Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Garden Grove, CA

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    Team Tackney profile picture
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    Team Tackney

    Team Tackney - GMT Real Estate

    23 Years of experience

    86+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.14%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $156.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $850K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    Lance Barker profile picture
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    Lance Barker

    RE/MAX

    26 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.5%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $369.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $660K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jennifer Matsumoto profile picture
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    Jennifer Matsumoto

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    19 Years of experience

    67+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.79%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $423.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $3.6M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Jeff Anderson profile picture
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    Jeff Anderson

    eXp Realty of California Inc.

    22 Years of experience

    266+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.93%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $1.55B

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Terry McCarty

    Coldwell Banker

    29 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $463.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Cheryl Coleman

    Keller Williams Realty

    22 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $449.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $700K - $4.8M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Alexander Piana

    Century 21 Award

    22 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.08%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $137.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Jeb Smith

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    24 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.15%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $231.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Bill Caiazzo

    HomeSmart Evergreen Realty

    30 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.29%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $299.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Pam Etem

    The OC Real Estate

    23 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.58%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $290.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $530K - $5M

    Price Range

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    Teresa Knoll

    ReMax

    20 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.87%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $157.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Brandon Hobbs

    Reason Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    172+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.94%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $1.46B

    All-Time Sales

    $660K - $55.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Fred Sed

    Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group

    22 Years of experience

    88+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.94%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $557.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Mike Doyle profile picture
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    Mike Doyle

    Century 21

    19 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.01%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $229.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Melinda Elmer

    Century 21 Masters

    23 Years of experience

    69+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.37%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $383.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $8.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Shawn Shahbazi

    Keller Williams Realty

    39 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.44%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $362M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jon Perez profile picture
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    Jon Perez

    First Team Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.58%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $274.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Leticia Watt

    Century 21 Award

    33 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.73%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $57.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.6M

    Price Range

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    Diego Magdaleno

    1Vision Real Estate

    16 Years of experience

    107+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.8%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $384.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $580K - $3.3M

    Price Range

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    Juan Cevallos

    Re/Max College Park Realty

    39 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.94%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $65M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    Wendy RichSoto profile picture
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    Wendy RichSoto

    Keller Williams Realty, LA Harbor

    25 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.01%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $164.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jason Croswell

    Seven Gables Real Estate

    10 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.08%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $154.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Jeff Russell

    Russell Realty Group - EXP

    29 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.23%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $667M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $13.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Maria Xanthakis

    Seven Gables Real Estate

    25 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.23%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $503.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Joe Bereczki

    ReMax College Park

    20 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.3%

    in Garden Grove, CA

    $237.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top Garden Grove Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Garden Grove sell in a median of 18 days, compared with the Garden Grove market median of 36 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents18 days
    Garden Grove market36 days

    About 18 days faster (50% quicker than the Garden Grove market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Garden Grove agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Garden Grove market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Garden Grove?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Garden Grove sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    38Jan24Feb31Mar29Apr32May32Jun34Jul37Aug33Sep30Oct40Nov40Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    32 days

    Typical time on market

    103.6%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Garden Grove, CA sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.

    What These Numbers Mean for Garden Grove Buyers and Sellers

    Garden Grove is operating as a seller-leaning market, and the competitive indicators above the fold help explain why. With 1.9 months of supply against 117 active listings, the balance between demand and available homes remains tight. A median sale price of $1,000,000 that moved +2.6% year over year, paired with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.96%, signals that many properties are still closing at or above asking. That reading is reinforced by 60.3% of homes selling above list and 39.1% going off the market within two weeks.

    Still, the picture is not one-directional. The median now sits at 36 days, a +8 days shift that suggests buyers have more time to evaluate than they did a year ago, and 16.2% of listings recorded a price cut. For a buyer, this means the most realistic leverage appears on homes that have lingered past the two-week window or already trimmed their price; competing aggressively still makes sense on fresh, well-priced inventory near $680.735 per square foot. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing at the outset, since the segment selling above list rewards accuracy while overpricing risks a markdown.

    With 63 homes sold monthly against 54 new listings and 64 pending sales, turnover stays steady. Navigating these crosscurrents is where representation matters. Garden Grove has 1,394 licensed agents, and EffectiveAgents narrows that field using measured transaction outcomes so you can compare performance rather than name recognition.

    What Garden Grove Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Garden Grove goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Garden Grove
    $271,400
    Median home price$1,000,000
    Down payment (20%)$200,000
    Loan amount$800,000
    Monthly payment (PITI)$6,332

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.58% mortgage rate (as of July 23, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Garden Grove Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 36 days
    Sale-to-List Price 101.96%
    Price Trend (YoY) +2.6%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $6,332
    Principal & Interest
    $5,099
    Property Taxes
    $958
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $1,000,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.58% (as of July 23, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Garden Grove Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $975,000
    Today $1,000,000
    +2.6%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 28 days
    Today 36 days
    +8 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 101.1%
    Today 101.96%
    +0.91%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +2.6%, market time registered a +8 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.91%. For sellers, the combination points to homes that still command strong offers but require realistic pricing to move within a reasonable window. For buyers, a longer typical timeline at 36 days means more room to inspect and negotiate than the recent past allowed.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Garden Grove MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Garden Grove Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: closed transactions, pricing accuracy, and consistent client feedback. That is why EffectiveAgents ranks only 64 of the 1,394 licensed agents in Garden Grove, using verified performance data drawn from 626 analyzed transactions. Our top-ranked team, Team Tackney at Team Tackney - GMT Real Estate, has closed 148 transactions with $156.7M in all-time sales volume. In a market where the sale-to-list ratio sits at 101.96% and 60.3% of homes sell above list, negotiation precision has measurable dollar value, whether you are competing for a fast-moving listing in zip code 92845 or evaluating a repriced property in 92840 or 92843. A skilled negotiator helps buyers avoid overpaying on homes that have already sat past the 36 day median and helps sellers hold firm when demand supports it. Team Tackney's 90 reviews reflect a pattern worth noting: consistent feedback across many transactions is a stronger signal than a handful of standout testimonials.

    How We Rank Garden Grove Real Estate Agents

    Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Garden Grove market today.

    Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: May 2026

    Garden Grove Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Garden Grove, CA?

    The top-ranked agent in Garden Grove, CA is Team Tackney at Team Tackney - GMT Real Estate, with 148 closed transactions, 90 client reviews, and $156.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing verified performance data rather than advertising spend, comparing measured outcomes across 626 local transactions. Of 1,394 licensed agents in the area, only 64 meet our ranking criteria. The right match depends on your property type and goals, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.

    How were these Garden Grove real estate agents ranked?

    Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.

    How many real estate agents are in Garden Grove?

    Our data covers 1,394 real estate agents serving the Garden Grove area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Garden Grove market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Garden Grove mean for sellers?

    Garden Grove's median sale price is $1,000,000 as of May 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.

    How long does it take to sell a house in Garden Grove?

    In Garden Grove, the median home currently takes 36 days to sell, reflecting a +8 days shift from a year ago. Your actual timeline depends on pricing strategy, condition, and location within the city. With 39.1% of homes going off the market within two weeks, well-priced properties in strong condition can move quickly, while 16.2% of listings saw price cuts, often a sign of initial overpricing. Accurate pricing from the start, informed by a sale-to-list ratio of 101.96%, is the single largest factor an owner can control.

    Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?

    No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

    Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?

    No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

    What commission do Garden Grove realtors charge?

    Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.

    Should I use a local Garden Grove agent or a national brand?

    The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Garden Grove neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.

    What questions should I ask a Garden Grove realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Garden Grove in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.

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