Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Irvine, CA

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    Debbie Sagorin profile picture
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    Debbie Sagorin

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    22 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $368.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $600K - $3.9M

    Price Range

    340

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    Jacqueline Thompson

    Surterre Properties, Inc.

    16 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.02%

    in Irvine, CA

    $1.81B

    All-Time Sales

    $3.9M - $32.3M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Chris Kwon profile picture
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    Chris Kwon

    Compass

    14 Years of experience

    53+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.04%

    in Irvine, CA

    $473.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $860K - $6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Dave Castle

    Pacific Platinum Properties Inc

    18 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.09%

    in Irvine, CA

    $315M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $7.1M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Jennifer Matsumoto

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    19 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.09%

    in Irvine, CA

    $420.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $3.6M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Fred Sed profile picture
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    Fred Sed

    Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group

    22 Years of experience

    87+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.11%

    in Irvine, CA

    $555.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Cindy Hanson profile picture
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    Cindy Hanson

    Keller Williams OC Luxury Realty

    19 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.12%

    in Irvine, CA

    $171.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $770K - $5.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Brandon Hobbs

    Reason Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    183+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.13%

    in Irvine, CA

    $1.45B

    All-Time Sales

    $660K - $55.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Ivy Kung

    eCentury Mortgage & Realty

    16 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.24%

    in Irvine, CA

    $260.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $10M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Mike Chou

    KW Executive - The Chou Team

    18 Years of experience

    120+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.26%

    in Irvine, CA

    $1.26B

    All-Time Sales

    $590K - $19.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Katrina Smith profile picture
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    Katrina Smith

    Pinpoint Properties

    16 Years of experience

    46+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.27%

    in Irvine, CA

    $813.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.5M - $16.8M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Natalie Boyle

    Verso Homes

    25 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.29%

    in Irvine, CA

    $243.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    Lance Barker profile picture
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    Lance Barker

    RE/MAX

    26 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.31%

    in Irvine, CA

    $365.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Amy Mosley - CA

    Coldwell Banker

    40 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.33%

    in Irvine, CA

    $171.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    Patrick Parry profile picture
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    Patrick Parry

    Compass

    19 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.35%

    in Irvine, CA

    $153.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $830K - $8.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Angel and Patty Hernandez

    Realty ONE Group Synergy

    40 Years of experience

    192+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.36%

    in Irvine, CA

    $1.9B

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $12M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Evelyn Tee

    eXp Realty

    20 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.36%

    in Irvine, CA

    $190M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Melanie Kermode

    Compass

    32 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.38%

    in Irvine, CA

    $103.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $960K - $5.7M

    Price Range

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    Kirstie Nystedt

    Bullock Russell Real Estate Services

    17 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.38%

    in Irvine, CA

    $217M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Mike Doyle profile picture
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    Mike Doyle

    Century 21

    19 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.39%

    in Irvine, CA

    $226.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $630K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Lionel Franklin

    Keller Williams Elite Realty

    21 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.39%

    in Irvine, CA

    $102.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Lars Nordstrom

    First Team Real Estate

    20 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.41%

    in Irvine, CA

    $415.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $660K - $3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Brian Sperry

    Compass

    21 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.41%

    in Irvine, CA

    $193M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.8M - $20M

    Price Range

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    Bill Caiazzo

    HomeSmart Evergreen Realty

    30 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.42%

    in Irvine, CA

    $296.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Jeb Smith

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    24 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.43%

    in Irvine, CA

    $227.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Do Top Irvine Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Irvine sell in a median of 26 days, compared with the Irvine market median of 48 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents26 days
    Irvine market48 days

    About 22 days faster (46% quicker than the Irvine market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Irvine?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Irvine 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)

    73Jan53Feb40Mar37Apr45May38Jun45Jul48Aug49Sep59Oct60Nov70Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    38 days

    Typical time on market

    100.6%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Irvine, 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 Irvine

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

    Shady Canyon

    +34% over 5 years

    $6.46M

    Irvine Spectrum

    +96% over 5 years

    $2.03M

    Turtle Ridge

    +40% over 5 years

    $1.83M

    Orchard Hills

    +29% over 5 years

    $1.62M

    Turtle Rock

    +37% over 5 years

    $1.56M

    Northwood Point

    +35% over 5 years

    $1.33M

    Orange County Great Park

    +25% over 5 years

    $1.30M

    Northwood

    +40% over 5 years

    $1.11M

    Lower Peters Canyon

    +34% over 5 years

    $1.10M

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

    How We Rank Irvine 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 Irvine 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

    Irvine Real Estate Agent FAQs

    How were these Irvine 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 Irvine?

    Our data covers 21,050 real estate agents serving the Irvine area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Irvine market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Irvine mean for sellers?

    Irvine's median sale price is $1,540,000 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 Irvine 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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