Stella M Rodriguez

Stella M Rodriguez

REALTOR® / Owner
DRE: 01335311
  •   5   (19 reviews)

Stella's sales performance at a glance

See how Stella has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

10
Reviews
1
Properties for sale
5
Sold properties
$609k
Average sale price
$3m
Total sales value

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  • County Top 5Monterey County
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About Stella

Stella M. Rodriguez is a Realtor/owner of Advantage Real Estate Inc. She has been in the Real Estate and Mortgage Lending business for over 20 years. Stella has a business model where more than 80 percent of her business is from referrals from satisfied customers. Stella has sold homes in all price ranges, starter homes, high dollar estate properties, condominiums, ranch properties, investment properties, mobile homes. In 23 years in the business Stella has developed into a professional Buyer’s Agent, Seller’s Agent, Short Sale Agent, REO Agent, Property Manager, Mortgage Consultant, Loan Underwriter, and Probate Sales Agent. Stella has a passion for Real Estate and helping her clients achieve their dreams of home ownership and their financial goals. Being a former mortgage professional Stella also understands the financing side of the transaction, her knowledge of lender requirements help to make for smoother and easier transactions for her clients. Clients appreciate her flexibility, low pressure sales model, and a great ability to listen to their needs and wants. Clients benefit from her negotiation and analytic skill that help her to accurately formulate listings and offers that are in line with market data. The most important part of the transaction to Stella is providing excellent service to buyers and sellers, thus ensuring long lasting professional and personal relationships. Stella has been a Salinas/Monterey County resident since 1989. She knows the area, the people, and the local housing market. When not assisting clients she enjoys spending time with her four children, husband, two dogs and cats.

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Stella's reviews

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Stella has 19 reviewsacross 5 different locations, showing 6.
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Seller review
Excellent
about 2 months ago
Excellent

I would strongly recommend her doing a great job

Buyer review
Excellent Realtor
about 2 months ago
Excellent Realtor

Working with Stella Rodriguez was truly a blessing. From the very beginning, she treated us like family—guiding us with care, patience, and genuine dedication. We had a tight timeline and needed to move out by March, and Stella made what felt impossible become a reality. With God’s grace and the unwavering support of Stella and her team, we are now proud homeowners. Her commitment, professionalism, and heart for her clients set her apart. We are forever grateful for everything she did for us and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who truly goes above and beyond.

Buyer review
Really easy process and estella was extremely helpful
about 2 months ago
Really easy process and estella was extremely helpful

Stella was a great agent, helped me purchase my home and made everything so easy, I Highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home and i will definitely work with her again

Buyer review
Stella goes above and beyond!
2 months ago
Stella goes above and beyond!

From start to finish Stella has been by my side completely! I can depend on Stella being my advocate and support! She has been GREAT and very dependable! Stella is one of a kind! Thank you so much Stella! I appreciate you!

Buyer review
Moving into our new home in just a month!
2 months ago
Moving into our new home in just a month!

We are absolutely thrilled to share our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible journey we had with our exceptional realtor, Stella Rodriguez! ✨🏡 From the very beginning, Stella went the extra mile to ensure every step was smooth, stress-free, and filled with success. Her professionalism, deep market insight, and eye for detail truly set her apart. She kept us informed, answered every question patiently, answered our questions at any time of day or night, and made us feel like her top priority. Closing on our dream home was an unforgettable milestone, and Stella made it all happen effortlessly. Her negotiation prowess, unwavering dedication, and authentic care for her clients are second to none. If you’re seeking a trustworthy, dedicated, and passionate realtor, Stella Rodriguez is your perfect choice! Thank you, Stella, for turning our dream into reality. We couldn’t have achieved this without you! 💙🔑 #DreamHome #TopRealtor #Grateful

Seller review
Great Service!
3 months ago
Great Service!

Estella made what could have been a very stressful process as smooth as possible. Of course, a sale like this comes with its challenges, but Estella was a great advocate for our needs every step of the way. She always kept our best interest in mind. Highly recommend her services!

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Stella's properties

Stella has 1 property for sale and sold 10 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMar 20, 2026
$722,000
509 Davalos Street
Soledad CA 93960
4
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Advantage Financial Services and Remax Property Experts
SoldMar 17, 2026
$925,000
10 Rex Circle
Salinas CA 93906
5
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of M2 Realty Group and Advantage Financial Services
SoldMar 11, 2026
$680,000
1949 Bradbury Street
Salinas CA 93906
3
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Advantage Financial Services and Epique Realty
SoldMar 9, 2026
$735,000
1823 Broadway Drive
Salinas CA 93906
4
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of LPT Realty, LLC and Advantage Financial Services
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Stella's sold properties

Stella has sold 10 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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509 Davalos Street, Soledad, CA, 93960
509 Davalos Street
Soledad CA 93960
4
2
2
Single-Family$722,000Mar 20, 2026
10 Rex Circle, Salinas, CA, 93906
10 Rex Circle
Salinas CA 93906
5
3
2
Single-Family$925,000Mar 17, 2026
1949 Bradbury Street, Salinas, CA, 93906
1949 Bradbury Street
Salinas CA 93906
3
3
2
Single-Family$680,000Mar 11, 2026
1823 Broadway Drive, Salinas, CA, 93906
1823 Broadway Drive
Salinas CA 93906
4
3
2
Single-Family$735,000Mar 9, 2026

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