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
(141)
Chris Walker - CA
Coldwell Banker
22 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.97%
in Lake Forest, CA
$327.4M
All-Time Sales
$800K - $5.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(109)
Holly McDonald
Compass
17 Years of experience
32+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.12%
in Lake Forest, CA
$276.4M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $8.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(61)
Shawn Faramarzi
Bullock Russell Services
12 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.86%
in Lake Forest, CA
$138.7M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $22.1M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(45)
Briant Patterson
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
30 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.01%
in Lake Forest, CA
$106.6M
All-Time Sales
$770K - $6.7M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(165)
Nicolai Glazer
Sotheby's International Real Estate
17 Years of experience
30+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.16%
in Lake Forest, CA
$507.9M
All-Time Sales
$860K - $10M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(139)
Diego Magdaleno
1Vision Real Estate
16 Years of experience
107+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.31%
in Lake Forest, CA
$377M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $3.3M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(138)
Jeff Russell
Russell Realty Group - EXP
29 Years of experience
36+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.61%
in Lake Forest, CA
$663.6M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $13.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(13)
Beatriz Wade
eXp Realty
19 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.61%
in Lake Forest, CA
$33M
All-Time Sales
$710K - $2.9M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(117)
James Baker
James Baker Realty
41 Years of experience
43+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.2%
in Lake Forest, CA
$178.7M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(65)
Teresa Knoll
ReMax
20 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.2%
in Lake Forest, CA
$154.8M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(53)
Melinda Elmer
Century 21 Masters
23 Years of experience
72+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.35%
in Lake Forest, CA
$381.3M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $8.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(19)
Hadi Bahadori
Home Smart Evergreen Realty
26 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.35%
in Lake Forest, CA
$69.5M
All-Time Sales
$610K - $2.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(80)
Jeb Smith
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
24 Years of experience
21+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.5%
in Lake Forest, CA
$227.7M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $2.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(10)
Melanie Kermode
Compass
32 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.5%
in Lake Forest, CA
$103.1M
All-Time Sales
$960K - $5.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(213)
Ray Fernandez
NextMove Real Estate
15 Years of experience
44+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.64%
in Lake Forest, CA
$613.4M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $5.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(105)
Stefanie Leal
KELLER WILLIAMS YORBA LINDA/ ANAHEIM HILLS
32 Years of experience
39+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.64%
in Lake Forest, CA
$603.4M
All-Time Sales
$700K - $3.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(152)
Lisa Ashley
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
15 Years of experience
38+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.64%
in Lake Forest, CA
$293.2M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $11.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(101)
Terry McCarty
Coldwell Banker
29 Years of experience
38+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.64%
in Lake Forest, CA
$460.8M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $4.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(304)
Rahul Bhagat
eXp Realty Of California
21 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.64%
in Lake Forest, CA
$338.7M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $5.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(200)
Bill Caiazzo
HomeSmart Evergreen Realty
30 Years of experience
33+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.64%
in Lake Forest, CA
$296.9M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $3.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(46)
Kathy Kennedy
Realty One Group
33 Years of experience
9+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.64%
in Lake Forest, CA
$100.5M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $1.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(68)
Peter Mckernan
PPF Realty
11 Years of experience
106+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.79%
in Lake Forest, CA
$74.4M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $2.6M
Price Range
50%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(269)
Mike Kelly & Travis Fairweather
First Team Real Estate
35 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.57%
in Lake Forest, CA
$572.2M
All-Time Sales
$610K - $5.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(76)
Josephine Sharma
Legacy Homes Realty
21 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 11.72%
in Lake Forest, CA
$131.2M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
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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