Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lakewood, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(131)
Allison Van Wig
Keller Williams Coastal Properties
40 Years of experience
65+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.15%
in Lakewood, CA
$814.8M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $50M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(245)
Jeff Anderson
eXp Realty of California Inc.
22 Years of experience
271+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.46%
in Lakewood, CA
$1.65B
All-Time Sales
$490K - $4.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.39%
in Lakewood, CA
$216.4M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top Agent$388.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.8M
Price Range
48
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Top AgentTop 1.85%
in Lakewood, CA
$395.3M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $8.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.47%
in Lakewood, CA
$265.4M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.62%
in Lakewood, CA
$202.7M
All-Time Sales
$660K - $8.7M
Price Range
Top Agent(54)
Penny McCann
Keller Williams Coastal Properties
22 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.24%
in Lakewood, CA
$136M
All-Time Sales
$760K - $2.7M
Price Range
Top Agent(917)
Angel and Patty Hernandez
Realty ONE Group Synergy
40 Years of experience
215+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.4%
in Lakewood, CA
$2.05B
All-Time Sales
$440K - $12M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.17%
in Lakewood, CA
$456M
All-Time Sales
$700K - $4.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(42)
Wendy RichSoto
Keller Williams Realty, LA Harbor
25 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.48%
in Lakewood, CA
$167.2M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$100M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $1.7M
Price Range
13
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Top AgentTop 4.78%
in Lakewood, CA
$184M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.5M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.09%
in Lakewood, CA
$307.5M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $3.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$254.6M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.56%
in Lakewood, CA
$1.49B
All-Time Sales
$670K - $55.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.71%
in Lakewood, CA
$278.4M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.02%
in Lakewood, CA
$1.05B
All-Time Sales
$490K - $4.1M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.17%
in Lakewood, CA
$246.1M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.33%
in Lakewood, CA
$246.7M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $7.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$69.5M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $1.5M
Price Range
8
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Top Agent(43)
Fred Sed
Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group
22 Years of experience
89+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.79%
in Lakewood, CA
$568.1M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $4.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.94%
in Lakewood, CA
$136.9M
All-Time Sales
$660K - $2.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$251.7M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $2.8M
Price Range
7
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Top Agent$101.3M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Lakewood Housing Market Trends
Homes in Lakewood take a median 36 days to sell, go for 100.46% of asking, prices are up 1.9% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.0 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$893,574
median sale price
How fast they sell
36 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.0 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Lakewood.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Lakewood agents whose results fit it.
Lakewood agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 18 days, the Lakewood market in 36
median sale price in Lakewood
Do Top Lakewood Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Lakewood sell in a median of 18 days, compared with the Lakewood market median of 36 days on market.
About 18 days faster (50% quicker than the Lakewood market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Lakewood agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Lakewood market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Lakewood?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Lakewood sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
29 days
Typical time on market
100.9%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Lakewood, 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 Lakewood Buyers and Sellers
Lakewood presents a seller-favorable posture, and the Housing Market Trends module above quantifies why. With 39 homes sold against just 78 active listings, the market carries only 2.0 months of supply, a level that historically concentrates negotiating leverage on the seller side. That thin supply shows up in the closing data: 47.8% of homes sold above list price and the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 100.46%, meaning buyers are frequently paying at or over asking to secure a contract. The median sale price of $893,574 has moved +1.9% year over year, and at $631.02 per square foot, pricing accuracy matters more than ever.
Still, the picture is not uniformly competitive. Roughly 22.6% of listings recorded a price drop, and only 54.4% of homes left the market within two weeks, signals that overpriced or poorly presented listings are being disciplined. The median home now takes 36 days to sell, a -2 days shift that gives prepared buyers a real window to underwrite carefully rather than rush.
For a buyer, the practical read is to lead with a clean, well-documented offer on correctly priced homes while using the price-drop share as leverage on listings that have lingered. For a seller, the data rewards pricing at or slightly below comparable value to trigger competition rather than reaching and later cutting. Navigating that balance is where representation matters, and Lakewood has 648 licensed agents whose track records vary widely across these 475 analyzed transactions.
What Lakewood Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Lakewood 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 | $893,574 |
| Down payment (20%) | $178,715 |
| Loan amount | $714,859 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $6,081 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $893,574 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Lakewood MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Lakewood Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: measured production, negotiation results, and consistency across cycles. In a market where 47.8% of homes close above list and the average sale-to-list ratio holds at 100.46%, the ability to structure and defend an offer directly affects your outcome. Among the 121 EffectiveAgents-ranked professionals in Lakewood, top-ranked Allison Van Wig at Keller Williams Coastal Properties has recorded 1,325 career transactions and $797.9M in all-time sales volume. That depth of repetition matters when negotiating in zip codes such as 90712, 90713, and 90715, where thin inventory rewards agents who know how quickly comparable homes are clearing at $631.02 per square foot. Review patterns are equally telling: 131 verified reviews on a single agent point to sustained performance rather than a handful of favorable transactions. When comparing candidates, weigh both the volume of completed deals and the consistency of feedback over time, since a steady record across many closings is a stronger indicator of reliability than a short streak of recent sales.
How We Rank Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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.
648
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: September 2026
Lakewood Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Lakewood, CA?
The highest-ranked agent in Lakewood, CA by EffectiveAgents' methodology is Allison Van Wig at Keller Williams Coastal Properties, with 1,325 career transactions, 131 reviews, and $797.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks 121 of the area's 648 licensed agents by analyzing verified transaction history, closing performance, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend. The strongest choice depends on your property type and goals, so we recommend comparing two or three ranked agents before selecting one.
How were these Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
Our data covers 648 real estate agents serving the Lakewood area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lakewood market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Lakewood mean for sellers?
Lakewood's median sale price is $893,574 as of September 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 Lakewood?
The median home in Lakewood currently takes 36 days to sell, reflecting a -2 days change from a year ago. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location across zip codes like 90711 and 90714. With 2.0 months of supply and 54.4% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, accurately priced and well-presented listings still move quickly, while homes that reach on price often see reductions before closing, as reflected in the 22.6% of listings that recorded a price drop.
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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Lakewood 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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