Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Santa Maria, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.12%
in Santa Maria, CA
$405.2M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(4)
JoAnn Outland
Outland and Associates Real Estate
46 Years of experience
25+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.23%
in Santa Maria, CA
$451.1M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.99%
in Santa Maria, CA
$194.5M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.34%
in Santa Maria, CA
$162.4M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(52)
Jeffrey Landon
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
14 Years of experience
70+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.04%
in Santa Maria, CA
$283.6M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $5M
Price Range
Top Agent$197.3M
All-Time Sales
$530K - $3.5M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(47)
Candice Signa
Los Olivos Real Estate Company
29 Years of experience
38+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.67%
in Santa Maria, CA
$268.1M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $2.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.14%
in Santa Maria, CA
$87.7M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $7.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.72%
in Santa Maria, CA
$1.51B
All-Time Sales
$560K - $7.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.89%
in Santa Maria, CA
$211.2M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $13M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.24%
in Santa Maria, CA
$67.1M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top Agent(131)
Jose Luiz Morales
eXp Realty of California Inc
16 Years of experience
209+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.29%
in Santa Maria, CA
$808M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $4.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.76%
in Santa Maria, CA
$467.6M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $5.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$388M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $3.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$215.2M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $2.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$159M
All-Time Sales
$740K - $3.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(10)
Rhoda Johnson
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
36 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
$51M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
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Joel Pace
Joel Pace Real Estate
12 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
$51.6M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $2M
Price Range
3
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Top Agent(514)
Cassandra Merrill
Merrill & Associates Real Estate
24 Years of experience
63+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 10.51%
in Santa Maria, CA
$375.5M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $2.5M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$181.3M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.1%
in Santa Maria, CA
$205.5M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.33%
in Santa Maria, CA
$9.6M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 11.8%
in Santa Maria, CA
$164.4M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.8%
in Santa Maria, CA
$74.3M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(19)
Krissy Bellisario
The Avenue Central Coast Realty
9 Years of experience
25+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.8%
in Santa Maria, CA
$68.8M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $2.1M
Price Range
Santa maria Housing Market Trends
Homes in Santa maria take a median 27 days to sell, go for 100.39% of asking, prices are down 0.2% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
1.7 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$648,571
median sale price
How fast they sell
27 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
1.7 months
of supply on the market
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for Santa Maria.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Santa Maria?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Santa Maria sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
21 days
Typical time on market
100.6%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria Buyers and Sellers
Santa Maria's housing market currently favors sellers, though the leverage is more balanced than headline numbers suggest. As shown in the Housing Market Trends module above, the median sale price sits at $648,571, moving -0.2% year over year, while homes trade at a sale-to-list ratio of 100.39%. With only 1.7 months of supply and 74 active listings against 136 pending sales, demand is absorbing available homes faster than new inventory replaces it, which keeps well-priced properties competitive. The median home now sells in 27 days, reflecting a +2 days change in market time.
The competitive indicators tell a more nuanced story for buyers weighing how to offer. 45.8% of homes sold above list, meaning offers over asking are common but no longer universal. At the same time, 23.9% of listings recorded a price cut, and only 46.2% left the market within two weeks. That combination signals that overpriced listings still stall, giving patient buyers room to negotiate on homes that have lingered while forcing quick, near-list offers on fresh, well-priced inventory.
For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing rather than aspirational numbers, since nearly half of listings eventually reduce. Homes priced to the $402.93 per square foot benchmark tend to draw the strongest early activity. With 45 homes closing monthly and 133 new listings arriving, the pace rewards preparation. Across 856 licensed agents in the area, choosing one who reads these local signals accurately is the difference between a smooth sale and a price correction.
What Santa Maria Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Santa Maria 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 | $648,571 |
| Down payment (20%) | $129,714 |
| Loan amount | $518,857 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,489 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $648,571 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Santa Maria MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Santa Maria Realtor
Name recognition and a large advertising budget do not measure how well an agent negotiates or how accurately they price a home. The verified performance data behind an agent's closed transactions tells a more reliable story. Among the 856 licensed agents serving Santa Maria, EffectiveAgents has ranked 49 based on measured outcomes rather than reputation alone. Top-ranked Wendy Teixeira at Compass has closed 795 transactions with $404.6M in all-time sales volume, a track record that reflects deep familiarity with local pricing across zip codes like 93454, 93455, and 93458. In a market where 45.8% of homes sell above list yet 23.9% require reductions, negotiation precision matters: an agent who knows when to push above asking and when a listing has room to soften protects real dollars for their client. When comparing agents, look beyond a single glowing testimonial and study review patterns over time, transaction consistency, and how an agent's pricing history aligns with the 100.39% sale-to-list benchmark for the area.
How We Rank Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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.
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agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
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Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: August 2026
Santa Maria Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Santa Maria, CA?
The top-ranked agent in Santa Maria, CA, based on EffectiveAgents data is Wendy Teixeira at Compass, with 795 verified transactions, 91 reviews, and $404.6M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using measured performance data rather than advertising, analyzing closed transactions, pricing accuracy, and client outcomes across the 856 licensed agents in the area. Only 49 meet the ranking threshold. The right match depends on your property type, location, and goals, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria?
Our data covers 856 real estate agents serving the Santa Maria area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Santa Maria market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Santa Maria mean for sellers?
Santa Maria's median sale price is $648,571 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 Santa Maria?
The median home in Santa Maria currently sells in 27 days, reflecting a +2 days change in market time compared with last year. Actual timelines vary based on pricing, condition, and location within zip codes like 93455 or 93458. Homes priced near the $402.93 per square foot benchmark tend to move fastest, while 23.9% of listings eventually reduce their price after sitting too long. With 1.7 months of supply, accurate initial pricing and strong preparation remain the biggest factors in selling quickly.
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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Santa Maria 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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