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    Kristen Kitaji profile picture
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    Kristen Kitaji

    Side, Inc. | IKONIK Realty

    8 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $172.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $880K - $18.3M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Pete Ruiz

    Keller Williams Realty

    11 Years of experience

    175+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $1.32B

    All-Time Sales

    $990K - $29.8M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Sigifredo G. Ponce

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    24 Years of experience

    44+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $452.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Jessica Foote

    NATIVE

    17 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $438.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $570K - $5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jacqueline McAbee

    Nino Real Estate

    19 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $372.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $610K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Robin Bezanson

    RE/MAX Realty Partners

    23 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $245.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $700K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    279

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Michelle Spataro-Russell

    eXp Realty of California

    12 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $229.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Chris Barre

    Coldwell Banker Gay Dales Inc.

    25 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $119.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $3M

    Price Range

    199

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Camille Aragon

    Coldwell Banker/Gay Dales, Inc.

    24 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $29.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    43

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Michele Samples

    Cottage & Castles Real Estate Inc.

    16 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $173.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Nicole Ushakoff

    Keller Williams, Inc.

    10 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $210.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $900K - $5.2M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Mario Desantis

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    6 Years of experience

    111+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $152.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $850K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    143

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Barbara Weidman

    Century 21 Showcase Realtors

    14 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $143.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    166

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Saundra Leonard

    Keller Williams Bay Area Estates

    42 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $168.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.1M - $4.8M

    Price Range

    128

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Bill Carmichael

    Big Block Realty

    24 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $14.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $840K - $3M

    Price Range

    14

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Alex Brant

    Compass

    14 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $128.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.3M - $6.2M

    Price Range

    30%

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    Matt Roth

    MATT ROTH

    29 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $39.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    59

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Zach Goldman

    Keller Williams Realty | The Ruiz Group

    23 Years of experience

    0+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $51.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $2M

    Price Range

    64

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    How We Rank Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea market today.

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    Carmel-by-the-Sea Real Estate Agent FAQs

    How were these Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Our data covers 478 real estate agents serving the Carmel-by-the-Sea area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Carmel-by-the-Sea market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    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 Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Carmel-by-the-Sea 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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