Espi Bagwell + Partners | REAL TREND The Thousands Ranking
Espi Bagwell + Partners Named a RealTrends Verified
Top Team by Volume 2026
ESPI BAGWELL & PARTNERS SECURES NATIONAL ACCLAIM IN THE 2026 REALTRENDS VERIFIED NATIONAL RANKINGS
Pasadena’s Elite Real Estate Group Ranks Nationally, Capitalizing on $28.13 Million in Audited Sales Volume and a Premium $1.08 Million Average Transaction Price.
PASADENA, CA — June 25, 2026 — Espi Bagwell & Partners, operating out of the Keller Williams Realty Pasadena market center, has achieved historic national recognition in the newly released 2026 RealTrends Verified national real estate rankings. As documented in the verified performance ledger, "Espi Bagwell and Partners _ RealTrends Verified.jpg", this placement positions the enterprise at an elite national volume rank of #4,548 in the United States. This independent audit officially places the team within the upper echelon of all real estate professional groups performing nationwide.
Unlike subjective real estate accolades or consumer popularity contests, the RealTrends Verified standard relies entirely on a comprehensive, independent audit of regional MLS data. According to the official certification data within "Espi Bagwell and Partners _ RealTrends Verified.jpg", the team closed a remarkable $28.13 million in latest sales volume across 26 transaction sides. In California's highly competitive real estate market, the team achieved a state volume rank of #1,013, while maintaining a premium average home transaction price of $1.08 million, earning the coveted distinction of RealTrends Verified Top Team by Volume.
Parallel to this national accolade, the team continues to stand as a pillar of operational strength within the Southern California real estate infrastructure. Operating as a premier team out of the Pasadena market center, Espi Bagwell & Partners handles complex property assets across a wide, sophisticated geographic footprint, including Pasadena, Monrovia, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Altadena, and the wider San Gabriel Valley.
"Earning a verified national ranking from RealTrends is a definitive milestone that represents far more than numbers on a ledger. It is a direct reflection of our team's deep, protective commitment to our clients, ensuring that every historic property transition and high-stakes real estate portfolio is insulated with absolute clarity and elite performance." — Market Center Leadership
The firm attributes its national success to an uncompromising, hands-on philosophy of consumer care. Spanning decades of rigorous real estate tenure, Espi Bagwell & Partners blends high-level contract negotiation with an intuitive, white-glove approach to estate liquidation and acquisition. Rather than executing standard transactions, the group specializes in an integrated advisory structure where clients are shielded from fast-moving market pressures by a comprehensive and highly responsive infrastructure.
Meet the Award-Winning Operational Roster
The elite performance validated by RealTrends is driven by a highly coordinated, cross-disciplinary team of specialists who combine technical real estate acumen with a deep devotion to client success:
Espi Bagwell (Associate Broker & Team Principal): A highly skilled and universally respected professional, Espi brings 35 years of masterful experience spanning commercial, residential, and development real estate. She has successfully piloted 35 new development projects from conception to completion, showcasing exceptional contract negotiation and a legendary ability to anticipate client needs. A detail-oriented property rehab specialist who consistently strives for perfection, Espi remains deeply grounded, humble, and fiercely committed to providing exceptional service and results for her clients.
Amanda O'Dell (Partner & Real Estate Professional): Backed by over two decades of high-tier expertise, Amanda combines an unmatched attention to detail with a brilliant creative flair. She operates as the team's premier expert in property management, property rehab, and staging, possessing a remarkable ability to transform lackluster spaces into captivating showcases of high-end design. Continually pursuing professional refinement and growth, Amanda ensures that every listing enters the market prepared for maximum financial optimization.
Justin De La Nuez (Sales Associate & Rental Specialist): Bringing seven years of dedicated real estate experience, Justin possesses an unparalleled ability to authentically connect with clients and understand their unique long-term objectives. He serves as the team's rental property specialist, holding a profound understanding of the complexities and nuances governing the short-term rental market. His unwavering commitment to client success has benefited numerous investors and property owners by streamlining tenant procurement, optimizing rental income streams, and securing overarching financial aspirations.
A Sustained Legacy of Regional Dominance
The 2026 RealTrends Verified national ranking is a continuation of a multi-year footprint of dominance for Espi Bagwell & Partners. Over the trailing 36 months, the group has consistently reset local production benchmarks:
Top 1% Brokerage Ranking: Formally recognized in the top 1% of all real estate professionals at the Keller Williams Pasadena annual awards for total closed volume and residential production.
Inland Empire Regional Honors: Crowned the definitive #1 Top Group Producer for the regional production cycles, consistently anchoring the elite Top 10 list for the Keller Williams Inland Empire region.
Multi-Year "The Thousand" Standing: Sustaining a multi-year presence on the exclusive RealTrends Verified "The Thousand" national registry, placing them among a select vanguard of top-performing teams across the country.
"This national ranking belongs fundamentally to the generations of local families and property owners who trust us to navigate their most significant financial transitions. In a complex real estate landscape, our mandate remains completely unchanged: to deliver an elite standard of service, uncompromising integrity, and continuous clarity from the initial meeting to the close of escrow." — Espi Bagwell, Associate Broker & Team Principal
About Espi Bagwell & Partners
Backed by a superior record of transaction mastery and multi-disciplinary luxury production, Espi Bagwell & Partners is an elite real estate collective based at Keller Williams Realty Pasadena. Specializing in premium residential estates, new construction developments, commercial portfolios, property management, and professional interior staging, the team combines comprehensive market analytics with tailored personal service.
On behalf of our entire leadership team, our agents, and our clients, we are so proud of you. and are honored to be in business with you.
With gratitude,
Ken Parsons, Owner and Broker, Keller Williams Realty Pasadena
Gabe Perez, Team Leader, Keller Williams Realty Pasadena
We’re proud to share that 95 Keller Williams®-affiliated real estate teams earned a spot on this year’s prestigious RealTrends Verified “The Thousand” ranking — more than any other real estate brand.
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