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    Jeff Anderson profile picture
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    Jeff Anderson

    eXp Realty of California Inc.

    22 Years of experience

    260+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.24%

    in Gardena, CA

    $1.57B

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Rahul Bhagat

    eXp Realty Of California

    21 Years of experience

    66+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.45%

    in Gardena, CA

    $361.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $610K - $5.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Dennis Hartley

    Compass

    44 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $582.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $810K - $8.5M

    Price Range

    12%

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    Kevin DaSilva

    Douglas Elliman

    12 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.87%

    in Gardena, CA

    $251.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $760K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Suzanne Dyer

    Strand Hill | Forbes Global Properties

    36 Years of experience

    51+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $1.09B

    All-Time Sales

    $950K - $12.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Lenny LaRocca

    COMPASS

    25 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $159M

    All-Time Sales

    $570K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    10

    Sold in Gardena, CA

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    Dave Caskey

    Caskey Real Estate Group / eXp Realty

    31 Years of experience

    87+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.53%

    in Gardena, CA

    $2.7B

    All-Time Sales

    $1.7M - $24.8M

    Price Range

    5%

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    (23)

    Aaron Klapper

    eXp Realty

    23 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $346.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $1M - $5.6M

    Price Range

    9

    Sold in Gardena, CA

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    Angel and Patty Hernandez

    Realty ONE Group Synergy

    40 Years of experience

    206+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.56%

    in Gardena, CA

    $1.94B

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $12M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Kevin Messiha

    Keller Williams

    17 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $245.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    7

    Sold in Gardena, CA

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    Sahar Moghadam

    RE/MAX Top Producers

    13 Years of experience

    179+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.98%

    in Gardena, CA

    $1.05B

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Eloy Villamil

    Remax Innovative

    19 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $239.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Gabrielle Herendeen

    Estate Properties

    25 Years of experience

    63+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.39%

    in Gardena, CA

    $704.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $820K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Britt Austin & Cari Corbalis

    Vista Sotheby's International Realty

    19 Years of experience

    94+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $1.1B

    All-Time Sales

    $1.4M - $24.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Nick Phillips

    Compass

    20 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $524M

    All-Time Sales

    $1M - $5.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Tamas Batyi

    COMPASS

    8 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.81%

    in Gardena, CA

    $154.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $780K - $9.4M

    Price Range

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    Jason and Xochilt Terry

    Renaissance Realty Group

    9 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $65.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $460K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Armine Amy Oganyan

    Keller Williams Beverly Hills

    10 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $23.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    1

    Sold in Gardena, CA

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    Richard Schulman

    Keller Williams Westside Estates

    18 Years of experience

    260+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $2.13B

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $11.5M

    Price Range

    14%

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    Jeff Russell

    Russell Realty Group - EXP

    29 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $668.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $13.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Melinda Elmer

    Century 21 Masters

    23 Years of experience

    70+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $389.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $8.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Allison Van Wig

    Keller Williams Coastal Properties

    40 Years of experience

    67+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.26%

    in Gardena, CA

    $804M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $50M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Chris Murray

    REMAX Empire Properties

    24 Years of experience

    56+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $616.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    4

    Sold in Gardena, CA

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    Leslie Wilson

    RE/MAX Innovations

    21 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $398.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jerry Carew

    3 Leaf Realty, inc.

    23 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $375.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $950K - $3.9M

    Price Range

    9%

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    Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Gardena agents whose results fit it.

    Gardena agents analyzed for these rankings

    days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 24 days, the Gardena market in 41

    median sale price in Gardena

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    Do Top Gardena Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Gardena sell in a median of 24 days, compared with the Gardena market median of 41 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents24 days
    Gardena market41 days

    About 17 days faster (41% quicker than the Gardena market)

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

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

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    47Jan43Feb42Mar38Apr36May37Jun37Jul39Aug43Sep43Oct43Nov47Dec

    August

    Best month to sell

    39 days

    Typical time on market

    100.9%

    Of asking price

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

    Gardena's housing market currently shows a median sale price of $826,453, with prices moving +5.3% year over year. The Housing Market Trends module above tracks the day-to-day movement, but the competitive indicators reveal where negotiating leverage actually sits. With 40.0% of homes selling above list price and an average sale-to-list ratio of 100.12%, sellers who price accurately are still capturing full value. At the same time, 27.5% of active listings have taken a price reduction, a signal that overpricing gets corrected quickly by the market.

    Inventory tells a more balanced story. With 73 active listings and 2.9 months of supply, Gardena is neither a runaway seller's market nor a clear buyer's market. Roughly 31.6% of homes leave the market within two weeks, meaning well-positioned properties still move fast while others sit. Median days on market now stands at 41, reflecting a +9 days change in market time that gives patient buyers more room to negotiate on longer-listed homes.

    For a buyer, this combination suggests leading with a competitive offer on fresh listings but negotiating firmly on anything carrying a price drop or extended days on market. For a seller, disciplined initial pricing matters more than ever, since the market rewards accuracy and penalizes ambition. Choosing among the 482 licensed agents working Gardena is where the difference shows up in the final number, and understanding these dynamics is exactly what separates one outcome from another.

    What Gardena Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Gardena 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 Gardena
    $233,300
    Median home price$826,453
    Down payment (20%)$165,291
    Loan amount$661,162
    Monthly payment (PITI)$5,444

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.95% mortgage rate (as of September 17, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Gardena Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 41 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.12%
    Price Trend (YoY) +5.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $5,444
    Principal & Interest
    $4,377
    Property Taxes
    $792
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $826,453 median home price with 20% down at 6.95% (as of September 17, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Gardena Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $785,005
    Today $826,453
    +5.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 32 days
    Today 41 days
    +9 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 100.5%
    Today 100.12%
    -0.36%
    What this shift means: Compared with last year, prices moved +5.3% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted -0.36% and market time registered a +9 days change. For sellers, this means homes are still trading close to asking, but the longer timeline calls for realistic pricing from day one. For buyers, the added days on market translate into more evaluation time and stronger negotiating positions on listings that have lingered.

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

    What to Look for in a Gardena Realtor

    Name recognition and a familiar logo say little about how an agent performs on your specific transaction. The measurable record (deal volume, review depth, and pricing outcomes) is a far better guide. Across Gardena, EffectiveAgents has analyzed performance to identify 97 ranked agents out of 482 licensed locally. At the top, Rahul Bhagat at eXp Realty Of California has closed 469 transactions with $354.2M in all-time sales volume. In a market where 40.0% of homes sell above list and the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 100.12%, negotiation skill directly determines whether you clear asking or leave money behind. Agents who know the streets across zip codes 90247, 90248, and 90249 can price and position a home to match hyper-local demand rather than a citywide average. One review is anecdote; a consistent pattern across hundreds of reviews, like the 318 tied to the top-ranked agent, is evidence. Look for that consistency over time rather than a single glowing testimonial when you evaluate representation.

    How We Rank Gardena 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 Gardena 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.

    482

    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

    Gardena Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    The top-ranked agent in Gardena, CA by EffectiveAgents methodology is Rahul Bhagat at eXp Realty Of California, with 469 closed transactions, 318 reviews, and $354.2M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by verified transaction history, review patterns, and pricing outcomes rather than advertising spend. Of 482 licensed agents in the area, only 97 meet the ranking criteria. The best agent for you depends on your price point, timeline, and target neighborhood, so compare several ranked candidates against your specific goals.

    How were these Gardena 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 Gardena?

    Our data covers 482 real estate agents serving the Gardena area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Gardena market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Gardena's median sale price is $826,453 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 Gardena?

    Homes in Gardena currently take a median of 41 to sell, reflecting a +9 days change in market time compared with last year. Actual timelines vary widely: about 31.6% of homes go under contract within two weeks, while overpriced listings can sit much longer, which is why 27.5% of active listings have taken a reduction. Pricing accuracy, condition, and location within zip codes 90247, 90248, and 90249 are the biggest factors. A well-priced, well-presented home in a desirable pocket typically moves faster than the 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 Gardena 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 Gardena 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 Gardena 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 Gardena realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Gardena 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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