Raymond Lyon Top real estate agent in Santa Monica

Raymond Lyon

Ray Lyon Realty
16 Years of Experience
(96)
$350M
Total Sales Last Year
16
Years of Experience
28
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$2.5M
Average Price Point

    About Raymond Lyon

    Ray Lyon - Top Real Estate Agent, Santa Monica & Westside LA Ray Lyon is a distinguished Realtor® and the founder of Ray Lyon Realty, a leading real estate team based in Santa Monica, serving Santa Monica, Venice, Mar Vista, Brentwood, Westwood, and greater Westside Los Angeles. With over 14 years of experience in luxury home sales, multi-family and investment properties, new construction, resale, and off-market deals, Ray combines deep market knowledge, marketing expertise, and genuine client care to deliver outstanding results. ________________________________________ ? Key Highlights & Specializations o Expert in luxury homes, condos, multi-family units, foreclosures, and land development. Compass+2raylyonrealty.com+2 o Proven track record of helping both buyers and sellers, including first-time homebuyers, investors, and clients seeking off-market or cash deals. o Brings strong marketing & branding background (Education: BSBA in Marketing & Advertising Management at University of Delaware; MBA in International Business from Bond University) to real estate--leveraging professional photography/videography, staging, decluttering, and design. Compass o Owns and manages 35+ investment properties, flips properties in the Westside, offers guidance through remodeling or new-construction processes. ________________________________________ ? Awards, Recognition & Performance o Frequently ranked among the top 1- 1.5% of realtors nationwide. Compass+2Instagram+2 o Recipient of honors such as Wall Street Journal - Real Trends Best Professional List, LA Business Journal Top Agent Award, LA Magazine Real Estate All-Star List. raylyonrealty.com+1 o Over $750 million+ in career sales volume. ________________________________________ ? Philosophy & What Sets Ray Apart Ray believes that every property deserves to "shine." From initial consultation through closing, his priority is maximizing value for his clients--whether that means staging a home perfectly, deploying high-quality visual content, strategizing pricing, or negotiating tough terms. With strong relationships with contractors, lenders, and designers, he supports clients well beyond transaction day. He lives in Mar Vista with his family; he's personally navigated home construction, remodeling, flipping, and managing rental/investment properties--giving him firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities his clients face. Compass ________________________________________ ? Service Areas & Contact Info o Based in Santa Monica. License: DRE #01875162. Compass o Serves Santa Monica, Venice, Mar Vista, Westside LA, Brentwood, Westwood, Marina del Rey, etc. o Contact: (310) 993-1065 | [email protected]
    OTHER LANGUAGES
    Spanish, Mandarin
    Community Involvement
    Local Venice Little League Coach, AYSO - Soccer Coach, Beethoven Market Investor, (Wife) Mar Vista Elementary Teacher, PTA Grant Elementary School Santa Monica
    HOBBIES/INTEREST
    Surfing, Hiking, Volleyball,
    FAMILY
    Have Two Kids (8) Mila & (5) Austin @ Grant Elementry School - Very active in all things westside!
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    Specialties

    • Buyers
    • Sellers
    • Residential Property

    1031 Exchange, New Construction. Off - Market Deals

    Awards

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    Raymond Lyon's Reviews & Ratings

    96 Reviews
    (5/5)
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    What clients say about this agent....
    • Responsive
    • Knowledgeable
    • Communicative
    • Professional
    • Outstanding
    • Trustworthy
    • Hard working
    • Excellent negotiator
    • Attentive
    • Available Remotely

    Heather MacPherson

    Review for Member: Raymond Lyon
    June 2, 2025
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    Ray was the best agent we have ever worked with and we have lived all over the world! Working with Ray was alike having an excellent business partner. We were always on the same page, his communication skills are excellent and his strategic selling skills are absolutely brilliant. He helped us prepare the final touches to our home and gave us solid advice through the process. He was always available and an absolute pleasure to work with through out the sale. We felt we had expert guidance as we prepared the home, looked at offers and then finally concluded the sale. He's just the best there is!

    Cos496

    Review for Member: Raymond Lyon
    May 8, 2025
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    Ray did a truly fantastic job helping us sell our home. His expertise and professionalism are second to none. He came prepared with detailed knowledge of our neighborhood and our home during our initial consult. His communication with us was excellent. Ray returned our texts and messages almost immediately. During the pre and post staging process, Ray was exceptional in pay attention to detail. He was instrumental in making sure the garden and garbage was taken care of while we were on vacation. And lastly, he handled the multiple offers magnificently! Overall Ray has demonstrated his easy-going kind and relatable style throughout the entire selling process. We are extremely satisfied and happy with his performance and would not have wanted anyone else!

    Jack Hodges

    Review for Member: Raymond Lyon
    March 28, 2025
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    We are grateful to have found Ray to handle the sale of our Santa Monica condominium. We found him to be smart, honest, reliable and diligent. In our first meeting he guided us on timing and rather than rushing us into a sale, he suggested we wait for the best season to put it on the market. He worked with us on a pricing strategy which turned out to be optimal as it attracted multiple offers. We actually moved out of the country before listing it and Ray was able to take care of everything without us there. We felt he did a beautiful job in staging. In the end our sale price was substantially more than we expected and we were able to close cleanly despite some difficulties our buyer's lender encountered that were not anyone's fault but which Ray helped to resolve. We highly recommend Ray to anyone thinking of selling their property.

    Nancyneill6

    Review for Member: Raymond Lyon
    March 21, 2025
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    Ray Lyon amazed us with his energy and market savvy. Escrow closed today and everything went incredibly smoothly and about as quickly as could be imagined. From the beginning, Ray was honest about any unknowns related to selling an older home, yet came up with excellent suggestions about pricing and home preparation. Ray went the extra mile in providing services and always responded to every question or concern that I raised through throughout the process. I can highly recommend Ray Lyon for any real estate services.

    Janekimsung

    Review for Member: Raymond Lyon
    February 27, 2025
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    My family and I decided to work with Ray to sell our condo, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. He is efficient, hardworking, and incredibly thorough. When escrow got a little complicated toward the end due to issues with the buyers loan, Ray stepped in and firmly communicated with the loan officer to ensure we stayed on track with our original timeline. Not only did he help us secure an offer over asking, but he also made sure that no details slipped through the cracksaEUR"something weve learned the hard way with previous realtors. His meticulous attention to detail and dedication made all the difference in our sale. I also want to emphasize the importance of choosing an agent who is personable and has strong relationships within the industry. Rays professionalism and connections undoubtedly played a key role in the success of our sale. We trusted him with our property, and he delivered. Highly recommend Ray Lyon!

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    2115 Main StSanta Monica, CA, 90405

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