Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Laguna Hills, CA

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    Melody Smith profile picture
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    Melody Smith

    Regency Real Estate Brokers

    20 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.08%

    in Laguna Hills, CA

    $545M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $12M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Diane & John Cirignani

    Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers

    28 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.59%

    in Laguna Hills, CA

    $395.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Fred Sed

    Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group

    22 Years of experience

    88+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.76%

    in Laguna Hills, CA

    $564.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Devin Doherty

    Doherty Real Estate Group

    35 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.1%

    in Laguna Hills, CA

    $350.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $8.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Larry Bammer

    REAL Brokerage

    21 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $343.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $710K - $10M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Veronica Encinas

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    21 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $262M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $6.8M

    Price Range

    13

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    Wayne Chang

    Realty One Group

    15 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $210.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $580K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Dave Gubler

    IML Real Estate

    26 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.52%

    in Laguna Hills, CA

    $313.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $4M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Jacqueline Screeton

    First Team

    18 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $133.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $510K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Rochelle Chacon

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    20 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $192.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    1%

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    Maria Xanthakis

    Seven Gables Real Estate

    25 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.11%

    in Laguna Hills, CA

    $504.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Natalie Boyle

    Verso Homes

    25 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $247.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    8

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    Mike Doyle

    Century 21

    19 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $236.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Amy Mosley - CA

    Coldwell Banker

    40 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.27%

    in Laguna Hills, CA

    $175.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.5M

    Price Range

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    Brandon Hobbs

    Reason Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    154+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $1.48B

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $55.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Chris Kwon

    Compass

    14 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $485.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $860K - $6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Holly McDonald

    Compass

    17 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $285.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $8.8M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Amy Sims

    Coldwell Banker

    18 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $405.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Dave Castle

    Pacific Platinum Properties Inc

    18 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $322.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $730K - $7.1M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Lynette Colletta

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    21 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $136.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    5

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    Evelyn Tee

    eXp Realty

    20 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.12%

    in Laguna Hills, CA

    $196.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Patrick Parry

    Compass

    19 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.29%

    in Laguna Hills, CA

    $171.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $870K - $8.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Monica Carr

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    23 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $845.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $820K - $4.8M

    Price Range

    5

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    Darren Shepherd

    Compass

    13 Years of experience

    78+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.45%

    in Laguna Hills, CA

    $221.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $820K - $3.3M

    Price Range

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    Jeff Russell

    Russell Realty Group - EXP

    29 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $668.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $13.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Laguna Hills agents analyzed for these rankings

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    Do Top Laguna Hills Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Laguna Hills sell in a median of 27 days, compared with the Laguna Hills market median of 31 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents27 days
    Laguna Hills market31 days

    About 4 days faster (13% quicker than the Laguna Hills market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Laguna Hills agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Laguna Hills 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 Hills?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

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    May

    Best month to sell

    29 days

    Typical time on market

    100.3%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Laguna Hills, 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 Hills Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above outlines the core figures for Laguna Hills, and reading those indicators together shows where negotiating leverage currently sits. With a median sale price of $1,449,041 moving +32.3% year over year and just 2.9 months of supply against 69 active listings, Laguna Hills remains inventory-constrained. That scarcity is reflected in demand signals: 36.0% of listings leave the market within two weeks, and 33.8% of homes close above their asking price, with an average sale-to-list ratio of 99.43%.

    What Laguna Hills Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Laguna Hills 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 Laguna Hills
    $402,900
    Median home price$1,449,041
    Down payment (20%)$289,808
    Loan amount$1,159,233
    Monthly payment (PITI)$9,400

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.03% mortgage rate (as of September 24, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Laguna Hills Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 31 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.43%
    Price Trend (YoY) +32.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $9,400
    Principal & Interest
    $7,736
    Property Taxes
    $1,389
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $1,449,041 median home price with 20% down at 7.03% (as of September 24, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Laguna Hills Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $1,095,021
    Today $1,449,041
    +32.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 55 days
    Today 31 days
    -24 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.2%
    Today 99.43%
    +0.19%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +32.3%, the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.19%, and market time registered a -24 days change against last year's 55. For buyers, more days on market and a 28.4% share of listings with price cuts create openings to negotiate on homes that linger. For sellers, competitive pricing still matters because well-priced homes continue to sell quickly and often above list.

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

    What to Look for in a Laguna Hills Realtor

    Choosing an agent in Laguna Hills means looking past name recognition and advertising spend toward measured performance. EffectiveAgents analyzes 250 local transactions each year to rank agents on verified results rather than reputation alone. Among the 1,187 licensed agents active across zip codes 92653 and 92654, only 128 meet the ranking threshold. Melody Smith at Regency Real Estate Brokers illustrates the profile: 352 closed transactions and $531.6M in all-time sales volume. Negotiation skill carries real weight here, where 33.8% of homes sell above list and the average sale-to-list ratio holds at 99.43%; an agent who understands when to hold firm and when to concede directly affects the final number. Review patterns matter too. Melody Smith's 105 reviews reflect a consistent track record over many transactions, a more reliable signal than a small handful of recent ratings when you are evaluating who to trust with a sale in this price tier.

    How We Rank Laguna Hills 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 Hills 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.

    1,187

    agents analyzed

    15+

    performance signals

    $0

    paid for placement

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

    Data last updated: August 2026

    Laguna Hills Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Laguna Hills, CA?

    Based on verified performance data, Melody Smith at Regency Real Estate Brokers ranks among the top agents in Laguna Hills, CA, with 352 closed transactions, 105 reviews, and $531.6M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies top agents by analyzing 250 local transactions and measuring closed results rather than advertising presence. Of 1,187 licensed agents in the area, only 128 meet the ranking criteria, so comparing multiple qualified candidates against your specific price point and timeline is the recommended approach.

    How were these Laguna Hills 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 Hills?

    Our data covers 1,187 real estate agents serving the Laguna Hills area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Laguna Hills market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Laguna Hills mean for sellers?

    Laguna Hills's median sale price is $1,449,041 as of August 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 Hills?

    In Laguna Hills, the median home takes 31 days to sell, a -24 days change compared with last year's 55. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location within zip codes 92653 and 92654. With 36.0% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced and well-presented homes often move faster than the median, while 28.4% of listings see price reductions, signaling that overpricing extends time on market. Current inventory of 69 and 2.9 months of supply also shape how quickly buyers act.

    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 Hills 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 Hills 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 Hills 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 Hills realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Laguna Hills 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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