Manhattan Beach Realtor

Cecilia Agraz | Associate Broker | Stroyke Properties Group at Bayside Real Estate Partners | DRE #01974999

If you’re looking for a realtor in Manhattan Beach, the right question isn’t “who’s a good agent?” — it’s “who knows this specific market well enough to spot the things that aren’t obvious?” Walk Streets behave differently than the Hill Section. The Strand has its own rules. East MB is three sub-sections, and which one you live in matters more than the postcode suggests. The realtor you hire here should know all of that before you sit down for coffee.

I’m an associate broker with Stroyke Properties Group at Bayside Real Estate Partners — the team Robb Stroyke leads, one of the most active luxury teams in Manhattan Beach. I’ve been licensed in California for over a decade and hold the higher Broker license, not just the standard salesperson license. I live, work, and compete here. This page is to help you decide whether we should talk.

Who I Work With

I work across the full Manhattan Beach market — from first-time buyers in East MB up to $15M+ buyers on The Strand. The thread that runs through all of it is buyers and sellers who want a realtor who’s direct, prepared, and tells them what they actually need to hear. That includes:

  • Local move-up families. You bought in MBUSD when prices were lower and you’ve outgrown the house. You want to stay in the school district. You want to time the sell + buy carefully. I handle this every year.
  • First-time buyers prioritizing MBUSD schools. You’re trading suburban square footage for school district + lifestyle. You need someone who can talk honestly about what $2M actually buys you here versus what $2M bought five years ago.
  • Seniors and longtime owners downsizing. You’ve owned in Manhattan Beach for 20+ years and you’re thinking about what’s next. The decisions are part real estate, part life — capital gains, timing, where you go next. I treat them all that way.
  • Private clients at the luxury tier. See my Private Client Luxury Services page for the $5M+ side of what I do.
  • Sellers timing the market. Whether you’re trading up, downsizing, or relocating, when you list matters as much as how you list. I help you think through both.
  • Spanish-speaking buyers and sellers. I’m fluent in Spanish and a first-generation American. For Spanish-speaking families navigating a Manhattan Beach transaction, having an agent who can run the entire conversation — not just the paperwork — in your first language is a real difference.

What Makes My Practice Different

Real Manhattan Beach Knowledge, Block by Block

I don’t memorize listings. I know the streets. Which blocks of the Tree Section have the deepest lots. Which Walk Streets get the best afternoon light. Where pools are actually common (Hill Section and Mira Costa) versus where they’re rare. Why a “Sand Section townhome” can be a smart entry into the neighborhood at a price point that surprises people. The kind of knowledge that comes from living here, walking listings every week, and watching how individual streets cycle over years — not what you can pull from a data platform.

Off-Market Access

A meaningful share of the best transactions in Manhattan Beach never appear on Zillow or the MLS. Owners of Walk Street homes, Strand properties, and Hill Section view estates often prefer a quiet, controlled sale to qualified buyers only. I’m in the network where those conversations happen — and I’m in two private networking groups made up of the top agents working the South Bay, where properties come up before most agents hear about them. If finding the right house in Manhattan Beach means access to the homes that aren’t publicly listed, that’s a real part of my practice.

Stroyke Properties Group Backing

Working with me means you have the full Stroyke team’s backing — including the institutional knowledge of one of the most active luxury teams in this market. Robb Stroyke has been among the top producers in Manhattan Beach for years, and the team’s track record on high-value transactions is among the deepest in this city. When you need a comp, a pre-market lead, a quiet introduction to another agent’s seller — that network is the one you want behind your transaction.

I Hold a Broker License, Not Just a Salesperson License

Most real estate agents in California hold a Salesperson license. I hold the higher Real Estate Broker license (DRE #01974999, upgraded in 2025). Practically, this means I’ve passed the broker exam, met the experience and education requirements, and operate at the supervisory tier of California real estate licensing. For you, it means a deeper understanding of the legal and financial mechanics of a transaction — not just the marketing of one.

Direct Communication

I won’t tell you a house is “perfect” if I think you’ll regret it in 18 months. I’ll tell you why the views from one Hill Section lot are honest panoramas and another is marketed as “ocean view” when it’s a sliver between buildings. I’ll tell you when an offer is reaching versus appropriate. I came up on a family farm — first-generation American, the work ethic doesn’t quit — and I compete at the highest level of pro beach volleyball on the AVP tour. The honesty and preparation that gets you to that level is what I bring to client work.

How I Work With Clients

Every engagement starts with a conversation. Not a property tour. Not a CMA. A 30-minute conversation about what you’re actually trying to do — what your timeline looks like, what success looks like, what trade-offs you’re willing to make and which ones you’re not. That’s where the work actually starts, and it’s where most agents skip past in a rush to show inventory.

From there, I put together a specific picture of what’s available — on-market and off — that actually fits. I don’t show clients 30 properties. I show them the right ones.

If you’re a serious buyer or seller in Manhattan Beach and you want a direct conversation about the market right now, I’d be glad to set one up. No pressure to commit, no follow-up barrage. Just an honest read on the market and your situation.

Neighborhoods I Cover in Manhattan Beach

Beyond Manhattan Beach

I work the broader South Bay too. Hermosa Beach is the next city south, separate school district, often a 15–25% value play over MB. Redondo Beach is another step south, larger inventory, lower prices, working harbor. If you’re evaluating cities — see my MB vs Hermosa and MB vs Redondo guides for honest comparisons.

About Me

I’m Cecilia Agraz. I’m a real estate broker, an active pro beach volleyball player on the AVP tour, a first-generation American who grew up on a family farm, fluent in Spanish, and a Fresno State graduate (Honors College, D1 indoor volleyball). I live in Manhattan Beach with my dog Corky. Read more on my About page.

Talk to Cecilia

Cecilia Agraz
Associate Broker | Stroyke Properties Group at Bayside Real Estate Partners
DRE #01974999
310-803-9338 (call or text)
cecilia@manhattanhermosahomes.com
920 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 4, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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