Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Orange County, CA

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    Brandon Hobbs profile picture
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    (555)

    Brandon Hobbs

    Reason Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    172+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.18%

    in Orange County, CA

    $1.46B

    All-Time Sales

    $660K - $55.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Jordan Bennett profile picture
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    (129)

    Jordan Bennett

    Regency Real Estate Brokers

    19 Years of experience

    102+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.36%

    in Orange County, CA

    $813M

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Jon Perez profile picture
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    (160)

    Jon Perez

    First Team Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.44%

    in Orange County, CA

    $274.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Stefanie Leal profile picture
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    (107)

    Stefanie Leal

    KELLER WILLIAMS YORBA LINDA/ ANAHEIM HILLS

    32 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.62%

    in Orange County, CA

    $606.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $710K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Wayne Chang

    Realty One Group

    15 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.62%

    in Orange County, CA

    $210.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $580K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Valerie Torelli profile picture
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    Valerie Torelli

    Torelli Realty

    48 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.71%

    in Orange County, CA

    $370.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $5.4M

    Price Range

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    (213)

    Ray Fernandez

    NextMove Real Estate

    15 Years of experience

    46+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.71%

    in Orange County, CA

    $617.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Jeb Smith profile picture
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    Jeb Smith

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    24 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.71%

    in Orange County, CA

    $231.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Kevin Hood profile picture
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    (184)

    Kevin Hood

    GreenTree Properties

    29 Years of experience

    54+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.8%

    in Orange County, CA

    $653M

    All-Time Sales

    $740K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Debbie Sagorin

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    22 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.8%

    in Orange County, CA

    $375M

    All-Time Sales

    $610K - $3.9M

    Price Range

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    Dave Castle

    Pacific Platinum Properties Inc

    18 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.8%

    in Orange County, CA

    $320.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $730K - $7.1M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Terry McCarty

    Coldwell Banker

    29 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.89%

    in Orange County, CA

    $463.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Dave Gubler

    IML Real Estate

    26 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.89%

    in Orange County, CA

    $309.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $4M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Bryan Whittam

    Bullock Russell Real Estate Services

    20 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.89%

    in Orange County, CA

    $486.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $940K - $20M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Amy Sims

    Coldwell Banker

    18 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.89%

    in Orange County, CA

    $397.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $680K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Kirstie Nystedt profile picture
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    Kirstie Nystedt

    Bullock Russell Real Estate Services

    17 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.89%

    in Orange County, CA

    $221.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Lynette Colletta profile picture
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    Lynette Colletta

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    21 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.89%

    in Orange County, CA

    $136.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    Angel and Patty Hernandez profile picture
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    Angel and Patty Hernandez

    Realty ONE Group Synergy

    40 Years of experience

    193+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $1.91B

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $12M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Hedda Parashos profile picture
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    Hedda Parashos

    Palisade Realty

    20 Years of experience

    495+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $2.59B

    All-Time Sales

    $770K - $560M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Team Tackney

    Team Tackney - GMT Real Estate

    23 Years of experience

    86+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $156.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $850K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    148

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Scott Kato

    Circle Real Estate

    23 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $388.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    947

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Monica Carr

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    23 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $834.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $810K - $4.8M

    Price Range

    820

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Mike Kelly & Travis Fairweather profile picture
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    Mike Kelly & Travis Fairweather

    First Team Real Estate

    35 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $576.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $5.1M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Diego Magdaleno

    1Vision Real Estate

    16 Years of experience

    107+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $384.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $580K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    528

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Shawn Shahbazi

    Keller Williams Realty

    39 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $362M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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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.

    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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