Selling in Santa Monica · CRMLS data · Updated October 17, 2026
How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Santa Monica?
By Listlly · Full MLS listing with a licensed agent for a 1% commission instead of the traditional 6%.
The median Santa Monica home that closed in the last 12 months took days from listing to close, according to CRMLS data Listlly tracks; homes currently for sale have been listed a median of days, and 0% of the 251 active listings have reduced their price.
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| Traditional agent | Listlly | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Commission | 6% · $108,000 | 1% · $18,000 |
| Seller closing costs (est. 1%) | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| You net (before payoff and prorations) | $1,674,000 | $1,764,000 |
Difference: $90,000 more kept with Listlly. Any buyer-agent compensation is negotiated in the purchase offer, if at all, and is not part of either listing.
Listing to close, broken down
Time on market until an accepted offer is the part a seller controls through pricing and presentation; escrow then adds the rest.
| Stage | Typical time | What drives it |
|---|---|---|
| Listing to accepted offer | Median days total, minus escrow | Price vs. comps, photos, MLS exposure from day one, showing response |
| Escrow — financed buyer | 21–35 days | Appraisal, loan underwriting, contingencies |
| Escrow — cash buyer | 7–14 days | Inspection and title only |
| Santa Monica active listings today | Median days on market | 0% have cut their price |
What shortens it in Santa Monica
Pricing at the comps on day one (homes that cut price later sit longer), professional photos, MLS exposure from the first day, and quick response to showing requests — all of which are part of a Listlly listing.
Market snapshot
354 closed sales in 12 months at a median of $1,800,000 (up 189.6% from a year earlier).
| Metric | Santa Monica |
|---|---|
| Homes sold (12 months) | 354 |
| Median sale price | $1,800,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | +189.6% vs. prior year |
| Median price per sq ft | $1,124 |
| Median days, listing to close | days |
| Homes for sale today | 251 |
| Median asking price | $1,598,888 |
| New listings, last 30 days | 93 |
| Active listings with a price cut | 0% |
Frequently asked
How long do homes sit on the market in Santa Monica?
Median days from listing to close over the last 12 months. Active listings today have a median of days on market.
Does a 1% listing sell slower?
No. The listing is on the same MLS with the same exposure; days on market are driven by price and condition, not the commission.
How long is escrow in California?
Typically 30 days for a financed purchase; cash can close in 7–14.
Homes for sale in Santa Monica right now
More about selling in Santa Monica
Figures are computed from CRMLS closed and active listings with a Santa Monica situs city and are updated monthly. Commission examples compare the customary 6% traditional commission with Listlly's 1%; any buyer-agent compensation is negotiated in the purchase offer, if at all, and is not part of either. Closing costs are estimates. Not a guarantee of price or proceeds. eXp Realty of California, Inc. · DRE #01878277.
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