Who is Sidney Manzo?
Sidney Manzo is a California real estate agent (CA DRE #01108914) who has lived in Pasadena since 1976 and works under RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193.
- Real estate experience dating to 1990. He started at Century 21 Art Del Rey in Arcadia, then moved to Jim Dickson Realtors in Pasadena, where Jim Dickson mentored him.
- Closed sales on record. His agent profile lists 155+ closed sales, 72 of them in Pasadena and 52 in Altadena.
- Recognition and memberships. RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award; member of the Pasadena Association of REALTORS® and the California Association of REALTORS®.
- Languages. English and Spanish.
- Office. 650 Sierra Madre Villa Avenue #202, Pasadena, CA 91107 · (626) 296-2900
You can confirm any California agent's license status on the DRE public license lookup. His full background is on the About page and his agent profile.
What does a listing agent do for a Pasadena seller?
A listing agent handles the sale of the house from the first price conversation to the recorded deed, and Sidney works each of those stages with you.
| Stage | What Sidney does | What you decide |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing review | Reviews the house and the recent nearby sales that match its age, lot, size and condition, then explains a price range | The list price |
| Preparation | Suggests which repairs, cleaning or staging are worth the money and which are not | What to fix and what to sell as is |
| Pasadena paperwork | Helps you order the City presale certificate early and checks the address in the City's historic-resources records | When to order inspections |
| Marketing | Photos, listing copy, MLS entry and showings | Showing times and rules |
| Offers and negotiation | Lays out every offer side by side: price, terms, contingencies and timing | Which offer to accept or counter |
| Escrow | Tracks deadlines with escrow, title, the buyer's agent and any attorney or executor | Final sign-offs |
How does he price a Pasadena house?
He prices each house from its own lot, condition and the nearby sales that truly compare, rather than from a citywide average.
A Bungalow Heaven craftsman, a hillside house in the Linda Vista area and a condo near the Playhouse District don't follow one curve, so the review looks at the comparable sales a buyer would actually weigh. The review is advisory: it is not an appraisal and not a promised sale price. If you want to check the reasoning yourself, the guide to reading comparable sales shows how.
Which Pasadena rules does he check before listing?
He checks three City of Pasadena items that can slow a sale: the presale certificate, historic designation and rent-stabilization coverage.
- Presale certificate. Pasadena requires a presale certificate (self-certification or a city inspection) before a house, condo, townhouse or duplex closes; ordering it when you list keeps it from holding up escrow. (City of Pasadena presale program)
- Historic designation. Some Pasadena homes sit in landmark or historic districts, where exterior changes need a Certificate of Appropriateness, so he looks up the address before suggesting outside work. (City historic preservation)
- Rented homes. Measure H's just-cause rules can reach single-family homes and condos, so a tenant-occupied sale is planned around the City's coverage rules. (Is my unit covered?)
The Pasadena city guide covers these and other local selling details in more depth.
Does he work with executors, trustees and attorneys?
Yes, he handles the property side of estate, trust and inherited-house sales while the attorney handles the legal side.
That means securing and clearing the house, preparing it, pricing it and coordinating escrow with the person who has authority to sign. Sidney is not an attorney; the estate or trust attorney confirms who can sell and when. For the Pasadena details, see selling a probate house in Pasadena, selling an inherited house in Pasadena and the note on who to hire to sell an inherited house in Pasadena.
Which places near Pasadena does he cover?
He works across Pasadena and the cities around it, with a local selling guide for each:
Altadena · South Pasadena · San Marino · Sierra Madre · Arcadia · Temple City · La Cañada Flintridge · Glendale · Monrovia
For the Los Angeles neighborhoods west of Pasadena, see the Northeast LA agent page.
How do you start?
You start with a phone call or the home review form, and nothing is signed until you choose to list.
- Call or send the form. (626) 296-2900 or the home review form.
- Talk it through. Timing, the house, who is on title and what you need from the sale.
- Get the pricing review. Sidney reviews the house and gives you a price range with the comparable sales behind it.
- Decide. If you want to go ahead, you'll get a written listing agreement to read before you sign it.
How should you compare Pasadena agents before hiring one?
Compare agents on facts you can check: license status, recent local sales, how each one prices your specific house and what each one will do to market it.
Ask every agent you interview the same questions, in writing if you can. The questions to ask when choosing an agent give you a ready list.
Pasadena seller questions
Which agent should I hire to sell my house in Pasadena?
There is no official ranking of real estate agents, so the right agent for your house is the one who can show you a license in good standing, recent local sales and a clear price for your specific property. Interview two or three agents, check each license on the DRE lookup and compare their written plans. Sidney Manzo, CA DRE #01108914, is glad to be one of the agents you interview.
Who can help me sell my house in Pasadena?
A licensed listing agent can handle the pricing, preparation, marketing, negotiation and escrow for you. Sidney Manzo has lived in Pasadena since 1976 and works from a Pasadena office with RE/MAX Dream Properties.
Is Sidney Manzo a REALTOR®?
Yes. He is a member of the Pasadena Association of REALTORS® and the California Association of REALTORS®, and he holds California real estate license #01108914.
Can he sell a Pasadena house that is in a trust or an estate?
Yes, he handles the real estate side of trust, probate and inherited-house sales. The trust or estate attorney confirms who has authority to sign, and Sidney coordinates the house, the pricing and escrow around that.
Do I have to sign anything to get a home review?
No. The first conversation and the pricing review are free, and you sign nothing unless you later decide to list with him.
Sources (checked 2026-10-27 unless noted)
- City of Pasadena, Presale Program: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/code-compliance/presale-program/
- City of Pasadena, Historic Preservation: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/planning-division/design-and-historic-preservation/historic-preservation/
- City of Pasadena, Rent Stabilization, “Is my unit covered?”: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/rent-stabilization/info-sheets/is-my-unit-covered/
- California Department of Real Estate, public license lookup: https://www2.dre.ca.gov/PublicASP/pplinfo.asp (checked 2026-10-28)
- Credentials (years in real estate, residency, closed-sales record, Hall of Fame, memberships, office): https://realestateworks.com/about and https://realestateworks.com/agents/sidney-manzo (checked 2026-10-28)
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