Stella M Rodriguez

Stella M Rodriguez

REALTOR® / Owner
DRE: 01335311
  •   5   (23 reviews)

Stella's sales performance at a glance

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

11
Reviews
2
Properties for sale
11
Sold properties
$737k
Average sale price
$8m
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

  5  
Stella has 23 reviewsacross 7 different locations, showing 6.
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Stella's Energy, Quick Responses, and Local Connections Made All the Difference!
13 days ago
Stella's Energy, Quick Responses, and Local Connections Made All the Difference!

Stella was wonderful to work with when we bought our Newington home! She brought so much energy and was always quick to respond whenever we had questions or needed feedback. We especially appreciated all the local referrals she shared as we got to know the area. Her support went beyond the home purchase, and we're truly grateful. We highly recommend Stella to anyone looking for an energetic, responsive, and helpful realtor!

Seller review
Excellent
4 months ago
Excellent

She demonstrated excellent and have knowledge

Seller review
Excellent
8 months ago
Excellent

I would strongly recommend her doing a great job

Buyer review
Excellent Realtor
8 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.

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Stella's properties

Stella has 2 properties for sale and sold 11 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldSep 4, 2026
$925,000
11 Newington Circle
Salinas CA 93906
5
3
3
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Advantage Financial Services
For Sale
$349,000
246/255 East Bolivar Street
Salinas CA 93906
3
2
Other
Listing courtesy of Advantage Financial Services
SoldJul 22, 2026
$940,000
172 Paddon Place
Marina CA 93933
3
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Steinbeck Real Estate, Inc. and Advantage Financial Services
SoldJun 25, 2026
$620,000
312 Grace Circle
Gonzales CA 93926
3
1
1
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Advantage Financial Services and Re/max Real Estate Services
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Stella's sold properties

Stella has sold 11 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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11 Newington Circle, Salinas, CA, 93906
11 Newington Circle
Salinas CA 93906
5
3
3
Single-Family$925,000Sep 4, 2026
172 Paddon Place, Marina, CA, 93933
172 Paddon Place
Marina CA 93933
3
3
2
Single-Family$940,000Jul 22, 2026
312 Grace Circle, Gonzales, CA, 93926
312 Grace Circle
Gonzales CA 93926
3
1
1
Single-Family$620,000Jun 25, 2026
510 Wimbledon Avenue, Salinas, CA, 93906
510 Wimbledon Avenue
Salinas CA 93906
3
2
2
Single-Family$840,000May 14, 2026

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