Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Manhattan Beach, CA

The top-ranked agent in Manhattan Beach, CA, based on EffectiveAgents data is Dave Caskey of Caskey Real Estate Group / eXp Realty, with 1,231 transactions and $2.7B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising or name recognition. The methodology analyzes verified closing records, sale-to-list performance, and client reviews across 341 local transactions to identify 52 standout agents from 707 licensed professionals. The strongest match for you depends on your price range, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling.

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.

Our data covers 707 real estate agents serving the Manhattan Beach area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Manhattan Beach market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Manhattan Beach's median sale price is $3,775,000 as of May 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.

The median home in Manhattan Beach currently sells in about 26 days, though that figure reflects a -7 days change in market time versus a year ago. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location within zip codes 90266 and 90267. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes often clear quickly, with 36.4% of listings going off market within two weeks. Homes priced above supporting comparables tend to sit longer and account for much of the 25.3% of listings that later reduce price. Accurate initial pricing is the largest factor you control.

No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

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.

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 Manhattan Beach 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.

Ask how many homes they have closed in Manhattan Beach 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.