Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Palm Desert, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(4)
Brandy Nelson
Equity Union
22 Years of experience
49+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.61%
in Palm Desert, CA
$235M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $3.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(5)
Michael Fogarty
Bennion Deville Homes
25 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.92%
in Palm Desert, CA
$167.5M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $2.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(33)
Cory Alan
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
46 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.53%
in Palm Desert, CA
$137.2M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(21)
Darci Hope
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services CA Properties
11 Years of experience
44+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.64%
in Palm Desert, CA
$116M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(14)
Amirah Halum
Compass | Halum Real Estate Group
12 Years of experience
48+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.84%
in Palm Desert, CA
$198.5M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $3.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(12)
Ryan Gaertner
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
23 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.04%
in Palm Desert, CA
$142.2M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.6M
Price Range
Top Agent(10)
Sylvia Gaffney
Desert Sands Realty
27 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.25%
in Palm Desert, CA
$117.3M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(552)
Brandon Hobbs
Reason Real Estate
12 Years of experience
180+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.56%
in Palm Desert, CA
$1.45B
All-Time Sales
$660K - $55.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(371)
Fredy Rodriguez
Fathom Realty Group
20 Years of experience
151+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.97%
in Palm Desert, CA
$376.2M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.3M
Price Range
23%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(156)
Leonardo Montenegro
Keller Williams Realty
22 Years of experience
43+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.99%
in Palm Desert, CA
$342M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(34)
Yasmin Tobey
desert Sotheby's international realty
21 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.09%
in Palm Desert, CA
$91.5M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(42)
Mike Jeppson
HomeSmart - Extra Mile Team
20 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.5%
in Palm Desert, CA
$124.5M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(120)
Alejandro Perez
I Heart Real Estate
20 Years of experience
37+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.7%
in Palm Desert, CA
$231.9M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(7)
Laura Lake
Equity Union Real Estate
22 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.21%
in Palm Desert, CA
$57.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $950K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(14)
Adam Gilbert
The Firm Commercial
14 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.03%
in Palm Desert, CA
$147M
All-Time Sales
$610K - $3.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(8)
Richard Macmillan
HomeSmart - Beach & Desert Cities
32 Years of experience
31+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.13%
in Palm Desert, CA
$42.6M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.1M
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Krisie Cook
Windermere Real Estate
5 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.75%
in Palm Desert, CA
$11.1M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(234)
Bita Kamoei
BBS Brokers Realty
14 Years of experience
22+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.57%
in Palm Desert, CA
$12.4M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top Agent(58)
Heather Denton
Allison James Estates and Homes
16 Years of experience
42+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.28%
in Palm Desert, CA
$90.2M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $980K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Leonard Bustos
Moving Results Realty
45 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.28%
in Palm Desert, CA
$23.6M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.4M
Price Range
Top Agent(13)
Michelle Brittingham
eXp Realty
22 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.59%
in Palm Desert, CA
$133M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(1)
Eric Avriette
Compass
12 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.59%
in Palm Desert, CA
$24.2M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top Agent(54)
Melinda Elmer
Century 21 Masters
23 Years of experience
70+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.69%
in Palm Desert, CA
$381.9M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $8.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(45)
Danny Gomes
Legacy Realty Partners
21 Years of experience
47+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.69%
in Palm Desert, CA
$243.1M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Palm desert Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$611,000
+7.67% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
90
+20 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
96.04%
-1.16% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
11.7%
+3.5% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
12.0%
-0.3% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
27.6%
-1.1% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
6.0
Realtors in Palm desert
978
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Palm Desert Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Palm Desert sell in a median of 28 days, compared with the Palm Desert market median of 90 days on market.
About 62 days faster (69% quicker than the Palm Desert market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Palm Desert agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Palm Desert market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Palm Desert?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Palm Desert sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in October. To hit that window, plan to list around August.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
October
Best month to sell
72 days
Typical time on market
97.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Palm Desert, 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.
How We Rank Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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
Palm Desert Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert?
Our data covers 978 real estate agents serving the Palm Desert area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Palm Desert market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Palm Desert mean for sellers?
Palm Desert's median sale price is $611,000 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.
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 Palm Desert 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.
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