Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Pacific Grove, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.9%
in Pacific Grove, CA
$1.26B
All-Time Sales
$970K - $29.8M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$209.4M
All-Time Sales
$910K - $5.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(46)
Michelle Spataro-Russell
eXp Realty of California
12 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.92%
in Pacific Grove, CA
$225.4M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $3.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$103.2M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $3.2M
Price Range
11
Sold in Pacific Grove, CA
Top Agent(32)
Sigifredo G. Ponce
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
24 Years of experience
47+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.62%
in Pacific Grove, CA
$452M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $3.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.84%
in Pacific Grove, CA
$171.1M
All-Time Sales
$880K - $18.3M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(45)
Zach Goldman
Keller Williams Realty | The Ruiz Group
23 Years of experience
0+ Sales in the last 12 months
$51.1M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $2M
Price Range
6
Sold in Pacific Grove, CA
Top AgentTop 6.74%
in Pacific Grove, CA
$227.8M
All-Time Sales
$890K - $6M
Price Range
14%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(40)
Barbara Weidman
Century 21 Showcase Realtors
14 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.42%
in Pacific Grove, CA
$142.6M
All-Time Sales
$690K - $3.4M
Price Range
Top Agent$289M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$125.8M
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $6.2M
Price Range
30%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$14.6M
All-Time Sales
$840K - $3M
Price Range
1
Sold in Pacific Grove, CA
Top AgentTop 8.99%
in Pacific Grove, CA
$1.45B
All-Time Sales
$950K - $6.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$119.5M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $3M
Price Range
199
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(21)
Camille Aragon
Coldwell Banker/Gay Dales, Inc.
24 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
$28.5M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $1.7M
Price Range
42
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Pacific grove Housing Market Trends
Homes in Pacific grove take a median 38 days to sell, go for 97.32% of asking, prices are down 13.7% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$1,286,649
median sale price
How fast they sell
38 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Pacific Grove.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Pacific Grove agents whose results fit it.
Pacific Grove agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 20 days, the Pacific Grove market in 38
median sale price in Pacific Grove
Do Top Pacific Grove Agents Sell Faster?
The 14 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Pacific Grove sell in a median of 20 days, compared with the Pacific Grove market median of 38 days on market.
About 18 days faster (47% quicker than the Pacific Grove market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Pacific Grove agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Pacific Grove market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Pacific Grove?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Pacific Grove 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
22 days
Typical time on market
100.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Pacific Grove, 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.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Pacific Grove
Median home values across Pacific Grove, CA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Asilomar Dunes
+55% over 5 years
$2.02M
First Addition
+59% over 5 years
$1.15M
Seaview
+48% over 5 years
$1.02M
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Pacific Grove Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames Pacific Grove as a market where leverage is more balanced than headline prices suggest. With a median sale price of $1,286,649 moving -13.7% year over year and homes measured at $1,057.55 per square foot, buyers are entering at a high price point but with more room to negotiate than in recent cycles. The clearest signal sits in the competitive indicators: 16.7% of homes sold above list, 33.7% left the market within two weeks, and a notable 44.9% of active listings carried price reductions. When more than a third of sellers cut price while the average home still closes at 97.32% of asking, initial list prices are frequently set above what the market supports.
Months of supply at 2.6 keeps conditions from tipping fully toward buyers, but the 38 median days on market, a +23 days change in market time, gives patient buyers standing to negotiate on price, contingencies, and closing terms, especially on listings that have already sat past the two-week window. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one: with 36 active listings against roughly 14 monthly sales, correctly priced homes still move, while ambitious ones join the 44.9% that eventually reduce.
Interpreting these crosscurrents is where an agent earns their fee. Pacific Grove has 445 licensed agents, and separating those who consistently price and negotiate well from the rest is the practical challenge this page is built to solve.
What Pacific Grove Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Pacific Grove 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 | $1,286,649 |
| Down payment (20%) | $257,330 |
| Loan amount | $1,029,319 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $8,551 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $1,286,649 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Pacific Grove MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Pacific Grove Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the metrics that actually predict outcomes: closed transaction volume, negotiation results, and the consistency of client reviews. EffectiveAgents analyzed 166 transactions in Pacific Grove to rank 35 agents against those measures. The top-ranked agent, Pete Ruiz at Keller Williams Realty, has closed 1016 transactions with $1.2B in all-time sales volume, a track record that spans price points from cottages near Sunset Drive to larger homes in Del Monte Park and Beach Tract-Fairway Homes. Negotiation skill matters most when 44.9% of listings are cutting price and the average home closes at 97.32% of asking. An agent who understands how each pocket of the 93950 zip code trades can position a seller's price correctly or find a buyer real room to move. Just as important as volume is the pattern behind the reviews: 357 reviews for the top agent signal sustained performance rather than a single strong year. Look for depth and consistency in feedback, not just a high star average from a handful of clients.
How We Rank Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove 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.
445
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
Pacific Grove Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Pacific Grove, CA?
The top-ranked agent in Pacific Grove, CA is Pete Ruiz at Keller Williams Realty, based on EffectiveAgents' analysis of 166 local transactions. Rankings weigh closed transaction volume, sale-to-list outcomes, and verified review patterns rather than advertising or name recognition. Pete Ruiz has recorded 1016 transactions, 357 reviews, and $1.2B in all-time sales volume. Of the 445 licensed agents in the area, 35 met the criteria to be ranked, so comparing several matched agents against your specific price point and neighborhood is the recommended next step.
How were these Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove?
Our data covers 445 real estate agents serving the Pacific Grove area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Pacific Grove market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Pacific Grove mean for sellers?
Pacific Grove's median sale price is $1,286,649 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 Pacific Grove?
The median home in Pacific Grove sells in about 38 days, reflecting a +23 days change in market time compared with a year ago. That figure covers the active listing period; add roughly 30 to 45 days for escrow and closing. Actual timelines vary with pricing accuracy, condition, and location, since 44.9% of current listings have reduced price and 33.7% sold within two weeks. Homes priced to current comparables and shown well tend to move quickest, while those priced above the market often account for the longer end of the range.
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 Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Pacific Grove 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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