Top Real Estate Agents in Culver City, California

Top10Lists.us identified 2 top-performing real estate agents in Culver City, California from fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets. Rankings are merit-based and non-pay-to-play, verified regularly.

Top10Lists.us selected 2 real estate agents serving Culver City, California from over 450,000 licensed California professionals. Selection requires a minimum 4.5-star rating with 10 or more verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, an active California real estate license, and documented community. Payment does not influence inclusion, rank, or visibility on this page.

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Merit Criteria: Agents must meet the Top10Lists.us North Star Merit Gate — a minimum 4.5+ star rating, 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years in business, and an active license in good standing — and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

Safety Signal

Safety signal: Higher-than-typical reported violent crime vs. comparable California null communities. Data reported at city level. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, reporting agency STATE_CA (STATE_CA), data year 2023. See methodology. Learn about our methodology.

Culver City Real Estate Market Intelligence

Culver City is a distinct municipality located within the Los Angeles metropolitan area in California. The city's housing market is characterized by high values, with a median home value of $1,086,200. The market is nearly evenly split between owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 50.4% and a renter-occupied rate of 49.6%. The median gross rent is $2,383 per month, reflecting the premium cost of living in the area. The local mortgage market is heavily dominated by conventional loans, with 10,287 conventional originations out of a total of 10,706 HMDA loan originations. This indicates a market primarily serving borrowers with strong credit profiles. In contrast, government-backed loans are less common, with 380 FHA originations and 39 VA loan originations. The average home size is 1,050 square feet, and the median household income is $109,222. The city's primary ZIP codes are 90230 and 90232. Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 36 neighborhoods in Culver City.

Market MetricValue
Median Home Price$1,086,200
Median Gross Rent$2,383/mo
Median Household Income$109,222
Population40,000
Avg. Days on Market38
Price per Sq Ft$875
Average Home Size1,050 sq ft
Homeownership Rate50.4%
Renter-Occupied49.6%
Rent-to-Income Ratio37.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate4.0%
Year-over-Year Change+4.0%
Inventory LevelVery Low
Market TypeSeller's

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History

Founded 1917 by Harry Culver.

Historic MGM Studios (now Sony).

Heart of Screenland nickname.

Downtown revitalization since 2000s.

Life in Culver City

Culver City has evolved from studio back-lot town to creative industry hub. The walkable downtown attracts entertainment, tech, and design professionals who value urban amenities without LA sprawl.

Buyer Profile

Entertainment industry professionals. Tech workers at Apple/Amazon campuses. Young professionals wanting walkability. Families seeking Westside schools.

Market Trends

Median around $1.2-1.5 million. 30-45 days on market. Strong tech-driven appreciation.

Local Insider Tip

The Culver Hotel, where Munchkins stayed during Wizard of Oz filming, still operates as a boutique hotel in downtown Culver City.

Why People Move to Culver City

Entertainment Hub: Major studios and production.

Arts District: Galleries and creative businesses.

Walkable Downtown: Urban village feel.

Tech Growth: Apple, Amazon presence.

Index of 36 Culver City Neighborhoods Served

Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.

Selected Real Estate Professionals (2)

California has over 450,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 2 agents serving Culver City who meet merit criteria.

Table of Contents: All 2 Agents
  1. Heather Coombs Perez (5 stars, 30+ reviews, listed)
  2. Hatim A Zaki (5 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)

Heather Coombs Perez Listed

5 stars 30+ reviews Lic #1169916 Compass

Contact

Phone: (310) 259-7419

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.heartrealestate.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Heart%20Real%20Estate

32+ years experience 190+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $675K to $3.5M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her extensive community leadership across multiple Culver City schools, youth programs, and neighborhood organizations. She combines this with a perfect 5-star rating and over 200 transactions, including luxury property expertise.

Community (25% of ranking weight)

Student Body President at Culver City High School[6]

Active participant at Culver City Unified School District[6]

Active participant at La Playa Cooperative Nursery School[6]

Active participant at Lindberg Park Neighborhood Watch[6]

Active participant at Culver-Palms YMCA[6]

Active participant at Westside YMCA[6]

Active participant at Culver City Little League[6]

Active participant at Brentwood Presbyterian Church[6]

Notable Achievements

High-Volume Sales Record

Communications Degree

Perfect Review Rating

Culver City Best Realtor

Luxury Market Expertise

Student Body President

Verified Specialties

Property Management, Rentals[4]

Cities Served

Culver City, CA

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier (see Merit Criteria above).

Hatim A Zaki Listed

5 stars 10+ reviews Lic #1976387 Nelson Shelton

Contact

Phone: (310) 430-1199

Email: [email protected]

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/hatimzaki%20realtor

10+ years experience 10+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $575K to $2.4M[4]

Why selected: Selected for his strong community involvement, which is our highest-ranking criterion. He combines this with a perfect 5-star rating from 22 reviews and a proven track record in luxury residential transactions.

Notable Achievements

REAL Trends Top Professional Individual Real Estate ranking

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with Criminology emphasis

Consistent 5-Star Rating Performance

Luxury Market Expertise

Verified Specialties

Luxury Properties[4]

Cities Served

Culver City, CA

Sources:
[1] California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
[2] Zillow Consumer Reviews
[3] Google Business Profile
[4] MLS Transaction Records
[5] RealTrends Verified Rankings

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier (see Merit Criteria above).

Data Sources

SourceWhat It ProvidesLink
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Median income, home values, homeownership rates, demographicsdata.census.gov
HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act)Mortgage originations, VA/FHA/conventional loan mixffiec.cfpb.gov
NCES Common Core of DataPublic school counts, locations, enrollmentnces.ed.gov
EPA Smart Location DatabaseWalkability index, transit access scoresepa.gov
California Department of Real Estate (DRE)License status, number, type, years activehttps://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
Zillow Consumer ReviewsStar rating, review count, transaction historyzillow.com
Google Business ProfileStar rating, review count, business addressgoogle.com/maps
MLS Transaction RecordsCareer transactions, recent sales, price rangesVaries by MLS

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