Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Goleta, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated July 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.29%
in Goleta, CA
$464.7M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $5.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(47)
Candice Signa
Los Olivos Real Estate Company
29 Years of experience
38+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.89%
in Goleta, CA
$267.2M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $2.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(53)
Ann Zafiratos
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
9 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.18%
in Goleta, CA
$197M
All-Time Sales
$960K - $5.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.47%
in Goleta, CA
$140M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.77%
in Goleta, CA
$150.8M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $3.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.06%
in Goleta, CA
$412.3M
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $6.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.6%
in Goleta, CA
$169M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $3.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.9%
in Goleta, CA
$651.8M
All-Time Sales
$1.8M - $28.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.08%
in Goleta, CA
$111.9M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.26%
in Goleta, CA
$41M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 8.85%
in Goleta, CA
$966.6M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $5.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.85%
in Goleta, CA
$355.6M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $3.9M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(10)
Cammie Calcagno-Newell
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
8 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.14%
in Goleta, CA
$60.3M
All-Time Sales
$1.9M - $6.6M
Price Range
Top Agent(10)
Rhoda Johnson
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
36 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.73%
in Goleta, CA
$49.6M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(32)
Benjamin Perez Jr
Century 21 PrimeTime Realtors
19 Years of experience
6+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 10.03%
in Goleta, CA
$52.2M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 10.03%
in Goleta, CA
$48M
All-Time Sales
$1.6M - $5.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 10.32%
in Goleta, CA
$250.8M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(14)
Carmen Galzerano
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services | Glick Real Estate Associa
12 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 10.32%
in Goleta, CA
$57.2M
All-Time Sales
$2M - $6.6M
Price Range
Top Agent$106.8M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $1.2M
Price Range
193
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(6)
Linda Marcella Berg
Century 21 Troop Real Estate
23 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
$45.3M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.4M
Price Range
128
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Goleta Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$1,209,394
-5.96% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
35
+6 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
100.39%
+0.55% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
30.6%
+4.2% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
59.4%
+5.0% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
22.6%
-2.2% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.5
Realtors in Goleta
339
Verified MLS market data through July 2026.
Do Top Goleta Agents Sell Faster?
The 19 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Goleta sell in a median of 24 days, compared with the Goleta market median of 35 days on market.
About 11 days faster (31% quicker than the Goleta market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Goleta agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Goleta market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Goleta?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Goleta sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
31 days
Typical time on market
100.6%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Goleta, 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 Goleta Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Goleta market where competitive pressure and buyer caution are coexisting. With 20 homes sold in a typical month against 49 active listings and just 2.5 months of supply, the fundamentals still favor sellers, yet the picture is more nuanced than a headline number suggests. Median sale price moved -6.0% year over year to $1,209,394, and the median home now measures a +6 days change in market time, reaching 35 days. That combination tells buyers that even in a tight-supply environment, well-priced patience is being rewarded.
Leverage sits on a knife edge. About 30.6% of homes sold above asking and 59.4% left the market within two weeks, which signals that correctly priced, move-in-ready listings still draw fast, competitive interest. At the same time, 22.6% of listings recorded a price cut, evidence that overpricing is being corrected by the market rather than absorbed. The average sale-to-list ratio of 100.39% (a +0.55% shift) confirms most closings land close to ask.
For a buyer, the takeaway is to move decisively on sharp listings but negotiate hard on anything that has lingered past the 35-day median or already shows a reduction. For a seller, pricing to the current $817.26 per square foot from day one matters more than chasing last year's peak. With 339 licensed agents active locally, execution quality varies widely, which is where objective performance data becomes essential.
What Goleta Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Goleta goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $1,209,394 |
| Down payment (20%) | $241,879 |
| Loan amount | $967,515 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $7,716 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.76% mortgage rate (as of September 10, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $1,209,394 median home price with 20% down at 6.76% (as of September 10, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Goleta MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Goleta Realtor
Name recognition and a familiar yard sign say little about how an agent actually performs when it counts. The more reliable signal is measured production: closed transactions, verified client reviews, and how consistently an agent negotiates near or above list. EffectiveAgents ranks 27 Goleta agents against those criteria, drawn from 206 transactions analyzed across the area. The current top-ranked agent, Summer Knight at Sun Coast Real Estate, has closed 351 transactions with 175 client reviews and $464.7M in all-time sales volume, a track record that spans the price range found across zip codes 93117 and 93111 down through the coastal 93118 corridor. In a market where 30.6% of homes sell above asking yet 22.6% see reductions, negotiation skill is measurable, not anecdotal: an agent who consistently holds the sale-to-list line near 100.39% protects real equity. When comparing candidates, read for review patterns rather than review counts alone. Look for repeated mentions of pricing accuracy, communication, and outcomes on homes that sold quickly.
How We Rank Goleta 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 Goleta 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
Goleta Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Goleta, CA?
The current top-ranked agent in Goleta, CA is Summer Knight at Sun Coast Real Estate, with 351 closed transactions, 175 client reviews, and $464.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies top performers by analyzing verified transaction history, client review patterns, and sale-to-list outcomes rather than advertising spend or name recognition. Of the 339 licensed agents active locally, only 27 meet the ranking threshold. The right match still depends on your price point and timeline, so compare two or three ranked agents before choosing.
How were these Goleta 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 Goleta?
Our data covers 339 real estate agents serving the Goleta area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Goleta market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Goleta mean for sellers?
Goleta's median sale price is $1,209,394 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 Goleta?
The median home in Goleta sells in about 35 days, reflecting a +6 days change from a year ago. That figure is a midpoint, not a guarantee: sharply priced, move-in-ready homes still move faster, with 59.4% of listings leaving the market within two weeks. Timeline is driven by pricing accuracy relative to the $817.26 per square foot benchmark, condition, and marketing quality. Listings that start too high often trigger the price cuts seen on 22.6% of homes, which extends the total time to close.
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 Goleta 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 Goleta 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 Goleta 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 Goleta realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Goleta 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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