Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Costa Mesa, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(68)
Valerie Torelli
Torelli Realty
48 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.07%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$370.1M
All-Time Sales
$690K - $5.4M
Price Range
Top Agent(109)
Holly McDonald
Compass
17 Years of experience
36+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.14%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$280M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $8.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(552)
Brandon Hobbs
Reason Real Estate
12 Years of experience
180+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.27%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$1.45B
All-Time Sales
$660K - $55.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(165)
Nicolai Glazer
Sotheby's International Real Estate
17 Years of experience
30+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.68%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$507.9M
All-Time Sales
$860K - $10M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(201)
Bill Caiazzo
HomeSmart Evergreen Realty
30 Years of experience
32+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.95%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$296.9M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $3.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(54)
Janelle File
Compass
12 Years of experience
58+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.62%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$772.4M
All-Time Sales
$2.5M - $23M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(19)
Kendra Fisher
Torelli Realty
6 Years of experience
21+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.69%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$38M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $3M
Price Range
Top Agent(33)
Natalie Boyle
Verso Homes
25 Years of experience
22+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.03%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$246.7M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $4.1M
Price Range
Top Agent(10)
Melanie Kermode
Compass
32 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.1%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$103.1M
All-Time Sales
$960K - $5.7M
Price Range
Top Agent(197)
Maria Xanthakis
Seven Gables Real Estate
25 Years of experience
42+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.17%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$503.7M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $4.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(177)
Katrina Smith
Pinpoint Properties
16 Years of experience
46+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.23%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$813.2M
All-Time Sales
$1.5M - $16.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(26)
Dawn M Nicolaisen
L3 Real Estate
11 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.5%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$56.4M
All-Time Sales
$810K - $7.2M
Price Range
Top Agent(42)
Fred Sed
Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group
22 Years of experience
86+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.57%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$555.9M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $4.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(80)
Jeb Smith
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
24 Years of experience
21+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.57%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$227.7M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $2.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(156)
Kent Martin
Coldwell Banker Realty
18 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.71%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$183.1M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $9.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(40)
Pam Etem
The OC Real Estate
23 Years of experience
32+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.91%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$286M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $5M
Price Range
Top Agent(25)
Peggy Aldinger
Pacific Cove Realty and Loan
26 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.91%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$181.5M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $7M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(21)
Adam Alcaraz
Coldwell Banker Realty
30 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.98%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$184.8M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $6.9M
Price Range
Top Agent(101)
Terry McCarty
Coldwell Banker
29 Years of experience
38+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.04%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$460.8M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $4.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(112)
Cheryl Coleman
Keller Williams Realty
22 Years of experience
40+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.18%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$449.1M
All-Time Sales
$700K - $4.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(138)
Jeff Russell
Russell Realty Group - EXP
29 Years of experience
41+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.25%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$667M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $13.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(62)
Dave Castle
Pacific Platinum Properties Inc
18 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.25%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$315M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $7.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(56)
Amy Mosley - CA
Coldwell Banker
40 Years of experience
21+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.25%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$171.6M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $2.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(44)
Mark Lima
Lima Real Estate Group
18 Years of experience
44+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.32%
in Costa Mesa, CA
$149.4M
All-Time Sales
$830K - $5.4M
Price Range
Costa mesa Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$1,377,500
-16.01% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
39
+4 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
98.97%
-1.15% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
23.9%
-11.9% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
33.3%
-0.4% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
27.8%
+6.6% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
3.1
Realtors in Costa mesa
1,478
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Costa Mesa Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Costa Mesa sell in a median of 26 days, compared with the Costa Mesa market median of 39 days on market.
About 13 days faster (33% quicker than the Costa Mesa market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Costa Mesa agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Costa Mesa market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Costa Mesa?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Costa Mesa sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in March. To hit that window, plan to list around February.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
March
Best month to sell
31 days
Typical time on market
100.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa 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
Costa Mesa Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?
Our data covers 1,478 real estate agents serving the Costa Mesa area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Costa Mesa market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Costa Mesa mean for sellers?
Costa Mesa's median sale price is $1,377,500 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 Costa Mesa 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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