FACE OF THE WEEK
SIMON POLITO: CALIFORNIA’S UNDISPUTED DEAL-MAKER IN REAL ESTATE
A deep-dive into the career, credentials, and results that place him at the very top of the Golden State’s property market.
A REALTOR WHO GREW INTO A BRAND
Long before he became a fixture on California’s most coveted listings, Simon Polito was honing sales skills on his grandparents’ open-air produce farm on Sydney’s Manly Beach. Those formative 4 a.m. runs to the city produce market taught him negotiation, hustle, and—above all—client service. Fast-forward two decades and thousands of transactions later, that same ethos powers The Polito Group and RECA, the dual engines behind Simon’s rapid-fire success.
- DRE Lic. #02006124 | BOND #62819110
- SuperAgent & Licensed Auctioneer (one of only a handful in California)
- TV Host / Presenter of the nationally syndicated show The American Dream
- 94K+ Instagram followers (@simonpolitotpg) and counting
- Founder of RECA, a luxury auction platform that routinely sells listings in 28 days or less
THE RECA ADVANTAGE—SELLING IN 28 DAYS OR LESS
Traditional listings can linger for months, eroding seller equity and buyer enthusiasm. Simon solved this pain point by importing Australia’s elite live-auction model to California’s luxury market.
- Pre-Auction Exposure – Custom marketing drives global traffic in the crucial first 21 days.
- Competitive Bidding – Qualified buyers bid in real time (in person or virtually).
- Firm, Non-Contingent Contracts – Sellers receive certainty; buyers know they’ve paid true market value.
The result? A closing timeline that averages under a month—often at or above asking price.
“Luxury Live Auctions get your listing sold in 28 days or less.”
— RECA Instagram bio (@recauctions)
WHY 2024-25 IS THE MOMENT TO BUY OR SELL
- Inventory is recalibrating across many California sub-markets, creating rare pockets of negotiating power for decisive buyers.
- Interest-rate volatility is prompting motivated sellers to price aggressively before the next Fed pivot.
- International capital continues to target Southern California trophy assets, compressing days-on-market at the high end.
Simon tracks these micro-trends daily, advising clients on the exact week—or even the exact day—to enter or exit the market.
A MEDIA PRESENCE THAT OPENS DOORS
As a recurring host on The American Dream (BNC, Bloomberg, and Apple TV), Simon showcases neighborhoods before they hit mainstream radar, positioning clients ahead of the curve. His 94K-strong Instagram following amplifies each listing to a global audience of qualified buyers within hours.
CLIENT SUCCESS BY THE NUMBERS*
| Metric | Simon Polito | CA State Avg. |
| Average Days on Market | < 30 | 46 – 64 |
| List-to-Sale Price Ratio | 103 % | 97 % |
| 2023 Volume (Closed & Pending) | $148 M | – |
*Internal team data, eXp Realty SoCal region, CY 2023
CREDENTIALS THAT MATTER
- Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)
- Licensed Auctioneer (California BOND #62819110)
- eXp Realty ICON Agent – awarded for production and cultural leadership
- Top 1 % Negotiator designation by HomeLight
TESTIMONIAL SNAPSHOT
“We interviewed three ‘top agents.’ Simon wasn’t just an agent—he was a strategist. Our Encinitas estate went from stale listing to six all-cash bids in 17 days.”
— The Hernandez Family
“Simon’s live auction shattered our reserve by $420K and closed in ten days—during the holidays.”
— J. Masri, Developer
READY TO BUY, SELL, OR INVEST?
- Direct: connectwithsimon.com
- Instagram DM: @simonpolitotpg
- Auction inquiries: @recauctions | info@recauctions.com
Whether you’re a first-time buyer hunting value, a luxury seller seeking speed, or an investor timing the next upswing, Simon Polito is the advantage you can’t afford to miss.
This is your window. This is your realtor. Close with confidence.
