Best Real Estate Agents in Palm Desert, CA• Updated
Looking for the best real estate agent in Palm Desert, CA? This page compares realtors in Palm Desert within each home type and price range using actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want a listing agent in Palm Desert, CA or help buying a home in Palm Desert, our 2026 scores use verified sales records, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios.
Market Pulse: Balanced ⚖️
The Palm Desert, CA real estate market is currently balanced: inventory is tight, but homes are selling below asking. Homes are selling at 96% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 84 active listings and 86 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 0.7 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving down by 21%, while Average Days on Market holding steady. Listings in Palm Desert are moving 9 days faster than the Riverside County average.
Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Palm Desert, 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
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Entry Level Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $321K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Detached Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 44 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 91% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend Prices in the Mid-Market Detached Home tier have stabilized over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Homes rose 4% over the last 6 months; the latest month averaged 55 days. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Negotiation leverage in Mid-Market Detached Home has stabilized over the last 6 months, with sellers receiving 98%.
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High-End Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The High-End Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $854K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Detached Homes in the High-End range averaged 58 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of High-End Detached Homes received 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $2.5M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Detached Homes in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 67 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes received 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Condos/Co-ops
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The average price in the Entry Level Condo/Co-op segment has softened by 6% over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Days on market for Entry Level Condos/Co-ops rose 43% over the last 6 months; the latest month averaged 74 days. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Negotiation leverage in Entry Level Condo/Co-op has stabilized over the last 6 months, with sellers receiving 97%.
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Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The average price in the Mid-Market Condo/Co-op segment has softened by 3% over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Days on market for Mid-Market Condos/Co-ops rose 84% over the last 6 months; the latest month averaged 102 days. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Seller leverage in the Mid-Market Condo/Co-op market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 95%.
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High-End Condo/Co-op Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The High-End Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $834K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Condos/Co-ops in the High-End range averaged 53 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of High-End Condos/Co-ops received 97% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Ultra-Luxury Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $1.3M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Condos/Co-ops in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 45 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Condos/Co-ops received 97% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Mobile/Manufactured Homes
Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home tier had a median sale price of $246K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Mobile/Manufactured Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 69 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 Mobile/Manufactured Homes received 96% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Mid-Market Mobile/Manufactured Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Mid-Market Mobile/Manufactured Home tier had a median sale price of $432K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Mobile/Manufactured Homes in the Mid-Market range averaged 65 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Mid-Market Mobile/Manufactured Homes received 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier had a median sale price of $833K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in the High-End range averaged 33 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 94% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Townhomes
Mid-Market Townhome Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Mid-Market Townhome tier had a median sale price of $491K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Townhomes in the Mid-Market range averaged 64 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Mid-Market Townhomes received 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Palm Desert Real Estate Market Trends October 2026
Inventory Breakdown by Segment
| Property Type | Entry Level | High-End | Mid-Market | Ultra-Luxury | Total |
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| Condo/Co-op | 9 | 3 | 22 | — | 34 |
| Detached Home | — | 10 | 28 | 4 | 42 |
| Mobile/Manufactured Home | 4 | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Townhome | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Market Insights & FAQ
How is the real estate market in Palm Desert, CA performing right now?
The data indicates a tight but negotiable market in Palm Desert, CA. Inventory is at 0.7 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 Palm Desert, CA real estate?
Currently, $546,000 represents the median entry point in Palm Desert, CA. Over the past half-year, home values in Palm Desert have moved downward by approximately 20% based on regional transaction data.
Are sellers in Palm Desert, CA getting their full asking price?
Buyers have some room to negotiate in Palm Desert, CA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 96.3%. On average, properties in Palm Desert are transitioning from active to sold status in 58 days.
Which listing agents does Agent Algo feature in Palm Desert, CA?
Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so Palm Desert, CA has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Melissa Handler (Mid-Market Detached Homes, 5 closed listings), Peter Khanbegian (Mid-Market Condos/Co-ops, 3 closed listings), Craig Chorpenning (High-End Detached Homes, 3 closed listings). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.
How does the Palm Desert, CA market compare to Riverside County trends?
Palm Desert, CA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Riverside County region. Median home values are currently 6% lower than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Palm Desert.
Which agent is best for buying a Mid-Market Detached Home in Palm Desert, CA?
Buyers targeting Mid-Market Detached Homes in Palm Desert, CA may want to work with Jennifer Robertson. Their buyer closings in this segment show a sale-to-list ratio that's more favorable than the local average — a signal of effective negotiation that keeps final purchase prices competitive for buyers. Based on 6 closed purchases in this segment.
Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Homes in Palm Desert, CA?
Christopher Carter has recent Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home purchases in Palm Desert, 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 3 closed purchases in this segment.
Which buyer's agents are active in Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes in Palm Desert, CA?
Didona Marcinkevicius has recent Ultra-Luxury Detached Home purchases in Palm Desert, 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 4 closed purchases in this segment.
Which buyer's agents are active in Mid-Market Condos/Co-ops in Palm Desert, CA?
Dilmira Liquori has recent Mid-Market Condo/Co-op purchases in Palm Desert, 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 3 closed purchases in this segment.
Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Palm Desert, CA?
DW Associates has recent Entry Level Detached Home purchases in Palm Desert, CA, closing faster than the segment average. 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 (15 in Palm Desert, CA overall).
Which buyer's agents are active in High-End Condos/Co-ops in Palm Desert, CA?
Peggy Mason has recent High-End Condo/Co-op purchases in Palm Desert, 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 2 closed purchases in this segment.
Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Condos/Co-ops in Palm Desert, CA?
Bahareh Kamoei has recent Entry Level Condo/Co-op purchases in Palm Desert, 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 4 closed purchases in this segment.
Which listing agents are active in High-End Detached Homes in Palm Desert, CA?
Craig Chorpenning has recent High-End Detached Home listings in Palm Desert, CA, closing faster than the segment average at an above-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 3 closed listings in this segment.