Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Aptos, CA

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    Megan Archer profile picture
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    Megan Archer

    Real Broker

    21 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.58%

    in Aptos, CA

    $297.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $750K - $4.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Michele Replogle profile picture
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    Michele Replogle

    Compass

    22 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.76%

    in Aptos, CA

    $218.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

    Kimberly Ward profile picture
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    Kimberly Ward

    Compass

    11 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.93%

    in Aptos, CA

    $224.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $890K - $6M

    Price Range

    14%

    Negotiated Off List

    Mario Desantis profile picture
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    Mario Desantis

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    6 Years of experience

    104+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.87%

    in Aptos, CA

    $145M

    All-Time Sales

    $850K - $4.6M

    Price Range

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    Tony Melo

    Aldina Real Estate

    18 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.57%

    in Aptos, CA

    $256.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $4.8M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Michele Samples profile picture
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    Michele Samples

    Cottage & Castles Real Estate Inc.

    16 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.51%

    in Aptos, CA

    $169.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Robert Ross profile picture
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    Robert Ross

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale

    22 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.75%

    in Aptos, CA

    $38.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $1.7M

    Price Range

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    Doug Goss

    Keller Williams Bay Area Estates

    32 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.22%

    in Aptos, CA

    $963.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $600K - $5.1M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Bri Chmel profile picture
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    Bri Chmel

    www.LiveLoveSantaCruz.com

    10 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.15%

    in Aptos, CA

    $49.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $860K - $4.5M

    Price Range

    Ed Dee profile picture
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    Ed Dee

    COMPASS

    23 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.39%

    in Aptos, CA

    $179.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $970K - $4.3M

    Price Range

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    Brandi Jones

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

    22 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.33%

    in Aptos, CA

    $26.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $950K - $1.9M

    Price Range

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    Sandy Jamison

    Tuscana Properties

    22 Years of experience

    97+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.8%

    in Aptos, CA

    $903.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Regina Shaw

    Intero Real Estate Services

    19 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.97%

    in Aptos, CA

    $288.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jacqueline McAbee profile picture
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    Jacqueline McAbee

    Nino Real Estate

    19 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.97%

    in Aptos, CA

    $363.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $600K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Trisha Christensen

    Sereno Group

    12 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.97%

    in Aptos, CA

    $35.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    Pete Ruiz profile picture
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    Pete Ruiz

    Keller Williams Realty

    11 Years of experience

    169+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.21%

    in Aptos, CA

    $1.24B

    All-Time Sales

    $970K - $29.8M

    Price Range

    9%

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    Dominic Nicoli

    Intero Real Estate Services

    32 Years of experience

    45+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.44%

    in Aptos, CA

    $1.25B

    All-Time Sales

    $850K - $8.9M

    Price Range

    Kristen Kitaji profile picture
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    Kristen Kitaji

    Side, Inc. | IKONIK Realty

    8 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.44%

    in Aptos, CA

    $171.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $880K - $18.3M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Connie Jo Stubblefield

    RE/MAX EMPIRE PROPERTIES

    21 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.44%

    in Aptos, CA

    $140.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $2.3M

    Price Range

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    Logan Andren

    EXP Realty of California, Inc.

    10 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.68%

    in Aptos, CA

    $44.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $1.6M

    Price Range

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    Glen Mitchell

    Keller Williams Peninsula

    24 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.15%

    in Aptos, CA

    $249.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $730K - $3M

    Price Range

    9%

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    Barbara Weidman

    Century 21 Showcase Realtors

    14 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.15%

    in Aptos, CA

    $142.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $3.4M

    Price Range

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    Kristina McCann

    The Highland Partners

    24 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.38%

    in Aptos, CA

    $222.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $710K - $4M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Ace Estess

    The Turtlestone Group

    10 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.38%

    in Aptos, CA

    $32.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $1.6M

    Price Range

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    Nick Roe

    Evolihomes

    6 Years of experience

    95+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.62%

    in Aptos, CA

    $292M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $4.3M

    Price Range

    Do Top Aptos Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Aptos sell in a median of 22 days, compared with the Aptos market median of 23 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents22 days
    Aptos market23 days

    About 1 days faster (4% quicker than the Aptos market)

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

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

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

    49Jan48Feb52Mar56Apr37May31Jun40Jul33Aug31Sep52Oct56Nov62Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    31 days

    Typical time on market

    100.2%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Aptos, 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 Aptos Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $1,117,940 and a median of 23 days on market. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more nuanced story than any single figure. With 50.1% of homes selling above list and an average sale-to-list ratio of 100.62%, sellers are still capturing full asking prices on well-positioned listings. Yet 29.5% of listings recorded a price cut, and 4.8 months of supply sits closer to balanced territory than the tight sub-two-month market Aptos saw at its peak.

    That combination points to a bifurcated market. Homes priced correctly move quickly, with 44.0% going under contract within two weeks, while overpriced listings linger and eventually correct. For a buyer, this means the strongest leverage is on properties that have already sat past the 23-day mark or taken a reduction; on fresh, sharply priced listings across zip codes 95001 and 95003, competitive offers remain necessary. For a seller, the lesson is precision: the 50.1% figure rewards accurate initial pricing far more than aspirational numbers that trigger the price drops seen in nearly a third of listings.

    With prices moving -6.8% year over year and market time reflecting a -16 days change, timing and pricing strategy carry real financial weight. Aptos has 426 licensed agents, but performance varies widely, which is why understanding who consistently negotiates favorable outcomes matters when the difference between a quick sale and a stale listing comes down to strategy.

    What Aptos Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Aptos 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 Aptos
    $305,300
    Median home price$1,117,940
    Down payment (20%)$223,588
    Loan amount$894,352
    Monthly payment (PITI)$7,123

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.71% mortgage rate (as of September 3, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Aptos Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 23 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.62%
    Price Trend (YoY) -6.8%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $7,123
    Principal & Interest
    $5,777
    Property Taxes
    $1,071
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $1,117,940 median home price with 20% down at 6.71% (as of September 3, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Aptos Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $1,200,021
    Today $1,117,940
    -6.8%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 39 days
    Today 23 days
    -16 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.7%
    Today 100.62%
    +0.88%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices have moved -6.8%, market time reflects a -16 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.88%. For buyers, longer market times and more price reductions create room to negotiate on listings that have aged past the median. For sellers, the resilient sale-to-list ratio confirms that accurately priced homes still transact near ask, but the slower pace demands realistic expectations from day one.

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

    What to Look for in a Aptos Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually determines your outcome: a documented record of closing deals in current conditions. Of the 426 licensed agents working Aptos, only 46 meet the EffectiveAgents ranking threshold based on verified transaction data. The top-ranked agent, Megan Archer at Real Broker, has closed 314 transactions with $296.2M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that matters when 50.1% of homes sell above list and 29.5% require mid-listing corrections. Negotiation skill shows up in the numbers: an agent who understands why some listings in 95003 clear within two weeks while others in 95001 stall can price and position accordingly. That judgment separates a sale near the 100.62% sale-to-list benchmark from one that drifts. When you review agents, look past the total count of five-star ratings and study the patterns: consistency across market cycles, responsiveness noted in written reviews, and results on properties comparable to yours. Megan Archer's 82 reviews offer that kind of longitudinal signal.

    How We Rank Aptos 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 Aptos 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: July 2026

    Aptos Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    The top-ranked agent in Aptos, CA based on verified performance data is Megan Archer at Real Broker, with 314 closed transactions, 82 client reviews, and $296.2M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing actual transaction history, closing outcomes, and review patterns rather than advertising spend or name recognition. Of 426 licensed agents in the area, only 46 meet our ranking criteria. The best agent for you depends on your specific property, price point, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several ranked candidates before deciding.

    How were these Aptos 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 Aptos?

    Our data covers 426 real estate agents serving the Aptos area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Aptos market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Aptos's median sale price is $1,117,940 as of July 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 Aptos?

    The median home in Aptos currently takes 23 days to go under contract, though that figure reflects a -16 days change from last year. Your actual timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy, since 44.0% of homes sell within two weeks while 29.5% of listings require a reduction before closing. Condition, location within zip codes 95001 and 95003, and seasonal demand also shift the timeline. Homes priced to the 100.62% sale-to-list benchmark from day one consistently move faster than those testing higher numbers.

    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 Aptos 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 Aptos 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 Aptos 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 Aptos realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Aptos 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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