quinta, CA?
Based on EffectiveAgents data, the top-ranked agent in La Quinta, CA is Amirah Halum at Compass | Halum Real Estate Group, with 392 closed transactions and $199.3M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing verified transaction history, closing performance, and client review patterns rather than advertising or name recognition. Of the 9,738 licensed agents in the area, only 91 met the criteria to be ranked. The right agent for you depends on your price range, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several ranked candidates before deciding.
How were these La Quinta 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 La Quinta?
Our data covers 9,738 real estate agents serving the La Quinta area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our La Quinta market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in La Quinta mean for sellers?
La Quinta's median sale price is $740,185 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 La Quinta?
In La Quinta, the median home sells in about 87 days, and market time recorded a +1 day change compared with last year. That figure measures the midpoint from listing to accepted offer, so actual timelines vary. Accurately priced homes near the $362.48 per square foot benchmark tend to move faster, while listings that start high often join the 28.7% of properties that eventually cut their price and take longer to close. Condition, location within zip codes 92247, 92248, and 92253, and current inventory of 342 active listings all influence the final timeline.
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 La Quinta 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 La Quinta 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 La Quinta 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 La Quinta realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in La Quinta 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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