Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lake Forest, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(128)
Jordan Bennett
Regency Real Estate Brokers
19 Years of experience
101+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.3%
in Lake Forest, CA
$800.4M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $5.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(110)
Dave Gubler
IML Real Estate
26 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.45%
in Lake Forest, CA
$307.7M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(101)
Mike Doyle
Century 21
19 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.59%
in Lake Forest, CA
$226.8M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $2.3M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(41)
Fred Sed
Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group
22 Years of experience
86+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.89%
in Lake Forest, CA
$551.8M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $4.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(20)
Diane & John Cirignani
Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers
28 Years of experience
25+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.19%
in Lake Forest, CA
$389.4M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.5M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(44)
Devin Doherty
Doherty Real Estate Group
35 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.78%
in Lake Forest, CA
$337.8M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $8.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(112)
Rochelle Chacon
Coldwell Banker Realty
20 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.93%
in Lake Forest, CA
$190M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $3.3M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(1)
Larry Bammer
REAL Brokerage
21 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.37%
in Lake Forest, CA
$343.1M
All-Time Sales
$710K - $10M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(136)
Chris Kwon
Compass
14 Years of experience
54+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.97%
in Lake Forest, CA
$472.2M
All-Time Sales
$860K - $6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(54)
Amy Mosley - CA
Coldwell Banker
40 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.26%
in Lake Forest, CA
$167.8M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $2.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(21)
Adam Alcaraz
Coldwell Banker Realty
30 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.41%
in Lake Forest, CA
$184.8M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $6.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(70)
Kirstie Nystedt
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
17 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.41%
in Lake Forest, CA
$217M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $2.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(81)
Evelyn Tee
eXp Realty
20 Years of experience
25+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.71%
in Lake Forest, CA
$190M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(62)
Dave Castle
Pacific Platinum Properties Inc
18 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.6%
in Lake Forest, CA
$311.4M
All-Time Sales
$710K - $7.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(43)
Jacqueline Screeton
First Team
18 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.9%
in Lake Forest, CA
$131.4M
All-Time Sales
$510K - $2.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(56)
Wayne Chang
Realty One Group
15 Years of experience
4+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.19%
in Lake Forest, CA
$210.8M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $3.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(105)
Melody Smith
Regency Real Estate Brokers
20 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.19%
in Lake Forest, CA
$524.1M
All-Time Sales
$1.2M - $12M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(53)
Cindy Hanson
Keller Williams OC Luxury Realty
19 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.34%
in Lake Forest, CA
$171.1M
All-Time Sales
$770K - $5.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(184)
Kevin Hood
GreenTree Properties
29 Years of experience
51+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.64%
in Lake Forest, CA
$645.9M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $4.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(129)
Lance Barker
RE/MAX
26 Years of experience
38+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.08%
in Lake Forest, CA
$363.4M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $4.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(61)
Amy Sims
Coldwell Banker
18 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.08%
in Lake Forest, CA
$393.7M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $4.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(80)
Lisa Piltz
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
16 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.08%
in Lake Forest, CA
$149.7M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $4.3M
Price Range
12%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(127)
Nick Ahrens
eXp Realty
12 Years of experience
34+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.68%
in Lake Forest, CA
$58.1M
All-Time Sales
$530K - $3.3M
Price Range
-1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(79)
Patrick Parry
Compass
19 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.68%
in Lake Forest, CA
$153.9M
All-Time Sales
$830K - $8.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Lake forest Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$1,370,000
+14.29% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
33
-2 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
99.89%
+0.59% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
38.4%
-0.4% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
45.3%
+8.6% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
27.4%
-1.0% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.9
Realtors in Lake forest
674
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
How We Rank Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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.
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: May 2026
Lake Forest Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest?
Our data covers 674 real estate agents serving the Lake Forest area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lake Forest market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Lake Forest mean for sellers?
Lake Forest's median sale price is $1,370,000 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.
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 Lake Forest 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.
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