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Santa Monica, California · House & Condo Sellers

Best Real Estate Agents in Santa Monica for Selling a House or Condo

Selling in Santa Monica means selling into two different markets. Houses sold for a median of about $3.3 million in the three months ending September 2026, typically at about 103% of list and with roughly half going over asking. Condos sold for a median of about $1.1 million, took longer and averaged slightly under list. Add a city transfer tax that jumps at $5 million and again at $8 million, rent control on many older buildings, and HOA and seismic paperwork for condos, and the agent you hire shapes your price, your timeline and your net.

This ranking covers 16 agents and teams who list houses and condos in Santa Monica. It is ordered by documented Santa Monica sales on the listing side, condo as well as house experience, verified volume, years in the Westside market and public client feedback.

Updated October 28, 202616 agents and teams reviewedSanta Monica, Los Angeles County, California

Editorial disclosure: agents do not pay to be listed or ranked. Sales figures come from RealTrends Verified, MLS records and each agent's own website, and market figures from Redfin, all checked in October 2026. Confirm license status with the California Department of Real Estate before hiring anyone.

Location: Santa Monica, California
16 agents found
1
Regina Vannicola, Realtor and Team Lead at Compass (Regina Vannicola Real Estate Group)

Regina Vannicola

Compass (Regina Vannicola Real Estate Group) · Realtor and Team Lead
Years of experience: 22Sales, prior five years: $273MZillow rating: 5.0 (146 reviews)
  • Selling a House
  • Selling a Condo or Townhome
  • Staging & Listing Prep
  • Pricing & Valuation
  • North of Montana
  • Probate, Trust & Inherited Homes

Regina Vannicola has sold homes on the Westside since 2004 and leads a Compass team from an office on Montana Avenue. Her recent house listings include 434 21st Place in North of Montana, which sold for $6 million and 9% over list in eight days in April 2026, and 2326 California Avenue at its full $4.35 million list price.

Condos are the other half of her practice, with about 60 Santa Monica condo and townhome sales since 2020, including 1755 Ocean Avenue #514 at $2.875 million. Her team handles repairs, staging and vendors, can front pre-sale work through Compass Concierge, and holds a 5.0 rating across 146 Zillow reviews.

Licensed since 2003; selling on the Westside since 2004UCLA Economics, English and Spanish, DRE #013890341333 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403View Profile Read Zillow reviews
2
Brian Maser, Broker and Owner at The Condo Experts

Brian Maser

The Condo Experts · Broker and Owner
Years of experience: 24Condo sales (HomeLight): 288Zillow rating: 5.0 (139 reviews)
  • Selling a Condo or Townhome
  • Staging & Listing Prep
  • Pricing & Valuation
  • Ocean Park
  • Venice & Mar Vista

Brian Maser built The Condo Experts, formerly Maser Condo Sales, around one property type: Westside condos and townhomes. HomeLight counts 288 condo sales among his 429 career transactions, and on RealTrends Verified 2025 data the team closed 39 sides for $57.09 million, the most sides of any small team ranked in Santa Monica.

The team's pre-packaged condo sale gathers HOA documents, plans repairs and stages a unit before it goes live, so buyers see a home that is ready to close. A recent Santa Monica example is 2045 4th Street #301B, which sold over its asking price in July 2026. It works from an office on Main Street near Ocean Park and holds a 5.0 rating across 139 Zillow reviews.

Licensed since 2002; broker since 2020Broker, DRE #013403062525 Main St, Suite 106, Santa Monica, CA 90405View Profile Read Zillow reviews
3
Kate Bransfield, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty

Kate Bransfield

Coldwell Banker Realty · Realtor
Years of experience: 292025 sales volume: $39.1MProvenExpert rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
  • Selling a House
  • Selling a Condo or Townhome
  • North of Montana
  • Pricing & Valuation

Kate Bransfield has lived in Santa Monica since 1989 and works from Coldwell Banker's Montana Avenue office without a team, so sellers deal with her directly. Her recent sales cover both halves of the market: North of Montana houses at 621 15th Street for $5.3 million and 1024 25th Street for $4.35 million, and condos at 211 California Avenue, 1133 9th Street and 202 San Vicente Boulevard between $1.5 million and $1.7 million.

RealTrends Verified ranked her ninth by volume in Santa Monica for 2025 at $39.1 million, and she publishes a monthly North of Montana market report. Her ProvenExpert rating is 5.0 across 18 reviews.

Licensed since 1997; Santa Monica resident since 1989Coldwell Banker Luxury Property Specialist, DRE #012186991608 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403View Profile Read ProvenExpert reviews
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Diana Braun, Estate Director at Compass (Diana Braun Group)

Diana Braun

Compass (Diana Braun Group) · Estate Director
Years of experience: 242025 team volume: $124.0MZillow rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Selling a House
  • Luxury Homes
  • North of Montana
  • Brentwood & Pacific Palisades

Diana Braun leads a Compass team that closed $123.98 million on 32 sides in 2025, the highest volume of any small team ranked in Santa Monica on RealTrends Verified data, at an average sale price of $3.87 million. Her 90402 sales include 420 Alta Avenue at $7 million, 515 4th Street at $6.75 million and 225 Mabery Road at $6.5 million.

Licensed since 2002 and a broker since 2005, she works Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Venice and Brentwood from the Compass office on Main Street. The team holds a 5.0 rating across 20 Zillow reviews.

Licensed since 2002; broker since 2005Los Angeles Magazine Real Estate All-Star (2023)2115 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405View Profile Read Zillow reviews
5
Shelton Wilder, Team Lead at AKG | Christie's International Real Estate (Shelton Wilder Group)

Shelton Wilder

AKG | Christie's International Real Estate (Shelton Wilder Group) · Team Lead
Years of experience: 112025 sales volume: $169.4MZillow rating: 5.0 (124 reviews)
  • Selling a House
  • Luxury Homes
  • North of Montana
  • Off-Market Sales
  • Brentwood & Pacific Palisades

Shelton Wilder leads the Shelton Wilder Group at AKG Christie's International Real Estate and closed $169.4 million on 55 sides in 2025, third by volume in the city of Los Angeles on RealTrends Verified data. Her recent Santa Monica sales include 1707 San Vicente Boulevard at $14.5 million and 873 Berkeley Street at $9.3 million in December 2025, and 339 17th Street at $12 million in July 2026.

She works from Brentwood and focuses on luxury houses, with off-market sales part of the team's approach. The team carries a 5.0 rating across 124 Zillow reviews, a fit for sellers of a high-end Santa Monica house.

Licensed since 2015LA Business Journal Top 100 agents (2023), DRE #0197965611911 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 390, Los Angeles, CA 90049View Profile Read Zillow reviews
6
Bjorn Farrugia, Realtor at Carolwood Estates

Bjorn Farrugia

Carolwood Estates · Realtor
Years of experience: 172025 sales volume (self-reported): $400M+
  • Selling a House
  • Selling a Condo or Townhome
  • Luxury Homes
  • North of Montana
  • Architectural Homes

Bjorn Farrugia sells at the top of the Santa Monica market on both the house and condo side. His North of Montana sales include 459 21st Street at $12.5 million and 233 Marguerita Avenue at $12.25 million, and he sold all four residences at 401 Ocean Avenue, a boutique oceanfront building where units closed between $7 million and $8.4 million.

The Los Angeles Business Journal ranked him 13th among residential agents in Los Angeles for 2025, and he reports more than $400 million in sales that year and $2.3 billion over his career. He works from Carolwood Estates in Beverly Hills, a fit for sellers of high-end houses or luxury condos who want an agent with a deep buyer network.

Licensed since 2009LA Business Journal Top 100 agents, #13 (2026), DRE #018642509440 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210View Profile
7
Tracey Becker, Team Lead at Compass (ALL OF THE HOUSES)

Tracey Becker

Compass (ALL OF THE HOUSES) · Team Lead
Years of experience: 132025 team volume: $118.7MZillow rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
  • Selling a House
  • Selling a Condo or Townhome
  • Staging & Listing Prep
  • Venice & Mar Vista
  • Ocean Park

Tracey Becker leads ALL OF THE HOUSES, a Compass team based on Main Street that closed $118.74 million on 37 sides in 2025, second by volume among Santa Monica small teams on RealTrends Verified data. The team works Santa Monica, Venice, Mar Vista and Marina del Rey, with sales running from first condos to houses north of Montana.

Tracey came to real estate from theater and film production, and her team includes broker Tiffany Rochelle, a Santa Monica and Venice native selling full time since 1998. She holds a 5.0 rating across 26 Zillow reviews.

13 years in Westside real estateWSJ / RealTrends America's Best (2022)2115 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405View Profile Read Zillow reviews
8
David Berg, Founding Partner at Compass (Smith & Berg Property Group)

David Berg

Compass (Smith & Berg Property Group) · Founding Partner
Years of experience: 212025 team volume: $590.2M
  • Selling a House
  • Luxury Homes
  • North of Montana
  • Brentwood & Pacific Palisades
  • Selling a Condo or Townhome

David Berg founded Smith & Berg Property Group with F. Ron Smith after starting as one of the original associate partners at Partners Trust. The team closed $590.16 million on 185 sides in 2025, first in Los Angeles by volume per RealTrends Verified, and his Santa Monica sales include 628 25th Street at $14.55 million, 306 Georgina Avenue at $13.5 million and 508 Marguerita Avenue at $13.2 million.

The team's current Santa Monica listings run from condos on 14th Street and Centinela Avenue to a nearly $14 million Marguerita estate, so it can handle a seller at almost any price point. Its home base is Brentwood, which suits North of Montana sellers whose buyers shop both neighborhoods.

Licensed since 2005; broker since 2010RealTrends #1 team in Los Angeles by volume, DRE #0148123611740 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 203, Los Angeles, CA 90049View Profile
9
Michael Edlen, Team Lead at Coldwell Banker Realty (The Edlen Team)

Michael Edlen

Coldwell Banker Realty (The Edlen Team) · Team Lead
Years of experience: 402025 team volume: $88.2MZillow rating: 5.0 (82 reviews)
  • Selling a House
  • Luxury Homes
  • Probate, Trust & Inherited Homes
  • Brentwood & Pacific Palisades

Michael Edlen has sold Westside homes since 1986, focusing on Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Brentwood, and his Coldwell Banker team closed $88.23 million on about 38 sides in 2025, second by sides among Santa Monica small teams on RealTrends Verified data. Zillow credits the team with 761 career sales averaging about $3.3 million, including a $4.58 million Santa Monica listing in 2026.

The team splits work among listing, operations and buyer specialists, handles inherited properties and simultaneous buy-and-sell moves, and serves clients in English, Spanish, French and Arabic. It holds a 5.0 rating across 82 Zillow reviews.

In Westside real estate since 1986Coldwell Banker Society of Excellence, 25+ yearsColdwell Banker Realty, Pacific PalisadesView Profile Read Zillow reviews
10
Ray Lyon, Realtor and Team Lead at Compass (Ray Lyon Realty)

Ray Lyon

Compass (Ray Lyon Realty) · Realtor and Team Lead
Years of experience: 16Career transactions (HomeLight): 292
  • Selling a House
  • Luxury Homes
  • Off-Market Sales
  • Multi-Unit & Income Property
  • North of Montana

Ray Lyon runs Ray Lyon Realty inside Compass from an office on Main Street in Santa Monica. His recent sales include 433 9th Street at $7.55 million, 911 22nd Street at $6.17 million and 849 Franklin Street at $5.16 million, and he has 537 15th Street in North of Montana pending at $8.2 million.

HomeLight counts 292 career transactions, and the Los Angeles Business Journal reported $75 million in sales for him in a single year. He works with off-market sellers and income-property owners as well as conventional house listings.

Licensed since 2010MBA, International Business, DRE #018751622115 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405View Profile
11
Scott Price, Broker Associate at Compass (Scott Price Realty)

Scott Price

Compass (Scott Price Realty) · Broker Associate
Years of experience: 222025 sales volume: $28.8MHomeLight rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
  • Selling a House
  • Selling a Condo or Townhome
  • Pricing & Valuation
  • Staging & Listing Prep
  • North of Montana

Scott Price started in Santa Monica in 2004, when he was named Rookie of the Year at Prudential's Santa Monica office, and now runs Scott Price Realty at Compass. His Santa Monica sales include 444 10th Street at $8.64 million, 1116 Stanford Street at $3.93 million and 1019 Chelsea Avenue at $3.44 million, which sold $460,000 over asking.

HomeLight counts 45 condo sales among his 115 transactions, including recent full-price condo sales in Mar Vista and Culver City. RealTrends Verified ranked him 15th by volume in Santa Monica for 2025 at $28.8 million.

Licensed since 2004; broker since 2011Prudential Santa Monica Rookie of the Year (2004), DRE #014185722115 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405View Profile Read HomeLight reviews
12
Megan Whalen, Realtor and Team Lead at Compass (Megan Whalen Team)

Megan Whalen

Compass (Megan Whalen Team) · Realtor and Team Lead
Years of experience: 232025 sales volume: $29.4MBirdeye rating: 5.0 (62 reviews)
  • Selling a House
  • Sunset Park
  • Ocean Park
  • Multi-Unit & Income Property
  • Buyer Representation

Megan Whalen built her business in Sunset Park and still works it closely, with recent sales at 1129 Cedar Street for $4.91 million, 1811 Hill Street for $3.35 million as listing agent, and 127 Mabery Road for $3.98 million. Her team has also sold small income buildings such as 3014 4th Street at $4.35 million.

RealTrends Verified ranked her 14th by volume in Santa Monica for 2025 at $29.4 million, and her team holds a 5.0 rating across 62 Birdeye reviews, with clients often citing her communication.

Licensed since 2003DRE #0137417811601 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025View Profile Read Birdeye reviews
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Gary Limjap, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty

Gary Limjap

Coldwell Banker Realty · Realtor
Years of experience: 40Career closed transactions: 2,100+
  • Selling a Condo or Townhome
  • Selling a House
  • Multi-Unit & Income Property
  • Sunset Park

Gary Limjap has sold Westside real estate since 1986 and reports more than 2,100 closed transactions across condos, townhomes, houses and income property. His Santa Monica sales include a Sunset Park house on Marine Street, a townhome at 1425 Stanford Street and a condo on 24th Street, alongside many condo sales in Brentwood and West LA.

RealTrends Verified ranked him eighth by transaction sides in Santa Monica for 2025. He works from Coldwell Banker's Montana Avenue office and speaks English and Tagalog.

Licensed since 1986Coldwell Banker International President's Elite, DRE #009271511608 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403View Profile
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Richard Schulman, Broker and Team Leader at Keller Williams (The Richard Schulman Team)

Richard Schulman

Keller Williams (The Richard Schulman Team) · Broker and Team Leader
Years of experience: 22Homes sold, team career: 2,300+BiggerPockets team listing for The Richard Schulman Team rating: 4.9 (154 reviews)
  • Selling a Condo or Townhome
  • Selling a House
  • Multi-Unit & Income Property
  • Buyer Representation
  • Pricing & Valuation

Richard Schulman leads a Keller Williams team from an office on 7th Street in downtown Santa Monica and reports more than 2,300 homes sold worth over $2 billion. His recent Santa Monica work includes the listing of a three-bedroom condo at 1013 16th Street #104, which sold for $1.425 million in July 2026.

A broker since 2008 who has lectured in UCLA Extension's real estate program, he runs a high-volume, systems-driven team that also handles income property and buyers across Los Angeles. A fit for condo and mid-market house sellers who want a large team behind the listing.

Licensed since 2004; broker since 2008UCLA Extension guest lecturer, DRE #014272111437 7th St, Suite 250, Santa Monica, CA 90401View Profile Read BiggerPockets team listing for The Richard Schulman Team reviews
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Jessica Miller, Realtor and Team Lead at Coldwell Banker Realty (The Jessica Miller Group)

Jessica Miller

Coldwell Banker Realty (The Jessica Miller Group) · Realtor and Team Lead
Years of experience: 152025 team volume: $18.6MZillow rating: 5.0 (24 reviews)
  • Selling a House
  • Selling a Condo or Townhome
  • Buyer Representation
  • Pricing & Valuation

Jessica Miller leads The Jessica Miller Group from Coldwell Banker's Montana Avenue office and previously served as the office's training director. Her team closed $18.6 million on about 17 sides in 2025, 22nd by volume in Santa Monica per RealTrends Verified, and she was the top-producing residential agent in her office in 2022.

Most of her recently documented sales are elsewhere in Los Angeles, so ask for her recent Santa Monica closings. She holds a 5.0 rating across 24 Zillow reviews.

Licensed since 2011Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society, DRE #019062051608 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403View Profile Read Zillow reviews
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Jesse Weinberg

Jesse Weinberg & Associates · Broker and Founder
Years of experience: 22Properties sold and leased, past decade: ~3,000Experience.com rating: 4.88 (139 reviews)
  • Selling a Condo or Townhome
  • Staging & Listing Prep
  • Venice & Mar Vista
  • Pricing & Valuation
  • Buyer Representation

Jesse Weinberg runs his own brokerage from Playa del Rey and reports nearly 3,000 properties sold and leased over the past decade. His strength is condos, with sales such as 13700 Marina Pointe Drive #1205 at $2 million and a Playa Vista condo at $1.54 million, and he currently lists a townhome-style condo at 1802 20th Street in Santa Monica.

His core market is Marina del Rey and Silicon Beach rather than Santa Monica proper, so he suits condo sellers near the Venice and Marina border. His aggregated rating is 4.88 across 139 reviews.

Licensed since 2004; broker since 2019Broker, DRE #014358058405 Pershing Dr, Suite 203, Playa del Rey, CA 90293View Profile Read Experience.com reviews

Quick Glance at the Agents

The first ten agents on the list, with what each is best known for and their most recent verified sales volume. Click a name to jump to the full profile.

#AgentBrokerageBest known forSales volume
1Regina VannicolaCompass (Regina Vannicola Real Estate Group)North of Montana houses and Santa Monica condos, with full listing prep$56.97M (2025, RealTrends Verified, team)
2Brian MaserThe Condo ExpertsCondo and townhome sellers; HOA documents and pre-packaged prep$57.09M (2025, RealTrends Verified, team)
3Kate BransfieldColdwell Banker RealtyNorth of Montana houses and Santa Monica condos, sold personally$39.10M (2025, RealTrends Verified)
4Diana BraunCompass (Diana Braun Group)Highest-volume small team in Santa Monica; 90402 luxury houses$123.98M (2025, RealTrends Verified, team)
5Shelton WilderAKG | Christie's International Real Estate (Shelton Wilder Group)$9M to $15M North of Montana and Wilshire-Montana houses$169.39M (2025, RealTrends Verified)
6Bjorn FarrugiaCarolwood EstatesNorth of Montana estates and $7M to $8M oceanfront condos$400M+ (2025, self-reported)
7Tracey BeckerCompass (ALL OF THE HOUSES)Santa Monica and Venice houses and condos, first homes to luxury$118.74M (2025, RealTrends Verified, team)
8David BergCompass (Smith & Berg Property Group)$13M to $15M North of Montana estates from LA's top-volume team$590.16M (2025, RealTrends Verified, team)
9Michael EdlenColdwell Banker Realty (The Edlen Team)Palisades, Brentwood and Santa Monica sellers; inherited homes$88.23M (2025, RealTrends Verified, team)
10Ray LyonCompass (Ray Lyon Realty)Santa Monica houses and income property from a Main Street office292 career transactions (HomeLight)

What makes selling in Santa Monica different

Four local factors shape a sale more here than in most of Los Angeles, and a good Santa Monica listing agent prices and plans around them.

The transfer tax has cliffs

Santa Monica's city transfer tax applies to the whole sale price at a single rate: 0.3% under $5 million, 0.6% from $5 million to just under $8 million, and 5.6% at $8 million or more under Measure GS, on top of the county's $1.10 per $1,000. A home that sells for $8 million owes about $456,800 in combined transfer tax, so pricing near a threshold needs a careful net-proceeds analysis.

Houses and condos move differently

In the three months ending September 2026, houses sold in a median of 32 days at 103% of list, with about half going over asking. Condos took a median of 58 days, sold at 98.2% of list, and about 30% had price cuts. Condo sellers benefit most from sharp pricing and full preparation before launch.

Condo paperwork starts early

California Civil Code 4525 requires condo sellers to give buyers the HOA's governing documents, budget and reserve disclosures, assessment statements and the latest balcony and exterior elevated element inspection. Buyers and lenders will also check whether the building is on Santa Monica's seismic retrofit list and where it stands in that process.

Rent control shapes value

Santa Monica's rent control covers more than 27,000 apartments. A buyer of a controlled building inherits existing tenancies and their rents, and even decontrolled condos keep just-cause eviction protections. Sellers who want vacant possession usually negotiate a voluntary buyout that must be filed with the city, which an experienced agent will plan into the timeline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best real estate agent in Santa Monica for selling a house or condo?

Regina Vannicola of Compass leads this ranking. She has sold Westside homes since 2004, works from an office on Montana Avenue, and covers both halves of the market: North of Montana houses such as 434 21st Place, which sold for $6 million and 9% over list in eight days, and about 60 Santa Monica condo and townhome sales since 2020. Her team handles staging, repairs and pricing against the city's transfer tax tiers, and holds a 5.0 rating across 146 Zillow reviews. The other agents on this list are strong alternatives, and the right choice depends on your property.

Who should I hire to sell a condo in Santa Monica?

Look for an agent with a documented record of Santa Monica condo sales and a plan for HOA documents. Regina Vannicola's team has about 60 Santa Monica condo and townhome sales since 2020, including 1755 Ocean Avenue #514 at $2.875 million. Brian Maser of The Condo Experts focuses almost entirely on condos, with 288 condo sales on HomeLight. Kate Bransfield and Gary Limjap also have recent Santa Monica condo sales. Use the Selling a Condo filter to narrow the list.

Who should I hire to sell a house North of Montana?

Agents with recent 90402 house sales include Regina Vannicola, whose office is on Montana Avenue and whose recent listing at 434 21st Place sold for $6 million, Kate Bransfield, Diana Braun, Shelton Wilder, Bjorn Farrugia and David Berg. Ask each for their last five North of Montana listings, how close they sold to asking and how many days they took.

How much is the transfer tax when selling a home in Santa Monica?

The City of Santa Monica charges $3.00 per $1,000 on sales under $5 million, $6.00 per $1,000 from $5 million to just under $8 million, and $56.00 per $1,000 at $8 million or more under Measure GS, applied to the full price at one rate. Los Angeles County adds $1.10 per $1,000. On an $8 million sale that comes to about $456,800. Who pays is negotiable, so ask your agent to model your net proceeds at the price you expect.

Do Santa Monica homes sell above asking?

Houses often do. In the three months ending September 2026, Redfin shows Santa Monica houses selling at 103.0% of list on average, with about 52% going above list and a median of 32 days on market. Condos sold at 98.2% of list on average, with about 18% above list and a median of 58 days, so condo pricing needs to be accurate from day one.

What documents do I need to sell a condo in Santa Monica?

California Civil Code 4525 requires you to give the buyer the HOA's CC&Rs, bylaws and rules, the latest budget and reserve disclosures, a statement of current and any unpaid assessments, notice of approved special assessments, any unresolved violation notices, rental restrictions and the most recent balcony and exterior elevated element inspection report. The HOA must deliver requested documents within 10 days. Order them as soon as you decide to sell.

Can I sell a Santa Monica property that has tenants?

Yes, but rent control shapes the sale. A buyer of a controlled building takes over existing tenancies at their current rents, and even decontrolled condos keep just-cause eviction protections. If you want to deliver the property vacant, you can negotiate a voluntary buyout with the tenant, which requires a written disclosure of the tenant's rights and an agreement filed with the City Clerk. Choose an agent who has sold tenant-occupied property in Santa Monica.

Is this list a paid ranking?

No. Agents do not pay to appear and cannot buy a position. The order reflects an editorial assessment of documented Santa Monica listing sales, house and condo experience, verified volume, years in the Westside market and public client feedback, as of October 2026. Details were checked against each agent's own website, RealTrends Verified, MLS records and public review profiles.

How we ranked these agents

Agents were identified from Santa Monica sold listings, the RealTrends Verified 2026 Santa Monica rankings for individuals and teams, brokerage pages that name Santa Monica as a core market, and public review profiles. Each was then scored on five factors:

  1. Santa Monica listing record. Documented Santa Monica sales on the seller side, with extra weight for recent sales and for results against list price.
  2. House and condo range. Whether the agent has sold both property types in the city, since condo and house sales call for different preparation and pricing.
  3. Verified volume. RealTrends Verified sales volume and sides for 2025, read alongside average sale price.
  1. Years in the Westside market. Time working Santa Monica and neighboring Brentwood, Pacific Palisades and Venice, and whether Santa Monica is a core market or an occasional one.
  2. Client feedback. Public ratings and review counts, read for substance rather than volume alone.

Rankings are editorial, not paid, and are refreshed as new information is verified. To suggest a correction, email editors@usrealestateagentrankings.com.