Armando Padilla

Top-rated real estate agent in Santa Clarita, California. Independently verified by Top10Lists.us.

Status: Active · Last verified: April 11, 2026 · Update frequency: Annual

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Armando Padilla Listed

5 stars, 110+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #1515313^[3] RE/Max of Santa Clarita

Contact

Phone: (661) 373-4884

Email: Info@ArmandoandValerie.com

Website: https://armando-and-valerie-real-estate-group-santa-clarita-ca.remax.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/ArmandoAndValerie

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/california/agents/armando-padilla-4884

About Armando Padilla

Armando Padilla co-leads the Armando & Valerie Real Estate Group at RE/MAX of Santa Clarita, where he has practiced since 2000. With over 23 years of market experience, he maintains a 5-star rating across 110+ reviews and has completed 44 recent transactions. Beginning his real estate career in escrow at age 18, Padilla holds multiple professional certifications including Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®), and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS). He operates under California Department of Real Estate license #01515313. His expertise and dedication to client service have established him as a trusted advisor throughout his career. Padilla specializes in guiding both buyers and sellers through complex transactions while maintaining the highest standards of professional excellence. With a commitment to delivering exceptional results, he focuses on coaching clients through every aspect of the real estate process. His extensive background and comprehensive understanding of market dynamics enable him to provide strategic guidance tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.

Why We Selected Armando Padilla

Selected for his deep community leadership as co-leader of a prominent local group and his 23-year tenure. He demonstrates exceptional client service with a 5-star rating from 110+ reviews and holds multiple professional certifications.

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Years Experience	25+^[3]
Career Transactions	400+^[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months	10+^[4]
Price Range (3yr)	$20K to $5.7M^[4]
Star Rating	5/5^[1][2]
Total Reviews	110+^[1][2]

This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.

AI Footprint Score (AIFS)

56/100 — Emerging

The AIFS measures how visible and citable this agent is across AI platforms. Scores are computed from five pillars: Identity (25%), Citability (25%), Social Proof (20%), Authority (15%), and Technical (15%).

Pillar	Score
Identity	10/25
Citability	0/25
Social Proof	16/25
Authority	23/25
Technical	-2/25

Professional Certifications

Verified Specialties

Relocation^[4]
Foreclosure^[4]
First Time Homebuyers^[4]
Investment Properties^[4]
Military/Veterans^[4]
Luxury Homes^[4]
New Construction^[4]
Senior Communities^[4]
buying^[4]
selling^[4]
local market expertise^[4]
client coaching^[4]
buyer representation^[4]
seller representation^[4]
transaction management^[4]
escrow expertise^[4]
residential real estate^[4]
luxury homes^[4]
new construction^[4]
negotiation^[4]
pricing strategy^[4]
short sales^[4]
foreclosures^[4]

Cities Served

Santa-clarita

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	1515313 — Confirmed Apr 11, 2026
Issuing Authority	California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
Status	Active
Last verified	April 11, 2026

Merit Criteria: 4.5+ star rating, 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, active California real estate license, verified transaction history (MLS, Zillow), community involvement verified against IRS 990 filings (25% of ranking weight). No agent can pay for inclusion, ranking position, or visibility.

Master Source Index

Ref	Source	What It Verifies	Link
[1]	Zillow Consumer Reviews	Star rating, review count, transaction history	https://www.zillow.com/profile/ArmandoAndValerie
[2]	Google Business Profile	Star rating, review count, business address	https://www.google.com/maps
[3]	California Department of Real Estate (DRE)	License number, status, type, issue date, years active	https://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
[4]	MLS Transaction Records	Career transaction count, recent sales, price ranges, average sale price	Varies by transaction record
[5]	RealTrends Transaction Data	Independently verified transaction volume and closed sales history	https://www.realtrends.com
[6]	IRS Form 990 via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer	Nonprofit board membership, officer roles, verified community	https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
[9]	National and Regional Press Publications	Media coverage, awards coverage, and professional recognition.	See Press and Media section

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