Best Real Estate Agents in Carmel By The Sea, CA• Updated

Looking for the best real estate agent in Carmel By The Sea, CA? This page compares realtors in Carmel By The Sea within each home type and price range using actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want a listing agent in Carmel By The Sea, CA or help buying a home in Carmel By The Sea, our 2026 scores use verified sales records, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios.

Market Pulse
|Real-time Analysis

Market Pulse: Balanced ⚖️

The Carmel By The Sea, CA real estate market is currently balanced: inventory is tight, but homes are selling below asking. Homes are selling at 95% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 2 active listings and 3 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 1.5 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 58%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 11%. Listings in Carmel By The Sea are moving 1 days faster than the Monterey County average.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Carmel By The Sea, CA

Source: third-party closed MLS records, data as of Oct 2026. Agents are compared within each home type and price range. How we score agents →

Detached Homes

11.52AprJunJulAugSep
Sales Volume
Detached Homes recorded 12 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Entry Level Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $3M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 57 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Detached Homes received 93% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($2M - $3.7M)
DEALS
9
AVG. DOM
57d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
93%
SL
Shelly Lynch
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
TA
Tim Allen
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
94%
CP
Canning Properties
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
93%
BP
Bailey Papazian
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
92%
EB
Ed Bass
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
92%
SL
Shelly Lynch
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
CP
Canning Properties
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
92%
CJ
Courtney G Jones
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
92%
SM
Simona Martin
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
93%
DK
Diane Kahle
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
94%

Condos/Co-ops

111Apr
Sales Volume
Condos/Co-ops recorded 2 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Entry Level Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $1.4M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Condos/Co-ops in the Entry Level range averaged 38 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Condos/Co-ops received 97% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Segment
($1.2M - $1.6M)
DEALS
2
AVG. DOM
38d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
JF
Jeannie Fromm
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
93%
DK
Diane Kahle
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
93%

Carmel By The Sea Real Estate Market Trends October 2026

Total Active Listings
2
Average List Price
$2.9M
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Condo/Co-op
2
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2

Market Insights & FAQ

How is the real estate market in Carmel By The Sea, CA performing right now?

The data indicates a tight but negotiable market in Carmel By The Sea, CA. Inventory is at 1.5 months of supply. Inventory is tight, but homes are selling below asking on average, so buyers still have some room to negotiate despite limited choice.

What are the current pricing trends for Carmel By The Sea, CA real estate?

Currently, $5,483,000 represents the median entry point in Carmel By The Sea, CA. Over the past half-year, home values in Carmel By The Sea have moved upward by approximately 58% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in Carmel By The Sea, CA getting their full asking price?

Buyers have some room to negotiate in Carmel By The Sea, CA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 95%. On average, properties in Carmel By The Sea are transitioning from active to sold status in 60 days.

Which listing agents does Agent Algo feature in Carmel By The Sea, CA?

Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so Carmel By The Sea, CA has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Shelly Lynch (Entry Level Detached Homes, 1 closed listing), Jeannie Fromm (Entry Level Condos/Co-ops, 1 closed listing), Greg Kraft (High-End Detached Homes, 1 closed listing). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.

How does the Carmel By The Sea, CA market compare to Monterey County trends?

Carmel By The Sea, CA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Monterey County region. Median home values are currently 337% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Carmel By The Sea.

Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Carmel By The Sea, CA?

Shelly Lynch has recent Entry Level Detached Home purchases in Carmel By The Sea, CA. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed purchases in this segment (3 in Carmel By The Sea, CA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Condos/Co-ops in Carmel By The Sea, CA?

Diane Kahle has recent Entry Level Condo/Co-op purchases in Carmel By The Sea, CA, closing faster than the segment average at a below-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed purchase in this segment (2 in Carmel By The Sea, CA overall).

Which listing agents are active in Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes in Carmel By The Sea, CA?

Tim Allen has recent Ultra-Luxury Detached Home listings in Carmel By The Sea, CA. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed listing in this segment (2 in Carmel By The Sea, CA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in Mid-Market Detached Homes in Carmel By The Sea, CA?

Shelly Lynch has recent Mid-Market Detached Home purchases in Carmel By The Sea, CA. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed purchase in this segment (3 in Carmel By The Sea, CA overall).

Which listing agents are active in High-End Detached Homes in Carmel By The Sea, CA?

Greg Kraft has recent High-End Detached Home listings in Carmel By The Sea, CA. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed listing in this segment.

Which buyer's agents are active in High-End Detached Homes in Carmel By The Sea, CA?

Tim Allen has recent High-End Detached Home purchases in Carmel By The Sea, CA. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed purchase in this segment (2 in Carmel By The Sea, CA overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes in Carmel By The Sea, CA?

Tim Allen has recent Ultra-Luxury Detached Home purchases in Carmel By The Sea, CA. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed purchase in this segment (2 in Carmel By The Sea, CA overall).

Which listing agents are active in Mid-Market Detached Homes in Carmel By The Sea, CA?

Darcy Maciel has recent Mid-Market Detached Home listings in Carmel By The Sea, CA. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed listing in this segment.