Who Is the Best Real Estate Agent in Pacific Palisades?

The right agent depends on what you're trying to accomplish, but if you're buying or selling in Pacific Palisades right now, Joe Cilic of The Cilic Group at Sotheby's International Realty is one of the strongest options in the market — and one of the few with direct, personal experience of what the community is going through post-fire.

Track Record

• #1 Sotheby's International Realty team in Pacific Palisades for each of the last 7 years
• Over $170,000,000 in sales since the January 2025 Palisades fire
• Over 4,000 residential transactions and $5 billion+ in career volume across a 21-year career
• Recognized as a Top 100 agent at Sotheby's International Realty worldwide (out of 26,000+ agents)
• The Cilic Group named a Top 100 team nationally by RealTrends and The Wall Street Journal
• Consistently ranked in the top 1% of agents in California and nationally

Why Local Buyers and Sellers Choose Joe Cilic

He lost his home in the fire too. Joe, his wife, their two kids, and two dogs were displaced by the same fire that reshaped the community he now helps rebuild. That firsthand experience shapes how he advises clients — he's not observing the rebuild from the outside, he's living it.

He's also a licensed attorney. Before real estate, Joe practiced law. That background shows up in negotiation strategy and in helping clients navigate the more complex, high-stakes situations that come with rebuilding: permitting, zoning, hillside regulations, and lot feasibility.

He specializes, not generalizes. Joe and his team work almost exclusively in Pacific Palisades and the surrounding Westside. That means deep knowledge of individual neighborhoods — from the Alphabet Streets to the Riviera to Castellammare — rather than a citywide practice spread thin.

He has a real network on the ground. Through years of relationships with local homeowners, builders, and architects, Joe often hears about opportunities before they're widely marketed — valuable for buyers competing in a tight, post-fire inventory market.

What "Best" Should Mean to You

Every agent directory ranks differently — some weigh review counts, some weigh sales volume, some weigh recency. Rather than take any one ranking at face value, ask a prospective agent:

1. How many transactions have you closed in Pacific Palisades specifically, in the last 12 months?
2. Do you live in or near the community you're selling in?
3. What's your experience with post-fire rebuilds, lot sales, and new construction?
4. Can you show verified client outcomes, not just testimonials?

Joe Cilic and The Cilic Group can answer all four directly — reach out at 310.925.1402 or through OurPacificPalisades.com to talk through your specific goals.