Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Ladera Ranch, CA

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    Amy Sims profile picture
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    Amy Sims

    Coldwell Banker

    18 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.14%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $397.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $680K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Larry Bammer

    REAL Brokerage

    21 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.43%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $343.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $710K - $10M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Rochelle Chacon profile picture
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    Rochelle Chacon

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    20 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.58%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $190.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    1%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Dave Gubler

    IML Real Estate

    26 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.94%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $309.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $4M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Kirstie Nystedt profile picture
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    Kirstie Nystedt

    Bullock Russell Real Estate Services

    17 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.01%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $221.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Ernest Carter

    Golden Eagle Properties

    20 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.08%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $54.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $3.3M

    Price Range

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    Fred Sed

    Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group

    22 Years of experience

    88+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.15%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $557.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Devin Doherty

    Doherty Real Estate Group

    35 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.15%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $341.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $8.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jordan Bennett profile picture
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    Jordan Bennett

    Regency Real Estate Brokers

    19 Years of experience

    102+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.3%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $813M

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Adam Alcaraz

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    30 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.3%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $184.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $6.9M

    Price Range

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    Patrick Parry

    Compass

    19 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.44%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $156.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $840K - $8.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Kevin Hood

    GreenTree Properties

    29 Years of experience

    54+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.51%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $653M

    All-Time Sales

    $740K - $4.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Brian Sperry profile picture
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    Brian Sperry

    Compass

    21 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.58%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $197.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.9M - $20M

    Price Range

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    Melody Smith

    Regency Real Estate Brokers

    20 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.66%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $531.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $12M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Amy Mosley - CA

    Coldwell Banker

    40 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.66%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $172.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    Debbie Sagorin profile picture
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    Debbie Sagorin

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    22 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.73%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $375M

    All-Time Sales

    $610K - $3.9M

    Price Range

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    Lisa Piltz

    Bullock Russell Real Estate Services

    16 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.73%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $150.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $4.3M

    Price Range

    12%

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    Julia Archuletta profile picture
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    Julia Archuletta

    Star Estates

    17 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.73%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $76.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $850K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    Jeff Russell profile picture
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    Jeff Russell

    Russell Realty Group - EXP

    29 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.8%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $667M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $13.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Chris Kwon

    Compass

    14 Years of experience

    53+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.8%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $476.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $860K - $6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Chris Walker - CA

    Coldwell Banker

    22 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.8%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $328.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $800K - $5.9M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Cindy Hanson

    Keller Williams OC Luxury Realty

    19 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.8%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $171.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $770K - $5.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Debbie Faremouth

    Keller Williams Coastal Realty

    34 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.87%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $193.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $5.2M

    Price Range

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    Nick Ahrens

    eXp Realty

    12 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.87%

    in Ladera Ranch, CA

    $60.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $3.3M

    Price Range

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    Mike Kelly & Travis Fairweather

    First Team Real Estate

    35 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $576.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $5.1M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top Ladera Ranch Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Ladera Ranch sell in a median of 22 days, compared with the Ladera Ranch market median of 41 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents22 days
    Ladera Ranch market41 days

    About 19 days faster (46% quicker than the Ladera Ranch market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Ladera Ranch?

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

    68Jan53Feb29Mar29Apr38May36Jun46Jul30Aug48Sep40Oct49Nov61Dec

    March

    Best month to sell

    29 days

    Typical time on market

    100.5%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch

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

    Covenant Hills Village

    +36% over 5 years

    $1.75M

    Terramor Village

    +37% over 5 years

    $847K

    Township Village

    +46% over 5 years

    $799K

    Wycliffe Village

    +44% over 5 years

    $757K

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

    What These Numbers Mean for Ladera Ranch Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above frames Ladera Ranch as a market where pricing precision matters more than aggressive positioning. With a median sale price of $1,487,500 moving +2.6% year over year and homes trading at a 99.80% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are still capturing close to their asking prices. Yet the underlying indicators point to a more balanced footing than the headline numbers suggest. Months of supply sits at 2.6, and while 36.4% of homes sold above list, 22.8% of active listings recorded a price reduction, a signal that overpriced inventory gets corrected rather than absorbed.

    For buyers, the split between the 32.0% of listings that leave the market within two weeks and the roughly one in five carrying price cuts defines where leverage lives. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes in demand pockets draw competition and warrant clean, prompt offers. Homes lingering past the median 41 days on market, especially those already reduced, open room to negotiate on price and terms. The +7 days change in market time reinforces that patience carries less risk than a year ago.

    For sellers, the data argues against reaching. With 57 active listings and 32 new ones arriving monthly against 22 closings, mispricing invites the same reductions that 22.8% of the market has already absorbed. Accurate initial pricing captures the early two-week window when buyer attention peaks. Navigating that timing across 1,389 licensed agents in the area is where representation quality separates outcomes, and where our verified rankings help narrow the field.

    What Ladera Ranch Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch
    $397,900
    Median home price$1,487,500
    Down payment (20%)$297,500
    Loan amount$1,190,000
    Monthly payment (PITI)$9,285

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.58% mortgage rate (as of July 23, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Ladera Ranch Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 41 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.80%
    Price Trend (YoY) +2.6%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $9,285
    Principal & Interest
    $7,584
    Property Taxes
    $1,426
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $1,487,500 median home price with 20% down at 6.58% (as of July 23, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Ladera Ranch Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $1,450,000
    Today $1,487,500
    +2.6%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 34 days
    Today 41 days
    +7 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.7%
    Today 99.80%
    +0.08%
    What this shift means: Prices moved +2.6% year over year while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.08% and market time registered a +7 days change. Taken together, that combination points to a market that remains close to asking prices but gives buyers more room to evaluate before committing. Sellers retain strong pricing power on well-prepared homes, while buyers benefit from a longer decision window than the prior year offered.

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

    What to Look for in a Ladera Ranch Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: measured negotiation results and depth of local experience. In Ladera Ranch, our top-ranked agent is Amy Sims at Coldwell Banker, with 468 career transactions and $397.7M in all-time sales volume. That track record matters in a market where homes close at a 99.80% sale-to-list ratio and 36.4% of properties sell above asking, because negotiating the final few percentage points requires an agent who reads competing demand accurately. Experienced representation across distinct communities like Covenant Hills Village, Terramor Village, and Avendale Village helps buyers and sellers calibrate offers to each pocket rather than to a single citywide average. Of the 1,389 licensed agents operating here, only 52 meet our ranking thresholds. A consistent review pattern, in this case 61 reviews accumulated over years of closings, tends to signal reliability more than any single glowing testimonial, so weigh volume and consistency of feedback together.

    How We Rank Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch 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

    Ladera Ranch Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Ladera Ranch, CA?

    Amy Sims at Coldwell Banker ranks as the top EffectiveAgents-verified agent in Ladera Ranch, CA, with 468 completed transactions, 61 client reviews, and $397.7M in all-time sales volume. Our methodology analyzes objective performance data, including transaction history, sale-to-list outcomes, and review consistency, rather than advertising spend. From 1,389 licensed agents in the area, only 52 qualify under our ranking criteria. We recommend comparing several verified agents to find the strongest fit for your specific neighborhood and price range.

    How were these Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch?

    Our data covers 1,389 real estate agents serving the Ladera Ranch area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Ladera Ranch market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Ladera Ranch mean for sellers?

    Ladera Ranch's median sale price is $1,487,500 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.

    How long does it take to sell a house in Ladera Ranch?

    The median home in Ladera Ranch sells in about 41 days, though that reflects time to accept an offer, not the full closing timeline. Market time registered a +7 days change year over year, so homes are moving on a different pace than a year ago. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location, since 32.0% of listings leave the market within two weeks while others carry price reductions. Correct initial pricing and strong preparation are the factors most within a seller's control.

    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 Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Ladera Ranch 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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