Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Los Angeles, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(583)
Richard Schulman
Keller Williams Advisors - Santa Monica
18 Years of experience
269+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.01%
in Los Angeles, CA
$2.08B
All-Time Sales
$640K - $11.5M
Price Range
14%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.01%
in Los Angeles, CA
$1.23B
All-Time Sales
$1000K - $13.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.02%
in Los Angeles, CA
$1.2B
All-Time Sales
$1.4M - $7.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.03%
in Los Angeles, CA
$534.4M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $5.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.05%
in Los Angeles, CA
$667M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $13.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.05%
in Los Angeles, CA
$417.1M
All-Time Sales
$750K - $4.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.05%
in Los Angeles, CA
$223.9M
All-Time Sales
$820K - $5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.05%
in Los Angeles, CA
$1.32B
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $16M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.06%
in Los Angeles, CA
$384.7M
All-Time Sales
$810K - $4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(334)
Grace Fogg Miranda
Keller Williams World Media Center
26 Years of experience
101+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.08%
in Los Angeles, CA
$910.1M
All-Time Sales
$610K - $3.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(135)
Stephanie Vitacco
Equity Union Real Estate
38 Years of experience
237+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.08%
in Los Angeles, CA
$1.66B
All-Time Sales
$720K - $6.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(909)
Angel and Patty Hernandez
Realty ONE Group Synergy
40 Years of experience
190+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.1%
in Los Angeles, CA
$1.9B
All-Time Sales
$430K - $12M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.1%
in Los Angeles, CA
$151.8M
All-Time Sales
$810K - $3.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.1%
in Los Angeles, CA
$528.6M
All-Time Sales
$1.9M - $41.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.11%
in Los Angeles, CA
$154.4M
All-Time Sales
$700K - $3.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.11%
in Los Angeles, CA
$178.2M
All-Time Sales
$960K - $4.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.12%
in Los Angeles, CA
$239M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.12%
in Los Angeles, CA
$243.1M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $1.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.13%
in Los Angeles, CA
$243M
All-Time Sales
$750K - $4.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(106)
Justin Borges
Keller Williams Downtown Los Angeles
16 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.13%
in Los Angeles, CA
$213.3M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $4.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.14%
in Los Angeles, CA
$244.8M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.14%
in Los Angeles, CA
$193.9M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $4.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.15%
in Los Angeles, CA
$225.3M
All-Time Sales
$780K - $5.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.16%
in Los Angeles, CA
$221.8M
All-Time Sales
$1.3M - $12M
Price Range
Top Agent(23)
Leah Guerra
Keller Williams Leah Guerra Homes
14 Years of experience
6+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.16%
in Los Angeles, CA
$147.8M
All-Time Sales
$990K - $3.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Los angeles Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$1,054,500
-0.05% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
50
+3 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
99.53%
-0.26% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
35.8%
-3.9% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
28.4%
+3.3% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
20.8%
+0.7% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
4.9
Realtors in Los angeles
43,820
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Los Angeles Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Los Angeles sell in a median of 20 days, compared with the Los Angeles market median of 50 days on market.
About 30 days faster (60% quicker than the Los Angeles market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Los Angeles agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Los Angeles market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Los Angeles?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Los Angeles 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)
June
Best month to sell
45 days
Typical time on market
100.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles
Median home values across Los Angeles, CA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Bel Air
+69% over 5 years
$4.04M
Brentwood
+91% over 5 years
$3.03M
Cheviot Hills
+118% over 5 years
$2.35M
Hollywood Hills
+103% over 5 years
$2.08M
Beverlywood
+122% over 5 years
$2.07M
Mid Wilshire
+126% over 5 years
$1.93M
South Carthay
+55% over 5 years
$1.91M
Venice
+68% over 5 years
$1.89M
Los Feliz
+135% over 5 years
$1.86M
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Los Angeles Buyers and Sellers
Los Angeles presents a market where leverage sits closer to the center than either side, and the Housing Market Trends module above quantifies why. With a median sale price of $1,054,500 and homes moving at a 99.53% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are still capturing close to their asking prices. Yet 35.8% of homes sold above list, and 20.8% of active listings have taken a price cut, which signals that aggressive pricing no longer clears the market automatically. At 4.9 months of supply, conditions read as balanced rather than heavily favoring one party. For a buyer, this combination is meaningful. Only 28.4% of homes leave the market within two weeks, so most listings allow time for inspection contingencies and measured offers rather than reflexive escalation. Homes priced above the local comps are the ones absorbing the 20.8% price-drop rate, and those are where negotiation room concentrates. For a seller, the 7,770 active listings competing against you argue for disciplined pricing from day one. With median days on market at 50 and a +3 days change in market time, homes that sit tend to invite the reductions reflected in the data. Pricing to the $634.031 per square foot benchmark, adjusted for condition and micro-location, positions a property to sell near list rather than chasing the market down. Across 1,601 monthly sales and 2,534 new listings, the pace is steady but selective. Choosing among the 43,820 licensed agents in the area becomes the decisive variable, because pricing and negotiation execution now separate a clean sale from a stale listing.
What Los Angeles Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Los Angeles 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 | $1,054,500 |
| Down payment (20%) | $210,900 |
| Loan amount | $843,600 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $6,613 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.49% mortgage rate (as of July 9, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $1,054,500 median home price with 20% down at 6.49% (as of July 9, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Los Angeles MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Los Angeles Realtor
Choosing an agent in Los Angeles should rest on measured performance rather than billboard familiarity or name recognition. EffectiveAgents ranks 284 agents out of 43,820 licensed professionals in the area, using verified transaction history and client outcomes rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Richard Schulman at Keller Williams Advisors in Santa Monica, has closed 2,590 transactions with $2.1B in all-time sales volume, a track record that translates directly into negotiation leverage. In a market where only 35.8% of homes sell above list and 20.8% carry price reductions, an agent who reads pricing correctly protects both timeline and net proceeds. That skill matters whether you are selling a hillside property in Hollywood, a family home in Northridge, or a multi-unit building in Boyle Heights, each of which demands distinct comparable analysis. Neighborhood fluency shapes how offers are structured and how quickly homes clear near the 50 median. When reviewing agents, look past a single glowing testimonial and study review patterns over time, since consistency across hundreds of reviews (Schulman carries 583) signals reliable execution rather than an isolated success.
How We Rank Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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
Los Angeles Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Los Angeles, CA?
The top-ranked agent in Los Angeles, CA by EffectiveAgents methodology is Richard Schulman at Keller Williams Advisors in Santa Monica, with 2,590 verified transactions, 583 reviews, and $2.1B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks 284 agents from among 43,820 licensed professionals using measured transaction data and client outcomes rather than advertising. The strongest agent for you, however, depends on your property type, neighborhood, and price point, so compare several verified candidates before deciding.
How were these Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Our data covers 43,820 real estate agents serving the Los Angeles area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Los Angeles market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Los Angeles mean for sellers?
Los Angeles's median sale price is $1,054,500 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 Los Angeles?
Homes in Los Angeles currently take a median of 50 to sell, reflecting a +3 days change in market time year over year. That figure is a midpoint, not a guarantee. Pricing relative to the $634.031 per square foot benchmark is the largest factor, since 20.8% of listings that overshoot end up reducing. Condition, location within neighborhoods, and seasonality also matter. With 4.9 months of supply, well-prepared and accurately priced homes can move faster, while those needing work or priced above comparables often take longer.
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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Los Angeles 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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