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    Louis Creten profile picture
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    Louis Creten

    Watson Realty

    20 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.8%

    in Tehachapi, CA

    $151.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Bradley Creese

    Coldwell Banker A Harwtig Company

    17 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.6%

    in Tehachapi, CA

    $209.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Christina DiMarzo

    Christina DiMarzo BHHS Troth REALTORS

    23 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.2%

    in Tehachapi, CA

    $336.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kirk Swirczynski

    Century 21 Doug Anderson

    26 Years of experience

    150+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.6%

    in Tehachapi, CA

    $110.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $50K - $5.2M

    Price Range

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    Rima Rafeh

    eXp Realty | The Rafeh Group

    20 Years of experience

    127+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 14%

    in Tehachapi, CA

    $538.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $14.2M

    Price Range

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    Jenny Magana

    Jenny Magana, Broker

    16 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 14.8%

    in Tehachapi, CA

    $130.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    5%

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    JoAnn Outland

    Outland and Associates Real Estate

    46 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $451.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    9

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    Rhonda Arnold

    Coldwell Banker Bozigian

    28 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $108.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $820K

    Price Range

    6

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    Jon Busby

    Team Busby Real Estate

    35 Years of experience

    101+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $571.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    2

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    Cherrie Brown

    NextHome Real Estate Rockstars

    22 Years of experience

    190+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $728.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    1

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    Ryan McKee

    Elevate Real Estate Agency

    18 Years of experience

    84+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $540.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Nancy Villasenor

    Riverpark Realty

    22 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $252.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4

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    James Baker

    James Baker Realty

    41 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $189.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    3

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    Diana J Marshall

    eXp Realty

    28 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $21.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $40K - $480K

    Price Range

    5

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    Tammy Crawford

    eXp Realty

    23 Years of experience

    70+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $254M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Keller Williams

    32 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $175.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    3

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    Miguel Hernandez

    Open Door Real Estate

    15 Years of experience

    44+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $121.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Antonette Aguilar

    Keller Williams Realty AV - The A-Team

    19 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $110.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    6%

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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

    3

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    Guy Arnone

    ReatyONEGroup Success

    40 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $118M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $3.1M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Pamela Vasquez

    So Cal Realtors Platinum

    23 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $31.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $110K - $580K

    Price Range

    2

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    Elizabeth Jimenez

    Real Broker

    11 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $48.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $690K

    Price Range

    3

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    Dale Pierson

    RE/MAX Golden Empire

    8 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $57.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4

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    David Petikyan

    LPT Realty Inc.

    8 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $29.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    3

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    Jonathan Cisneros

    ESO Realty Inc

    10 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $25.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $670K

    Price Range

    5

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

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

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    April

    Best month to sell

    19 days

    Typical time on market

    100.7%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Tehachapi market where pricing power and buyer patience are pulling in different directions. The median sale price sits at $418,801, having moved +3.1% year over year, and the average sale-to-list ratio of 99.67% indicates that closed prices are landing right around asking. With 26.1% of homes selling above list and 22.5% going off the market within two weeks, a meaningful segment of well-priced properties is still moving quickly and competitively.

    At the same time, the market carries 4.9 months of supply across 37 active listings, and 29.0% of listings have recorded a price reduction. That combination, alongside a -8 days change in market time to a current median of 30, signals that overpriced homes are sitting while sharply priced ones sell fast. Leverage is split rather than one-sided.

    For buyers, the read is to move decisively on fresh, correctly priced listings but to negotiate hard on anything that has lingered past the 30 mark or already shown a price drop. For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one, since 42 new listings and 22 pending sales each month show steady but selective demand. With 250 licensed agents active locally, choosing one who prices to the current data rather than to last year's peak is what separates a two-week sale from a stale listing that invites lowball offers.

    What Tehachapi Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi
    $127,600
    Median home price$418,801
    Down payment (20%)$83,760
    Loan amount$335,041
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,977

    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.

    Tehachapi Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 30 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.67%
    Price Trend (YoY) +3.1%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,977
    Principal & Interest
    $2,301
    Property Taxes
    $401
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $418,801 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.

    Tehachapi Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $406,012
    Today $418,801
    +3.1%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 38 days
    Today 30 days
    -8 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.9%
    Today 99.67%
    -0.21%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +3.1% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted -0.21% and market time posted a -8 days change to reach 30. For sellers, that means values remain firm but buyers now have more time to deliberate, so accurate pricing matters more than it did last year. For buyers, the longer timeline creates room to negotiate without giving up on homes that are still drawing strong interest.

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

    What to Look for in a Tehachapi Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the track record that actually predicts results. EffectiveAgents ranks 53 of the 250 licensed agents in Tehachapi using verified transaction and review data rather than advertising spend. At the top of that analysis is Louis Creten of Watson Realty, whose record includes 617 closed transactions and $143.1M in all-time sales volume. In a market where 26.1% of homes sell above list yet 29.0% of listings require a price cut, negotiation skill has measurable value: an agent who prices correctly and manages offers can be the difference between a sale near the 99.67% ratio and a drawn-out listing. Experience across areas like Downtown and the surrounding 93561 and 93581 zip codes helps an agent read hyperlocal demand rather than relying on countywide averages. When reviewing candidates, look at review patterns over time (Creten carries 137 reviews) rather than a single testimonial, since consistency across many closings is the stronger signal of reliable performance.

    How We Rank Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi 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

    paid for placement

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: September 2026

    Tehachapi Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    The top-ranked agent in Tehachapi, CA by EffectiveAgents data is Louis Creten of Watson Realty, with 617 closed transactions, 137 reviews, and $143.1M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks the 53 top-performing agents among 250 licensed locally by analyzing verified transaction history, client reviews, and sale outcomes rather than advertising. The right fit depends on your property type and timeline, so comparing several ranked agents against your specific needs is the recommended approach.

    How were these Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi?

    Our data covers 250 real estate agents serving the Tehachapi area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Tehachapi market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Tehachapi's median sale price is $418,801 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 Tehachapi?

    The median home in Tehachapi currently sells in about 30, a -8 days change from a year ago. That figure is a midpoint, not a guarantee: correctly priced homes in strong condition can go off the market within two weeks, as 22.5% of listings currently do, while overpriced ones often stall and end up among the 29.0% of listings that record a price cut. Pricing accuracy, condition, staging, and photography all influence how quickly a home moves relative to the 30 benchmark.

    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 Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Tehachapi 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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