Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Placentia, CA

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    Stefanie Leal profile picture
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    Stefanie Leal

    KELLER WILLIAMS YORBA LINDA/ ANAHEIM HILLS

    32 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.96%

    in Placentia, CA

    $609.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $700K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jon Perez profile picture
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    Jon Perez

    First Team Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.36%

    in Placentia, CA

    $277.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Angel and Patty Hernandez profile picture
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    Angel and Patty Hernandez

    Realty ONE Group Synergy

    40 Years of experience

    202+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.84%

    in Placentia, CA

    $1.93B

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $12M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Wendy Rawley profile picture
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    Wendy Rawley

    Reliance Real Estate

    14 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.08%

    in Placentia, CA

    $165.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Frank Del Rio

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    27 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.32%

    in Placentia, CA

    $282.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $3.2M

    Price Range

    Shawn Shahbazi profile picture
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    Shawn Shahbazi

    Keller Williams Realty

    39 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.04%

    in Placentia, CA

    $363.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Paula Aragone profile picture
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    Paula Aragone

    First Team Real Estate

    24 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.52%

    in Placentia, CA

    $336.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $7.2M

    Price Range

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    Mike Chou

    KW Executive - The Chou Team

    18 Years of experience

    129+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.47%

    in Placentia, CA

    $1.28B

    All-Time Sales

    $600K - $19.3M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Mike Kelly & Travis Fairweather profile picture
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    Mike Kelly & Travis Fairweather

    First Team Real Estate

    35 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.71%

    in Placentia, CA

    $579.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $5.1M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Joe Bereczki

    ReMax College Park

    20 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.95%

    in Placentia, CA

    $240.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Lars Nordstrom profile picture
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    Lars Nordstrom

    First Team Real Estate

    20 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.19%

    in Placentia, CA

    $421M

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Carolynn Santaniello profile picture
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    Carolynn Santaniello

    Seven Gables Real Estate

    20 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.67%

    in Placentia, CA

    $196.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $620K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Bill Caiazzo

    HomeSmart Evergreen Realty

    30 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.91%

    in Placentia, CA

    $301.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jeff Russell profile picture
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    Jeff Russell

    Russell Realty Group - EXP

    29 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.39%

    in Placentia, CA

    $667M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $13.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Rahul Bhagat profile picture
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    Rahul Bhagat

    eXp Realty Of California

    21 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.39%

    in Placentia, CA

    $355.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $600K - $5.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Katherine Castillo profile picture
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    Katherine Castillo

    KC Realty Group

    21 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.39%

    in Placentia, CA

    $136.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    Priscilla Rael-Albin profile picture
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    Priscilla Rael-Albin

    Re/Max Discover

    22 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.39%

    in Placentia, CA

    $126.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $760K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    Melinda Aghassi profile picture
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    Melinda Aghassi

    ReMax Time

    20 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.39%

    in Placentia, CA

    $91.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Melinda Elmer

    Century 21 Masters

    23 Years of experience

    70+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.59%

    in Placentia, CA

    $388.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $8.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Danny Gomes

    Legacy Realty Partners

    21 Years of experience

    47+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.59%

    in Placentia, CA

    $246.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Leticia Watt

    Century 21 Award

    33 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.59%

    in Placentia, CA

    $57.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.6M

    Price Range

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    Chris Kwon

    Compass

    14 Years of experience

    54+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.83%

    in Placentia, CA

    $480.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $860K - $6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Alexander Piana

    Century 21 Award

    22 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.83%

    in Placentia, CA

    $140.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Steven Osborne profile picture
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    Steven Osborne

    First Team Real Estate

    37 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.07%

    in Placentia, CA

    $113.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    Brenda Geraci profile picture
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    Brenda Geraci

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY COLLEGE PARK

    24 Years of experience

    47+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $241.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $510K - $5.3M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top Placentia Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Placentia sell in a median of 28 days, compared with the Placentia market median of 35 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents28 days
    Placentia market35 days

    About 7 days faster (20% 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 July. To hit that window, plan to list around June.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    44Jan35Feb31Mar31Apr29May35Jun33Jul37Aug38Sep41Oct42Nov48Dec

    July

    Best month to sell

    33 days

    Typical time on market

    102%

    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 $1,149,424, having moved +3.5% year over year, while the sale-to-list ratio holds at 100.29%, meaning well-prepared homes still transact close to asking. At the same time, 2.5 months of supply and 80 active listings against 32 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 +1 day change in market time, which gives buyers more room to evaluate.

    The competitive indicators show where leverage actually sits. With 40.1% of homes selling above list and 50.6% going off the market within two weeks, correctly priced properties still draw fast, competitive interest. Yet 24.5% 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 93 pending sales and 112 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.

    Income Required to Buy in Placentia
    $312,300
    Median home price$1,149,424
    Down payment (20%)$229,885
    Loan amount$919,539
    Monthly payment (PITI)$7,286

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of August 27, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Placentia Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 35 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.29%
    Price Trend (YoY) +3.5%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $7,286
    Principal & Interest
    $5,909
    Property Taxes
    $1,102
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $1,149,424 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of August 27, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Placentia Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $1,110,018
    Today $1,149,424
    +3.5%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 34 days
    Today 35 days
    +1 day days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 101.2%
    Today 100.29%
    -0.87%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, the median sale price moved +3.5%, market time shifted by a +1 day change, and the sale-to-list ratio registered -0.87%. For buyers, the longer marketing window and easing sale-to-list pressure create modestly more negotiating room than last year. For sellers, it means the aggressive pricing that worked previously now carries more risk, and realistic pricing paired with strong presentation is what protects your final number.

    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 343 transactions to identify the 54 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 100.29% 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 24.5% 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.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: July 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 343 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 54 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 $1,149,424 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 Placentia?

    In Placentia, the median home sells in about 35 days, reflecting a +1 day change in market time versus a year ago. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location within the 92870 and 92871 zip codes. With 50.6% of homes going off the market within two weeks, sharply priced and well-presented listings can move quickly, while 24.5% of listings ultimately reduce their price, which extends the timeline. Realistic initial pricing, professional preparation, and 2.5 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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