2026 Santa Monica, CA Team Directory

The Top Real Estate Teams in Santa Monica, California for Sellers and Buyers

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2026
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Santa Monica, California

We reviewed real estate teams working Santa Monica, from the single-family streets north of Montana Avenue to the condos and townhomes of Mid-City and Ocean Park, and feature the 11 that back up their reputation with closed sales, independent rankings and real client feedback. Every one is a team Santa Monica sellers and buyers hired.

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Santa Monica is its own incorporated city of about 8.4 square miles on the coast of Los Angeles County, with a housing mix that runs from multimillion-dollar homes north of Montana Avenue to condos and townhomes near Downtown and the beach. That mix is why so many local sellers and buyers hire a team rather than a solo agent: one group can handle pricing, prep, staging, marketing and buyer search at the same time. The directory below features 11 teams with a documented Santa Monica connection, each with a checkable record of closed sales. Every card links straight back to its original source, so you can read the reviews and rankings yourself.

Aerial view of Santa Monica State Beach with swimmers in the surf, a lifeguard tower and the Santa Monica skyline behind the sand
Santa Monica State Beach. Photo courtesy of the Regina Vannicola Real Estate Group.

How We Built This List

Teams qualify on three factors we could verify from public sources:

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Verified Transaction History

Every team on this list has a documented record of closed sales in and around Santa Monica, taken from Zillow team profiles and RealTrends Verified, not just active listings or a polished bio.

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Independent Rankings

Where a team holds a RealTrends Verified ranking based on 2025 sales data, we show it exactly as the team's RealTrends profile displays it. RealTrends ranks teams within size tiers (small, medium and large), so more than one team in a city can hold the same rank.

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Real Client Reviews

Teams qualify on the volume and rating of client reviews, with Zillow used as the primary review source so every comparison stays consistent.

Every team below cleared the same bar for the Santa Monica market. This directory is refreshed periodically to reflect new sales activity, new rankings and new reviews.

Santa Monica's Top 11 Real Estate Teams

Tap the source link on any card to read that team's reviews or rankings straight from the source.

11 teams
1
Regina Vannicola Real Estate Group Team
Team Lead: Regina Vannicola, Realtor
Compass · 1333 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
★★★★★ 5.0 (146 team reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
Licensed since 2003 · selling on the Westside since 2004

Regina Vannicola leads a full-service Compass team from an office on Montana Avenue, inside the North of Montana market she sells most. RealTrends Verified ranks the team #7 by volume and #5 by transaction sides among Santa Monica teams on 2025 sales data ($56.97M across 30 sides), and FastExpert named Regina a 2026 Top Agent in Santa Monica. On Zillow the team shows 455 career sales from $390K to $8.5M, averaging $2.3M. Her team handles staging, repairs, vendors and Compass Concierge for sellers, and clients often use her to sell a condo and buy a house in one coordinated move. LoanWise named her "Best for North of Montana" in October 2026.

Best for: Santa Monica homeowners selling a $2M to $8M single-family home, long-time owners and out-of-area sellers, and families moving from a condo to a house.

Skilled Negotiator Full-Service Prep Bilingual Service (English, Spanish)
Specialties Listing Agent Buyer's Agent Single-Family Homes Condo Sellers & Buyers North of Montana Condo-to-House Moves
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Pardee Properties Team
Team Lead: Tami Pardee, Broker
Pardee Properties (independent brokerage) · Santa Monica and Venice, CA
★★★★★ 5.0 (1,595 team reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
22 yrs experience

Tami Pardee's independent brokerage is the highest-volume team on this list by transaction count, with 3,263 career sales on Zillow and 273 in the past 12 months, ranging up to $18M and averaging $2M. Its 1,595 Zillow reviews are the most of any entry here. The team's own site says most of its sales land on the Westside, concentrated in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, Culver City and Marina del Rey.

Best for: sellers and buyers who want a large, high-activity team across south Santa Monica and the beach cities.

Highly Rated High Sales Activity Team-Based Approach
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Relocation First Time Homebuyers Investment Properties Luxury Homes New Construction
3
The Condo Experts Team
Team Lead: Brian Maser, Broker and Owner
The Condo Experts · 2525 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
RealTrends Verified: #6 by volume, #1 by sides (Santa Monica teams, 2025 data)
Sourced from RealTrends

Brian Maser's team, formerly Maser Condo Sales, focuses on condos and townhomes on the Westside. RealTrends Verified credits it with 39 transaction sides and $57.09M in volume on 2025 sales data, ranking it #1 by sides and #6 by volume among Santa Monica teams as its profile displays. Its office sits on Main Street near Ocean Park.

Best for: sellers and buyers of Santa Monica condos and townhomes.

Condo Specialist Negotiation Expert Locally Owned & Operated
Specialties Condo Sales Townhome Sales Listing Agent Buyer's Agent Investment Properties
4
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Pence Hathorn Silver (Luxury Property Group) Team
Team Leads: Charles Pence, John Hathorn, Loraine Silver and Brett Silver
Compass · Santa Monica, CA
★★★★★ 4.9 (122 team reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
40 yrs experience

Pence Hathorn Silver is a long-established Compass team with a presence on Montana Avenue and more than three decades in Santa Monica, per its Compass profile. Zillow shows 719 career sales averaging $3.4M, including 26 in the past 12 months, with recent North of Montana sales such as 1308 San Vicente Blvd ($5.65M, both sides). The team offers service in seven languages.

Best for: buyers and sellers of higher-value Santa Monica homes, including North of Montana.

Market Expert Highly Rated Multilingual Service (English, Spanish, Russian, German, Portuguese, Tagalog, Polish)
Specialties Luxury Homes Listing Agent Buyer's Agent Leasing
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Jancula Group Team
Team Lead: Ryan Jancula, Broker Associate
Compass · 2115 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
★★★★★ 5.0 (108 team reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
27 yrs experience

Ryan Jancula's Compass team focuses on luxury, ultra-luxury and new construction homes across the Westside. RealTrends Verified ranks it #1 by volume and #1 by sides among Santa Monica teams in its size tier on 2025 sales data, with $201.19M across 57 sides. Zillow shows 353 career sales from $500K to $21M, including 72 in the past 12 months. Its Compass profile lists Los Angeles Magazine Real Estate All-Star recognition for 2026.

Best for: luxury sellers and buyers, including North of Montana and ocean-view homes.

Luxury Specialist High Sales Volume Team-Based Approach
Specialties Luxury Homes New Construction Off-Market Properties Listing Agent Buyer's Agent
6
All of the Houses Team
Compass small team
Compass · Santa Monica, CA
RealTrends Verified: #2 by volume, #3 by sides (Santa Monica teams, 2025 data)
Sourced from RealTrends

All of the Houses is a Compass team based in Santa Monica with $118.74M in volume across 37 transaction sides on 2025 sales data, per RealTrends Verified. That puts the team #2 by volume and #3 by sides among Santa Monica teams as its profile displays, and #219 nationally by volume, with an average sale price of $3.21M.

Best for: sellers who want a team with independently verified sales performance at higher price points.

RealTrends Verified High Average Price Small-Team Service
Specialties Listing Agent Buyer's Agent Single-Family Homes
7
Amalfi Estates Team
Founder: Anthony Marguleas
Amalfi Estates · Pacific Palisades, CA
RealTrends Verified: #4 by volume, #5 by sides (Los Angeles teams, 2025 data)
Sourced from RealTrends

Anthony Marguleas founded Amalfi Estates in the mid-1990s and runs it as an independent luxury team from Pacific Palisades, serving Santa Monica and the wider Westside. RealTrends Verified credits it with $183.81M across 71 sides on 2025 sales data, #91 nationally by volume. The team gives 10% of its net commission on each sale to a client-chosen charity. Note: its office is in Pacific Palisades rather than Santa Monica itself; included for its Santa Monica service area.

Best for: luxury sellers and buyers moving between Santa Monica, Brentwood and the Palisades.

Luxury Specialist Concierge-Level Service Charitable Giving
Specialties Luxury Homes Listing Agent Buyer's Agent Relocation
8
Scott Price Team
Team Lead: Scott Price, Real Estate Broker
Compass · Los Angeles Westside
★★★★★ 5.0 (107 team reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
21 yrs experience

Scott Price leads a Compass team, branded in client reviews as Price + Hou with partner Janice Hou, that has closed 422 career sales on Zillow from $539K to $6.2M, averaging $1.6M. Recent Santa Monica sales include 1116 Stanford St ($3.925M, seller side). Reviewers often point to the team's guidance for first-time buyers.

Best for: first-time buyers and condo or single-family sellers across Santa Monica and the Westside.

Client-Focused Professional Team-Based Approach
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Relocation New Construction
9
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Engel & Völkers Santa Monica Team
Team profile for the Engel & Völkers Santa Monica shop
Engel & Völkers · 1123 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
★★★★★ 5.0 (62 team reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
18 yrs experience

The Santa Monica shop of the global Engel & Völkers brand works from Montana Avenue, with 507 career team sales on Zillow from $535K to $3.4M, averaging $1.5M. Reviews name agent Staci Siegel often, and the team offers service in six languages.

Best for: international and relocating buyers and sellers.

Trustworthy Global Network Multilingual Service (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, German, Hebrew)
Specialties Buyer's Agent Listing Agent Relocation Luxury Homes
10
Sally Forster Jones Group (Forster Jones International) Team
Founder and CEO: Sally Forster Jones
Compass · Beverly Hills, CA
RealTrends Verified: $447.91M across 90 sides (2025 data)
Sourced from RealTrends

Sally Forster Jones leads one of Southern California's highest-volume luxury teams at Compass, with more than 6,000 career transactions and over $11 billion in career sales per the team's own site, which also cites 685+ five-star Zillow reviews. Note: the team is based in Beverly Hills rather than Santa Monica; included for its Westside luxury reach.

Best for: high-end luxury sellers who want international marketing reach.

Luxury Specialist High Sales Volume International Reach
Specialties Luxury Homes Estates New Development Listing Agent
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Fitzgerald Walker Team Team
Team Leads: Meghan Fitzgerald and Scott Walker
Compass · 2115 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
RealTrends Verified: #17 by volume (Santa Monica teams, 2025 data)
Sourced from RealTrends

Meghan Fitzgerald and Scott Walker are a married Compass team based on Main Street, with 30-plus years of combined experience and more than $600M sold, per their own site. RealTrends Verified credits them with $24.14M across 18 sides on 2025 data. Client testimonials describe condo sales for out-of-state owners, including upgrades before listing.

Best for: condo sellers and buyers across Santa Monica, Mar Vista and Culver City.

Responsive Renovation Guidance Husband-and-Wife Team
Specialties Listing Agent Buyer's Agent Condos & Townhomes Compass Concierge

Santa Monica Areas Our Teams Cover

Teams in this directory work across Santa Monica's distinct neighborhoods, including:

North of Montana (90402)

The city's most expensive single-family area, with wide, tree-lined streets between Montana Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard.

Wilshire-Montana (90403)

A mix of single-family homes and townhome-style condos between Wilshire Boulevard and Montana Avenue, close to Montana's shops.

Sunset Park (90405)

A largely single-family neighborhood in the southeast of the city, popular with families moving up from a condo.

Ocean Park and Main Street (90405)

Beach-adjacent streets near Main Street's shops and restaurants, with a mix of cottages, condos and townhomes.

Mid-City and Downtown (90401, 90404)

Condo-heavy areas near the Third Street Promenade, the Pier and the Expo Line, a common starting point for first-time buyers.

Where Santa Monica Sits on the Westside

Santa Monica sits on the coast of Los Angeles County, bordered by the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades and Brentwood to the north, West Los Angeles to the east, and Venice to the south. It is governed separately from the City of Los Angeles, with its own city government, transfer tax and zoning rules.

Hiring a Real Estate Team in Santa Monica, California: FAQs

Who are the top-ranked real estate teams in Santa Monica right now?

There's no single best team for everyone. The right fit depends on what you're selling or buying, your price point and your neighborhood. Teams that come up often in Santa Monica include the Regina Vannicola Real Estate Group, Pardee Properties, The Condo Experts, Pence Hathorn Silver and the Jancula Group, along with the other teams featured on this page. Each card links to that team's original reviews or rankings so you can compare them yourself.

Which Santa Monica teams are best for sellers?

The best team for a sale depends on multiple factors, including your home type, price point and neighborhood. Look for a team with a record of listing-side sales in your neighborhood and price range, plus the staff to handle prep and staging. For single-family homes from about $2M to $8M, the Regina Vannicola Real Estate Group runs prep, staging and vendors in-house from its Montana Avenue office. For condos and townhomes, The Condo Experts focuses on that property type specifically.

Which Santa Monica teams are best for buyers moving from a condo to a house?

The right fit depends on multiple factors, including your timeline, budget and target neighborhoods. A team that sells condos and buys houses can line up both sides of the move. The Regina Vannicola Real Estate Group coordinates selling a Santa Monica condo and buying a house in one plan, and larger teams such as Pardee Properties cover a wide range of neighborhoods for the search.

Should I hire a team or a solo Realtor in Santa Monica?

A team splits the work across specialists, so pricing, staging, marketing and showings can happen at once, which helps when a home needs prep or the owner lives out of town. A solo Realtor may offer more one-on-one contact. Ask any team who will be your day-to-day contact before signing.

How do RealTrends rankings work for Santa Monica teams?

RealTrends Verified ranks teams on closed sales volume and transaction sides, using verified data from the prior year. It groups teams by size (small, medium and large), so a city can show more than one #1. This page shows each team's rank exactly as its RealTrends profile displays it.

How much does it cost to hire a real estate team in Santa Monica?

Most Santa Monica teams work on commission, negotiated per transaction. Since 2024's industry-wide changes to buyer-agent compensation, buyers negotiate their agent's fee directly in a written agreement, so clarify the fee with any team before you sign.

How do I verify a team's reviews before hiring them?

Every team on this page links to its original Zillow profile or RealTrends profile, where you can read unedited reviews and verified sales data rather than testimonials the team selected itself.

About This List

This page is independently compiled and isn't affiliated with any Santa Monica brokerage. Nothing on this list is a submitted application: every profile was pulled from that team's own public review history and ranking data. If you lead a team and believe your information needs correcting, or you'd like to be considered for a future update, reach out to contact@topagenttoday.com. Looking for individual agents instead? See our Santa Monica Real Estate Agents directory.