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    Angel and Patty Hernandez profile picture
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    Angel and Patty Hernandez

    Realty ONE Group Synergy

    40 Years of experience

    215+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.36%

    in South El Monte, CA

    $2.05B

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $12M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Marty Rodriguez

    CENTURY 21 Marty Rodriguez

    48 Years of experience

    198+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $2B

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $3.8M

    Price Range

    3%

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    (166)

    Scott Kato

    Circle Real Estate

    23 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $388.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    3

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    Donald La

    KW Executive

    13 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $171.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $910K - $10.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Carolyn Vazquez

    Synergy Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.15%

    in South El Monte, CA

    $159.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $12M

    Price Range

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    Jeff Russell

    Russell Realty Group - EXP

    29 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $692M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $13.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Sahar Moghadam

    RE/MAX Top Producers

    13 Years of experience

    170+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.23%

    in South El Monte, CA

    $1.05B

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Delicia Barba

    RE/MAX Dynasty

    28 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.23%

    in South El Monte, CA

    $254.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Anabella Jimenez

    CENTURY 21 REALTY MASTERS

    23 Years of experience

    72+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.23%

    in South El Monte, CA

    $199.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Monica Olmos

    Century 21 Masters

    29 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.23%

    in South El Monte, CA

    $53.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Darcy Woolman

    Elevate Real Estate Agency

    23 Years of experience

    75+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $323.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    672

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Brenda Geraci

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY COLLEGE PARK

    24 Years of experience

    45+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $244.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $510K - $5.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Katherine Castillo

    KC Realty Group

    21 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $136.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    365

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Edith Villa

    Century 21 Realty Masters

    23 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $150M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    302

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Amy Weber

    The Agency

    12 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $243.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $790K - $7.7M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Tony Lopez

    Coldwell Banker Envision

    20 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $124.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Corina Preece

    Excellence RE Real Estate

    21 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $108.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Armine Amy Oganyan

    Keller Williams Beverly Hills

    10 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $23.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    34

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the South El Monte agents whose results fit it.

    South El Monte agents analyzed for these rankings

    days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 16 days, the South El Monte market in 86

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    Do Top South El Monte Agents Sell Faster?

    The 18 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in South El Monte sell in a median of 16 days, compared with the South El Monte market median of 86 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents16 days
    South El Monte market86 days

    About 70 days faster (81% quicker than the South El Monte market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in South El Monte?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    47Jan45Feb40Mar64Apr59May56Jun60Jul61Aug22Sep34Oct53Nov53Dec

    September

    Best month to sell

    22 days

    Typical time on market

    103.1%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of South El Monte, 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 South El Monte Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a South El Monte market where negotiating leverage is more balanced than headline figures suggest. The median sale price sits at $762,137, having moved -5.8% year over year, while the sale-to-list ratio holds at 100.09%. That ratio near parity tells buyers that well-priced homes still transact close to asking, yet the broader signals point toward room for negotiation on listings that sit. With 3.5 months of supply and only 16.7% of homes selling above list, the frenzy of competing offers has eased considerably.

    The clearest leverage indicator is price-drop activity: 43.4% of listings have reduced their asking price, and just 18.6% of homes leave the market within two weeks. Combined with a median of 86 days on market, this suggests buyers who identify stale listings can negotiate below asking, particularly on properties priced ahead of the $467.83 per square foot benchmark. For sellers, the lesson is precision: with 14 active listings against 4 monthly sales and 16 pending, overpricing invites the price cuts nearly half the market has already absorbed.

    Sellers who price to the comparable data and buyers who read days-on-market carefully both benefit from experienced representation. South El Monte has 232 licensed agents working the 91733 area, but production and track record vary widely. Understanding which agents consistently close near list and manage timeline matters more here than in a hotter market, which is where verified performance ranking helps narrow the field.

    What South El Monte Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in South El Monte 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 South El Monte
    $222,600
    Median home price$762,137
    Down payment (20%)$152,427
    Loan amount$609,710
    Monthly payment (PITI)$5,193

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.32% mortgage rate (as of October 22, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    South El Monte Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 86 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.09%
    Price Trend (YoY) -5.8%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $5,193
    Principal & Interest
    $4,188
    Property Taxes
    $730
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $762,137 median home price with 20% down at 7.32% (as of October 22, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    South El Monte Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $808,891
    Today $762,137
    -5.8%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 36 days
    Today 86 days
    +50 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 97.7%
    Today 100.09%
    +2.43%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, the median sale price moved -5.8% while market time reflects a +50 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio shifted +2.43%. Taken together, these trends point to a market giving buyers more time and negotiating room than last year, while sellers who price accurately can still capture close to their asking figure. The longer timeline is the key adjustment both sides should plan around.

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

    What to Look for in a South El Monte Realtor

    Choosing a real estate agent on name recognition or a familiar sign in the 91733 neighborhood often overlooks what actually determines outcomes: closed transaction history, how close an agent sells to list price, and how they manage timeline in a market averaging 86 days. EffectiveAgents ranks 33 agents in South El Monte against measured performance rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked team, Angel and Patty Hernandez at Realty ONE Group Synergy, has recorded 3,762 transactions and roughly $2.0B in all-time sales volume. In a market where 43.4% of listings have cut their price, negotiation skill is measurable, not promotional: it shows up in whether a seller avoids reductions and whether a buyer secures a home below the $467.83 per square foot median. Review patterns matter too. The Hernandez team carries 917 reviews, a volume that reveals consistency across many transactions rather than a handful of favorable outcomes. When comparing agents, look for depth of reviews over time alongside verified sales data.

    How We Rank South El Monte 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 South El Monte 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.

    232

    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: September 2026

    South El Monte Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in South El Monte, CA?

    The top-ranked agent in South El Monte, CA by verified performance is Angel and Patty Hernandez at Realty ONE Group Synergy, with 3,762 closed transactions and 917 client reviews. EffectiveAgents ranks the 33 top agents here using measured outcomes, closed transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and review consistency, rather than advertising. The best agent for you depends on your price point and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several ranked candidates against your specific property and goals before deciding.

    How were these South El Monte 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 South El Monte?

    Our data covers 232 real estate agents serving the South El Monte area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our South El Monte market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in South El Monte mean for sellers?

    South El Monte's median sale price is $762,137 as of September 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 South El Monte?

    Homes in South El Monte currently take a median of 86 days to sell, reflecting a +50 days change in market time versus last year. With 43.4% of listings reducing price and 3.5 months of supply, timelines depend heavily on pricing accuracy, condition, and location within the 91733 area. Homes priced to recent comparable sales and presented well tend to move faster, while overpriced listings often require reductions that extend the process well beyond the median. An experienced local agent can help set expectations for your situation.

    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 South El Monte 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 South El Monte 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 South El Monte 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 South El Monte realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in South El Monte 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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