Find the perfect Santa Monica real estate agent
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
HomeLight analyzes all 3,254 Santa Monica, CA real estate agents and compares them on their historical performance data. The top 3% of Santa Monica real estate agents handle an average of 367 properties and move them in 44 days.
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
There are 3,254 real estate agents in Santa Monica, CA right now. Properties are listed for 74 days on average. The difference in time spent on the market in Santa Monica, CA for top agents is 29.3 less than the time an average agent spends on a given housing transaction.
Top seller’s agents, when compared again the average real estate agent in Santa Monica, sell 1.8x the number of homes and sell them 29.3 days faster.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
The top real estate agents in Santa Monica help buy 1.7x more homes than average agents in the same area. Top agents, on average, also save home buyers $193,945 during the buying process.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Maser Condo Sales Team
Santa Monica Listings Sold
140
Average Days on Market
59
Average Over Asking
$46k
Pacific Union International
Santa Monica Listings Sold
76
Average Over Asking
$72k
Average Days on Market
51
Coldwell Banker
Average Over Asking
$72k
Santa Monica Listings Sold
8
Average Days on Market
52
Keller Williams-Santa Monica
Santa Monica Listings Sold
16
Average Over Asking
$72k
Average Days on Market
51
Keller Williams - The Cunningham Group
Santa Monica Listings Sold
10
Average Over Asking
$46k
Average Days on Market
70
Sotheby's International Realty - Moritz Properties
Santa Monica Listings Sold
13
Average Over Asking
$33k
Average Days on Market
81
Coldwell Banker-westwood
Average Over Asking
$72k
Santa Monica Listings Sold
6
Average Days on Market
56
Rock Realty Group
Santa Monica Listings Sold
7
Average Over Asking
$33k
Average Days on Market
76
...We found HomeLight, searched for agents with experience, and connected with our agent in one day. She helped us snag a property in a competitive part of town, largely due to her relationships in the area.
Evelyn H
We were very pleased with HomeLight's easy application for finding us the perfect Realtor match. I joked with my friends and family and said I went to Match.com to find the best Realtors. We would highly recommend them.
Jill D
The quality of the real estate agent that HomeLight referred me to was exceptional. As a first time seller, I knew nothing about the real estate market, and this referral walked me through every aspect of the process.
Rob S
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Santa Monica?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Santa Monica housing market but we generally recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Santa Monica?
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent. We encourage you to explore all of your options if you're selling a house in Santa Monica, CA.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Santa Monica?
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Santa Monica?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Santa Monica work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Santa Monica neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Santa Monica neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Santa Monica neighborhoods or give one of our trained agent concierges a call at (888) 998-1909
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing Santa Monica neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Santa Monica real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Santa Monica real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Santa Monica to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Santa Monica real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Santa Monica real estate agents work for HomeLight?
No. All of the real estate agents you see on HomeLight.com are unaffiliated with us. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. That's how we keep our recommendations objective.
What factors does HomeLight consider when evaluating real estate agents in Santa Monica?
We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that 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.
