Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Long Beach, CA

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    Jeff Anderson profile picture
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    Jeff Anderson

    eXp Realty of California Inc.

    22 Years of experience

    262+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.01%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $1.57B

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Allison Van Wig

    Keller Williams Coastal Properties

    40 Years of experience

    67+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.01%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $804M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $50M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Scott Kato

    Circle Real Estate

    23 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $388.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    437

    Sold in Long Beach, CA

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    Melinda Elmer

    Century 21 Masters

    23 Years of experience

    70+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.04%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $389.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $8.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Gia Silva

    Inti Realty

    23 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.06%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $263.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Ray Miramontes

    Circle Real Estate

    13 Years of experience

    78+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.09%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $241.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $7.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Shannon Paul

    Zaia Estates

    9 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.13%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $134.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Dale Jervis

    Century 21 Jervis & Associates

    43 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.19%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $251.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $2.8M

    Price Range

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    Rick Lee

    Real Brokerage Technologies

    5 Years of experience

    112+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.21%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $199.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $660K - $8.7M

    Price Range

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    Ramon Sanchez

    C21 Allstars

    35 Years of experience

    60+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.23%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $277.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $2M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Angel and Patty Hernandez

    Realty ONE Group Synergy

    40 Years of experience

    203+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.3%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $1.94B

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $12M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Gretta Sheffer

    RE/MAX College Park Realty

    35 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.32%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $215.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $1.8M

    Price Range

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    Trevor Laramee

    Realty Source, Inc

    21 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.33%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $100M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $1.7M

    Price Range

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    Brandon Hobbs

    Reason Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    163+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.34%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $1.48B

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $55.7M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Wendy RichSoto

    Keller Williams Realty, LA Harbor

    25 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.35%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $166.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Terry McCarty

    Coldwell Banker

    29 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.35%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $464.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Cheryl Coleman

    Keller Williams Realty

    22 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.38%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $453.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $700K - $4.8M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Iggy Khouban

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    13 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $80.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $510K - $4.3M

    Price Range

    33

    Sold in Long Beach, CA

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    Bill Caiazzo

    HomeSmart Evergreen Realty

    30 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.41%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $302.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Michelle Gonzalez

    RE/MAX Top Producers

    21 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.44%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $178.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    1%

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    Jeff Russell

    Russell Realty Group - EXP

    29 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.45%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $667.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $13.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Sahar Moghadam

    RE/MAX Top Producers

    13 Years of experience

    180+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.46%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $1.05B

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Richard Schulman

    Keller Williams Westside Estates

    18 Years of experience

    260+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.47%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $2.13B

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $11.5M

    Price Range

    14%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kevin Messiha

    Keller Williams

    17 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.48%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $245.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $1.7M

    Price Range

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    Delicia Barba

    RE/MAX Dynasty

    28 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.49%

    in Long Beach, CA

    $254.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top Long Beach Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Long Beach sell in a median of 18 days, compared with the Long Beach market median of 43 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents18 days
    Long Beach market43 days

    About 25 days faster (58% quicker than the Long Beach market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Long Beach agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Long 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 Long Beach?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Long Beach sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around June.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    51Jan51Feb43Mar39Apr40May44Jun47Jul46Aug47Sep49Oct47Nov49Dec

    August

    Best month to sell

    46 days

    Typical time on market

    100%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Long 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.

    Home Values by Neighborhood in Long Beach

    Median home values across Long Beach, CA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.

    Peninsula

    +57% over 5 years

    $1.80M

    Belmont Park

    +48% over 5 years

    $1.37M

    Bixby Hill

    +54% over 5 years

    $1.23M

    Park Estates

    +64% over 5 years

    $1.18M

    Bixby Knolls

    +81% over 5 years

    $1.07M

    Rancho Estates

    +78% over 5 years

    $1.07M

    Marina Area

    +46% over 5 years

    $1.04M

    State College Area

    +57% over 5 years

    $967K

    Los Cerritos Area

    +68% over 5 years

    $960K

    Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.

    What These Numbers Mean for Long Beach Buyers and Sellers

    Long Beach currently registers as a balanced-to-competitive market, and the interplay of indicators in the Housing Market Trends module above tells a more nuanced story than any single number. With 3.6 months of supply and 821 active listings against 233 homes sold and 729 pending sales monthly, neither side holds decisive control. The median sale price sits at $899,405 ($628.55 per square foot), and the sale-to-list ratio of 99.78% shows most closings land near asking. Yet 33.6% of homes still sold above list, signaling that well-priced or well-located properties draw genuine competition.

    For buyers, the leverage lives in the gap between headline competition and the reality that 30.1% of listings recorded a price cut. Homes that linger past the 43-day median, particularly those with reductions, invite negotiation, while any listing moving off the market within two weeks (currently 31.2% of inventory) warrants a near-asking offer to stay in contention. Buyers should segment their strategy by how long a home has sat.

    For sellers, the message is precision pricing. With market time extending, homes priced ambitiously risk joining the 30.1% share that eventually cut, and cuts often net less than an accurate initial price. Pricing to the comps captures the 31.2% of fast-moving demand. Long Beach has 16,451 licensed agents, but performance varies widely, which is exactly why comparing verified track records matters before you list or offer.

    What Long Beach Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Long 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.

    Income Required to Buy in Long Beach
    $252,900
    Median home price$899,405
    Down payment (20%)$179,881
    Loan amount$719,524
    Monthly payment (PITI)$5,900

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.95% mortgage rate (as of September 17, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Long Beach Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 43 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.78%
    Price Trend (YoY) +5.8%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $5,900
    Principal & Interest
    $4,763
    Property Taxes
    $862
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $899,405 median home price with 20% down at 6.95% (as of September 17, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Long Beach Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $850,019
    Today $899,405
    +5.8%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 50 days
    Today 43 days
    -7 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.4%
    Today 99.78%
    +0.34%
    What this shift means: Year over year, prices moved +5.8% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.34% and market time registered a -7 days change. Taken together, homes are taking measurably longer to sell even as final prices hold close to asking, meaning sellers retain pricing discipline but need patience. Buyers gain time to evaluate without the frenzied pace of prior cycles.

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

    What to Look for in a Long Beach Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually closes a transaction: a verified record of pricing accuracy and negotiation results. Of the 16,451 licensed agents in Long Beach, EffectiveAgents has ranked 326 based on measured performance across 2,480 analyzed transactions. Top-ranked Jeff Anderson at eXp Realty of California Inc. illustrates the pattern, with 2,564 career transactions, 245 client reviews, and $1.5B in all-time sales volume. That kind of volume matters in a market where 33.6% of homes sold above list yet 30.1% of listings needed reductions, because a data-driven agent knows when to press for more and when a home is priced to move. Negotiation experience translates directly across distinct submarkets, from the walkable blocks of Alamitos Beach and the East Side to the single-family stock of the Bixby Area, where pricing dynamics diverge street by street. When you compare agents, look past star ratings to review consistency: repeated mentions of communication, pricing guidance, and closing follow-through signal reliability far better than a single glowing testimonial.

    How We Rank Long 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 Long 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.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: August 2026

    Long Beach Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Long Beach, CA?

    The top-ranked agent in Long Beach, CA is Jeff Anderson at eXp Realty of California Inc., with 2,564 career transactions, 245 client reviews, and $1.5B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing verified performance data rather than advertising spend, reviewing 2,480 transactions across the market to rank 326 of the area's 16,451 licensed agents. The best fit depends on your neighborhood and price point, so compare several ranked agents against your specific goals before deciding.

    How were these Long 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 Long Beach?

    Our data covers 16,451 real estate agents serving the Long Beach area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Long Beach market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Long Beach mean for sellers?

    Long Beach's median sale price is $899,405 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 Long Beach?

    The median home in Long Beach sells in about 43 days, though that figure reflects a -7 days change in market time compared with a year ago. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location: accurately priced homes in high-demand pockets can attract offers within two weeks, while 30.1% of listings eventually cut their price after sitting longer. Add roughly 30 to 45 days for escrow after accepting an offer. Pricing to recent comparable sales is the single biggest factor in selling closer to the median 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 Long 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 Long 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 Long 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 Long Beach realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Long 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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