Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Fountain Valley, CA

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    Maria Xanthakis profile picture
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    (198)

    Maria Xanthakis

    Seven Gables Real Estate

    25 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.56%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $504.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Cheryl Coleman

    Keller Williams Realty

    22 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.94%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $452.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $700K - $4.8M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Sandi, John & Ryan Barry

    First Team South

    37 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.5%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $272.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $3.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jeb Smith

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    24 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.88%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $232.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Pam Etem

    The OC Real Estate

    23 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.06%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $292.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $530K - $5M

    Price Range

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    Brandon Hobbs

    Reason Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    167+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.25%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $1.47B

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $55.7M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Bill Caiazzo

    HomeSmart Evergreen Realty

    30 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.63%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $301.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Holly McDonald

    Compass

    17 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $281.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $8.8M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Jason Croswell

    Seven Gables Real Estate

    10 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.19%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $157.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $730K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Lance Barker

    RE/MAX

    26 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.75%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $371.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $660K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Fred Sed profile picture
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    Fred Sed

    Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group

    22 Years of experience

    88+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.94%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $559.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Robert van der Goes

    Seven Gables Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.13%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $131.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $780K - $3.2M

    Price Range

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    Terry McCarty

    Coldwell Banker

    29 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.5%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $464.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Mark Lima

    Lima Real Estate Group

    18 Years of experience

    46+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.88%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $158.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $830K - $5.4M

    Price Range

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    Valerie Torelli

    Torelli Realty

    48 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.07%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $370.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $5.4M

    Price Range

    Adam Alcaraz profile picture
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    Adam Alcaraz

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    30 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.07%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $185.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $6.9M

    Price Range

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    Matthew Hien Wu

    New Leaf Realty

    9 Years of experience

    0+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.07%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $6.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $830K

    Price Range

    Allison Van Wig profile picture
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    Allison Van Wig

    Keller Williams Coastal Properties

    40 Years of experience

    67+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.25%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $804M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $50M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Kevin Hood

    GreenTree Properties

    29 Years of experience

    57+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.25%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $662.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $740K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Katrina Smith

    Pinpoint Properties

    16 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.25%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $824.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.5M - $16.8M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Teresa Knoll

    ReMax

    20 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.25%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $160.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Wayne Chang

    Realty One Group

    15 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.25%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $210.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $580K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Stefanie Leal

    KELLER WILLIAMS YORBA LINDA/ ANAHEIM HILLS

    32 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.44%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $609.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $700K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Hedda Parashos

    Palisade Realty

    20 Years of experience

    520+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.63%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $2.64B

    All-Time Sales

    $770K - $560M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Dave Castle

    Pacific Platinum Properties Inc

    18 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.63%

    in Fountain Valley, CA

    $321.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $730K - $7.1M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    What These Numbers Mean for Fountain Valley Buyers and Sellers

    Fountain Valley remains a seller-favored market, and the competitive indicators in the Housing Market Trends module above make the balance clear. With months of supply at just 1.8 and only 59 active listings against 108 pending sales, demand continues to outpace available inventory. The median sale price sits at $1,474,262, moving +5.3% year over year, while homes trade at an average sale-to-list ratio of 101.30%. When 52.1% of homes close above asking and 57.3% leave the market within two weeks, negotiating leverage tilts toward sellers on well-priced, move-in-ready properties.

    That said, the picture is not uniform. Median days on market now reads 29, reflecting a -4 days change in market time, and 17.4% of listings have recorded a price reduction. For buyers, this means the homes that linger, often those overpriced relative to the $714.39 per square foot benchmark, present room to negotiate, while fresh listings priced correctly still draw multiple offers. A disciplined buyer should move quickly on new inventory but hold firm on aging listings.

    For sellers, the data argues for precise pricing from day one. Homes that hit the market at market value capture the above-list momentum, while those that reach for a premium risk joining the 17.4% that cut price and sit longer. With 34 homes sold in the most recent month and 113 new listings added, understanding these dynamics is where an experienced agent adds measurable value. Fountain Valley has 533 licensed agents, and performance among them varies widely.

    What Fountain Valley Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Fountain Valley goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Fountain Valley
    $400,500
    Median home price$1,474,262
    Down payment (20%)$294,852
    Loan amount$1,179,410
    Monthly payment (PITI)$9,345

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.76% mortgage rate (as of September 10, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Fountain Valley Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 29 days
    Sale-to-List Price 101.30%
    Price Trend (YoY) +5.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $9,345
    Principal & Interest
    $7,657
    Property Taxes
    $1,413
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $1,474,262 median home price with 20% down at 6.76% (as of September 10, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Fountain Valley Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $1,400,059
    Today $1,474,262
    +5.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 33 days
    Today 29 days
    -4 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 101.2%
    Today 101.30%
    +0.08%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +5.3% and the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.08%, while market time reflects a -4 days change. For sellers, sustained pricing power remains intact, but the longer selling window signals buyers are more selective than they were last year. For buyers, that added time on market is the opening to conduct diligence and negotiate on listings that do not sell immediately.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Fountain Valley MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Fountain Valley Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone rarely correlates with results. The measurable factors, transaction volume, negotiation outcomes, and consistency of client reviews, tell a more reliable story. Across Fountain Valley, EffectiveAgents has analyzed 328 annual transactions to rank 64 agents from the broader pool of licensed professionals. The top-ranked agent, Maria Xanthakis of Seven Gables Real Estate, has closed 560 transactions with 198 client reviews and $503.7M in all-time sales volume. In a market where 52.1% of homes sell above list and the average sale-to-list ratio is 101.30%, negotiation skill directly affects final price, whether representing a buyer competing for a new listing or a seller pricing against the $714.39 per square foot benchmark. Buyers and sellers working within the 92708 and 92728 zip codes benefit from an agent who understands hyperlocal pricing patterns rather than county-wide averages. When reviewing candidates, look beyond a single five-star review and examine the pattern: consistent feedback across dozens of transactions is a stronger signal than a handful of recent ratings.

    How We Rank Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley 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: July 2026

    Fountain Valley Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Fountain Valley, CA?

    The top-ranked agent in Fountain Valley, CA, based on EffectiveAgents analysis is Maria Xanthakis of Seven Gables Real Estate, with 560 closed transactions, 198 client reviews, and $503.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks 64 agents from the 533 licensed locally using a data-driven methodology that measures transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and verified client reviews rather than advertising spend. The best agent for you depends on your property type, price point, and timeline, so we recommend comparing several ranked candidates before selecting one.

    How were these Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley?

    Our data covers 533 real estate agents serving the Fountain Valley area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Fountain Valley market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Fountain Valley mean for sellers?

    Fountain Valley's median sale price is $1,474,262 as of July 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 Fountain Valley?

    The median home in Fountain Valley sells in 29, though that figure reflects a -4 days change from a year ago, meaning timelines have shifted. Actual time to sell depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location within zip codes like 92708 and 92728. With 57.3% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, correctly priced and well-presented listings still move fast, while homes priced above the $714.39 per square foot benchmark tend to sit longer and often join the 17.4% that reduce price.

    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 Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Fountain Valley 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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