Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Santa Ana, CA

Our algorithm analyzes millions of real estate transactions and reviews to find the best Real Estate Agents near you.

Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.

16,503

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Top Agent

(65)

Teresa Knoll

ReMax

20 Years of experience

18+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.02%

in Santa Ana, CA

$156.5M

All-Time Sales

$390K - $1.6M

Price Range

Negotiated Off List

Top Agent

(39)

Alexander Piana

Century 21 Award

22 Years of experience

18+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.04%

in Santa Ana, CA

$137.2M

All-Time Sales

$390K - $1.7M

Price Range

Negotiated Off List

Top Agent

(156)

Lars Nordstrom

First Team Real Estate

20 Years of experience

29+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.05%

in Santa Ana, CA

$415.4M

All-Time Sales

$660K - $3M

Price Range

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Top Agent

(109)

Holly McDonald

Compass

17 Years of experience

34+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.07%

in Santa Ana, CA

$278.3M

All-Time Sales

$550K - $8.8M

Price Range

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Top Agent

(139)

Diego Magdaleno

1Vision Real Estate

16 Years of experience

110+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.08%

in Santa Ana, CA

$381.2M

All-Time Sales

$580K - $3.3M

Price Range

Top Agent

(38)

Kathy Leimkuhler

First Team Real Estate

19 Years of experience

27+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.09%

in Santa Ana, CA

$417.7M

All-Time Sales

$1M - $4.5M

Price Range

20%

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Top Agent

(42)

Fred Sed

Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group

22 Years of experience

87+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.12%

in Santa Ana, CA

$555.9M

All-Time Sales

$520K - $4.4M

Price Range

Negotiated Off List

Top Agent

(129)

Lance Barker

RE/MAX

26 Years of experience

40+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.13%

in Santa Ana, CA

$365.4M

All-Time Sales

$650K - $4.6M

Price Range

Negotiated Off List

Top Agent

(80)

Jeb Smith

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

24 Years of experience

21+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.14%

in Santa Ana, CA

$227.7M

All-Time Sales

$480K - $2.8M

Price Range

Negotiated Off List

Top Agent

(25)

Carolynn Santaniello

Seven Gables Real Estate

20 Years of experience

21+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.15%

in Santa Ana, CA

$194.2M

All-Time Sales

$610K - $3.4M

Price Range

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Top Agent

(140)

Jennifer Matsumoto

Coldwell Banker Realty

19 Years of experience

68+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.15%

in Santa Ana, CA

$420.7M

All-Time Sales

$640K - $3.6M

Price Range

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Top Agent

(40)

Pam Etem

The OC Real Estate

23 Years of experience

33+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.16%

in Santa Ana, CA

$286M

All-Time Sales

$520K - $5M

Price Range

Top Agent

(112)

Rochelle Chacon

Coldwell Banker Realty

20 Years of experience

27+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.17%

in Santa Ana, CA

$190M

All-Time Sales

$470K - $3.3M

Price Range

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Top Agent

(20)

The Nitti Group

31 Years of experience

6+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.25%

in Santa Ana, CA

$46.6M

All-Time Sales

$430K - $1.5M

Price Range

Top Agent

(160)

Jon Perez

First Team Real Estate

22 Years of experience

31+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.25%

in Santa Ana, CA

$273M

All-Time Sales

$560K - $2.9M

Price Range

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Top Agent

(357)

Sahar Moghadam

RE/MAX Top Producers

13 Years of experience

203+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.27%

in Santa Ana, CA

$1.04B

All-Time Sales

$490K - $4.1M

Price Range

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Top Agent

(269)

Mike Kelly & Travis Fairweather

First Team Real Estate

35 Years of experience

24+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.27%

in Santa Ana, CA

$575.1M

All-Time Sales

$620K - $5.1M

Price Range

Negotiated Off List

Top Agent

(136)

Chris Kwon

Compass

14 Years of experience

53+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.28%

in Santa Ana, CA

$473.4M

All-Time Sales

$860K - $6M

Price Range

Negotiated Off List

Top Agent

(101)

Terry McCarty

Coldwell Banker

29 Years of experience

38+ Sales in the last 12 months

Top 0.31%

in Santa Ana, CA

$460.8M

All-Time Sales

$650K - $4.7M

Price Range

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Santa ana Housing Market Trends

Median Sale Price

$904,500

+9.64% year-over-year

Median Days on Market

-2 days year-over-year

Sale-to-List Price

99.37%

-1.60% year-over-year

Homes Sold Above List Price

42.9%

-7.8% year-over-year

Off the Market in 2 Weeks

31.5%

+13.1% year-over-year

Listings With Price Drops

23.0%

+0.4% year-over-year

Months of Supply

3.5

Realtors in Santa ana

16,503

Verified MLS market data through May 2026.

Do Top Santa Ana Agents Sell Faster?

The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Santa Ana sell in a median of 17 days, compared with the Santa Ana market median of 40 days on market.

Top-ranked agents17 days

Santa Ana market40 days

About 23 days faster (57% quicker than the Santa Ana market)

Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Santa Ana agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Santa Ana market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Santa Ana?

Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Santa Ana sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in March. To hit that window, plan to list around January.

Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

March

Best month to sell

44 days

Typical time on market

101.1%

Of asking price

Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Santa Ana, 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.

Home Values by Neighborhood in Santa Ana

Median home values across Santa Ana, CA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.

Riverglen

+76% over 5 years

$1.25M

Floral Park

+53% over 5 years

$1.01M

Fisher Park

+58% over 5 years

$993K

West Floral Park

+58% over 5 years

$991K

Casa de Santiago

+64% over 5 years

$941K

Bristol Memory Coalition

+214% over 5 years

$924K

Fairbridge Square

+50% over 5 years

$914K

Portola Park

+55% over 5 years

$876K

Sandpointe

+52% over 5 years

$871K

Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.

How We Rank Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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

Santa Ana Real Estate Agent FAQs

How were these Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

Our data covers 16,503 real estate agents serving the Santa Ana area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Santa Ana market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

What does the median sale price in Santa Ana mean for sellers?

Santa Ana's median sale price is $904,500 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 Santa Ana 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.