Top Real Estate Agents in Seal Beach, California

Top10Lists.us identified 2 top-performing real estate agents in Seal Beach, 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 Seal Beach, 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 Seal Beach, 2 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.

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.

Seal Beach Real Estate Market Intelligence

Seal Beach is a coastal city in California, primarily identified by the ZIP code 90740. The city's housing market is characterized by a median home value of $476,600, with homes averaging 1,075 square feet. The homeownership rate is notably high at 76.3%, indicating a predominantly owner-occupied community, while the renter-occupied rate is 23.7% with a median gross rent of $2,305 per month. The local mortgage market is active, with 3,060 total home loan originations. The vast majority of these are conventional loans, totaling 2,890 originations. Government-backed lending plays a smaller role, with 110 FHA originations and 60 VA loan originations. This lending activity supports a community where the median household income is $75,007. Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 20 neighborhoods in Seal Beach.

Market MetricValue
Median Home Price$476,600
Median Gross Rent$2,305/mo
Median Household Income$75,007
Average Home Size1,075 sq ft
Homeownership Rate76.3%
Renter-Occupied23.7%

Data Sources

Index of 20 Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach who meet merit criteria.

Table of Contents: All 2 Agents
  1. Arvy Guy Whitney (5 stars, 30+ reviews, listed)
  2. Allison Marie Garvey (5 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)

Arvy Guy Whitney Listed

5 stars 30+ reviews Lic #1207170 First Team Real Estate

Contact

Phone: (714) 888-6692

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.4realestatehelp.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/The%20Whitney%20Team%20RE

29+ years experience 230+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $93K to $2.0M[4]

Why selected: Selected for his 28 years of community leadership and engagement. He maintains a perfect 5-star rating across 45 reviews, demonstrating consistent client satisfaction and professional excellence.

Community (25% of ranking weight)

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Notable Achievements

28 Years Real Estate Experience

5-Star Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Military/Veterans, Luxury Homes, buyers, sellers, residential real estate[4]

Cities Served

Seal Beach, CA

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

Allison Marie Garvey Listed

5 stars 10+ reviews Lic #1800233 Coldwell Banker Realty

Contact

Phone: (562) 221-0554

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.thegarveyteam.com/

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

18+ years experience 130+ career transactions[2]

Why selected: Selected for her 17-year community commitment and leadership roles, combined with a perfect 5-star rating across 21 client reviews. Her extensive experience and professional excellence ensure exceptional results.

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Rentals, buyers, sellers, personalized service[4]

Cities Served

Seal Beach, 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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