Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Tustin, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.32%
in Tustin, CA
$439.4M
All-Time Sales
$660K - $3.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.54%
in Tustin, CA
$425.9M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.52B
All-Time Sales
$660K - $55.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(114)
Monica Carr
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
23 Years of experience
42+ Sales in the last 12 months
$848M
All-Time Sales
$820K - $4.8M
Price Range
51
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Top AgentTop 1.83%
in Tustin, CA
$330.5M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $7.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(25)
Carolynn Santaniello
Seven Gables Real Estate
20 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.16%
in Tustin, CA
$197.9M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $3.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$497.2M
All-Time Sales
$870K - $6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(43)
Fred Sed
Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group
22 Years of experience
89+ Sales in the last 12 months
$569.8M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $4.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$89.5M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $2.4M
Price Range
18
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Top Agent$119.7M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $3.4M
Price Range
12
Sold in Tustin, CA
Top AgentTop 3.56%
in Tustin, CA
$283.5M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $2.9M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$387M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $3.9M
Price Range
10
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Top Agent$238.9M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $2.3M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$429.8M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $4.5M
Price Range
20%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(20)
Diane & John Cirignani
Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers
28 Years of experience
22+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.88%
in Tustin, CA
$396.7M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.5M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.99%
in Tustin, CA
$307.5M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $3.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$824.7M
All-Time Sales
$730K - $4.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.31%
in Tustin, CA
$168.4M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $3.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$351.4M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $8.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.53%
in Tustin, CA
$860.4M
All-Time Sales
$1.5M - $16.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$100.3M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $2.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.74%
in Tustin, CA
$184.2M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $7M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$186.3M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $6.9M
Price Range
7
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Top AgentTop 4.96%
in Tustin, CA
$249.5M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $4.1M
Price Range
Top Agent(919)
Angel and Patty Hernandez
Realty ONE Group Synergy
40 Years of experience
215+ Sales in the last 12 months
$2.05B
All-Time Sales
$440K - $12M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Tustin Housing Market Trends
Homes in Tustin take a median 48 days to sell, go for 98.69% of asking, prices are down 4.9% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.2 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$1,146,454
median sale price
How fast they sell
48 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.2 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Tustin.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Tustin agents whose results fit it.
Tustin agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 28 days, the Tustin market in 48
median sale price in Tustin
Do Top Tustin Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Tustin sell in a median of 28 days, compared with the Tustin market median of 48 days on market.
About 20 days faster (42% quicker than the Tustin market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Tustin agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Tustin market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Tustin?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Tustin 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
32 days
Typical time on market
100.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Tustin, 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 Tustin Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above records a median sale price of $1,146,454 in Tustin, with prices moving -4.9% year over year. To understand where leverage actually sits, read that price figure alongside the competitive indicators. With 25.9% of homes selling above list, 29.3% going off the market within two weeks, and an average sale-to-list ratio of 98.69%, the data describes a market where well-positioned listings still draw competition. At the same time, 40.3% of listings recorded a price cut and months of supply sits at 3.2, signals that not every property clears at asking.
For a buyer, this split matters. The share of homes closing above list means competitive offers on the most desirable properties, yet the presence of price drops and a measured median of 48 days on market shows room to negotiate on listings that have aged past two weeks. Watching for that timeline, and for reductions across zip codes 92780, 92781, and 92782, is where buyers find leverage.
For a seller, pricing to the current sale-to-list reality is essential. Homes priced accurately at launch capture the early two-week window when the most buyers engage; overpricing risks joining the 40.3% that later reduce. With 136 new listings and 106 pending sales monthly, the pipeline is active but discerning. Across 928 licensed agents in Tustin, distinguishing an agent who prices and negotiates to these specific conditions is the difference between a clean close and a stale listing.
What Tustin Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Tustin 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 | $1,146,454 |
| Down payment (20%) | $229,291 |
| Loan amount | $917,163 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $7,674 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.32% mortgage rate (as of October 22, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $1,146,454 median home price with 20% down at 7.32% (as of October 22, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Tustin MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Tustin Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what the transaction record actually shows. In a market where 25.9% of homes close above list and the average sale-to-list ratio is 98.69%, negotiation skill is measurable, not anecdotal. Of the 928 licensed agents active in Tustin, EffectiveAgents has ranked 140 based on verified performance data. The top-ranked agent, Jennifer Matsumoto at Coldwell Banker Realty, has closed 524 transactions with $423.6M in all-time sales volume, experience that spans buyer and seller representation across zip codes 92780, 92781, and 92782. That depth matters when a property sits past the 48 day median and pricing strategy shifts from attracting offers to defending value. An agent who has managed listings through the 40.3% price-drop segment brings pattern recognition a newer agent cannot. When reviewing candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial toward consistent review patterns across many closings, 140 reviews in Matsumoto's case, which signal repeatable results rather than isolated wins.
How We Rank Tustin 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 Tustin 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.
928
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
Tustin Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Tustin, CA?
The top-ranked agent in Tustin, CA by verified performance is Jennifer Matsumoto at Coldwell Banker Realty, with 524 closed transactions, 140 client reviews, and $423.6M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using objective transaction data rather than advertising spend, analyzing 405 transactions and evaluating 140 agents against the full pool of 928 licensed in the area. The strongest match depends on your property type, price point, and timeline, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Tustin 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 Tustin?
Our data covers 928 real estate agents serving the Tustin area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Tustin market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Tustin mean for sellers?
Tustin's median sale price is $1,146,454 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 Tustin?
The median home in Tustin goes under contract in about 48 days, though that figure reflects a +3 days change in market time versus last year. Several factors move an individual timeline: pricing accuracy relative to the 98.69% sale-to-list ratio, condition, and the two-week window when buyer interest peaks (29.3% of homes sell within it). Listings priced above the market often join the 40.3% that later reduce, which extends time on market. With 3.2 months of supply, accurate initial pricing remains the largest lever a seller controls.
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 Tustin 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 Tustin 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 Tustin 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 Tustin realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Tustin 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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