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Top real estate agents in Bakersfield, CA

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Top Bakersfield, CA real estate agents

Top Bakersfield real estate agents have 596.01 more transactions than the average agent and move houses off the market in 49 days. Average agents in Bakersfield take close to 103 days to sell. Hire a top Bakersfield agent to find an apartment in the Arts District or to sell your Southgate single-family house.

"Realtors can claim anything, but the objective data that HomeLight collects on number of homes sold, price range, and time period, are facts that cannot be challenged."

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Top Bakersfield real estate agent stats at a glance

In Bakersfield, CA, the top 3% of real estate agents buy and sell houses 1.8x faster than their competitors. A top Bakersfield real estate agent can help you navigate one of the biggest cities in California. Nicknamed "Nashville West", Bakersfield has an agricultural background and a strong country influence.

Top Seller's Agents

A top Bakersfield seller's agent can sell your Downtown studio condo or single-story house near Benton Park 53.38 days quicker than the average agent and for 6.6% more on the sale.

Sale Price / List Price (%)

Days on Market
Lower is better

Homes Sold / Yr


Top Buyer's Agents

Looking for a single-family house with the perfect patio near Wible Orchard? The best real estate agents in Bakersfield transact 1.8x more than the average agent and save $57,746 on your next house in any Bakersfield, CA neighborhood.

Condos Sold / Yr

Homes Purchased / Yr

Sale Price / List Price (%)
Lower is better

"The Realtor I worked with did an excellent job, and made the home selling process quick and easy. I would recommend the HomeLight service to anyone looking for a Realtor."

Jennifer O.

HomeLight Client

"Within minutes of registering, I was getting calls from some of the best Realtors in my area and ended up closing within a month of my first call. I’m recommending HomeLight to friends and family. It’s an amazing service I’ll certainly use it again."

Noah H.

HomeLight Client

"I would highly recommend HomeLight to help you through the process of finding that just right, excellent Realtor. It will take a load off you and make the process of putting your house on the market much more enjoyable instead of a chore."

Lori D.

HomeLight Client

Find the best agent or REALTOR® for your favorite Bakersfield neighborhood

Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Bakersfield,top agents are frequently doing deals in Oleander-Sunset, Laurelglen, and Benton Park.

Oleander-Sunset

Active Agents20
Time on Market81
Avg. Sale Price$177,764

Laurelglen

Active Agents18
Time on Market61
Avg. Sale Price$258,931

Benton Park

Active Agents311
Time on Market87
Avg. Sale Price$122,776

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a top real estate agent do?
Top real estate agents have more local expertise, prepare in-depth market analyses, and have industry connections that you can’t find by yourself. They know your neighborhood like the back of their hand and use their market knowledge to sell your home faster than the average agent and for money.
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What should you look for when interviewing a real estate agent in Bakersfield?
When you sell a house, your real estate agent becomes your business partner, financial advisor, and emotional support system. It’s crucial to partner with someone you trust, so make sure you’re looking for an agent who can answer all of your questions with confidence during the interview. During this process, you want to get to know the agent’s business and find out how well they know the area. You’re listening for things that signal experience, expertise in your community, and workload. Selling a home takes an enormous amount of work, so you need an agent who’s got a plan for prep, pricing, and marketing and who is ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
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How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Bakersfield?
Our data shows that the top 5% of listing agents sell homes for as much as (+9%) more than the average real estate agent. A great agent makes a difference when you buy a house, too: We’ve found that the top 5% of buyer's agents on average save their clients 2.5% more on their home purchase. So, whether you’re in the market to find your dream home or sell your house at a great price, the right agent matters. We encourage you to connect with a top real estate agent if you’re buying or selling a house in Bakersfield, CA.
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When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Bakersfield?
The best window to contact an agent to sell your house is anywhere from three to six months in advance of your list date. When you start the search for an agent several months before hitting the market, there’s plenty of time to find the best agent, make key renovations, and market your house effectively, all of which are essential steps in selling your house for a great price. You can also hire an agent based on the best time to sell in Bakersfield to take advantage of seasonal and cyclical trends in the market. The right time to hire a real estate agent depends on the temperature of the housing market. For example, the best time to sell in Bakersfield is in May. And since it takes around 3 months to close on a house, you should list in February. We recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your house. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
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What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Bakersfield?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Bakersfield work for 6% of the house price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Bakersfield real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Bakersfield to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual house sales transaction data to compare Bakersfield real estate agent and will only introduce you to the top performing agents. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. To give you the best object recommendations, we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in. You can trust that we’ll match you with the right agents for your needs.
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