Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in South Gate, CA

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    Jorge Estrada profile picture
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    Jorge Estrada

    Estrada Real Estate Group

    23 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.13%

    in South Gate, CA

    $51.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.6M

    Price Range

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    Angel and Patty Hernandez

    Realty ONE Group Synergy

    40 Years of experience

    202+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.26%

    in South Gate, CA

    $1.93B

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $12M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Dale Jervis profile picture
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    Dale Jervis

    Century 21 Jervis & Associates

    43 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.39%

    in South Gate, CA

    $251.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $2.8M

    Price Range

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    Eloy Villamil

    Remax Innovative

    19 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.52%

    in South Gate, CA

    $239M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Ramon Sanchez

    C21 Allstars

    35 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.05%

    in South Gate, CA

    $275.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $2M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Corina Preece

    Excellence RE Real Estate

    21 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.31%

    in South Gate, CA

    $108.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Anabella Jimenez

    CENTURY 21 REALTY MASTERS

    23 Years of experience

    64+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.7%

    in South Gate, CA

    $187.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Tony Lopez

    Coldwell Banker Envision

    20 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.7%

    in South Gate, CA

    $124.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Allison Van Wig

    Keller Williams Coastal Properties

    40 Years of experience

    67+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.97%

    in South Gate, CA

    $802.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $50M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Alfred Zamudio

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    29 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.1%

    in South Gate, CA

    $50.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $1.7M

    Price Range

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    Ray Miramontes

    Circle Real Estate

    13 Years of experience

    79+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.23%

    in South Gate, CA

    $240.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $7.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Hans Chalco

    Intero Real Estate Services

    15 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.49%

    in South Gate, CA

    $34.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $1.4M

    Price Range

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    Alia Garcia

    RE/MAX CHAMPIONS

    8 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.49%

    in South Gate, CA

    $34.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $460K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    Jeff Russell

    Russell Realty Group - EXP

    29 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.62%

    in South Gate, CA

    $667M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $13.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Rahul Bhagat

    eXp Realty Of California

    21 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $355.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $600K - $5.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Nelson Alvarado

    Standing Stone Real estate

    14 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $180.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Amy Weber

    The Agency

    12 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $230.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $780K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Monica Olmos

    Century 21 Masters

    29 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $53.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    115

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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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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    Andrew Kim

    Lifetime Realty and Investments

    8 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $20.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    33

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Do Top South Gate Agents Sell Faster?

    The 20 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in South Gate sell in a median of 20 days, compared with the South Gate market median of 47 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents20 days
    South Gate market47 days

    About 27 days faster (57% quicker than the South Gate market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked South Gate agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the South Gate 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 Gate?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    58Jan55Feb50Mar47Apr44May47Jun39Jul39Aug36Sep43Oct51Nov59Dec

    July

    Best month to sell

    39 days

    Typical time on market

    101.9%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above sets the baseline: a median sale price of $744,377 and a median 47 days on market in South Gate. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more useful story than any single figure. With 55.1% of homes selling above list price and a sale-to-list ratio near 100.00%, sellers who price accurately are still capturing full asking or better. At the same time, 20.0% of active listings have taken a price cut and months of supply sits at 2.6, which signals that overpricing gets penalized quickly. That combination points to a market where leverage is split rather than lopsided.

    For a buyer, the practical read is to move decisively on correctly priced homes, since 33.0% of listings leave the market within two weeks, while reserving negotiating room for the fifth of listings that have already reduced. With only 14 homes sold monthly against 34 active and 43 new listings, competition concentrates on the sharpest values. For a seller, the data argues for pricing at or just below comparable sales to trigger the multiple-offer dynamic rather than testing a premium that invites a later reduction.

    Median time on market reflects a 0 days change year over year, so timelines are worth setting realistically. Across 156 annual transactions analyzed in the 90280 area, execution varies widely by agent. With 763 licensed agents active locally, choosing one with a measured track record is where much of the outcome is decided.

    What South Gate Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in South Gate 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 Gate
    $206,400
    Median home price$744,377
    Down payment (20%)$148,875
    Loan amount$595,502
    Monthly payment (PITI)$4,815

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of August 27, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    South Gate Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 47 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.00%
    Price Trend (YoY) +4.1%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $4,815
    Principal & Interest
    $3,827
    Property Taxes
    $713
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $744,377 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of August 27, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    South Gate Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $714,991
    Today $744,377
    +4.1%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 0 days
    Today 47 days
    0 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 103.4%
    Today 100.00%
    -3.43%
    What this shift means: Prices moved +4.1% year over year while the sale-to-list ratio shifted -3.43% and median market time registered a 0 days change. For buyers, that mix means more time to evaluate than a year ago without a meaningful discount off asking. For sellers, it means the equity story remains intact, but the days when nearly every home cleared instantly have eased, making accurate pricing more important than in the prior cycle.

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

    What to Look for in a South Gate Realtor

    Name recognition and billboards say little about how an agent actually performs on price and timeline. It is more instructive to look at verified transaction volume, review depth, and how consistently an agent closes near or above list. In South Gate, EffectiveAgents ranks 35 agents out of 763 licensed locally, filtering for measured results rather than reputation alone. Jorge Estrada at Estrada Real Estate Group illustrates the pattern, with 147 closed transactions, 44 client reviews, and $51.6M in all-time sales volume. That kind of volume matters in a market where 55.1% of homes sell above list and negotiation on the 20.0% of reduced listings can swing thousands of dollars. Experience across the 90280 area, from entry-level condos to larger single-family homes, helps an agent price to the current sale-to-list ratio of 100.00% rather than guessing. When reviewing agents, look past a single glowing testimonial and read for consistent patterns: repeated mentions of communication, realistic pricing guidance, and disciplined negotiation across many transactions.

    How We Rank South Gate 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 Gate 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

    South Gate Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    The top-ranked agent in South Gate, CA by measured performance is Jorge Estrada at Estrada Real Estate Group, with 147 closed transactions, 44 reviews, and $51.6M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing verified transaction history, closing outcomes relative to list price, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend. Across 156 annual transactions, the methodology surfaces 35 ranked agents from 763 licensed locally, so buyers and sellers can compare on data rather than name recognition.

    How were these South Gate 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 Gate?

    Our data covers 763 real estate agents serving the South Gate area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our South Gate market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    South Gate's median sale price is $744,377 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 South Gate?

    Homes in South Gate currently take a median of 47 days to sell, though that figure reflects a 0 days change year over year. Actual timelines depend on pricing accuracy, condition, and location within the 90280 area. Correctly priced listings move fast, with 33.0% of homes going off the market within two weeks, while homes priced above comparable sales often sit longer and land among the 20.0% of listings that reduce. Pricing to the 100.00% sale-to-list ratio is the strongest lever on speed.

    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 Gate 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 Gate 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 Gate 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 Gate realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in South Gate 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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