Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Laguna Woods, CA

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    Jennifer Falconer profile picture
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    Jennifer Falconer

    Century 21 Award

    26 Years of experience

    51+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.05%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $150.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Peter Jacobson

    Remax Premier Realty

    46 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.34%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $52.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $2.5M

    Price Range

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    Casey Newhouser

    Century 21 Affiliated

    22 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.79%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $13.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    Jennifer Matsumoto profile picture
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    Jennifer Matsumoto

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    19 Years of experience

    66+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.89%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $421.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $3.6M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Debbie Sagorin

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    22 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.23%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $370.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $600K - $3.9M

    Price Range

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    Devin Doherty

    Doherty Real Estate Group

    35 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.28%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $339.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $8.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Amy Mosley - CA

    Coldwell Banker

    40 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.33%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $172.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.5M

    Price Range

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    Jordan Bennett

    Regency Real Estate Brokers

    19 Years of experience

    101+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.38%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $807.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Mike Doyle

    Century 21

    19 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.52%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $227.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Natalie Boyle

    Verso Homes

    25 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.57%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $246.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $4.1M

    Price Range

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    Rochelle Chacon

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    20 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.67%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $190M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    1%

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    Dave Castle

    Pacific Platinum Properties Inc

    18 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.77%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $320.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $730K - $7.1M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Ernest Carter

    Golden Eagle Properties

    20 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.87%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $54.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $3.3M

    Price Range

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    Cindy Hanson

    Keller Williams OC Luxury Realty

    19 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.92%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $171.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $770K - $5.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Briant Patterson

    Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

    30 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.07%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $106.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $770K - $6.7M

    Price Range

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    Fred Sed

    Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group

    22 Years of experience

    87+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.26%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $556.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Larry Bammer

    REAL Brokerage

    21 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.26%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $343.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $710K - $10M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Katrina Smith

    Pinpoint Properties

    16 Years of experience

    46+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.31%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $813.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.5M - $16.8M

    Price Range

    8%

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    David Sewall

    Big Block Realty

    35 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.36%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $27.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $500K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    9%

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    Amy Sims

    Coldwell Banker

    18 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.51%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $397.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $680K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Wayne Chang

    Realty One Group

    15 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.51%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $210.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $580K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Chris Kwon

    Compass

    14 Years of experience

    53+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.56%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $476.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $860K - $6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Kevin Kent

    eXp Realty of California

    11 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.56%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $54.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $820K - $5.4M

    Price Range

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    Jacqueline Thompson

    Surterre Properties, Inc.

    16 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.75%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $1.81B

    All-Time Sales

    $3.9M - $32.3M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Melody Smith

    Regency Real Estate Brokers

    20 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.95%

    in Laguna Woods, CA

    $528.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $12M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Do Top Laguna Woods Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Laguna Woods sell in a median of 26 days, compared with the Laguna Woods market median of 70 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents26 days
    Laguna Woods market70 days

    About 44 days faster (63% quicker than the Laguna Woods market)

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

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    69Jan82Feb63Mar59Apr62May48Jun57Jul57Aug59Sep56Oct56Nov67Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    48 days

    Typical time on market

    99.8%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $377,500 and a median of 70 days on market. Reading the competitive indicators together tells a more complete story about where leverage sits in Laguna Woods. With 3.5 months of supply and 201 active listings against 58 homes sold monthly, the market carries measured inventory that gives buyers room to negotiate rather than react. That impression is reinforced by the 35.3% of listings that recorded a price reduction, a signal that many initial asking prices are being tested and corrected.

    Yet the picture is not one-sided. 32.8% of homes closed above their list price and 25.8% went off the market within two weeks, while the average sale-to-list ratio held at 99.04%. For a buyer, this means correctly priced homes still move quickly, so leading with a lowball offer on a fresh listing can backfire, while aging inventory with a price cut is where concessions are realistic. For a seller, the 70 day median and the share of reductions argue for pricing to the current comps from day one rather than chasing last year's numbers.

    With 2,033 licensed agents active in this single-zip community (92637), outcomes vary widely by who represents you. The data rewards agents who can read this split market, distinguish a home that will draw multiple offers from one that needs a strategic price, and structure terms accordingly. That is where working with a verified, ranked agent changes the result.

    What Laguna Woods Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Laguna Woods 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 Woods
    $109,500
    Median home price$377,500
    Down payment (20%)$75,500
    Loan amount$302,000
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,556

    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.

    Laguna Woods Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 70 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.04%
    Price Trend (YoY) -7.2%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,556
    Principal & Interest
    $1,919
    Property Taxes
    $362
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $377,500 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.

    Laguna Woods Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $407,000
    Today $377,500
    -7.2%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 54 days
    Today 70 days
    +16 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 98.8%
    Today 99.04%
    +0.26%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, the median sale price moved -7.2%, market time shifted by a +16 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio registered +0.26%. Taken together, these movements suggest buyers now have more time to evaluate and negotiate than they did last year, while sellers who price to today's comps and prepare for a longer marketing window are positioned to protect their sale-to-list outcome.

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

    What to Look for in a Laguna Woods Realtor

    Name recognition and a large marketing budget say little about whether an agent can actually negotiate your price and terms. The measurable record matters more: transaction volume, client review patterns, and results in the specific market you are buying or selling in. Among the 2,033 licensed agents in Laguna Woods, EffectiveAgents has ranked 58 based on verified performance. Jennifer Falconer at Century 21 Award leads that group with 469 closed transactions and $150.5M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that matters in the 92637 market where 32.8% of homes close above list and 35.3% see a price reduction. An agent who has repeatedly navigated both outcomes can tell you when to hold firm and when to reprice. When reviewing any agent, look at the pattern across reviews rather than a single rating, and weigh consistency of results against the 99.04% average sale-to-list ratio that defines a strong negotiation in this community.

    How We Rank Laguna Woods 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 Woods 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 Woods Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    EffectiveAgents ranks Laguna Woods, CA agents by verified performance data rather than advertising spend, analyzing closed transactions, sale-to-list ratios, and client review patterns across 627 transactions annually. By that methodology, Jennifer Falconer at Century 21 Award ranks at the top, with 469 closed transactions and $150.5M in all-time sales volume. The right agent for you depends on your property type and goals, so we recommend comparing several of the 58 ranked agents and interviewing at least two before deciding.

    How were these Laguna Woods 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 Woods?

    Our data covers 2,033 real estate agents serving the Laguna Woods area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Laguna Woods market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Laguna Woods's median sale price is $377,500 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 Woods?

    In Laguna Woods, the median home currently takes 70 days to sell, and that figure reflects a +16 days change versus a year ago. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and how your home compares to the 201 active listings. Correctly priced homes still move fast, with 25.8% going off the market within two weeks, while 35.3% of listings needed a reduction to attract buyers. Pricing to current comps from the first day is the single largest factor in shortening your time on market.

    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 Woods 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 Woods 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 Woods 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 Woods realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Laguna Woods 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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