The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
26
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 99% of 284 Palos Verdes Estates-area agents
$73.8M
closed sales volume
$2.4M median sale price
96.5%
of list price achieved on sales
area average 97.5%
33%
of listings needed a price cut
Area average is 29%
Janet Stearns is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #01851243) with Compass in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, with 26 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $2,446,250 and an average 41 days on market on listings (19 days slower than the market median). That is more recent sales in Palos Verdes Estates than 99% of the 284 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Janet

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Janet Stearns is a Realtor with Compass, holding DRE# 01851243, and was born and raised on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Her father was a custom home builder, and she began her real estate career at age 16 by selling her father's custom home.

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What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Clients describe Janet as professional, knowledgeable, and tenacious, noting that she handles details with care and goes above and beyond. Testimonials highlight her ability to achieve quick sales, often over list price, and her effectiveness in managing out-of-state transactions and cost control.

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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

8 2023 12 2024 13 2025 11 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Janet's transactions vs the Palos Verdes Estates market

$1.6M $2.4M $3.2M mkt $2.6M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Janet represents

44 total closed sides, 2023–2026

33 seller-side (75%) 11 buyer-side (25%) + 20 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
41
19 days slower than the market median
Active listings now
7
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
44
incl. 20 leases

Where Janet sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

90274
Rolling Hills Estates
Sales16
Median price$2.8M
DOM vs ZIP median48 vs 24
90275
Rancho Palos Verdes
Sales6
Median price$2.7M
DOM vs ZIP median40 vs 23
90505
Torrance
Sales2
Median price$1.4M
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
90266 Manhattan Beach 1 $6.9M
92264 Palm Springs 1 $410K

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

Questions to ask Janet in an interview

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

  1. 33% of your listings needed a price cut — how do you set the initial list price?
  2. Your listings average 41 days on market vs the 22-day local median — what's your marketing plan?
  3. Your typical sale is $2.4M — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  4. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Palos Verdes Estates agents

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

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Janet Stearns 26 $2.4M 41 96.5% 33%
Karen Lowe 17 $2.4M 33 96.6% 50%
Kyle Daniels 12 $2.6M 26 98.3% 0%
Sharon Benton 14 $2.6M 43 95.0% 38%
Brittney Austin 94 $2.3M 16 100.3% 13%
Chris Adlam 102 $2.7M 46 99.2% 34%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Janet Stearns sold?

Janet Stearns has 44 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 26 in the last 24 months (33 representing sellers, 11 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Janet Stearns work in?

Janet Stearns's closed sales have a median price of $2,446,250; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $1,594,693 and $3,224,500.

Is Janet Stearns's license active?

Janet Stearns holds an active California DRE license (#01851243). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Janet Stearns's reviews say?

Clients describe Janet as professional, knowledgeable, and tenacious, noting that she handles details with care and goes above and beyond. Testimonials highlight her ability to achieve quick sales, often over list price, and her effectiveness in managing out-of-state transactions and cost control.

Janet StearnsCompass · Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-11 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Janet's career may predate it