California is home to 149,176 active real estate agents and 42,750 active real estate offices. There are 85 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 679 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 256,032 active and sold properties, with 8,933 reviews in total. This is a 1% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
We, without question give Nicole Glazer the highest recommendation. Nicole has been the consummate professional. Her real estate experience and knowledge made selling our family home of 27 years a mostly smooth process (within a week and above asking price). Nicole covered all aspects of not only selling our home (marketing, pricing, counseling, staging, showing and more) but also helped us in purchasing our next home. Nicole is a successful professional not only due to her vast amount of experience and market knowledge, but she works like crazy! She fit the definition of full service real estate agent. Nicole was easy to work with and most importantly trustworthy. We trusted her judgment on sales price, negotiations, house prep and much more. Selling real estate isn’t our expertise. It was reassuring to be able to work with someone like Nicole to get what was our biggest asset sold quickly for a good (and fair) price. We could count on Nicole to be honest and straightforward about the whole process. She guided us through the stressful stretches as she thoroughly knows the details involved with the complex process of selling and buying a home. We give Nicole our highest recommendation for her relentless and detailed work ethic, her honesty and trustworthiness, and her epic real estate knowledge and professionalism.
After 12 years of service in the United States Armed Forces, my transition to civilian life was abruptly accelerated by the lasting impacts of multiple combat deployments. Securing stability for my two children became my paramount objective, leading me to initiate the VA Home Loan process in December 2015. Despite maintaining a strong income and a favorable debt-to-income ratio, credit challenges sustained during my time overseas, coupled with stringent underwriting requirements, created formidable barriers. Over the subsequent decade, I engaged with seven different real estate professionals, repeatedly facing rejections based on rigid credit metrics rather than my actual financial capability and dedication to homeownership. The trajectory of this decade-long endeavor fundamentally shifted upon meeting Ryan in Tracy, California. Recognizing the unique hurdles I faced, Ryan approached my situation with exceptional professionalism and strategic insight. When a previously committed underwriter abruptly withdrew their support after six months of engagement, Ryan took immediate, decisive action. Leveraging his extensive professional network, he seamlessly connected me with Andrew, a highly capable broker at Financial America Mortgage. Ryan’s proactive leadership, rapid crisis management, and commitment to client advocacy effectively bypassed what seemed like an insurmountable roadblock, finally providing the expert guidance necessary to secure a home for my family. "Despite the violent storms & countless adverse situations from the past. I believe that when you meet the right person. They undoubtedly help you readjust your sails, and navigate towards success!" ~ Navy Ethos Respectfully, Phil Jamison Retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer
Amber and Lindsey were absolutely amazing! They were honest, kind and very knowledgeable. They helped us through every step of our journey.
Aaron has a keen sense of the market and his insights helped save us money and helped us get top dollar for our home. He really makes the buying and selling process easy. If you are in the market then give Aaron a call, you will not regret it.
I had a great experience working with Steve and his extensive team throughout the entire process of purchasing my new property. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly helpful from the initial search through closing. They made what can be a stressful process feel much easier and were always available to answer questions and provide guidance when needed. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a property.
Melissa was great. She answered all of my questions quickly and to my satisfaction. She found me a home that I love. She was very knowledgeable of the area that I was looking in. She would definitely be my first call if I ever decide to sell. I highly recommend Melissa for all of your home buying and selling needs. Thank you Melissa
We enjoyed working with Susan on this condo purchase. She found it, suggested a good mortgage broker and followed through all the way to completion, and always a smile. We would happily work with her again. Thankyou Susan
Eva represented us as our buyer's agent on a purchase that was anything but simple, and she was a real advocate the whole way through. From our very first conversation she led with our needs rather than her commission, and that never wavered. She did her homework, gave us honest and steady guidance, and stayed on top of a negotiation that had a lot of moving parts — always keeping our interests front and center. Helpful, responsive, and genuinely on our side. We'd recommend Eva to anyone buying a home, especially in a complicated deal where having someone in your corner really matters.
We had an exceptional experience working with Sebastien when buying our current home, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. Throughout the entire transaction, he was incredibly diligent, thoughtful, and proactive. Sebastien took the time to walk us through every single step of the buying process, ensuring we had a full understanding of everything before moving forward. He is always on top of every detail and consistently acts with our best interests at heart. We have developed such a high level of trust in his expertise and integrity that we are now utilizing his services to sell our other property as well. If you are looking for a fully trustworthy agent who is completely dedicated to his clients, Sebastien is the perfect choice.
Quiero agradecer sinceramente a Diana Ochoa, por todo su acompañamiento durante el proceso de venta de nuestra casa. Desde el inicio hasta el cierre, Diana estuvo siempre pendiente, brindándonos una excelente asesoría, seguimiento constante y mucha paciencia para resolver cada una de nuestras dudas. Su profesionalismo, dedicación y compromiso hicieron que todo el proceso fuera mucho más sencillo y tranquilo para nosotros. Nos sentimos muy bien acompañados y respaldados en todo momento. Además, queremos destacar que es una persona muy confiable, lo cual nos dio mucha tranquilidad durante todo el proceso. Estamos muy satisfechos con su trabajo y profundamente agradecidos por todo su apoyo. Sin duda recomendamos a Diana Ochoa a cualquiera que esté buscando una asesora inmobiliaria profesional, responsable, confiable y comprometida con sus clientes. ¡Muchas gracias, Diana, por todo! We would like to sincerely thank Diana Ochoa for her exceptional support and guidance throughout the entire process of selling our home. From start to finish, Diana was always available, patient, and attentive, providing us with excellent advice, consistent follow-up, and support whenever we had questions or concerns. Her professionalism, dedication, and commitment made the entire process much easier and less stressful for us. We always felt well guided and supported every step of the way. We would also like to highlight that she is a very trustworthy person, which gave us great peace of mind throughout the entire process. We are extremely satisfied with her work and truly grateful for all of her help. We highly recommend Diana Ochoa to anyone looking for a professional, responsible, trustworthy, and dedicated real estate advisor. Thank you so much, Diana, for all your support!
87% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 2% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
679 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for California.
The median sale price for single-family properties in California is $850.11k, up 3% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.
California stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 4343 reviews in California over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Crmls have sold 5354 properties, which accounts for 1% of the property sales in California. This is followed by REDFIN CORPORATION with 1844 property sales (0%) and Realty Concepts, Ltd at 1704 property sales (0%).

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