Bruce Barz, real estate agent in West Hills License active & verified
Real estate agent · West Hills, California

Bruce Barz

Agent, Compass ·CA DRE #02135769

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The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
13
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 99% of 744 West Hills-area agents
$19.5M
closed sales volume
$1.4M median sale price
101.4%
of list price achieved on sales
▲ 1.7 pts above the area average
11%
of listings needed a price cut
▲ Area average is 23%
Bruce Barz is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #02135769) with Compass in West Hills, CA, with 13 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $1,415,000 and an average 15 days on market on listings (3 days faster than the market median). That is more recent sales in West Hills than 99% of the 744 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Bruce

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Bruce Barz is a Real Estate Agent with Compass, holding DRE license number 02135769. He specializes in negotiation and has completed education at Harvard Business School.

Negotiation

What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Clients consistently praise Bruce for being accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable, particularly noting his ability to guide first-time buyers and handle complex transactions smoothly. Reviewers highlight his attentiveness, quick problem-solving, and willingness to go above and beyond, such as coordinating specific property needs like EV charging.

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Performance in detail

Verified from public records · 2023–2026 · metrics shown only where at least 3 closed listings support them

Closed transactions by year

Current year is partial

7 2023 8 2024 8 2025 3 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Bruce's transactions vs the West Hills market

$741K $1.4M $1.8M mkt $1.0M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Bruce represents

26 total closed sides, 2023–2026

13 seller-side (50%) 13 buyer-side (50%) + 3 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
15
3 days faster than the market median
Active listings now
0
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
26
incl. 3 leases

Where Bruce sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

#3 of 13 agents
91304
West Hills
Sales6
Median price$1.5M
DOM vs ZIP median12 vs 23
91307
West Hills
Sales2
Median price$1.8M
DOM vs ZIP median36 vs 20
91316
Encino
Sales1
Median price$650K
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
91326 Porter Ranch 1 $2.0M
91355 Valencia 1 $1.0M
91364 Woodland Hills 1 $1.8M
91384 Castaic 1 $670K

5 more ZIPs with older sales (before the last 24 months) not shown.

Questions to ask Bruce in an interview

Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call

  1. Your typical sale is $1.4M — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  2. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar West Hills agents

Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Bruce Barz 13 $1.4M 15 101.4% 11%
Stuart Levitt 5 $1.4M
David Emanuel 6 $1.4M 36 99.5% 60%
Orna Ered 12 $1.4M 65 95.5% 40%
Christine Bradt Dronne 8 $1.4M 104 93.3% 60%
Sandy Ritchie 4 $1.3M

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Bruce Barz sold?

Bruce Barz has 26 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 13 in the last 24 months (13 representing sellers, 13 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Bruce Barz work in?

Bruce Barz's closed sales have a median price of $1,415,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $741,000 and $1,793,750.

Is Bruce Barz's license active?

Bruce Barz holds an active California DRE license (#02135769). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Bruce Barz's reviews say?

Clients consistently praise Bruce for being accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable, particularly noting his ability to guide first-time buyers and handle complex transactions smoothly. Reviewers highlight his attentiveness, quick problem-solving, and willingness to go above and beyond, such as coordinating specific property needs like EV charging.

Bruce BarzCompass · West Hills, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-11 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Bruce's career may predate it