Rita Whitney
Managing Director, Estates Division
(Licensed as Rita Jane Whitney)
License: DRE #1209004
2022 Top Producing Agent | The Agency Pasadena
2022 Chairman’s Award Top 5% | The Agency
2022 LA Magazine All-Star
2022 Real Trends America’s Best
2022 Pasadena Magazine All-Star
Rita Whitney has closed over ONE billion dollars in real estate sales, ranking among the top agents in the United States, Los Angeles and the Greater Pasadena area. With over 27 years of experience serving L.A. clients, she lends nuanced expertise in the Pasadena, San Marino, and La Cañada areas. At the heart of her business is a focus on premier service, professionalism, and integrity, qualities that have established her as a highly respected leading agent in Southern California. Prior to joining The Agency Pasadena, Rita worked at Sotheby’s International Realty, where she consistently ranked among the brokerage’s top producers nationwide.
A committed advocate for her clients throughout every step of the buying and selling process, Rita implements a world-class marketing strategy and skillful negotiation. Her wealth of accumulated knowledge sets each client and transaction up for success. Always inspired by a new challenge, Rita takes a savvy approach to real estate, commemorated by a career steeped in accomplishment and accolades. Her deeply committed base of repeat clients and referrals is a significant testament to her exemplary business built on a foundation of trust and loyalty.
Born and raised in New York and Phoenix, Arizona, Rita received her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Arizona State University. An avid golfer and self-proclaimed foodie, she enjoys spending time on the links, discovering new restaurants, traveling, and experiencing new cultures and cuisine. A dedicated member of her community, she is involved in several local charitable organizations.
2022 Chairman’s Award Top 5% | The Agency
2022 LA Magazine All-Star
2022 Real Trends America’s Best
2022 Pasadena Magazine All-Star
Rita Whitney has closed over ONE billion dollars in real estate sales, ranking among the top agents in the United States, Los Angeles and the Greater Pasadena area. With over 27 years of experience serving L.A. clients, she lends nuanced expertise in the Pasadena, San Marino, and La Cañada areas. At the heart of her business is a focus on premier service, professionalism, and integrity, qualities that have established her as a highly respected leading agent in Southern California. Prior to joining The Agency Pasadena, Rita worked at Sotheby’s International Realty, where she consistently ranked among the brokerage’s top producers nationwide.
A committed advocate for her clients throughout every step of the buying and selling process, Rita implements a world-class marketing strategy and skillful negotiation. Her wealth of accumulated knowledge sets each client and transaction up for success. Always inspired by a new challenge, Rita takes a savvy approach to real estate, commemorated by a career steeped in accomplishment and accolades. Her deeply committed base of repeat clients and referrals is a significant testament to her exemplary business built on a foundation of trust and loyalty.
Born and raised in New York and Phoenix, Arizona, Rita received her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Arizona State University. An avid golfer and self-proclaimed foodie, she enjoys spending time on the links, discovering new restaurants, traveling, and experiencing new cultures and cuisine. A dedicated member of her community, she is involved in several local charitable organizations.
Rita's Listings
Pasadena, CA
$7,495,000
6 BD, 6.5 BA, 6,130 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
San Marino, CA
$4,995,000
5 BD, 5.5 BA, 4,530 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
Pasadena, CA
$3,895,000
3 BD, 2 BA, 3,583 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
Open House
Mar 30, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Apr 1, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pasadena, CA
$2,995,000
7 BD, 7 BA, 5,530 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
Los Angeles, CA
$2,850,000
1 BD, 2 BA, 1,540 SQFT, condo
listing courtesy of The Agency
Rita's Featured Past Transactions
closed
Pasadena, CA
$9,600,000
5 BD, 7 BA, 6,255 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
Pasadena, CA
$8,350,000
6 BD, 6 BA, 8,047 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
Dana Point, CA
$7,500,000
3 BD, 3 BA, 2,160 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
Pasadena, CA
$6,600,000
4 BD, 5 BA, 5,238 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
Source ID: a0V3q00000wp7l3EAA
closed
San Marino, CA
$6,300,000
4 BD, 6 BA, 5,221 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
Pasadena, CA
$5,600,000
5 BD, 6 BA, 5,192 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
Laguna Beach, CA
$5,550,000
3 BD, 4 BA, 2,550 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
Source ID: a0V3q00000wp5goEAA
closed
Pasadena, CA
$5,300,000
8 BD, 6 BA, 5,273 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
Venice, CA
$5,225,000
5 BD, 7 BA, 5,307 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
Source ID: a0V0Z00000ucO9GUAU
closed
Pasadena, CA
$5,188,000
6 BD, 7 BA, 4,935 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
Source ID: a0V0Z00000ucObRUAU
closed
Pasadena, CA
$4,850,000
3 BD, 4 BA, 5,000 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
San Marino, CA
$4,750,000
6 BD, 7 BA, 5,330 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
La Canada, CA
$4,270,000
4 BD, 5 BA, 6,342 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
Sylmar, CA
$3,850,000
5 BD, 4 BA, 1,918 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
Pasadena, CA
$3,850,000
3 BD, 4 BA, 4,994 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
South Pasadena, CA
$3,692,000
5 BD, 6 BA, 5,185 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
Pasadena, CA
$3,550,000
3 BD, 4 BA, 3,067 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
Dana Point, CA
$3,530,000
6 BD, 5 BA, 3,630 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
San Marino, CA
$3,450,000
5 BD, 4 BA, 3,853 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency
closed
Pasadena, CA
$3,416,000
3 BD, 3 BA, 3,110 SQFT, single-family
listing courtesy of The Agency