Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Ceres, CA

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    Bethany Mendoza profile picture
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    Bethany Mendoza

    PMZ Real Estate

    23 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $393M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $2M

    Price Range

    91

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    Alberto Sanchez

    EXIT Realty Consultants

    26 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.93%

    in Ceres, CA

    $68.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $710K

    Price Range

    4%

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    Irma Capas

    Keller Williams Premier

    18 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $147.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    25

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    Christopher Nichols

    Atlantic Realty

    22 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $204.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $6.5M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Alejandra Reyes-Castillo

    Coldwell Banker

    24 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.26%

    in Ceres, CA

    $29.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $960K

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Donny Sanchez

    PMZ Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.66%

    in Ceres, CA

    $138.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jessica Barrios

    Barrios Realty Consultants

    9 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $89.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Judy Loosli

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    9 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $118.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    11

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    Rafael Ruiz

    Century 21 Select Real Estate

    4 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $70.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Joyce Fritz

    12 Doors Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    134+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.36%

    in Ceres, CA

    $369.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $3.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Donny Piwowarski

    Hero Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    60+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $363.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $4.5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Candice Terry

    PMZ Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $102M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Monica Anaya

    Century 21

    24 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $82.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $980K

    Price Range

    8

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    Karen Gustafson

    Realty ONE Group Gold

    21 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $50.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7

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    Christina Oneal

    Roundabout Real Estate

    27 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $190.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Chrissy Goblirsch-Miller

    Keller Williams - Discover Real Estate

    11 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $77.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    6

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    Johnathan Jimenez

    PMZ REAL Estate

    10 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $34.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $800K

    Price Range

    4

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    Abel Molina

    Century 21 Select Real Estate

    20 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.16%

    in Ceres, CA

    $51.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    Alifonso Mendoza

    American Realty

    18 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $310.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Randy Hayer

    Realty Executives of Merced

    26 Years of experience

    65+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $267.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $11.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Brandon Joaquin

    RE/MAX Executive

    20 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $288M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $3.8M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Rocky G.H. Hawrysz

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    22 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $190.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Megan Archer

    Real Broker

    21 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $328.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $4.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Scott Snyder

    Aspire Home Real Estate, Inc.

    24 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $56.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $690K

    Price Range

    3

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    Richard Rubio

    HomeSmart PV & Associates

    21 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $65.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    2%

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

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Ceres sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in March. To hit that window, plan to list around March.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

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    March

    Best month to sell

    13 days

    Typical time on market

    100.8%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market that still favors sellers, though the pressure has eased slightly. With only 2.0 months of supply and just 31 active listings against 49 pending sales, demand continues to outrun the homes available in Ceres. The median sale price sits at $477,184 and moved +12.9% year over year, while homes trade at a sale-to-list ratio of 100.10%, meaning sellers are generally capturing their full asking price. Roughly 41.3% of homes closed above list and 48.4% left the market within two weeks, both signs that well-priced listings attract fast, competitive interest. For a buyer, this combination means leverage is limited on move-in-ready homes in the 95307 area. Coming in near or slightly above asking, with clean terms and financing verified in advance, is often necessary to win. That said, 30.1% of listings recorded a price cut, which points to real opportunity on homes that were priced too aggressively or have lingered. Watching median days on market, currently 14, helps identify those softer listings where a measured offer can succeed. For a seller, the data supports pricing at or just under recent comparable sales to trigger the multiple-offer dynamic rather than reaching high and later discounting. The -6 days change in market time signals that buyers are taking a bit longer to commit, so accurate initial pricing matters more than it did a year ago. Across Ceres, 429 licensed agents compete for this business, and choosing one with a documented track record in these conditions is where preparation pays off.

    What Ceres Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Ceres 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 Ceres
    $144,600
    Median home price$477,184
    Down payment (20%)$95,437
    Loan amount$381,747
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,375

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Ceres Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 14 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.10%
    Price Trend (YoY) +12.9%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,375
    Principal & Interest
    $2,643
    Property Taxes
    $457
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $477,184 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Ceres Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $422,511
    Today $477,184
    +12.9%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 20 days
    Today 14 days
    -6 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 98.7%
    Today 100.10%
    +1.36%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +12.9% and the sale-to-list ratio shifted +1.36%, while market time reflects a -6 days change. For sellers, that means values remain strong but buyers are underwriting each listing more carefully than they did last year. For buyers, the longer decision window offers slightly more room to evaluate, though competition on well-priced homes stays firm.

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

    What to Look for in a Ceres Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: negotiation discipline, pricing accuracy, and consistent client outcomes. In a market where 41.3% of homes close above list and 48.4% sell within two weeks, the difference between a skilled and average negotiator shows up directly in the final number. EffectiveAgents analyzed 192 transactions across Ceres to rank 62 agents from the broader pool of 429 licensees. The top-ranked agent, Bethany Mendoza at PMZ Real Estate, has closed 1,379 career transactions with $372.9M in all-time sales volume, experience that translates into knowing when to hold firm on a full-price offer and when a price-drop listing in 95307 signals room to negotiate. That depth matters most when inventory is tight and buyers must move quickly. Review patterns are worth reading closely: Mendoza carries 64 reviews, and looking for agents whose feedback is both consistent and recent tells you more about current performance than a single headline testimonial ever could.

    How We Rank Ceres 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 Ceres 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.

    429

    agents analyzed

    15+

    performance signals

    $0

    paid for placement

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: August 2026

    Ceres Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    Based on verified transaction data, Bethany Mendoza at PMZ Real Estate ranks as a top agent in Ceres, CA, with 1,379 career transactions, 64 reviews, and $372.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing 192 local transactions and measuring actual outcomes rather than advertising presence. Of the 429 licensed agents in the area, only 62 met the ranking criteria. The right match depends on your property, so comparing several data-ranked agents is the recommended approach.

    How were these Ceres 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 Ceres?

    Our data covers 429 real estate agents serving the Ceres area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Ceres market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Ceres's median sale price is $477,184 as of August 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 Ceres?

    The median home in Ceres sells in about 14, though that figure reflects a -6 days change from last year, so timelines have shifted. With 2.0 months of supply and 48.4% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, accurately priced listings still move quickly. Your actual timeline depends on pricing relative to comparable sales, condition, location within 95307, and how showings are managed. Homes that require a price drop, currently 30.1% of listings, typically take longer, which is why initial pricing strategy is the biggest factor you control.

    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 Ceres 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 Ceres 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 Ceres 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 Ceres realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Ceres 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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