Top real estate agents in Hawthorne, CA
Everything you need to choose well in Hawthorne: what the market is doing, where your home fits, and which of its 499 ranked agents actually deliver — ranked by verified results, never by who paid.
The Hawthorne market right now
Last 12 months, compared with the 12 before · verified closed salesHow the Hawthorne market is moving
Median sale price by quarter
Homes sold by quarter
The long view: Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?
The middle half of Hawthorne homes sold between $808K and $1.2M over the last 24 months — and one in ten topped $1.5M. 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 679 agents who closed a deal in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne leaderboard
| # | Agent | Brokerage | Score | Sales (24 mo) in Hawthorne | Median price | Avg DOM | Sale÷list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julie Decoste | Re/Max Estate Properties | 82 | 19 | $1.3M | 18 | 102.8% |
| 2 | Holly Danna | Compass | 71 | 20 | $1.1M | 25 | 100.8% |
| 3 | Janice Rotella | Century 21 Union Realty | 71 | 18 | $1.1M | 25 | 99.9% |
| 4 | Stephen Takahashi | Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc. | 60 | 8 | $1.3M | 27 | 101.6% |
| 5 | John Stiegler Ii | Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc. | 60 | 8 | $1.2M | 27 | 101.6% |
| 6 | Kristopher German | RE/MAX 2000 REALTY | 58 | 13 | $1.4M | 27 | 98.5% |
| 7 | Gustavo Cardenas | Berkshire Hathaway HomeService | 58 | 6 | $1.2M | 12 | 101.2% |
| 8 | Leslie Weber | Coldwell Banker Realty | 56 | 7 | $1.4M | 15 | 98.2% |
| 9 | John Skulick | Beach City Brokers | 54 | 5 | $910K | 10 | 103.6% |
| 10 | Shane Falkenstein | Beach City Brokers | 53 | 13 | $1.1M | 27 | 100.4% |
| 11 | Tara Bucci | Coldwell Banker Realty | 46 | 6 | $1.3M | 15 | 98.2% |
| 12 | Maggie Ding | Compass | 45 | 6 | $1.1M | 19 | 99.8% |
| 13 | Bill Ruane | Estate Properties | 44 | 12 | $1.2M | 78 | 98.9% |
| 14 | Ian Rusnell | Vista Sotheby’s International Realty | 43 | 7 | $870K | 44 | 102.4% |
| 15 | Andy Mcguire | Estate Properties | 38 | 5 | $1.6M | 8 | 98.0% |
| 16 | Ryan Shaw | Compass | 32 | 6 | $966K | 25 | 98.5% |
| 17 | Greg Geilman | DOMO Real Estate | 29 | 5 | $990K | 17 | 98.3% |
| 18 | Brett Lyon | Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc. | 21 | 6 | $1.5M | 36 | 95.8% |
| 19 | Oscar Mendoza | SoCal 5 Real Estate | 18 | 5 | $1.0M | 36 | 99.1% |
| 20 | Heidi Ludwig | Redfin Corporation | 10 | 5 | $1.1M | 88 | 99.5% |
| 21 | Luis Gonzalez | Vista Sotheby’s International Realty | 0 | 5 | $815K | 25 | 87.9% |
Score (0–100) summarizes each agent's recent verified results in Hawthorne — sales closed, speed, and pricing outcomes. Agents cannot pay to change it. Showing the top 21 of 499 ranked agents (5+ closed sales here, last 24 months) — browse all 877 agents active in Hawthorne.
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Frequently asked questions
Who are the top real estate agents in Hawthorne, CA?
Based on verified sale results over the last 24 months, the top agents in Hawthorne include Julie Decoste, Holly Danna, Janice Rotella. Rankings reflect closed sales, speed of sale, and pricing results — agents cannot pay for placement.
How are Hawthorne agents ranked?
By verified sale results in Hawthorne: 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 Hawthorne?
By share of agent transaction sides over the last 24 months: Compass (7.5%), Estate Properties (5.1%), Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc. (4%).
What is the Hawthorne housing market like in 2026?
Over the last 12 months Hawthorne recorded 228 home sales at a median $942,000 (-3.1% vs prior year). Homes typically sell in 22 days at 99.7% of asking price, and 26% of listings took a price cut before selling.