Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Paradise, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 2.4%
in Paradise, CA
$47.7M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $760K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.2%
in Paradise, CA
$87.7M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(225)
Brandi Laffins
Re/Max of Chico | Laffins Real Estate Team
34 Years of experience
202+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4%
in Paradise, CA
$543.1M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $4.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.4%
in Paradise, CA
$40M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $890K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(183)
Becky Williams
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
26 Years of experience
63+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.4%
in Paradise, CA
$269.6M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.2%
in Paradise, CA
$106M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.8%
in Paradise, CA
$59.6M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $930K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 16%
in Paradise, CA
$54.8M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $900K
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.49B
All-Time Sales
$670K - $55.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$76.4M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.8M
Price Range
12
Sold in Paradise, CA
Top Agent$1.15B
All-Time Sales
$750K - $4.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(50)
Kelly McCarthy
eXp Realty - McCarthy Real Estate Team
15 Years of experience
93+ Sales in the last 12 months
$324M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$287.1M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$388.8M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $5.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$147.1M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.6M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$81.8M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$437.1M
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $5.5M
Price Range
1
Sold in Paradise, CA
Top Agent$477.6M
All-Time Sales
$2.3M - $424M
Price Range
3
Sold in Paradise, CA
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Kathryn Springsteen
Amplify Real Estate & Properties
11 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
$30.1M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.5M
Price Range
114
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Michelle Franzen
Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
7 Years of experience
30+ Sales in the last 12 months
$16.2M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $650K
Price Range
3
Sold in Paradise, CA
Top Agent$9.1M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $550K
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Paradise Housing Market Trends
Homes in Paradise take a median 43 days to sell, go for 99.32% of asking, prices are up 9.2% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.4 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$434,712
median sale price
How fast they sell
43 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.4 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Paradise.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Paradise agents whose results fit it.
Paradise agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Paradise market in 43
median sale price in Paradise
Do Top Paradise Agents Sell Faster?
The 21 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Paradise sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Paradise market median of 43 days on market.
About 13 days faster (30% quicker than the Paradise market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Paradise agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Paradise market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Paradise?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Paradise 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
42 days
Typical time on market
99.7%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Paradise, 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 Paradise Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above sketches a Paradise market where competitive signals point in two directions at once, and reading them together is what tells a buyer or seller how to act. The median sale price sits at $434,712, having moved +9.2% year over year, while homes are selling at an average 99.32% of list. With 21.8% of homes closing above asking, a meaningful slice of well-priced listings still draw competition, and 29.8% going under contract within two weeks confirms that demand is real for the right property.
At the same time, 38.0% of active listings have taken a price reduction, and months of supply stands at 4.4, which is enough cushion to keep this from being a runaway seller's market. That combination hands negotiating leverage to prepared buyers on listings that have aged past the median of 43 days, while sellers who overprice should expect to join the price-drop column rather than the above-list column. The gap between those two outcomes is pricing discipline at launch.
For a buyer, the practical read is to compete firmly on fresh, accurately priced homes in zip codes 95967 and 95969 but to hold firm and negotiate on anything carrying a reduction. For a seller, the data argues for pricing to the comparable sales from day one rather than testing the ceiling. With 250 licensed agents working this market, the difference between an agent who prices to the numbers and one who guesses is measurable in both days on market and final dollars.
What Paradise Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Paradise 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 | $434,712 |
| Down payment (20%) | $86,942 |
| Loan amount | $347,770 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,100 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $434,712 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Paradise MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Paradise Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: a track record you can verify against real numbers. EffectiveAgents ranks 45 agents in Paradise out of 250 licensed locally, drawn from 317 transactions analyzed. At the top of that list is Cindy Haskett at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Welcome Home, with 1,567 career transactions, 176 client reviews, and $309.9M in all-time sales volume. In a market where 38.0% of listings have cut their price and only 21.8% close above asking, negotiation skill is not abstract. An agent who understands when to hold firm and when to concede directly affects your final number against the 99.32% market average. That expertise carries across both Paradise zip codes, 95967 and 95969, where pricing and buyer competition vary block to block. When you review candidates, look past a single five-star rating and study the pattern: volume of closings, consistency of reviews over time, and whether results hold up across different price points and market conditions.
How We Rank Paradise 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 Paradise 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.
250
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
Paradise Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Paradise, CA?
The top-ranked agent in Paradise, CA, is Cindy Haskett at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Welcome Home, with 1,567 career transactions, 176 reviews, and $309.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies top agents by analyzing 317 local transactions and verified performance data rather than advertising spend, ranking 45 agents out of 250 licensed in the area. The right agent for you depends on your price range and timeline, so compare several ranked candidates against your specific goals before deciding.
How were these Paradise 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 Paradise?
Our data covers 250 real estate agents serving the Paradise area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Paradise market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Paradise mean for sellers?
Paradise's median sale price is $434,712 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 Paradise?
Homes in Paradise take a median of 43 days to sell, though that figure reflects a -2 days change in market time compared with last year. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location within zip codes 95967 and 95969. With 29.8% of homes going under contract within two weeks but 38.0% of listings requiring a reduction, correctly priced homes move quickly while overpriced ones linger. Accurate pricing from day one, strong preparation, and an experienced agent are the main factors that shorten the 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 Paradise 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 Paradise 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 Paradise 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 Paradise realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Paradise 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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