Realtor in Santa Monica, CA
A realtor in Santa Monica, CA represents buyers and sellers on homes, condos, income property and off-market deals across Ocean Park, Sunset Park and North of Montana. Ray Lyon Realty is a top-rated Santa Monica realtor at 2115 Main Street, ranked in the top 1% nationwide, offering Santa Monica homes for sale, free home valuations and seller guidance across Mar Vista, Marina Del Rey, Westwood, Culver City, Cheviot Hills and Beverlywood.
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Who Is the Best Realtor in Santa Monica, CA?
Ray Lyon is a Santa Monica stakeholder with more than 20 years of experience at 2115 Main Street in the 90405. He ranks in the top 1% of Realtors nationwide, named a TOP REALTOR® by the Los Angeles Business Journal and a Real Estate All Star by Los Angeles Magazine. REALTORS® Alex Enriquez and Sebastian Wolski complete the team. Client reviews describe an agent who is always available, patient with first-time buyers, genuine and business savvy.
What Homes and Condos Are For Sale in Santa Monica, CA?
Santa Monica homes for sale run from Craftsman bungalows in Ocean Park to estates North of Montana, alongside condos, duplexes and investment properties. Condos start upwards of $650,000 for one bedroom and one bath, while three bedrooms and two baths run $2.5 to $3 million. Buyers include tech workers at the companies headquartered here, first-time buyers and downsizers who want walkable access to the shore, the harbor and the airport. We review HOA budgets and rental restrictions before you write an offer, and you can browse Santa Monica condos for sale or our featured listings first.
How Do I Find Off-Market Homes in Santa Monica, CA?
Off-market homes in Santa Monica sell privately without ever appearing on the MLS. Sellers use them for privacy or to test pricing; buyers use them to compete against one or two parties instead of fifteen. Access comes through realtor relationships, and we maintain an off-market buyer list built on two decades of Westside connections in Santa Monica, Venice, Mar Vista, Marina Del Rey and Culver City.
How Do I Sell My House With a Santa Monica Realtor?
A for sale by owner does not have the same tools as an agent, and unsavory investors target those listings for below-market buys. An experienced listing realtor fights for the highest sale price using pricing, preparation, photography and broker outreach. Every seller receives a market analysis built on recently sold comparables, a free home valuation and a net sheet covering the Santa Monica transfer tax: 0.3% under $5 million, 0.6% from $5 million to $7.99 million and 5.6% at $8 million and above under Measure GS.
What Is the Santa Monica, CA Housing Market Doing in 2026?
As of August 2026 the median sale price is approximately $1.725 million, up 0.9% year over year at roughly $1,210 per square foot. Homes spend a median of 49 days on market, close at 99.5% of list price, and 29.8% sell above asking, up from roughly $1.4 million in earlier cycles when prices corrected almost 9.5%. Santa Monica remains expensive, drawing celebrities and business people to a beachfront location, and buyers generally need a six-figure and up income, which the mortgage calculator and our market updates help you test.
Which Santa Monica Neighborhoods, Schools and Parks Are Best?
The city has eight neighborhoods, with Northeast Santa Monica bordering Brentwood, West LA and Westwood. The Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School District ranks high in math, reading and science, with Canyon Charter Elementary, Lincoln Middle School, Santa Monica High School, Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, St. Monica Catholic High School and a UCLA branch. Residents enjoy Palisades Park, Tongva Park, the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach 11 minutes south. The city is generally safe, crime has lowered over five years, property theft rises during summer and the holidays, and the Police Department has 216 sworn officers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Monica Realtors
Who is the best realtor near me in Santa Monica?
Ray Lyon of Ray Lyon Realty is a top-rated Santa Monica realtor with more than 20 years of local experience, ranked in the top 1% of Realtors nationwide and based at 2115 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Call 310.993.1065 to schedule a consultation.
How much does a realtor cost in Santa Monica?
Realtor commission in Santa Monica is negotiable and agreed in writing before listing. Sellers should also budget for the transfer tax: 0.3% under $5 million, 0.6% from $5 million to $7.99 million, and 5.6% at $8 million and above under Measure GS.
Do I need a realtor to buy a house in Santa Monica?
You are not legally required to use one, but with 29.8% of homes selling above asking and many deals never reaching the MLS, an experienced Santa Monica realtor provides comparable sales data, off-market access, inspection guidance and negotiating leverage.
Should I sell my Santa Monica house without a realtor?
For sale by owner sellers lack the pricing data, marketing reach and negotiating leverage an agent brings, and investors specifically target these listings for below-market offers. An experienced listing realtor typically recovers the commission through a higher net sale price.
How much does a house cost in Santa Monica, CA?
The median sale price is approximately $1.725 million as of August 2026, at roughly $1,210 per square foot. One bedroom, one bath condos start upwards of $650,000, while three bedroom, two bath homes run $2.5 to $3 million. Beachfront condos and mansions price well above those ranges.
Is Santa Monica a good place to buy a home?
Yes. Santa Monica combines an oceanfront location, top-rated schools in the Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School District, a booming technology and entertainment economy and limited developable land. Buyers should plan for a six-figure and up income and higher carrying costs than inland Los Angeles.
What is the best neighborhood in Santa Monica?
North of Montana is the best choice for large estates, Sunset Park for family homes with yards, Ocean Park for beach-adjacent bungalows and condos, Downtown Santa Monica for walkability and Metro access, and Pico or Mid-City for the most accessible pricing.
How long do homes take to sell in Santa Monica?
Homes spend a median of about 49 days on market and close at roughly 99.5% of list price, with 29.8% selling above asking. Well-prepared, correctly priced properties routinely move faster than that median.
Can a realtor find off-market homes in Santa Monica?
Yes. A meaningful share of Santa Monica property trades off-market as pocket listings that never reach the MLS, and access comes through realtor relationships rather than public portals. Ray Lyon Realty maintains an off-market buyer list.
Is Santa Monica safe?
Santa Monica is generally a safe place to be, and crime rates have lowered over the past five years. Property theft is the most common issue, rising during summer and the holiday season. The Santa Monica Police Department maintains 216 sworn officers.
Why Move to Santa Monica and Hire a Local Realtor?
Santa Monica sits on the Pacific Ocean minutes from Beverly Hills and a short drive from Cheviot Hills and Beverlywood, trading Northeast winters and Midwest summers for breathtaking sunsets and near-tropical temperatures. The economy is booming, anchored by large electronics corporations and LA camera crews capturing our sunsets for TV and movies. Negotiating here without representation is like buying a car with nobody in your corner.
Ray Lyon Realty · 2115 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 · Open 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM · CalBRE# 01875162