Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Ventura, CA

    Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.

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    Liz Donnelly profile picture
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    Liz Donnelly

    RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors

    23 Years of experience

    167+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.14%

    in Ventura, CA

    $953.3M

    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

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.28%

    in Ventura, CA

    $609.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $12.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    David Remedios

    RE/MAX

    21 Years of experience

    81+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.43%

    in Ventura, CA

    $454.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $5.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Harold Powell

    RE/MAX Gold Coast REALTORS

    40 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.57%

    in Ventura, CA

    $247.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Laurie Rutledge

    Coldwell Banker

    9 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.57%

    in Ventura, CA

    $284.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $8.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Jose Luiz Morales

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    16 Years of experience

    196+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.85%

    in Ventura, CA

    $756M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    3%

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    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 1.13%

    in Ventura, CA

    $165M

    All-Time Sales

    $750K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    Xavier Flores profile picture
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    Xavier Flores

    Keller Williams

    21 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.99%

    in Ventura, CA

    $118.6M

    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

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    Kay Wilson-Bolton

    Century 21

    51 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.84%

    in Ventura, CA

    $295.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $3.5M

    Price Range

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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%

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    Matt Shepherd

    Shepherd Realty

    24 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.83%

    in Ventura, CA

    $93.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $2.2M

    Price Range

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    Matthew Polaski

    RE/MAX

    23 Years of experience

    3+ 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

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.26%

    in Ventura, CA

    $226.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $3.8M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jason Walters

    eXp Realty of California, Inc

    22 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.25%

    in Ventura, CA

    $270.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $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

    46+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.96%

    in Ventura, CA

    $194.2M

    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

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.67%

    in Ventura, CA

    $111.2M

    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

    $250.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Davis Bartels

    Pinnacle Estate Properties

    15 Years of experience

    103+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.65%

    in Ventura, CA

    $264.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $710K - $3.1M

    Price Range

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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

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    Todd Riccio

    Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.

    16 Years of experience

    69+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.35%

    in Ventura, CA

    $479.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $12M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Blanca Dover

    RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors

    22 Years of experience

    54+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.92%

    in Ventura, CA

    $189.2M

    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

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.63%

    in Ventura, CA

    $66.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $7.4M

    Price Range

    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 47 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents40 days
    Ventura market47 days

    About 7 days faster (15% 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 May. To hit that window, plan to list around April.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    51Jan63Feb49Mar41Apr40May41Jun44Jul44Aug45Sep50Oct53Nov53Dec

    May

    Best month to sell

    40 days

    Typical time on market

    99.7%

    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.

    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: May 2026

    Ventura Real Estate Agent FAQs

    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 $947,500 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 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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