Why we recommend Clara Baum for Redondo Beach
Clara Baum is based inside the city she sells. Her office on South Catalina Avenue is in ZIP 90277, where Redfin's median sale price was $1,779,477 in the three months to September 2026 and the housing stock runs from beach-close houses to 1970s condo buildings on the Esplanade and townhouses inland. Her website has area pages for Redondo Beach, the Palos Verdes cities, Torrance, Lomita, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and El Segundo, with Redondo Beach first, and a recent blog post compares Redondo Beach prices per square foot by home type.
She came to real estate from business. Her Our South Bay profile describes her as a South Bay native with an MBA who spent many years in business before moving into real estate, and points to strategy, negotiation and client service as the skills she brings. Compare her with our other featured agent on best real estate agents in Redondo Beach.
About Clara Baum
Clara Baum's background before real estate
According to her Our South Bay profile, she earned an MBA and worked in business before turning to real estate, and she is active in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Association of Realtors and other South Bay networking groups. A 2026 Google reviewer who knew her from her corporate career credits that experience for her organization and attention to detail.
Brokerage and California DRE license for Clara Baum
The Department of Real Estate (DRE) lookup lists Clara Itskovitch Baum, license 02188396, as a licensed salesperson first issued August 22, 2022 and expiring August 21, 2030, with no disciplinary action and no other public comments. Her responsible broker is Beachside Ventures Inc of Torrance (broker license 01879720). The lookup shows earlier responsible brokers: Verde Realty (2022 to 2023), eXp Realty of California (2023 to 2024) and Real Brokerage Technologies (2024 to March 2025). She markets her business as Real Estate with Clara at Estate Properties.
Clara Baum's investment experience
Her profile says she and her husband have invested in single-family homes, multifamily property and triple-net investments, and that her husband is a contractor. She names first-time buyers, investors and sellers of longtime family homes among the clients she enjoys helping.
Clara Baum's record: sales, awards and reviews
Her August 13, 2026 press release reports $17 million in closed sales over the prior 12 months, a ranking as a top 10% producer company-wide for 2025, the Top Realtor designation in the Estate Properties Redondo Beach office for several months of 2025, the 2025 Future Icon Award, the Emerald Award and more than 22 five-star reviews. These figures are self-reported and we could not confirm them on an independent page. Her website also shows headline statistics that do not match her license history, so rely on the DRE record and ask her for a list of her own closed sales.
A 2026 Google review from Wanda P. reads: "Clara listens, communicates clearly, follows through on every detail, and brings a warm, personable touch to every step of the process." Kristi K. wrote: "I've watched her build her real estate business in the South Bay with so much dedication and professionalism. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and responsive Realtor in the South Bay, Clara is someone you definitely want on your team!" Kristi K. says she has known her since high school and Wanda P. writes as a referral source, so weigh them alongside reviews from clients you can ask her to connect you with.
How Clara Baum works with Redondo Beach buyers and sellers
Buying in Redondo Beach with Clara Baum
Her profile says she helps buyers write offers with thoughtful terms, clean timelines and a professional presentation. That matters in North Redondo, where 43.9% of detached houses sold above list in the three months to September 2026 (Redfin, ZIP 90278). For a condo, ask how she reviews the HOA budget, reserves and balcony inspection status; our Redondo Beach condos guide lists the checks.
Selling a Redondo Beach home with Clara Baum
Her profile names marketing, staging and positioning as her focus for sellers. In ZIP 90277, the median home took 48 days to sell in the three months to September 2026 (Redfin). Ask for her plan for your home type, the days on market of her own recent listings, and her fee in writing; our California real estate commission guide explains how fees work after 2024.
How we chose Clara Baum
We confirmed her license, status and broker history on the DRE lookup on October 30, 2026, opened her website, her local profile and her August 2026 press release, and read her client reviews. Every featured agent passes the same checks. Read the full method on how we choose agents. For local prices, see the Redondo Beach guide and the ZIP 90277 data page.
How to contact Clara Baum
Call Clara Baum at (310) 447-1537 or email realestateclara@gmail.com. Her office is at Estate Properties, 1901 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, and her website is realestatewithclara.com. Before you call, have your price range or timeline ready and the part of Redondo Beach you are considering.