Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(87)
Suzanne Dyer
Strand Hill | Forbes Global Properties
36 Years of experience
51+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.3%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$1.09B
All-Time Sales
$950K - $12.5M
Price Range
5%
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
Top 0.76%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$1.1B
All-Time Sales
$1.4M - $24.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.91%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$595.7M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.82%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$704.6M
All-Time Sales
$820K - $5.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.58%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$361.1M
All-Time Sales
$610K - $5.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(64)
Michael Majid
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
35 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.49%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$155.2M
All-Time Sales
$910K - $4.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.95%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$524M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $5.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.25%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$582.5M
All-Time Sales
$810K - $8.5M
Price Range
12%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(37)
Dave Caskey
Caskey Real Estate Group / eXp Realty
31 Years of experience
87+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.86%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$2.7B
All-Time Sales
$1.7M - $24.8M
Price Range
5%
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$346.3M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $5.6M
Price Range
11
Sold in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Top AgentTop 7.59%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$154.3M
All-Time Sales
$780K - $9.4M
Price Range
Top Agent$44.6M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $2.3M
Price Range
6
Sold in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Top Agent$31.6M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $2.4M
Price Range
6
Sold in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Top Agent$464.9M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $4.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$159M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $3.5M
Price Range
5
Sold in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Top Agent(245)
Jeff Anderson
eXp Realty of California Inc.
22 Years of experience
262+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.5%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$1.57B
All-Time Sales
$480K - $4.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.8%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$668.4M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $13.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.26%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$375.2M
All-Time Sales
$950K - $3.9M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$270.1M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $10M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(71)
Keith Kyle
Vista Sotheby's International Realtry
21 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
$189.3M
All-Time Sales
$840K - $6.4M
Price Range
3
Sold in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Top AgentTop 10.17%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$398.7M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.47%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$557M
All-Time Sales
$1.9M - $41.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 10.47%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$16.2M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $1.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 10.62%
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$28M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $2M
Price Range
Rancho palos verdes Housing Market Trends
Homes in Rancho palos verdes take a median 50 days to sell, go for 98.97% of asking, prices are up 0.8% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.0 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$1,738,849
median sale price
How fast they sell
50 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.0 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Rancho Palos Verdes.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Rancho Palos Verdes agents whose results fit it.
Rancho Palos Verdes agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 24 days, the Rancho Palos Verdes market in 50
median sale price in Rancho Palos Verdes
Do Top Rancho Palos Verdes Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Rancho Palos Verdes sell in a median of 24 days, compared with the Rancho Palos Verdes market median of 50 days on market.
About 26 days faster (52% quicker than the Rancho Palos Verdes market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Rancho Palos Verdes agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Rancho Palos Verdes market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Rancho Palos Verdes 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
39 days
Typical time on market
99.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Rancho Palos Verdes market where pricing power currently favors well-positioned sellers, though the picture is nuanced. The median sale price sits at $1,738,849, moving +0.8% year over year, while the sale-to-list ratio holds at 98.97%. With 27.7% of homes selling above asking and 30.6% going off the market within two weeks, competition remains real for correctly priced listings, particularly in the 90275 zip code.
At the same time, several indicators point to negotiating room for patient buyers. Months of supply measures 4.0, and 35.7% of active listings have recorded a price reduction. Median time on market is now 50, reflecting a +3 days change in market time. That combination, longer marketing periods alongside frequent price drops, signals that aspirational pricing is being corrected rather than absorbed. Buyers who screen for listings with reduced prices or extended days on market can often negotiate below the headline sale-to-list figure.
For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one. Homes priced to the comparable evidence still capture the above-list activity, but overpriced listings join the 35.7% that eventually cut. With 135 active properties against 35 monthly sales, differentiation matters. This is where local expertise separates outcomes. Among the 659 licensed agents operating here, the difference between strategic pricing and a drawn-out listing can amount to real money, which is why matching with a verified specialist is the practical next step.
What Rancho Palos Verdes Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Rancho Palos Verdes 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 | $1,738,849 |
| Down payment (20%) | $347,770 |
| Loan amount | $1,391,079 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $11,149 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.95% mortgage rate (as of September 17, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $1,738,849 median home price with 20% down at 6.95% (as of September 17, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Rancho Palos Verdes MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Rancho Palos Verdes Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone rarely predicts results. The more reliable signal is verified transaction history combined with how consistently an agent achieves list-price outcomes for clients. EffectiveAgents analyzed 385 transactions to rank local performers on measurable results rather than advertising spend. Top-ranked Suzanne Dyer at Strand Hill | Forbes Global Properties illustrates the standard, with 920 career transactions, 87 client reviews, and $1.1B in all-time sales volume. In a market where 27.7% of homes close above list and 35.7% of listings eventually reduce price, negotiation skill directly shapes the final number. An agent who prices to the 90275 evidence and holds firm through offers protects seller proceeds, while one who reads buyer leverage can secure discounts on aging inventory. Only 78 agents met the ranking criteria out of the broader licensed pool, so the field narrows quickly. When reviewing candidates, look past star ratings to review patterns: consistency across many transactions, repeat client language about communication, and outcomes that align with the market data above.
How We Rank Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes 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.
659
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
Rancho Palos Verdes Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
The top-ranked agent in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is Suzanne Dyer at Strand Hill | Forbes Global Properties, with 920 career transactions, 87 reviews, and $1.1B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising or name recognition. Instead, the methodology analyzed 385 local transactions and measured agents on verified results such as sale-to-list performance and closing history. Only 78 of the area's 659 licensed agents qualified, so matching with a data-verified specialist gives you an objective starting point rather than a marketing pitch.
How were these Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes?
Our data covers 659 real estate agents serving the Rancho Palos Verdes area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Rancho Palos Verdes market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Rancho Palos Verdes mean for sellers?
Rancho Palos Verdes's median sale price is $1,738,849 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 Rancho Palos Verdes?
The median home in Rancho Palos Verdes sells in 50, though that figure reflects a +3 days change from a year ago, so plan for variability. Actual timelines depend on pricing accuracy, condition, and price point, with 30.6% of homes going off the market within two weeks while others linger. Well-priced listings in the 90275 area still move quickly, but homes that start above the comparable evidence often join the 35.7% that require a reduction. Correct initial pricing remains the single biggest factor in a faster sale.
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 Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Rancho Palos Verdes 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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