Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Ventura, CA

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    Liz Donnelly profile picture
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    Liz Donnelly

    RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors

    23 Years of experience

    164+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.14%

    in Ventura, CA

    $959.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $600K - $5.3M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Christine Cardoso-Moore profile picture
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    Christine Cardoso-Moore

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    32 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.28%

    in Ventura, CA

    $611.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $12.4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    David Remedios profile picture
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    David Remedios

    RE/MAX

    21 Years of experience

    82+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.43%

    in Ventura, CA

    $456.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $5.8M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Laurie Rutledge profile picture
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    Laurie Rutledge

    Coldwell Banker

    9 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.57%

    in Ventura, CA

    $284.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $8.5M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Harold Powell

    RE/MAX Gold Coast REALTORS

    40 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.71%

    in Ventura, CA

    $249.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jose Luiz Morales profile picture
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    Jose Luiz Morales

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    16 Years of experience

    207+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.99%

    in Ventura, CA

    $770.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Brittney Ferro profile picture
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    Brittney Ferro

    Keller Williams Montecito Realty

    21 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.28%

    in Ventura, CA

    $165.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $750K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    Xavier Flores profile picture
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    Xavier Flores

    Keller Williams

    21 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.13%

    in Ventura, CA

    $120.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $2M

    Price Range

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    Ismael Lopez

    Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices California Realty

    22 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.27%

    in Ventura, CA

    $82M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1M

    Price Range

    Deborah Downey profile picture
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    Deborah Downey

    LIV Sotheby's International Realty

    22 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.55%

    in Ventura, CA

    $65.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Matt Shepherd profile picture
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    Matt Shepherd

    Shepherd Realty

    24 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.69%

    in Ventura, CA

    $94.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $2.2M

    Price Range

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    Matthew Polaski

    RE/MAX

    23 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.11%

    in Ventura, CA

    $70.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $1.6M

    Price Range

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    Patrick Fossati

    RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors

    15 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.26%

    in Ventura, CA

    $227.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $3.8M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jason Walters

    eXp Realty of California, Inc

    22 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.11%

    in Ventura, CA

    $273.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $64.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Eliseo Cisneros profile picture
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    Eliseo Cisneros

    RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors

    22 Years of experience

    45+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.96%

    in Ventura, CA

    $195M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Heather Erickson profile picture
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    Heather Erickson

    NextHome Pacific Coast Realty

    24 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.67%

    in Ventura, CA

    $111.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $3M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Nancy Villasenor profile picture
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    Nancy Villasenor

    Riverpark Realty

    22 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.65%

    in Ventura, CA

    $250.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Davis Bartels

    Pinnacle Estate Properties

    15 Years of experience

    112+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.65%

    in Ventura, CA

    $282.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $6.4M

    Price Range

    Sarah Orozco profile picture
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    Sarah Orozco

    RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors

    14 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.65%

    in Ventura, CA

    $25M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    Todd Riccio profile picture
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    Todd Riccio

    Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.

    16 Years of experience

    67+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.35%

    in Ventura, CA

    $480.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $12M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Blanca Dover

    RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors

    22 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.92%

    in Ventura, CA

    $191.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $530K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    12%

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    Jose Escamilla

    Superior Realty Group

    33 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.35%

    in Ventura, CA

    $41M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.2M

    Price Range

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    Gary Goldberg

    Coastal Properties

    33 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.49%

    in Ventura, CA

    $643.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.8M - $28.4M

    Price Range

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    Joseph Madge

    SunLife Real Estate

    8 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.63%

    in Ventura, CA

    $67.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $7.4M

    Price Range

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    Doug Puetz

    Keller Williams

    38 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.62%

    in Ventura, CA

    $440.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $780K - $9.1M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top Ventura Agents Sell Faster?

    The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Ventura sell in a median of 40 days, compared with the Ventura market median of 43 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents40 days
    Ventura market43 days

    About 3 days faster (7% quicker than the Ventura market)

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

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

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

    54Jan52Feb44Mar41Apr41May38Jun44Jul45Aug46Sep49Oct52Nov53Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    38 days

    Typical time on market

    99.6%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Ventura, 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 Ventura

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

    Marina

    +152% over 5 years

    $1.50M

    Poinsettia

    +75% over 5 years

    $1.09M

    Downtown

    +54% over 5 years

    $876K

    Midtown

    +50% over 5 years

    $846K

    Ventura College

    +53% over 5 years

    $840K

    Juanamaria

    +46% over 5 years

    $796K

    Wells

    +54% over 5 years

    $786K

    Serra

    +54% over 5 years

    $739K

    Saticoy

    +58% over 5 years

    $712K

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

    What These Numbers Mean for Ventura Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a median sale price of $899,510 in Ventura, with values moving +0.6% year over year and homes averaging 43 days on market. Read together, the competitive indicators point to a market that is closely balanced rather than decisively favoring one side. Homes are selling at an average 99.48% of list price, and 29.9% of sales close above asking, which signals real competition on well-positioned listings. At the same time, 30.7% of active listings have recorded a price cut and months of supply sits at 3.1, evidence that overpriced inventory is not moving on its own.

    For buyers, this split creates two distinct playbooks. On homes that show well and land in the 41.7% of listings that leave the market within two weeks, expect to compete near or above list. On properties that have sat past the 43 day median or already carry a price drop, there is room to negotiate on price, credits, and contingencies. For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one, since the gap between the fast-moving fraction and the price-cut fraction shows the market rewards accuracy and punishes ambition.

    With 209 active listings and 232 pending sales each month, absorption remains steady but selective. Ventura has 705 licensed agents competing for this business, which makes an agent's ability to read these micro-conditions, not just quote the median, the difference between a sharp offer and an overpayment.

    What Ventura Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Ventura 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 Ventura
    $247,100
    Median home price$899,510
    Down payment (20%)$179,902
    Loan amount$719,608
    Monthly payment (PITI)$5,766

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.67% mortgage rate (as of August 13, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Ventura Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 43 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.48%
    Price Trend (YoY) +0.6%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $5,766
    Principal & Interest
    $4,629
    Property Taxes
    $862
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $899,510 median home price with 20% down at 6.67% (as of August 13, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Ventura Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $893,967
    Today $899,510
    +0.6%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 38 days
    Today 43 days
    +5 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.8%
    Today 99.48%
    -0.27%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +0.6%, the sale-to-list ratio shifted -0.27%, and market time reflects a +5 days change. For buyers, the longer selling window means more time to evaluate and negotiate than the tighter conditions of last year allowed. For sellers, a sale-to-list ratio still near 99.48% shows accurately priced homes continue to hold value, but the extended timeline rewards realistic pricing over waiting for a stretch offer.

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

    What to Look for in a Ventura Realtor

    Name recognition and a large advertising budget tell you little about how an agent performs when it counts, during pricing and negotiation. The more useful measures are verified transaction history, review depth, and results across specific neighborhoods. In Ventura, EffectiveAgents analyzed 780 transactions to rank 68 agents from the broader pool of licensed professionals. The top-ranked agent, Liz Donnelly at RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors, has closed 1,274 transactions with 330 client reviews and $959.1M in all-time sales volume. In a market where 29.9% of homes sell above list yet 30.7% of listings cut their price, that track record reflects an agent who can price precisely and negotiate on both sides of the deal. Experience across distinct areas matters too, since demand in Downtown, Midtown, and Montalvo does not always move in step with pockets like Serra or Saticoy. When you evaluate an agent, look past a single five-star rating and study review patterns over time: consistency across dozens of closings is a stronger signal than a handful of recent testimonials.

    How We Rank Ventura 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 Ventura 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: June 2026

    Ventura Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    The top-ranked agent in Ventura, CA is Liz Donnelly at RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors, with 1,274 verified transactions, 330 client reviews, and $959.1M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising or self-reported claims. We analyzed 780 transactions and measured 68 qualifying agents on closed volume, review history, and outcomes relative to local conditions. The result is an objective shortlist, though the right fit also depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling.

    How were these Ventura 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 Ventura?

    Our data covers 705 real estate agents serving the Ventura area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Ventura market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Ventura's median sale price is $899,510 as of June 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 Ventura?

    The median home in Ventura goes under contract in about 43 days, and market time reflects a +5 days change from a year ago. Actual timelines vary widely: 41.7% of listings leave the market within two weeks, while homes that are overpriced can linger well past the median, which helps explain why 30.7% of active listings have taken a price cut. Pricing accuracy, condition, and neighborhood demand are the primary drivers. Well-prepared, correctly priced homes consistently sell faster than 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 Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Ventura 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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