Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Seaside, CA

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    Pete Ruiz profile picture
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    Pete Ruiz

    Keller Williams Realty

    11 Years of experience

    163+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.33%

    in Seaside, CA

    $1.24B

    All-Time Sales

    $970K - $29.8M

    Price Range

    9%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Michael Kirch

    Del Monte Realty

    28 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.66%

    in Seaside, CA

    $103.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $3.2M

    Price Range

    Nicole Ushakoff profile picture
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    Nicole Ushakoff

    Keller Williams, Inc.

    10 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.99%

    in Seaside, CA

    $209.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $910K - $5.2M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Michelle Spataro-Russell profile picture
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    Michelle Spataro-Russell

    eXp Realty of California

    12 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.33%

    in Seaside, CA

    $224.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Regina Shaw

    Intero Real Estate Services

    19 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $288.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Sigifredo G. Ponce profile picture
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    Sigifredo G. Ponce

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    24 Years of experience

    48+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.65%

    in Seaside, CA

    $451M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kimberly Ward

    Compass

    11 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $226.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $890K - $6M

    Price Range

    14%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Barbara Weidman

    Century 21 Showcase Realtors

    14 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $142.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    9

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    Kristen Kitaji profile picture
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    Kristen Kitaji

    Side, Inc. | IKONIK Realty

    8 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.3%

    in Seaside, CA

    $171.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $880K - $18.3M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

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    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

    9

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    Michele Samples

    Cottage & Castles Real Estate Inc.

    16 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.96%

    in Seaside, CA

    $169.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Chris Barre

    Coldwell Banker Gay Dales Inc.

    25 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $119.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $3M

    Price Range

    3

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    Charlene King

    Century 21

    39 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $90M

    All-Time Sales

    $630K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    3

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    Alex Brant

    Compass

    14 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $125.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.3M - $6.2M

    Price Range

    30%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Bri Chmel

    www.LiveLoveSantaCruz.com

    10 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $49.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $860K - $4.5M

    Price Range

    3

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    Traci Hornbaker

    Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

    22 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $68.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $930K - $3M

    Price Range

    3

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    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

    2

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    Mario Desantis

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    6 Years of experience

    106+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.95%

    in Seaside, CA

    $147.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $850K - $4.6M

    Price Range

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    Randy Hayer

    Realty Executives of Merced

    26 Years of experience

    67+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 14.62%

    in Seaside, CA

    $266.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $11.4M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Richard Freedman (Commercial)

    Coldwell banker

    43 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 14.62%

    in Seaside, CA

    $84M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $4.2M

    Price Range

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    Connie Jo Stubblefield

    RE/MAX EMPIRE PROPERTIES

    21 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $140.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    1

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    Do Top Seaside Agents Sell Faster?

    The 21 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Seaside sell in a median of 20 days, compared with the Seaside market median of 22 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents20 days
    Seaside market22 days

    About 2 days faster (9% quicker than the Seaside market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Seaside?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Seaside 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)

    44Jan46Feb35Mar28Apr27May30Jun43Jul39Aug35Sep37Oct33Nov39Dec

    May

    Best month to sell

    27 days

    Typical time on market

    99.2%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Seaside market where competitive pressure and buyer caution coexist. The median sale price sits at $799,600, moving +2.3% year over year, while homes trade at $595.71 per square foot. With 2.5 months of supply and only 32 active listings against 13 monthly sales, inventory remains tight enough to keep sellers in a reasonable position across the 93955 zip code.

    The competitive indicators tell a more nuanced story. About 35.9% of homes sold above list and 24.7% went off the market within two weeks, both signs that well-priced, move-in-ready listings still draw fast, firm offers. At the same time, 27.6% of listings recorded a price cut and the median days on market reached 22, a -15 days change in market time. That gap means overpriced homes sit while accurately priced ones move quickly.

    For buyers, leverage exists on aging listings, particularly any showing a price drop, where offers below the 99.13% average sale-to-list ratio can hold. On fresh, competitively priced homes, expect to compete near or above asking. For sellers, the data rewards disciplined pricing from day one rather than testing a high number and correcting later. Working through the pricing math with a local specialist matters, and among the 301 licensed agents in the area, EffectiveAgents has ranked 38 based on measured performance to help you interpret these signals for your specific situation.

    What Seaside Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Seaside 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 Seaside
    $226,100
    Median home price$799,600
    Down payment (20%)$159,920
    Loan amount$639,680
    Monthly payment (PITI)$5,275

    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.

    Seaside Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 22 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.13%
    Price Trend (YoY) +2.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $5,275
    Principal & Interest
    $4,234
    Property Taxes
    $766
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $799,600 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.

    Seaside Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $782,005
    Today $799,600
    +2.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 37 days
    Today 22 days
    -15 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 98.0%
    Today 99.13%
    +1.08%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, the median price moved +2.3% and the sale-to-list ratio shifted +1.08%, while market time recorded a -15 days change. Together these point to a market that stays firm on value but requires more patience to reach a sale. Buyers gain slightly more room to evaluate and negotiate, while sellers benefit most from precise pricing rather than relying on rapid appreciation.

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

    What to Look for in a Seaside Realtor

    Name recognition and a familiar brokerage sign are not reliable measures of who will actually get your transaction closed on strong terms. The verified data behind an agent's closings, review history, and pricing accuracy tells you far more than a billboard. In Seaside and the surrounding 93955 zip code, that distinction matters because 35.9% of homes sold above list while 27.6% of listings needed a price cut, a split that separates agents who price and negotiate well from those who do not. Our top ranked agent, Pete Ruiz at Keller Williams Realty, has closed 1,021 transactions with $1.2B in all-time sales volume, experience that translates into disciplined offer strategy whether a buyer is competing on a fresh listing or negotiating on one that has lingered. With 141 transactions analyzed in this market, we look closely at review patterns, not just star ratings but the consistency and recency of feedback, because a long, steady record signals reliability that a handful of recent reviews cannot.

    How We Rank Seaside 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 Seaside 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: July 2026

    Seaside Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Seaside, CA?

    The top ranked agent in Seaside, CA is Pete Ruiz at Keller Williams Realty, with 1,021 career transactions, 358 client reviews, and $1.2B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising spend or name recognition. We analyze verified transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and review patterns across 141 local transactions, then rank 38 qualifying agents. The result is a shortlist matched to your property type and goals so you can compare measured performance rather than reputation alone.

    How were these Seaside 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 Seaside?

    Our data covers 301 real estate agents serving the Seaside area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Seaside market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Seaside mean for sellers?

    Seaside's median sale price is $799,600 as of July 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 Seaside?

    The median home in Seaside currently takes 22 to sell, reflecting a -15 days change from last year. Timeline depends heavily on pricing and condition: with 24.7% of homes going off the market within two weeks, accurately priced, move-in-ready listings can sell almost immediately, while 27.6% of listings needed a cut, extending their time on market. Location within the 93955 zip code, seasonality, and the strength of your listing strategy all affect how quickly you reach an accepted offer.

    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 Seaside 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 Seaside 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 Seaside 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 Seaside realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Seaside 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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