Top real estate agents in South Pasadena, CA
Everything you need to choose well in South Pasadena: what the market is doing, where your home fits, and which of its 317 ranked agents actually deliver — ranked by verified results, never by who paid.
The South Pasadena market right now
Last 12 months, compared with the 12 before · verified closed salesHow the South Pasadena market is moving
Median sale price by quarter
Homes sold by quarter
The long view: South Pasadena home values since 2012
Median sale price by year
Long-term data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Current year partial.
Where does your home fit in South Pasadena?
The middle half of South Pasadena homes sold between $1.3M and $2.4M over the last 24 months — and one in ten topped $3.2M. Agents who win in one price range are often invisible in another, so compare agents against your price point, not just the citywide average.
Most agents here barely transact — that's why the ranking matters
Half of the 457 agents who closed a deal in South Pasadena in the last two years closed just one. Experience in your market and price range is rare — the list below shows who actually has it.
The South Pasadena leaderboard
| # | Agent | Brokerage | Score | Sales (24 mo) in South Pasadena | Median price | Avg DOM | Sale÷list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derek Vaughan | South Pasadena Homes | 82 | 5 | $1.2M | 20 | 132.1% |
| 2 | Emilia Aldana | COMPASS | 81 | 8 | $2.1M | 18 | 108.7% |
| 3 | Judith Bernal | Coldwell Banker Realty | 81 | 5 | $1.8M | 23 | 120.8% |
| 4 | Matty Hurtado | Coldwell Banker Realty | 81 | 9 | $2.3M | 23 | 114.3% |
| 5 | Sally Takeda | COMPASS | 80 | 4 | $2.0M | 15 | 115.0% |
| 6 | David Knight | Keller Williams Realty | 80 | 14 | $1.5M | 41 | 118.6% |
| 7 | Amber Waas | Keller Williams Realty | 80 | 7 | $1.5M | 29 | 116.5% |
| 8 | Carmine Sabatella | The Agency | 80 | 17 | $2.0M | 35 | 117.1% |
| 9 | Ethan Bourland | COMPASS | 80 | 6 | $2.4M | 22 | 111.2% |
| 10 | Kevin Bourland | COMPASS | 79 | 6 | $2.4M | 23 | 110.2% |
| 11 | Michele Downing | COMPASS | 79 | 37 | $2.1M | 20 | 105.2% |
| 12 | Henry Blackham | COMPASS | 79 | 3 | $2.5M | 10 | 107.3% |
| 13 | Esther Clauson | Keller Williams Los Angeles | 78 | 6 | $1.6M | 58 | 118.3% |
| 14 | Laura Berns | Keller Williams Realty | 77 | 4 | $2.5M | 25 | 112.6% |
| 15 | Jason Berns | Keller Williams Realty | 77 | 4 | $2.5M | 25 | 112.6% |
| 16 | Meg Middleman | Century 21 Masters | 76 | 20 | $1.8M | 24 | 100.8% |
| 17 | Jules Ibrao | COMPASS | 75 | 3 | $1.8M | 19 | 109.7% |
| 18 | Diane Scalzo | COMPASS | 75 | 3 | $1.8M | 19 | 109.7% |
| 19 | Peter Martocchio | Coldwell Banker Realty | 75 | 4 | $2.7M | 19 | 104.9% |
| 20 | Evangelyn Lin | eXp Realty of California, Inc. | 74 | 18 | $2.6M | 70 | 104.9% |
Score (0–100) summarizes each agent's recent verified results in South Pasadena — sales closed, speed, and pricing outcomes. Agents cannot pay to change it. Showing the top 20 of 317 ranked agents (5+ closed sales here, last 24 months) — browse all 510 agents active in South Pasadena.
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Frequently asked questions
Who are the top real estate agents in South Pasadena, CA?
Based on verified sale results over the last 24 months, the top agents in South Pasadena include Derek Vaughan, Emilia Aldana, Judith Bernal. Rankings reflect closed sales, speed of sale, and pricing results — agents cannot pay for placement.
How are South Pasadena agents ranked?
By verified sale results in South Pasadena: how much an agent actually closes, how fast their listings sell versus the local norm, and how their pricing holds up. No agent can pay to change their position.
Which brokerages sell the most homes in South Pasadena?
By share of agent transaction sides over the last 24 months: COMPASS (16.1%), Coldwell Banker Realty (8.6%), Keller Williams Realty (6%).
What is the South Pasadena housing market like in 2026?
Over the last 12 months South Pasadena recorded 140 home sales at a median $1,820,500 (+4.0% vs prior year). Homes typically sell in 18 days at 105.3% of asking price, and 15% of listings took a price cut before selling.