Kern County is home to 1,739 active real estate agents and 2,210 active real estate offices. There are 9 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 54 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 6,895 active and sold properties, with 414 reviews in total. This is a 3% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
From day one, Laura impressed us with her wealth of knowledge, patience, professionalism, and genuine care. Before we ever found our home, she took the time to really listen to what mattered most to our family. One of our biggest priorities was making sure we purchased in a premium, highly desirable Bakersfield neighborhood, and Laura never lost sight of that. She educated us on the different areas, guided us toward the neighborhoods that best matched what we were looking for, and never pressured us to settle just to make a sale. Her knowledge of Bakersfield and the real estate market was invaluable. She answered endless questions, explained things thoroughly, and was incredibly patient as we worked through such an important decision for our family. Once we found our home, Laura became the glue that held our entire concurrent “domino” transaction together. We were selling our home in Salinas while simultaneously purchasing in Bakersfield, with constantly changing timelines and many moving pieces outside of our control. Laura communicated constantly, advocated for us, coordinated with everyone involved, anticipated issues, and stepped in countless times to help with things that went far beyond what we expected from a Realtor. What stood out most was how personally invested she became. We never felt like just another transaction. We truly felt like we had someone in our corner who cared about our family, our priorities, and getting us into the right home. If you are looking for a Realtor who will truly advocate for you, communicate with you, and treat your purchase as if it were her own, we cannot recommend Laura highly enough.
Miguel and his team made our first time home buying process a dream come true. Every step of the way he was involved and walked us thru all the necessary steps and goals to accomplish our process. They were very patient and professional. Thank you for helping my family and I hope more families can achieve their home buying process with miguel and his team.
Stacy has been incredibly helpful.
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make, and I couldn't have asked for a better realtor to guide me through the process. From the very beginning, he is knowledgeable, responsive, patient, and genuinely invested in helping me find the right home. He made every step feel simple and stress-free, always taking the time to answer my questions and advocate for my best interests. I always felt supported and confident knowing I had someone I could trust. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dedicated professional who truly cares about his clients. Highly recommended!
Working with Megan for my first home-buying experience was great experience! As a first-time buyer, I was nervous about the process, but Megan went above and beyond to make everything feel easy and completely stress-free. She was incredibly responsive, always quick to answer my questions, and brought a deep level of knowledge and guidance to every step of the purchase. Megan truly cared about finding the right home for me and made me feel supported from start to finish. I couldn't have asked for a better agent and highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home!
Laura was absolutely incredible throughout the sale of our California home. In fact, we chose to work with her again because she was so amazing when she represented us while our home was being built during our move from Virginia to California. After such an incredible experience the first time, there was no question we wanted her by our side again. Selling a home while moving across the country is incredibly stressful, but Laura made the entire process feel so much more manageable. Her communication was exceptional—she kept us informed every step of the way, was always quick to answer our questions, and went above and beyond to ensure our home was well cared for while we were already in North Carolina. What truly sets Laura apart is that she genuinely cares about her clients as people, not just as another transaction. She takes the time to build trust and meaningful relationships, and that compassion shines through in everything she does. We always felt supported, valued, and knew she had our family's best interests at heart. Laura treated our home as if it were her own, and her professionalism, dedication, and kindness gave us so much peace of mind during one of the biggest transitions of our lives. We are beyond grateful for everything she did for our family and couldn't recommend her more highly. If you're looking for a realtor who goes above and beyond and truly cares, Laura is the one!!
Carina was so helpful and kind. She helped us with finding our new home. Got us the best deal and was reliable without needs
Elise helped our family find our perfect home! She took the time to make sure we understood the home buying process and was available to answer all of our questions. She also went above and beyond in scheduling home inspections and talking to the seller’s agent on our behalf. We are truly grateful to Elise for making such a stressful situation easy to navigate and we definitely recommend her services to anyone in the home buying process.
My experience was very helpful from start to finish. The agent was very quick to respond and was available at all times to answer my questions. Everything was explained to me very clearly, which made the experience go very smoothly and stress-free. I would highly recommend them to anyone that wants to buy a house and is looking for a trustworthy real estate agent.
I can't say enough good things about Basil. As an older buyer, buying a home wasn't always easy. There were a couple of houses I really wanted, but unfortunately, we weren't able to get them. Of course, I was disappointed, but Basil never gave up on me. He stayed patient, kept looking, and always reminded me that the right home would come along. Throughout the whole process, I always felt that he had my best interests at heart. I never felt pressured or rushed into making a decision. He took the time to explain everything, answered all of my questions, and worked hard to negotiate the best deal possible. Having someone I could trust made all the difference, especially with such an important decision. What I appreciate even more is that Basil's help didn't stop after closing. Even now, if I have a question or need advice, he's still there to help. That meant a lot to me because it's hard to find people who continue to care after the paperwork is done. I'm also thankful that he speaks Ilocano. Being able to communicate in our own language made me feel more comfortable and understood throughout the process. It felt more personal, and I never had to worry about being misunderstood. A few people recommended Basil to me, and now I understand why. Looking back, I feel very fortunate that I found him. Buying a home can be stressful, but he made the experience much easier than I expected. If you're looking for someone who is patient, honest, and truly looking out for your best interests, I would gladly recommend Basil.
89% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 3% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
54 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 Kern County.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Kern County is $398.79k, up 2% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.
Kern County stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 184 reviews in Kern County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Watson Realty, ERA have sold 1078 properties, which accounts for 8% of the property sales in Kern County. This is followed by Crmls with 712 property sales (6%) and Keller Williams Realty at 534 property sales (4%).

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