Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Manhattan Beach, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(37)
Dave Caskey
Caskey Real Estate Group / eXp Realty
31 Years of experience
87+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.14%
in Manhattan Beach, CA
$2.7B
All-Time Sales
$1.7M - $24.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$143.9M
All-Time Sales
$940K - $3.5M
Price Range
47
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Top AgentTop 2.12%
in Manhattan Beach, CA
$346.3M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $5.6M
Price Range
Top Agent(87)
Suzanne Dyer
Strand Hill | Forbes Global Properties
36 Years of experience
51+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.97%
in Manhattan Beach, CA
$1.09B
All-Time Sales
$950K - $12.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.11%
in Manhattan Beach, CA
$524M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $5.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$375.2M
All-Time Sales
$950K - $3.9M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(276)
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%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$704.6M
All-Time Sales
$820K - $5.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$582.5M
All-Time Sales
$810K - $8.5M
Price Range
12%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(71)
Keith Kyle
Vista Sotheby's International Realtry
21 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.52%
in Manhattan Beach, CA
$191M
All-Time Sales
$840K - $6.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.08%
in Manhattan Beach, CA
$596.5M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.65%
in Manhattan Beach, CA
$385.9M
All-Time Sales
$810K - $4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.05B
All-Time Sales
$490K - $4.1M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.06%
in Manhattan Beach, CA
$487.5M
All-Time Sales
$1.8M - $24.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 8.2%
in Manhattan Beach, CA
$158.4M
All-Time Sales
$830K - $5.4M
Price Range
Top Agent$313.7M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$120.3M
All-Time Sales
$800K - $4.3M
Price Range
3
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Top Agent(245)
Jeff Anderson
eXp Realty of California Inc.
22 Years of experience
257+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.34%
in Manhattan Beach, CA
$1.57B
All-Time Sales
$480K - $4.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.34%
in Manhattan Beach, CA
$181.9M
All-Time Sales
$1.9M - $11.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(584)
Richard Schulman
Keller Williams Westside Estates
18 Years of experience
255+ Sales in the last 12 months
$2.13B
All-Time Sales
$650K - $11.5M
Price Range
14%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(64)
Michael Majid
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
35 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
$155.2M
All-Time Sales
$910K - $4.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(42)
Wendy RichSoto
Keller Williams Realty, LA Harbor
25 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
$166.5M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$160.1M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $3.5M
Price Range
1
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Top AgentTop 10.47%
in Manhattan Beach, CA
$395.5M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $3.3M
Price Range
Top Agent$557M
All-Time Sales
$1.9M - $41.3M
Price Range
1
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Manhattan beach Housing Market Trends
Homes in Manhattan beach take a median 40 days to sell, go for 99.63% of asking, prices are up 2.7% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.1 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$3,492,689
median sale price
How fast they sell
40 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.1 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Manhattan Beach.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Manhattan Beach agents whose results fit it.
Manhattan Beach agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 25 days, the Manhattan Beach market in 40
median sale price in Manhattan Beach
Do Top Manhattan Beach Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Manhattan Beach sell in a median of 25 days, compared with the Manhattan Beach market median of 40 days on market.
About 15 days faster (38% quicker than the Manhattan Beach market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Manhattan Beach agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Manhattan Beach market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Manhattan Beach?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Manhattan Beach sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in March. To hit that window, plan to list around February.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
March
Best month to sell
31 days
Typical time on market
100.8%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Manhattan Beach, 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 Manhattan Beach Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline for Manhattan Beach: a median sale price of $3,492,689 and a median of 40 days on market. Read the competitive indicators together and the picture sharpens. With 26.2% of homes selling above asking, an average sale-to-list ratio of 99.63%, and just 2.1 months of supply, sellers retain meaningful leverage across zip codes 90266 and 90267. At the same time, 28.2% of listings recorded price reductions and 37.9% went off the market within two weeks, signals that pricing accuracy separates the homes that move quickly from those that linger.
For a buyer, this combination means competition concentrates on well-priced, move-in-ready listings, where offers at or above list are often necessary. The properties carrying price drops, however, represent openings to negotiate, particularly on homes that have sat past the 40-day median. Watching 74 active listings against 108 pending sales helps a buyer gauge real-time absorption before writing an offer.
For a seller, the data argues against overpricing. Homes launched above what recent comparables support tend to join the 28.2% that cut price, extending time on market. Anchoring to the $1,537.8 per square foot benchmark and current pending activity positions a listing to capture the above-list results that 26.2% of sellers achieved.
With 707 licensed agents active in the area, outcomes vary widely by representation. Identifying an agent whose transaction record matches these specific conditions is where measured performance data becomes decisive.
What Manhattan Beach Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Manhattan Beach 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 | $3,492,689 |
| Down payment (20%) | $698,538 |
| Loan amount | $2,794,151 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $22,268 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.03% mortgage rate (as of September 24, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $3,492,689 median home price with 20% down at 7.03% (as of September 24, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Manhattan Beach MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Manhattan Beach Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: a verified transaction record measured against current market conditions. EffectiveAgents analyzed 360 transactions to rank 71 agents from the broader pool of local licensees. The top-ranked agent, Dave Caskey of Caskey Real Estate Group / eXp Realty, has closed 1,231 transactions and $2.7B in all-time sales volume across zip codes 90266 and 90267. Negotiation skill matters more in a market where 26.2% of homes sell above list and the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 99.63%. An agent who understands how to position an offer, or how to defend a list price when 28.2% of competing listings are cutting, directly affects the final number. When comparing agents, look past a single headline sale and study the review pattern over time. Consistent feedback across dozens of closings (37 reviews in Dave Caskey's case) signals repeatable process rather than a one-time result, which is what carries a client through a transaction at these price points.
How We Rank Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach 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.
707
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
Manhattan Beach Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent 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 360 local transactions to identify 71 standout agents from 707 licensed professionals. The strongest match for you depends on your price range, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling.
How were these Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach?
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.
What does the median sale price in Manhattan Beach mean for sellers?
Manhattan Beach's median sale price is $3,492,689 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 Manhattan Beach?
The median home in Manhattan Beach currently sells in about 40 days, though that figure reflects a -2 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 37.9% of listings going off market within two weeks. Homes priced above supporting comparables tend to sit longer and account for much of the 28.2% of listings that later reduce price. Accurate initial pricing is the largest 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 Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach 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 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.
What questions should I ask a Manhattan Beach realtor before hiring them?
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.
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