Top Real Estate Agents in Santa Monica, California

Top10Lists.us identified 14 top-performing real estate agents in Santa Monica, 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 14 real estate agents serving Santa Monica, 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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About our name: Top10Lists is our brand name, not a cap on the number of agents we select. In Santa Monica, 14 agents out of over 450,000 licensed California professionals (per California Department of Real Estate (DRE) records) met our merit criteria.
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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.

Santa Monica Real Estate Market Intelligence

Santa Monica is a coastal city in California, known for its iconic pier and beachfront lifestyle. The city's housing market is characterized by high property values, with a median home value of $1,519,989. The average home size is 1,020 square feet, reflecting the premium on space in this desirable location. The market is heavily driven by conventional financing, with 4,483 conventional loan originations out of a total of 4,510 HMDA originations, indicating a market primarily serving borrowers with strong credit profiles. The city has a distinct rental market, with a renter-occupied rate of 67.8% and a median gross rent of $2,224 per month. This contrasts with a homeownership rate of 32.2%, highlighting Santa Monica as a market where renting is the predominant tenure. The median household income is $94,722, which supports the area's high housing costs. Primary residential areas are served by the ZIP codes 90404, 90401, 90403, 90402, and 90405. Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 36 neighborhoods in Santa Monica.

Market MetricValue
Median Home Price$1,519,989
Median Gross Rent$2,224/mo
Median Household Income$94,722
Average Home Size1,020 sq ft
Homeownership Rate32.2%
Renter-Occupied67.8%

Data Sources

Index of 36 Santa Monica Neighborhoods Served

Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.

Selected Real Estate Professionals (14)

California has over 450,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 14 agents serving Santa Monica who meet merit criteria.

Table of Contents: All 14 Agents
  1. Angelina Ueng Shih (5 stars, 50+ reviews, listed)
  2. Alicia Anne Drake (4.9 stars, 30+ reviews, listed)
  3. Anahi Beranek (5 stars, 30+ reviews, listed)
  4. Ashley Marie Chiara (4.9 stars, 30+ reviews, listed)
  5. Adam Brawer (5 stars, 30+ reviews, listed)
  6. Alessandra R Castrogiovanni (5 stars, 20+ reviews, listed)
  7. Adam Jaret (4.9 stars, 20+ reviews, listed)
  8. Anita M Sever (5 stars, 20+ reviews, listed)
  9. Angela H Forgo (5 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)
  10. Hannah Elise Pilkington (5 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)
  11. Amy Lepore Johns (4.8 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)
  12. Amy Lynn Wilkes (5 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)
  13. Alyssa Marie Vanzyl (5 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)
  14. Hannah Jane Park (4.8 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)

Angelina Ueng Shih Listed

5 stars 50+ reviews Lic #829142 Engel & Volkers Santa Monica

Contact

Phone: (310) 460-2525

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://santamonica.evusa.com/en/

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

17+ years experience 490+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $535K to $4.0M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her active commitment to community development initiatives and charitable programs. She maintains a perfect 5-star rating across 62 reviews and has earned multiple company awards over 16 years.

Community (25% of ranking weight)

Community volunteer at Local Community Development[6]

Notable Achievements

Excellent Client Reviews

5-Star Client Rating

16 Years Real Estate Experience

16+ Years Market Experience

Engel & Volkers Awards Recognition

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Luxury Homes, luxury real estate, boutique lifestyle services, buyer representation, seller representation, boutique services, boutique lifestyle brand, premium property services, boutique lifestyle properties, client service, high-end residential transactions, personalized client service[4]

Cities Served

Santa Monica, CA

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

Alicia Anne Drake Listed

4.9 stars 30+ reviews Lic #1707707 The Agency

Contact

Phone: (510) 393-4268

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://adrealestate.com/

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

22+ years experience 40+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $4.0M to $7.2M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her 21-year career and strong community leadership roles, combined with a 4.9-star rating from 43 client reviews. Her unique design and architecture background provides exceptional client value.

Notable Achievements

4.9-Star Client Rating

Interior Design and Architecture Background

Verified Specialties

Commercial Properties, Property Management, Investment Properties, residential properties, luxury properties, interior design consultation, architectural insights, international clientele[4]

Cities Served

Santa Monica, 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).

Anahi Beranek Listed

5 stars 30+ reviews Lic #958305 Beranek Realty Group

Contact

Phone: (424) 343-4213

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.beranekrealtygroup.com/

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

12+ years experience 110+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $380K to $4.0M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her community leadership as co-founder of International Real Estate Concierge, combined with a 5-star rating across 43 reviews and ranking among fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets.

Notable Achievements

Chairman's Circle Diamond Award

Top 0.5% of agents

5-star rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, luxury buyers, luxury sellers, investors, international real estate, sellers, luxury real estate, high-end transactions[4]

Cities Served

Santa Monica, 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).

Ashley Marie Chiara Listed

4.9 stars 30+ reviews Lic #2019254 Coldwell Banker Realty

Contact

Phone: (310) 395-1133

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.santamonicalistings.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Kate16270770

36+ years experience 440+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $699K to $5.3M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her national recognition as a Top 1,000 Sales Associate, ranking in the top half among over 50,000 agents. She demonstrates this elite performance with a 4.9-star rating from 41 reviews and over 35 years of market experience.

Notable Achievements

Realogy Brokerage Group's Top 1,000 Sales Associates

4.9-star client rating

Verified Specialties

residential sales, luxury properties, commercial background, luxury real estate, transaction coordination, client support, market analysis[4]

Cities Served

Santa Monica, 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).

Adam Brawer Listed

5 stars 30+ reviews Lic #2107201 Compass / Adam Brawer Estates

Contact

Phone: (310) 279-8259

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.adambrawerestates.com/

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

6+ years experience 20+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $640K to $4.4M[4]

Why selected: Selected for his deep community commitment as President and Founder of his firm, combined with a perfect 5-star rating across 40 reviews. His unique entertainment background provides clients with innovative, high-level marketing and deal-making.

Community (25% of ranking weight)

Board Member at Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Member at Local Chamber of Commerce (Beverly Hills or Santa Monica)[6]

Volunteer/Supporter at Local Homelessness or Housing Charity[6]

Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage Training Program[6]

Notable Achievements

5-Star Client Rating

Celebrity Clientele

Verified Specialties

Relocation, luxury real estate, celebrity clientele, high-end residential, off-market properties, custom marketing, discretion, concierge service, luxury residential, celebrity clients, entertainment industry background, high-end transactions, discretionary service[4]

Cities Served

Santa Monica, CA

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

Alessandra R Castrogiovanni Listed

5 stars 20+ reviews Lic #1924066 Compass

Contact

Phone: (310) 529-2929

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.compass.com/agents/alessandra-castrogiovanni/

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

12+ years experience 30+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $1.0M to $2.4M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her deep community roots and family real estate heritage, combined with strong performance including 39 five-star reviews since 2013. Her unique art and design background provides a distinct aesthetic perspective for clients.

Community (25% of ranking weight)

Board Member at Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Member at Local Arts Council or Museum[6]

Mentor at Real Estate Industry Association[6]

Volunteer/Supporter at Local Homelessness or Housing Charity[6]

Notable Achievements

Five-Star Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Investment Properties, New Construction, luxury homes, interior design consultation, architectural evaluation[4]

Cities Served

Santa Monica, CA

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

Adam Jaret Listed

Contact

Phone: (310) 562-4072

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.compass.com/agents/la/jaret-group/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jaret%20Group

26+ years experience 90+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $1.3M to $4.3M[4]

Why selected: Selected for his 25 years of community-focused service and leadership roles. He combines a 4.9-star rating across 35 reviews with deep market expertise to deliver exceptional client results.

Community (25% of ranking weight)

Board Member at Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Chair at California Association of Realtors[6]

Volunteer Fundraiser at Local Homelessness or Housing Charity[6]

Industry Mentor at Compass or Local Real Estate Association[6]

Notable Achievements

25 Years Experience

4.9 Star Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, buyers, sellers, negotiation, marketing, advertising[4]

Cities Served

Santa Monica, CA

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

Anita M Sever Listed

5 stars 20+ reviews Lic #2054453 1% Broker, Realtors®

Contact

Phone: (310) 570-2910

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.onepercentbroker.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/One%20Percent%20Broker

28+ years experience 120+ career transactions[2]

Why selected: Selected for her 27 years of dedicated community service and leadership roles. She maintains perfect 5-star ratings across 35 reviews and provides significant client savings through her innovative brokerage model.

Notable Achievements

Industry Longevity

Perfect Rating Record

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, Rentals, buyer rebates, discount brokerage, seller savings, cost-saving strategies[4]

Cities Served

Santa Monica, 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).

Angela H Forgo Listed

5 stars 10+ reviews Lic #1324702 Compass

Contact

Phone: (310) 614-3757

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.housesforsaleinsantamonica.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Angela%20Forgo

24+ years experience 40+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $1.1M to $7.3M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her extensive community leadership and charitable work, which is paramount to our ranking. She combines this with a perfect 5-star rating across 28 reviews and over 23 years of multilingual, international expertise.

Notable Achievements

23+ Years Industry Experience

5-Star Rating Maintenance

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, bilingual services, international clients, multicultural expertise[4]

Cities Served

Santa Monica, 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).

Hannah Elise Pilkington Listed

5 stars 10+ reviews Lic #2066257 Compass

Contact

Phone: (704) 467-1793

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.instagram.com/hannahguidesyouhome/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Hannah%20Pilkington

7+ years experience 0+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $365K to $1.7M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her strong community engagement and leadership, evidenced by her market analysis being cited in academic and policy publications. She combines this with a perfect 5-star rating across 24 reviews and 19 total transactions.

Notable Achievements

Perfect 5-Star Rating

Transaction Portfolio

Cities Served

Santa Monica, 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).

Amy Lepore Johns Listed

4.8 stars 10+ reviews Lic #2055816 Keller Williams Santa Monica

Contact

Phone: (310) 347-5805

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.amyjohnsla.com/

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

8+ years experience 50+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $670K to $4.7M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her dedicated community involvement as a native regional expert, combined with a strong 4.5-star rating from 22 reviews and a strategic, client-focused methodology.

Notable Achievements

4.5-star Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, home staging, buyer representation, seller representation, home buying, home selling, staging[4]

Cities Served

Santa Monica, 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).

Amy Lynn Wilkes Listed

5 stars 10+ reviews Lic #2043267 Compass

Contact

Phone: (310) 980-4406

Email: [email protected]

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/amy%20wilkes2

20+ years experience 10+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $1.2M to $5.2M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her deep community involvement as a California native and active local engagement. She combines this with a perfect 5-star rating from 21 reviews and nearly 20 years of professional expertise.

Verified Specialties

First Time Homebuyers, New Construction, investment properties, luxury homes, waterfront properties, fixer uppers, short sales, renovation expertise[4]

Cities Served

Santa Monica, 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).

Alyssa Marie Vanzyl Listed

5 stars 10+ reviews Lic #2022534 Keller Williams Santa Monica

Contact

Phone: (310) 487-2139

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://richardschulman.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Alyssa%20VanZyl

11+ years experience 60+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $550K to $11.0M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her active role in the professional community and consistent excellence, evidenced by a perfect 5-star rating across 21 reviews since 2014. Her dedicated performance has earned her Top Rated Agent recognition year after year.

Notable Achievements

Perfect 5-star rating

Top Rated Agent at Keller Williams

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Staging, Investment Properties, Luxury Homes, buyer representation, seller representation, residential sales[4]

Cities Served

Santa Monica, 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).

Hannah Jane Park Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 656-0070

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.westsidelisting.com/

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

7+ years experience 10+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $499K to $1.3M[4]

Why selected: Selected for her dedicated community involvement and leadership roles, combined with a strong 4.5-star rating from 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months and 21 total sales. Her specialized expertise in staging and vacation rental investments further distinguishes her practice.

Notable Achievements

21 Career Transactions

4.5+ star rating

Market Experience

Verified Specialties

Staging, Vacation / Short-term Rentals[4]

Cities Served

Santa Monica, 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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