Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Santa Paula, CA

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    Jose Luiz Morales profile picture
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    Jose Luiz Morales

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    16 Years of experience

    204+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.97%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $779.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    David Remedios

    RE/MAX

    21 Years of experience

    78+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.95%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $458.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $5.8M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Eliseo Cisneros profile picture
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    Eliseo Cisneros

    RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors

    22 Years of experience

    46+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.6%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $196.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Liz Donnelly profile picture
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    Liz Donnelly

    RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors

    23 Years of experience

    156+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.92%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $967.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $600K - $5.3M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Xavier Flores

    Keller Williams

    21 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.25%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $120.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $2M

    Price Range

    Christine Cardoso-Moore profile picture
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    Christine Cardoso-Moore

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    32 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $612.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $12.4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Ray Galvez

    RE/MAX

    27 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.22%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $112.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $3M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Harold Powell profile picture
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    Harold Powell

    RE/MAX Gold Coast REALTORS

    40 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.87%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $252M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Laurie Rutledge profile picture
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    Laurie Rutledge

    Coldwell Banker

    9 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $286.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $8.5M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Nancy Villasenor profile picture
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    Nancy Villasenor

    Riverpark Realty

    22 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.52%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $250.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    Matt Shepherd profile picture
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    Matt Shepherd

    Shepherd Realty

    24 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.52%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $97.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $2.5M

    Price Range

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    Jose Escamilla

    Superior Realty Group

    33 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $41M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    9

    Sold in Santa Paula, CA

    Patrick Fossati profile picture
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    Patrick Fossati

    RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors

    15 Years of experience

    57+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.82%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $232.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $3.8M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Blanca Dover profile picture
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    Blanca Dover

    RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors

    22 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.12%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $196M

    All-Time Sales

    $530K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    12%

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    Davis Bartels

    Pinnacle Estate Properties

    15 Years of experience

    114+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.77%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $294.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $730K - $6.4M

    Price Range

    Brittney Ferro profile picture
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    Brittney Ferro

    Keller Williams Montecito Realty

    21 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.42%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $166.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $750K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    Amy Gandel profile picture
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    Amy Gandel

    Pinnacle Estate Properties

    42 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.06%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $371.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $11M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Doug Puetz

    Keller Williams

    38 Years of experience

    45+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $454.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $780K - $9.1M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Stephen Christie

    Christie Realty Group

    36 Years of experience

    113+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.04%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $853.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $800K - $24.7M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Rima Rafeh

    eXp Realty | The Rafeh Group

    20 Years of experience

    139+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $428.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $14.2M

    Price Range

    2

    Sold in Santa Paula, CA

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    Deborah Downey

    LIV Sotheby's International Realty

    22 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $65.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Heather Erickson

    NextHome Pacific Coast Realty

    24 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $111.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $3M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Matthew Polaski

    RE/MAX

    23 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $70.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    1

    Sold in Santa Paula, CA

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    Cherrie Brown

    NextHome Real Estate Rockstars

    22 Years of experience

    161+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.96%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $197.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    Nate Butcher profile picture
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    Nate Butcher

    eXp Realty

    26 Years of experience

    53+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.96%

    in Santa Paula, CA

    $132.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $860K - $5.2M

    Price Range

    Do Top Santa Paula Agents Sell Faster?

    The 23 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Santa Paula sell in a median of 32 days, compared with the Santa Paula market median of 61 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents32 days
    Santa Paula market61 days

    About 29 days faster (48% quicker than the Santa Paula market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Santa Paula agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Santa Paula market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Santa Paula?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Santa Paula sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in November. To hit that window, plan to list around September.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    76Jan74Feb67Mar56Apr53May57Jun69Jul62Aug60Sep53Oct58Nov59Dec

    November

    Best month to sell

    58 days

    Typical time on market

    100.1%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Santa Paula, 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 Paula Buyers and Sellers

    Santa Paula's housing market currently registers a median sale price of $743,998 and a median of 61 days on market, indicators that point to a measured, balanced dynamic rather than a runaway market. The Housing Market Trends module above tracks these figures alongside the sale-to-list ratio of 99.11%, and reading them together clarifies where negotiating leverage actually sits. With 3.8 months of supply and 72 active listings against 19 homes sold monthly, neither buyers nor sellers hold a decisive structural advantage. The market temperature reads Balanced. For buyers, the competitive signals cut in two directions: 25.0% of homes closed above list price and 29.2% went off market within two weeks, so well-priced listings still move quickly. At the same time, 27.1% of listings recorded a price reduction, which means a meaningful share of sellers are overreaching on their initial ask and inviting negotiation. A buyer's strongest offers should target listings that have aged past the 61-day mark, where price flexibility concentrates. For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one. Homes priced accurately capture the roughly one in four buyers still paying at or above list, while ambitious pricing risks landing in the 27.1% group that eventually cuts and often nets less. Pricing near recent comparable sales, currently around $401.89 per square foot, protects both speed and final proceeds. With 275 licensed agents operating locally, the difference between a strategically priced listing and a guess is significant, and identifying agents with a verified performance record matters more than name recognition alone.

    What Santa Paula Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Santa Paula goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Santa Paula
    $211,200
    Median home price$743,998
    Down payment (20%)$148,800
    Loan amount$595,198
    Monthly payment (PITI)$4,928

    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.

    Santa Paula Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 61 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.11%
    Price Trend (YoY) 0%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $4,928
    Principal & Interest
    $3,940
    Property Taxes
    $713
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $743,998 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.

    Santa Paula Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $0
    Today $743,998
    0%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 76 days
    Today 61 days
    -15 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 98.8%
    Today 99.11%
    +0.36%
    What this shift means: Year over year, the median sale price moved 0%, market time shifted by a -15 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio registered +0.36%. Taken together, these stable readings suggest a market that has settled into equilibrium rather than swinging toward either party. For buyers, that stability means less pressure to overbid and more room to evaluate; for sellers, it confirms that realistic pricing, not appreciation momentum, drives outcomes.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Santa Paula MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Santa Paula Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually determines results: a measured track record of closings and negotiation outcomes. Of the 275 licensed agents working across Santa Paula and zip codes 93060 and 93061, only 53 meet the EffectiveAgents performance threshold based on verified transaction data. The top-ranked agent, Jose Luiz Morales at eXp Realty of California Inc, has closed 1,286 transactions with $779.2M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that matters in a market where 27.1% of listings eventually cut their price. Negotiation skill shows up in the numbers: with the area's sale-to-list ratio at 99.11% and 25.0% of homes selling above asking, an agent who understands local pricing can protect a seller's proceeds or help a buyer avoid overpaying. Review patterns matter as much as raw volume. Jose Luiz Morales carries 131 reviews, and a consistent history of feedback across many transactions signals reliability far more clearly than a handful of recent five-star ratings.

    How We Rank Santa Paula 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 Paula 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: August 2026

    Santa Paula Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Santa Paula, CA?

    The top-ranked agent in Santa Paula, CA by verified performance data is Jose Luiz Morales at eXp Realty of California Inc, with 1,286 career transactions, 131 client reviews, and $779.2M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing actual closing records, sale-to-list outcomes, and review consistency rather than advertising spend. Of 275 licensed local agents, only 53 qualify under this methodology. The best agent for you depends on your price point and timeline, so compare several verified candidates before deciding.

    How were these Santa Paula 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 Paula?

    Our data covers 275 real estate agents serving the Santa Paula area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Santa Paula market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Santa Paula mean for sellers?

    Santa Paula's median sale price is $743,998 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 Paula?

    Homes in Santa Paula currently take a median of 61 days to sell, and year over year market time has held steady with a -15 days change. Actual timelines vary with pricing strategy, condition, and location within zip codes 93060 and 93061. Accurately priced homes move faster, and 29.2% of listings leave the market within two weeks. Homes priced above comparable sales often linger, then join the 27.1% of listings that require a reduction, which typically extends the full timeline well beyond the 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 Santa Paula 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 Paula 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 Paula 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 Paula realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Santa Paula 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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