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    Kathy Leimkuhler profile picture
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    (38)

    Kathy Leimkuhler

    First Team Real Estate

    19 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $429.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $1M - $4.5M

    Price Range

    20%

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    (563)

    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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    (59)

    Amy Mosley - CA

    Coldwell Banker

    40 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $175.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    9

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    (18)

    Matthew Shinn

    Shinn Real Estate Group

    20 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $166.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $5.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    (16)

    Anna Selvaggi

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    27 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $71.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Fred Sed profile picture
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    (43)

    Fred Sed

    Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group

    22 Years of experience

    88+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $564.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Katherine Castillo profile picture
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    (20)

    Katherine Castillo

    KC Realty Group

    21 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $136.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    8

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    (160)

    Jon Perez

    First Team Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $280.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $570K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    3%

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    (62)

    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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    Stefanie Leal profile picture
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    (108)

    Stefanie Leal

    KELLER WILLIAMS YORBA LINDA/ ANAHEIM HILLS

    32 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $621.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $12M

    Price Range

    3%

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    (61)

    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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    Kirstie Nystedt profile picture
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    (70)

    Kirstie Nystedt

    Bullock Russell Real Estate Services

    17 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $225.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    (56)

    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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    (32)

    Dawn Bogert

    First Team Real Estate

    34 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $155.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    5

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    (19)

    Wendy Rawley

    Reliance Real Estate

    14 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $165.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    (68)

    Valerie Torelli

    Torelli Realty

    48 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $370.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $5.4M

    Price Range

    3

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    (213)

    Ray Fernandez

    NextMove Real Estate

    15 Years of experience

    48+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $628.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    3%

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    (75)

    Frank Del Rio

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    27 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $282.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $3.2M

    Price Range

    3

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    (80)

    Jeb Smith

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    24 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $232.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    3%

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    (30)

    Leticia Watt

    Century 21 Award

    33 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $57.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    3

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    Pam Moss

    Pam Moss Brokers

    48 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $86.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $590K - $11M

    Price Range

    3

    Sold in Orange County, CA

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    (185)

    Kevin Hood

    GreenTree Properties

    29 Years of experience

    56+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $667.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $750K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    (294)

    Debbie Sagorin

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    22 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $385.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $3.9M

    Price Range

    2

    Sold in Orange County, CA

    Terry McCarty profile picture
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    (102)

    Terry McCarty

    Coldwell Banker

    29 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $464.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    (110)

    Dave Gubler

    IML Real Estate

    26 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $313.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $4M

    Price Range

    3%

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    How We Rank Orange County 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 Orange County 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.

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

    Orange County Real Estate Agent FAQs

    How were these Orange County 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 Orange County?

    Our data covers 1,124 real estate agents serving the Orange County area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Orange County market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    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 Orange County 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 Orange County 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 Orange County 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 Orange County realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Orange County 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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