Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Placentia, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(108)
Stefanie Leal
KELLER WILLIAMS YORBA LINDA/ ANAHEIM HILLS
32 Years of experience
35+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.96%
in Placentia, CA
$621.4M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $12M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.36%
in Placentia, CA
$280.7M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $2.9M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(916)
Angel and Patty Hernandez
Realty ONE Group Synergy
40 Years of experience
205+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.94B
All-Time Sales
$430K - $12M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.08%
in Placentia, CA
$165.8M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $3.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(75)
Frank Del Rio
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
27 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.32%
in Placentia, CA
$282.6M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $3.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.8%
in Placentia, CA
$1.49B
All-Time Sales
$670K - $55.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$363.3M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$340.2M
All-Time Sales
$690K - $7.2M
Price Range
12
Sold in Placentia, CA
Top Agent(93)
Tom Tennant
Elevate Real Estate Agency | Reliance Real Estate Services
27 Years of experience
85+ Sales in the last 12 months
$792M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.28B
All-Time Sales
$600K - $19.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.43%
in Placentia, CA
$374.4M
All-Time Sales
$660K - $4.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(43)
Fred Sed
Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group
22 Years of experience
88+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.67%
in Placentia, CA
$564.3M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $4.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(273)
Mike Kelly & Travis Fairweather
First Team Real Estate
35 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.15%
in Placentia, CA
$583M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $5.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$245.8M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $2.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$91.9M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $1.3M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.63%
in Placentia, CA
$423.8M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$317.6M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $3.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(25)
Carolynn Santaniello
Seven Gables Real Estate
20 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
$197.9M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $3.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.35%
in Placentia, CA
$140.4M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $3.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$504.6M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $4.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$112.1M
All-Time Sales
$590K - $1.8M
Price Range
5
Sold in Placentia, CA
Top Agent$140.8M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.83%
in Placentia, CA
$129.6M
All-Time Sales
$760K - $3.4M
Price Range
Top Agent$113.8M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.4M
Price Range
1
Sold in Placentia, CA
Top Agent$127.3M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Placentia Housing Market Trends
Homes in Placentia take a median 35 days to sell, go for 99.94% of asking, prices are up 4.5% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.8 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$1,149,239
median sale price
How fast they sell
35 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.8 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Placentia.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Placentia agents whose results fit it.
Placentia agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Placentia market in 35
median sale price in Placentia
Do Top Placentia Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Placentia sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Placentia market median of 35 days on market.
About 5 days faster (14% quicker than the Placentia market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Placentia agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Placentia market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Placentia?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Placentia 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
101.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Placentia, 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.
What These Numbers Mean for Placentia Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames Placentia as a market where pricing discipline matters more than it did a year ago. The median sale price sits at $1,149,239, having moved +4.5% year over year, while the sale-to-list ratio holds at 99.94%, meaning well-prepared homes still transact close to asking. At the same time, 2.8 months of supply and 79 active listings against 29 monthly sales point to a market that has loosened from its tightest phase without tipping into buyer control. Median time on market now runs 35 days, a -6 days change in market time, which gives buyers more room to evaluate.
The competitive indicators show where leverage actually sits. With 40.0% of homes selling above list and 47.5% going off the market within two weeks, correctly priced properties still draw fast, competitive interest. Yet 29.3% of listings have taken a price reduction, a clear signal that overpricing gets penalized. For a buyer, this split means selectivity: on a stale or reduced listing, there is room to negotiate, but on a fresh, sharply priced home you should expect competition and lead with your strongest terms.
For a seller, the data argues for pricing at or just under recent comparable values rather than testing the ceiling, since 78 pending sales and 107 new listings monthly keep buyers comparing options closely. Working with one of the 417 licensed agents in Placentia who understands these micro-dynamics is the difference between a swift transaction and a lingering one.
What Placentia Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Placentia 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 | $1,149,239 |
| Down payment (20%) | $229,848 |
| Loan amount | $919,391 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $7,667 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $1,149,239 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Placentia MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Placentia Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: transaction volume, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. Across Placentia, EffectiveAgents analyzed 338 transactions to identify the 102 agents who measurably outperform their peers. At the top of that group is Stefanie Leal of Keller Williams Yorba Linda/Anaheim Hills, with 692 career transactions, 108 client reviews, and $609.4M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market holding a 99.94% sale-to-list ratio, where the gap between an offer accepted at asking and one negotiated below it often comes down to how an agent reads 29.3% price-drop activity and positions a bid. Experienced local agents work both the 92870 and 92871 zip codes fluently, adjusting strategy as inventory and days on market shift. When comparing candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial and study the review pattern: volume, recency, and consistency across many transactions tell you far more than any one endorsement about how an agent performs under real market conditions.
How We Rank Placentia 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 Placentia 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.
417
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: August 2026
Placentia Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Placentia, CA?
The top-ranked agent in Placentia, CA by EffectiveAgents data is Stefanie Leal of Keller Williams Yorba Linda/Anaheim Hills, with 692 career transactions, 108 client reviews, and $609.4M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing 338 local transactions and measuring verified outcomes such as sale-to-list performance, transaction count, and review consistency rather than advertising presence. Of the 417 licensed agents in the area, only 102 meet the ranking threshold, so 'best' should always be matched to your specific property type and price point.
How were these Placentia 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 Placentia?
Our data covers 417 real estate agents serving the Placentia area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Placentia market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Placentia mean for sellers?
Placentia's median sale price is $1,149,239 as of August 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 Placentia?
In Placentia, the median home sells in about 35 days, reflecting a -6 days change in market time versus a year ago. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location within the 92870 and 92871 zip codes. With 47.5% of homes going off the market within two weeks, sharply priced and well-presented listings can move quickly, while 29.3% of listings ultimately reduce their price, which extends the timeline. Realistic initial pricing, professional preparation, and 2.8 months of supply all influence how fast your specific home sells.
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 Placentia 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 Placentia 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 Placentia 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 Placentia realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Placentia 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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