Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Santa Monica, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(582)
Richard Schulman
Keller Williams Advisors - Santa Monica
18 Years of experience
275+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.4%
in Santa Monica, CA
$2.08B
All-Time Sales
$640K - $11.5M
Price Range
14%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(34)
Dan and Charlee Nessel
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
25 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.48%
in Santa Monica, CA
$375.1M
All-Time Sales
$940K - $5.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(58)
Ron Wynn
Compass
42 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.56%
in Santa Monica, CA
$1.23B
All-Time Sales
$1000K - $13.4M
Price Range
Top Agent(113)
Laura Buffone
Compass
22 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.88%
in Santa Monica, CA
$417.1M
All-Time Sales
$750K - $4.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(24)
Jeff Lemen
Keller Williams Santa Monica
26 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.72%
in Santa Monica, CA
$222.6M
All-Time Sales
$820K - $5M
Price Range
Top Agent(30)
Alice Plato
Coldwell Banker
30 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.27%
in Santa Monica, CA
$280.9M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $3.7M
Price Range
Top Agent(47)
Reid Kaplan
RE/MAX ESTATE PROPERTIES
20 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.43%
in Santa Monica, CA
$384.7M
All-Time Sales
$810K - $4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(40)
Angela von Detten
Compass
14 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.67%
in Santa Monica, CA
$178.2M
All-Time Sales
$960K - $4.9M
Price Range
Top Agent(143)
Kevin DaSilva
Douglas Elliman
12 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.99%
in Santa Monica, CA
$241.8M
All-Time Sales
$750K - $4.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(41)
Joseph Cilic
Sothebys International Realty
22 Years of experience
54+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.07%
in Santa Monica, CA
$158.5M
All-Time Sales
$2M - $11.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(35)
Madelaine Kolisnyk
Power Brokers Real Estate
23 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.23%
in Santa Monica, CA
$151.8M
All-Time Sales
$810K - $3.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(2)
Victoria Guasco
Compass
26 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.23%
in Santa Monica, CA
$83.9M
All-Time Sales
$820K - $2.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(9)
Marek Swiderski
Sotheby's International Realty
14 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.23%
in Santa Monica, CA
$191.3M
All-Time Sales
$1.9M - $6.4M
Price Range
Top Agent(461)
Jon Grauman
The Agency
22 Years of experience
130+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.39%
in Santa Monica, CA
$528.6M
All-Time Sales
$1.9M - $41.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(13)
Justin Sawai
Compass
9 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.55%
in Santa Monica, CA
$55.6M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $4.5M
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
David Bruce
eXp Realty
18 Years of experience
0+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.71%
in Santa Monica, CA
$39M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $2.7M
Price Range
Top Agent(74)
Heidi Bowser
Century 21 Award
15 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.95%
in Santa Monica, CA
$134.2M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(29)
Brant Didden
Brant Didden Broker
21 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.95%
in Santa Monica, CA
$337.1M
All-Time Sales
$2.5M - $24.2M
Price Range
Top Agent(270)
Kyle Draper
eXp Realty
13 Years of experience
125+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.03%
in Santa Monica, CA
$224M
All-Time Sales
$780K - $5.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(730)
Serri Rowell
Sea Villa Realty
22 Years of experience
363+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.35%
in Santa Monica, CA
$2.01B
All-Time Sales
$760K - $540M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(138)
Jeff Russell
Russell Realty Group - EXP
29 Years of experience
39+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.35%
in Santa Monica, CA
$666.2M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $13.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(96)
Mona Golastani
ReMax One
11 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.51%
in Santa Monica, CA
$220.6M
All-Time Sales
$530K - $2.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(15)
Aris Anagnos
eXp Realty of California inc
14 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.07%
in Santa Monica, CA
$81.2M
All-Time Sales
$840K - $6M
Price Range
Top Agent(32)
Stephanie Payab
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
23 Years of experience
21+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.23%
in Santa Monica, CA
$164.2M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $5.4M
Price Range
Santa monica Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$1,725,000
-2.13% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
46
+8 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
100.35%
+1.44% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
32.8%
+0.9% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
25.0%
+2.8% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
24.4%
+2.9% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
3.8
Realtors in Santa monica
1,252
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Santa Monica Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Santa Monica sell in a median of 19 days, compared with the Santa Monica market median of 46 days on market.
About 27 days faster (59% quicker than the Santa Monica market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Santa Monica agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Santa Monica market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Santa Monica?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Santa Monica sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in February. To hit that window, plan to list around December.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
February
Best month to sell
51 days
Typical time on market
101.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica
Median home values across Santa Monica, CA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
North of Montana
+81% over 5 years
$4.50M
Northeast
+134% over 5 years
$2.85M
Sunset Park
+68% over 5 years
$2.14M
Santa Monica Pier Area-Ocean Avenue
+89% over 5 years
$1.88M
Ocean Park
+81% over 5 years
$1.52M
Pico District
+53% over 5 years
$1.50M
Wilshire-Montana
+64% over 5 years
$1.38M
Downtown-Third Street Promenade
+44% over 5 years
$1.15M
Mid-City
+34% over 5 years
$1.11M
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
How We Rank Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica 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
Santa Monica Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?
Our data covers 1,252 real estate agents serving the Santa Monica area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Santa Monica market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Santa Monica mean for sellers?
Santa Monica's median sale price is $1,725,000 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.
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 Santa Monica 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.
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