Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Laguna Beach, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.05%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$807M
All-Time Sales
$1.5M - $10.3M
Price Range
Top Agent
(92)
Andrea Ballesteros
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Realty
28 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.37%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$250.9M
All-Time Sales
$1.8M - $16.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.03%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$421.9M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $3.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.08%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$343.1M
All-Time Sales
$710K - $10M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.12%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$813.2M
All-Time Sales
$1.5M - $16.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.22%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$172.7M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $2.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.69%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$1.45B
All-Time Sales
$660K - $55.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(11)
Jacqueline Thompson
Surterre Properties, Inc.
16 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.73%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$1.81B
All-Time Sales
$3.9M - $32.3M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.78%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$246.7M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $4.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.06%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$772.4M
All-Time Sales
$2.5M - $23M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(165)
Nicolai Glazer
Sotheby's International Real Estate
17 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.2%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$507.9M
All-Time Sales
$860K - $10M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.25%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$184.8M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $6.9M
Price Range
Top Agent(45)
Briant Patterson
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
30 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.3%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$106.6M
All-Time Sales
$770K - $6.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.3%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$11.9M
All-Time Sales
$950K - $2.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.34%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$152.1M
All-Time Sales
$1.4M - $12M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(540)
Julie Wyss
Keller Williams Bay Area Estates
26 Years of experience
83+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.44%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$1.14B
All-Time Sales
$1M - $7.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.44%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$651.8M
All-Time Sales
$740K - $4.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.67%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$667M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $13.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.72%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$297.6M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $3.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.72%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$368.3M
All-Time Sales
$660K - $4.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.95%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$27.9M
All-Time Sales
$500K - $2.9M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.04%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$184M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $9.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.09%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$528.3M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $12M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.56%
in Laguna Beach, CA
$46.6M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top Agent$218M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.1M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Laguna beach Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$3,100,000
+1.72% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
77
+30 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
98.13%
+1.41% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
20.0%
+10.9% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
28.2%
+14.3% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
16.7%
-2.6% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
4.6
Realtors in Laguna beach
2,135
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Laguna Beach Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Laguna Beach sell in a median of 22 days, compared with the Laguna Beach market median of 77 days on market.
About 55 days faster (71% quicker than the Laguna Beach market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Laguna Beach agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Laguna Beach market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Laguna Beach?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Laguna Beach sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in March. To hit that window, plan to list around January.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
March
Best month to sell
48 days
Typical time on market
97%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Laguna Beach market where negotiating leverage is split rather than concentrated. With a median sale price of $3,100,000 and prices moving +1.7% year over year, values remain firm, yet the median home now takes 77 days to sell and inventory sits at 162 active listings against roughly 35 sales per month. That works out to 4.6 months of supply, a balance point that gives neither side an automatic advantage.
The competitive indicators reward careful reading. Only 20.0% of homes closed above asking and 16.7% of listings recorded a price cut, while 28.2% went into contract within two weeks. In practice this means the market splits into correctly priced homes that move quickly and aspirationally priced homes that sit and eventually reduce. For a buyer, that gap is where leverage lives: patience on longer-listed properties can produce concessions, while a well-priced entry demands a clean, competitive offer near the 98.13% average sale-to-list ratio. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one, since the reductions and extended market times fall disproportionately on homes launched too high.
With 2,135 licensed agents operating across zip codes 92651 and 92652, outcomes vary widely by who represents you. The distinction between an agent who prices to the current absorption rate and one who chases an outdated peak is measurable in both final price and time on market, which is precisely what EffectiveAgents rankings are built to surface.
What Laguna Beach Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Laguna Beach goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $3,100,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $620,000 |
| Loan amount | $2,480,000 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $19,003 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.55% mortgage rate (as of July 16, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $3,100,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.55% (as of July 16, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Laguna Beach MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Laguna Beach Realtor
Name recognition and billboard presence are poor proxies for results. The more reliable signals are verified transaction volume, closing patterns, and how an agent performs against the metrics that actually govern your sale. On EffectiveAgents, the top ranked agent in Laguna Beach is Danielle Purcell of TeamLaguna.com, with 425 career transactions, 62 reviews, and $807.0M in all-time sales volume. Negotiation matters most in a market like this one, where the 98.13% average sale-to-list ratio and 16.7% of listings taking price cuts mean the difference between an agent who anchors correctly and one who does not is measured in real dollars. Experience across zip codes 92651 and 92652 also helps calibrate pricing to hyperlocal demand rather than a citywide median. Of the 2,135 agents licensed in the area, only 79 meet the ranking threshold. When comparing candidates, look at review patterns over time, not just a headline star rating: consistent recent feedback across many closings tells you more than a handful of older reviews.
How We Rank Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach 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
Laguna Beach Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Laguna Beach, CA?
The highest ranked agent in Laguna Beach, CA on EffectiveAgents is Danielle Purcell of TeamLaguna.com, with 425 verified transactions, 62 reviews, and $807.0M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing objective performance data, including closed transactions, sale-to-list outcomes, and client reviews, rather than advertising spend. Of 2,135 licensed agents in the market, only 79 qualify under this methodology. The most suitable agent for you depends on your price point, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several ranked profiles.
How were these Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach?
Our data covers 2,135 real estate agents serving the Laguna Beach area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Laguna Beach market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Laguna Beach mean for sellers?
Laguna Beach's median sale price is $3,100,000 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 Laguna Beach?
The median home in Laguna Beach currently takes 77 days to sell, and market time registered a +30 days change versus last year. Your actual timeline depends on several factors: pricing relative to the 98.13% average sale-to-list ratio, property condition, and location within zip codes 92651 or 92652. With 28.2% of homes going under contract within two weeks and 16.7% recording price cuts, correctly priced listings move quickly while overpriced ones stall. Strategic pricing from day one is the single largest lever on your timeline.
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 Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Laguna Beach 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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