Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Murrieta, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.15%
in Murrieta, CA
$796.4M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.31%
in Murrieta, CA
$787.4M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $11M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(150)
Destry Johnson
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Ranch & Coast Real Estate
34 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.54%
in Murrieta, CA
$372.4M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.61%
in Murrieta, CA
$1.58B
All-Time Sales
$780K - $420M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.77%
in Murrieta, CA
$358.4M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $3.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.15%
in Murrieta, CA
$190.1M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $3.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.23%
in Murrieta, CA
$667M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $13.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.3%
in Murrieta, CA
$186.8M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $1.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.68%
in Murrieta, CA
$613.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.14%
in Murrieta, CA
$175.9M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.45%
in Murrieta, CA
$130M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.45%
in Murrieta, CA
$82.3M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(92)
Tom Tennant
Elevate Real Estate Agency | Reliance Real Estate Services
27 Years of experience
83+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.6%
in Murrieta, CA
$783.7M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(39)
Andrea Lynn Duncan
Allison James Estates & Homes
14 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.68%
in Murrieta, CA
$59.8M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.91%
in Murrieta, CA
$2.03B
All-Time Sales
$760K - $540M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.06%
in Murrieta, CA
$435.9M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(214)
Jim Holbrook
Performance Realty Estates and Homes
21 Years of experience
87+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.22%
in Murrieta, CA
$155.2M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.45%
in Murrieta, CA
$178.4M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Scott Partridge
Allison James Estates & Homes
24 Years of experience
6+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.6%
in Murrieta, CA
$80.3M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $2.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.68%
in Murrieta, CA
$72.7M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.06%
in Murrieta, CA
$76.3M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $2.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.13%
in Murrieta, CA
$135.3M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.59%
in Murrieta, CA
$78.8M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $1.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.82%
in Murrieta, CA
$137.3M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $2.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.98%
in Murrieta, CA
$113.8M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.4M
Price Range
Murrieta Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$661,500
-4.13% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
36
+4 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
99.50%
-0.74% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
45.7%
-3.0% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
32.4%
-9.3% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
40.7%
+12.8% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
3.6
Realtors in Murrieta
1,306
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Murrieta Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Murrieta sell in a median of 24 days, compared with the Murrieta market median of 36 days on market.
About 12 days faster (33% quicker than the Murrieta market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Murrieta agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Murrieta market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Murrieta?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Murrieta sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
35 days
Typical time on market
100%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Murrieta, 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 Murrieta Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $661,500 and a median 36 days on market. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more useful story about where leverage sits. With 45.7% of homes selling above list price and 32.4% going under contract within two weeks, a meaningful share of well-priced listings still move quickly. At the same time, 40.7% of listings have taken a price reduction, and months of supply sits at 3.6, both signs that overpriced homes are lingering rather than clearing. That split market is the key insight for anyone transacting in Murrieta, CA.
For buyers, the elevated price-drop share and the +4 days change in market time mean patience carries real value on homes that have sat. On a fresh, sharply priced listing, however, the sale-to-list ratio of 99.50% shows sellers are still capturing near-full asking, so lowball offers rarely land there. For sellers, the lesson is precision: with 327 active listings and 132 new ones arriving monthly, pricing to the current comps rather than to last year's peak is what separates a two-week sale from a price-cut cycle.
With roughly 92 homes selling each month against 136 pending sales, absorption remains steady but competitive. Murrieta has 1,306 licensed agents, and the gap between average and consistently top-performing representation widens in exactly this kind of two-speed market, where correct pricing and disciplined negotiation drive outcomes.
What Murrieta Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Murrieta 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 | $661,500 |
| Down payment (20%) | $132,300 |
| Loan amount | $529,200 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,282 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.58% mortgage rate (as of July 23, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $661,500 median home price with 20% down at 6.58% (as of July 23, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Murrieta MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Murrieta Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines results: measured transaction history and negotiation outcomes. EffectiveAgents analyzed 1,102 transactions across Murrieta to rank 149 agents from the broader pool of 1,306 licensed professionals. The top-ranked agent, Kellee Malone of Reliable Realty Inc., has recorded 2,328 transactions and $793.2M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that matters in a market where 45.7% of homes sell above list yet 40.7% require a price correction. That contrast is where negotiation skill shows: knowing when a full-price offer is warranted in zip codes 92562 and 92563, and when a home in 92564 has room to move on price. Agents who consistently protect the sale-to-list ratio of 99.50% for sellers, and secure concessions for buyers on lingering inventory, separate themselves in this data. Review patterns reinforce the numbers: with 318 reviews on the top-ranked agent alone, sustained volume paired with consistent client feedback is a stronger signal than a single standout closing.
How We Rank Murrieta 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 Murrieta 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: May 2026
Murrieta Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Murrieta, CA?
Based on EffectiveAgents data, Kellee Malone of Reliable Realty Inc. ranks as the top agent in Murrieta, CA, with 2,328 transactions, 318 reviews, and $793.2M in all-time sales volume. Rankings come from analyzing 1,102 local transactions and measuring verified outcomes rather than advertising spend or name recognition. Of the 1,306 licensed agents in the area, 149 meet the performance criteria. The right choice depends on your property type and neighborhood, so comparing several ranked agents against your specific needs is the recommended approach.
How were these Murrieta 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 Murrieta?
Our data covers 1,306 real estate agents serving the Murrieta area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Murrieta market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Murrieta mean for sellers?
Murrieta's median sale price is $661,500 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.
How long does it take to sell a house in Murrieta?
In Murrieta, the median home sells in about 36 days, though that figure reflects a +4 days change from last year. Timeline varies widely by pricing strategy: 32.4% of homes go under contract within two weeks, while 40.7% of listings eventually cut their price after sitting. Condition, location within zip codes such as 92562 and 92563, and alignment with current comparable sales are the main drivers. A home priced to the current market rather than last year's values typically sells fastest and closest to the 99.50% sale-to-list ratio.
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 Murrieta 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 Murrieta 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 Murrieta 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 Murrieta realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Murrieta 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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