Worst Real Estate Agents in Modesto, California

Agent Rankings

Rows are sorted by bad review count. The risk score is out of 10: 10 bad reviews equals 1 point, and 100 or more equals 10/10.

Current source Modesto, California

Agent data on this page is pulled from publicly available review and profile records for this market.

Risk score Out of 10

Ten bad reviews equals one risk point. Scores are capped at 10/10 once an agent reaches 100 or more bad reviews.

Bad reviews Review-risk count

Bad-review counts represent negative client-experience signals used to rank the records on this city page.

Evidence snapshot Modesto at a glance

Ranked agents 11

Bad-review signals 650+

Highest risk 10/10

Freshness May 2026

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11 agents in Modesto

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#1 Worst Agent

Ryan Roberts

DFRNT Realty Group

10/10Risk score 100+Bad reviews

1

John Altstatt

Homelink Real Estate

10/10Risk score 100Bad reviews

2

Ryan Nickell

ESCALA PROPERTIES

9/10Risk score 90Bad reviews

3

Judi Hansen

8/10Risk score 80Bad reviews

4

Shari V Arakelian

PMZ Real Estate

7/10Risk score 70Bad reviews

5

Christina Brown

Valley Home Realty

6/10Risk score 60Bad reviews

6

Cindy Gardow

HomeSmart PV and Associates

5/10Risk score 50Bad reviews

7

Scott Cary

Homesmart PV and Associates

4/10Risk score 40Bad reviews

8

Lori Benedict

3/10Risk score 30Bad reviews

9

Bob Johnson

Benjamin Anne Real Estate

2/10Risk score 20Bad reviews

10

Angel Lopez

HomeSmart PV & Associates

1/10Risk score 10Bad reviews

Modesto serves as the Stanislaus County seat in the northern San Joaquin Valley, with an economy rooted in agriculture and food processing — Gallo Winery is headquartered here. The city attracts Bay Area commuters via ACE train service, creating upward price pressure in a formerly ultra-affordable market.

Modesto, California market overview

Village One and Woodcreek areas in north Modesto offer newer construction, while the College area near MJC features character homes. Modesto's famous arch sign reflects the agricultural prosperity that built the city.

Review Signals

These categories make bad-review data easier to understand in Modesto without relying on a single score alone.

Poor communication

Slow replies, unclear updates, missing context, or clients feeling ignored during the transaction.

Misleading advice

Reports that guidance, pricing expectations, or transaction details were presented in a way clients later disputed.

Pressure tactics

Clients describing rushed decisions, uncomfortable urgency, or pressure to move forward before they were ready.

Missed deadlines

Complaints involving late follow-up, missed paperwork, delayed responses, or deadline-sensitive mistakes.

Billing issues

Concerns about commission expectations, fees, payment communication, or transaction cost surprises.

Unprofessional conduct

Review themes involving respect, reliability, conduct, conflict handling, or client care.

Consumer guidance

What to do before choosing an agent in Modesto

01Compare the risk score with the bad-review count instead of relying on the score alone.

02Look for repeated complaint themes, especially communication, pressure, and missed deadlines.

03Check whether the agent's brokerage, market, and recent profile data match the transaction you need help with.

04Use the investigation form if a record looks fake, misleading, private, or unrelated to a real client experience.

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FAQ

Common questions about Modesto rankings, source records, and community votes.

How are agents selected for Modesto?

Agents are included based on publicly available profile and review data for Modesto. They're ranked by the number of negative reviews on record, with the highest-risk agents listed first.

What does the risk score mean?

The risk score is a simple measure of how many complaints an agent has. For every 10 bad reviews, one point is added to their score, up to a maximum of 10/10. A higher score means more negative client experiences are on record.

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Can an agent challenge a listing?

Yes. Any agent, or anyone else, can request an investigation if they believe a listing is inaccurate, misleading, or based on a fake review. We review every request and will correct or remove records that don't meet our review policy.