Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(46)
Kathy Kennedy
Realty One Group
33 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.14%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$100.5M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top Agent(4)
Craig & Peggy Henrichsen
Cornerstone Properties
25 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.21%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$149M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(20)
Diane & John Cirignani
Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers
28 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.28%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$389.4M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.5M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(80)
Lisa Piltz
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
16 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.35%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$149.7M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $4.3M
Price Range
12%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(129)
Jordan Bennett
Regency Real Estate Brokers
19 Years of experience
103+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.64%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$805M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $5.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(70)
Kirstie Nystedt
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
17 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.99%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$217M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $2.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(112)
Rochelle Chacon
Coldwell Banker Realty
20 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.13%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$190M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $3.3M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(61)
Shawn Faramarzi
Bullock Russell Services
12 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.34%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$139.4M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $22.1M
Price Range
Top Agent(110)
Dave Gubler
IML Real Estate
26 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.41%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$309.1M
All-Time Sales
$540K - $4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(61)
Amy Sims
Coldwell Banker
18 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.49%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$395.7M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $4.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(1)
Larry Bammer
REAL Brokerage
21 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.56%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$343.1M
All-Time Sales
$710K - $10M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(44)
Devin Doherty
Doherty Real Estate Group
35 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.63%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$339.6M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $8.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(21)
Adam Alcaraz
Coldwell Banker Realty
30 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.05%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$184.8M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $6.9M
Price Range
Top Agent(184)
Kevin Hood
GreenTree Properties
29 Years of experience
49+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.55%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$645.9M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $4.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(101)
Mike Doyle
Century 21
19 Years of experience
28+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.76%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$226.8M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $2.3M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(177)
Katrina Smith
Pinpoint Properties
16 Years of experience
46+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.83%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$813.2M
All-Time Sales
$1.5M - $16.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(82)
Lynette Colletta
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
21 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.83%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$136.1M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $2.9M
Price Range
Top Agent(58)
Veronica Encinas
Coldwell Banker Realty
21 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.9%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$261.3M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $6.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(32)
Dawn Bogert
First Team Real Estate
34 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.18%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$155.1M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(5)
Cindy Bistany
Keller Williams
39 Years of experience
2+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.25%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$26.4M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(142)
Chris Walker - CA
Coldwell Banker
22 Years of experience
28+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.32%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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
34+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.39%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$278.3M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $8.8M
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 3.47%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$190M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $2.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(139)
Diego Magdaleno
1Vision Real Estate
16 Years of experience
108+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.68%
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$379.7M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $3.3M
Price Range
Rancho santa margarita Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$1,302,500
+31.63% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
28
-8 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
99.18%
-1.08% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
29.4%
-22.8% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
40.4%
+8.4% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
28.7%
-3.0% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
3.6
Realtors in Rancho santa margarita
1,414
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Rancho Santa Margarita Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Rancho Santa Margarita sell in a median of 25 days, compared with the Rancho Santa Margarita market median of 28 days on market.
About 3 days faster (11% quicker than the Rancho Santa Margarita market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Rancho Santa Margarita agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Rancho Santa Margarita market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Rancho Santa Margarita sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
32 days
Typical time on market
100.8%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Rancho Santa Margarita, 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.
How We Rank Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita 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.
Data last updated: May 2026
Rancho Santa Margarita Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita?
Our data covers 1,414 real estate agents serving the Rancho Santa Margarita area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Rancho Santa Margarita market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Rancho Santa Margarita mean for sellers?
Rancho Santa Margarita's median sale price is $1,302,500 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 Rancho Santa Margarita 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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