How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Paloma, St. Augustine
An agent working Paloma should know these numbers cold. They come from recorded MLS closings for this community, window ending 2026-08-05.
| Median sold price | $190,500 (+5.5% vs. prior year) |
| Median price / sq ft | $153 |
| Median days on market | 107 |
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0.0% |
| Closings in window | 8 |
Sellers here have been accepting about 92.5% of original asking on the median closing; the median sale took 107 days (window ending 2026-08-05).
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Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Figures are for the stated window and change as new closings record.
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In Paloma, recent sales run a median of about $190,000 ($153/sq ft), typically closing in about 81 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Paloma agent from an average one.
Searching for the best real estate agent in Paloma? You’re not looking for listings — you’re looking for the right person to hire. This guide covers what actually makes a great Paloma agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Paloma market, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Paloma neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Paloma
The best Paloma agents share four things: local sales experience (they’ve actually closed deals here), pricing accuracy built on real comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money. In Paloma, homes can take time to sell (a median of 81 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 2% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Paloma specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for.
Recent market activity in Paloma
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Paloma (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-10):
Market read: Balanced Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Paloma
Real homes recently closed in Paloma — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 405 Cabernet Place | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · closed 2026-07-10 | $235,000 |
| 652 Drake Bay Terrace | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,415 sqft · closed 2026-06-04 | $190,000 |
| 616 Drake Bay Terrace | 2 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,095 sqft · closed 2026-04-14 | $161,000 |
| 274 Syrah Way | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · closed 2026-02-04 | $235,000 |
| 611 Drake Bay Terrace | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,424 sqft · closed 2026-01-09 | $165,000 |
| 429 Cabernet Place | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,548 sqft · closed 2025-12-08 | $252,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How Paloma compares to its neighbors
Pricing a home means knowing the alternatives buyers are weighing. The five nearest tracked communities, side by side:
| Community | Median | $/sq ft | DOM | Momentum Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paloma | $190,000 | $153 | 81 d | 57 |
| Eagle Creek | $352,000 | $250 | 101 d | 46 |
| Landing at Olde Florida | $480,000 | $220 | 226 d | 38 |
| Sebastian Cove | $224,000 | $168 | 83 d | 68 |
| Florentine | $362,000 | $218 | 35 d | 63 |
| The Villas at Heritage Park | $298,000 | $183 | 12 d | 51 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-10.
Which way this market is moving
Paloma itself has appreciated about 81% over the period Momentum’s MLS data tracks — a community-level trend, not the county average. A strong local agent will reconcile these numbers with what is happening on your exact street before recommending a price.
What it costs to own in Paloma
On a median-priced Paloma home ($190,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $1,886 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
Run the real numbers before you commit: what selling nets you, whether your Save Our Homes benefit moves with you, and rent vs buy in St. Johns County.
4 for sale · 1 pending — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
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Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-08-18; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Paloma
Time is on your side in Paloma right now. Tour aggressively, compare concessions — rate buydowns and credits often beat a small price cut — and let your agent use days-on-market as negotiating leverage. Every price cut on a listing is information.
If you’re selling in Paloma
Selling into a slower Paloma market means prep and pricing are the whole game. Interview agents on their marketing reach beyond the MLS, their plan for the first 14 days, and what they would do at day 45 if showings stall. The wrong list price costs more than any commission difference.
Questions to ask before you hire a Paloma agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Paloma in the last year?
- How will you price my home (or help me bid), and what comps are you using?
- What’s your marketing plan, and where will my home actually show up?
- How do you handle negotiations, inspections, and appraisal gaps?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Paloma
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Paloma expert prices to the micro-market, knows which upgrades buyers reward, and has the relationships to get deals done. That’s the difference between a home that lingers and one that sells for more, faster.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Paloma
If you’re selling in Paloma, a top listing agent’s pricing, staging, and marketing are what win top dollar — the same skills behind a strong home sale. If you’re buying, a sharp buyer’s agent protects you in negotiation and inspections. The best Paloma Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Meet your local expert
Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 280+ agents and $3.5B+ in closed sales across Florida. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll connect you with the right local Momentum specialist — and make sure you’re taken care of from first call to closing.
“I have now worked with Brittany and the Brooks Group / Momentum Realty to both buy and sell a property over the past 3 years. I had an outstanding experience.” — A. Lloyd, Zillow
Related Paloma resources
- Homes for sale & Paloma neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Paloma home with a local expert
- St. Johns County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Paloma, as of 2026-08-10, and will change over time. This is general guidance on how to choose an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.