Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Santa Ana, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.02%
in Santa Ana, CA
$160.3M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(245)
Jeff Anderson
eXp Realty of California Inc.
22 Years of experience
259+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.03%
in Santa Ana, CA
$1.57B
All-Time Sales
$480K - $4.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.04%
in Santa Ana, CA
$140.8M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.05%
in Santa Ana, CA
$1.48B
All-Time Sales
$670K - $55.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.06%
in Santa Ana, CA
$423.8M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.07%
in Santa Ana, CA
$285.9M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $8.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.08%
in Santa Ana, CA
$393.5M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $3.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.1%
in Santa Ana, CA
$429.8M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $4.5M
Price Range
20%
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 0.13%
in Santa Ana, CA
$564.3M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $4.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.15%
in Santa Ana, CA
$374.4M
All-Time Sales
$660K - $4.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(80)
Jeb Smith
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
24 Years of experience
22+ Sales in the last 12 months
$232.8M
All-Time Sales
$490K - $2.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(25)
Carolynn Santaniello
Seven Gables Real Estate
20 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.16%
in Santa Ana, CA
$197.9M
All-Time Sales
$620K - $3.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(20)
Diane & John Cirignani
Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers
28 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.16%
in Santa Ana, CA
$395.4M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.5M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.17%
in Santa Ana, CA
$436.1M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $3.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.18%
in Santa Ana, CA
$292.4M
All-Time Sales
$530K - $5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.19%
in Santa Ana, CA
$192.4M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $3.3M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.19%
in Santa Ana, CA
$337.9M
All-Time Sales
$690K - $7.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.19%
in Santa Ana, CA
$185.4M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $6.9M
Price Range
Top Agent$136.2M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.7M
Price Range
16
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Top Agent(12)
Lionel Franklin
Keller Williams Elite Realty
21 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.23%
in Santa Ana, CA
$104.8M
All-Time Sales
$560K - $2.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.24%
in Santa Ana, CA
$668.4M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $13.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(16)
Anna Selvaggi
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
27 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
$71.3M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$100.3M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $2.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.27%
in Santa Ana, CA
$166.4M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $5.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.27%
in Santa Ana, CA
$363.3M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Santa ana Housing Market Trends
Homes in Santa ana take a median 44 days to sell, go for 100.37% of asking, prices are up 1.8% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.1 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$824,454
median sale price
How fast they sell
44 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.1 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Santa Ana.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Santa Ana agents whose results fit it.
Santa Ana agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 25 days, the Santa Ana market in 44
median sale price in Santa Ana
Do Top Santa Ana Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Santa Ana sell in a median of 25 days, compared with the Santa Ana market median of 44 days on market.
About 19 days faster (43% quicker than the Santa Ana market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Santa Ana agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Santa Ana market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Santa Ana?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Santa Ana sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
44 days
Typical time on market
100.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana
Median home values across Santa Ana, CA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Riverglen
+76% over 5 years
$1.25M
Floral Park
+53% over 5 years
$1.01M
Fisher Park
+58% over 5 years
$993K
Bristol Memory Coalition
+214% over 5 years
$924K
Portola Park
+55% over 5 years
$876K
Metro Classic
+45% over 5 years
$865K
West Grove Valley
+59% over 5 years
$855K
Grand Sunrise
+56% over 5 years
$832K
Mar - Les
+47% over 5 years
$800K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Santa Ana Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows Santa Ana carrying a median sale price of $824,454, with prices moving +1.8% year over year. Reading the competitive indicators together clarifies where leverage actually sits. With 41.0% of homes selling above their asking price and 37.3% going off the market within two weeks, well-priced listings still draw fast, competitive interest. At the same time, 27.5% of listings recorded a price cut and months of supply stands at 4.1, signals that overpriced homes stall and get repriced.
That split matters for strategy. A buyer should recognize the difference between the fresh, correctly priced listing (where the 100.37% average sale-to-list ratio leaves little room to negotiate) and the aging listing sitting near or past the 44 day median, where a measured, evidence-backed offer can succeed. Tracking a home's days on market before writing an offer is the clearest tell. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one: with inventory at 288 active listings and 320 new listings arriving monthly against 241 pending sales, buyers have alternatives and reward accurate pricing while punishing ambition with a price drop.
Execution is what separates outcomes in this kind of mixed market. Santa Ana has 16,503 licensed agents, a large field where verified performance data, not name recognition, should guide your choice. The gap between an agent who prices to the current curve and one who lists high and cuts later is measured directly in the price-drop and sale-to-list numbers above.
What Santa Ana Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Santa Ana 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 | $824,454 |
| Down payment (20%) | $164,891 |
| Loan amount | $659,563 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,466 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.03% mortgage rate (as of September 24, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $824,454 median home price with 20% down at 7.03% (as of September 24, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Santa Ana MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Santa Ana Realtor
Choosing an agent in a field of 16,503 licensed professionals rewards looking past advertising and name recognition toward verified transaction records. EffectiveAgents analyzed 846 local transactions to rank 193 agents on measured outcomes rather than reputation alone. At the top of that analysis is Teresa Knoll of ReMax, with 323 career transactions and $156.5M in all-time sales volume. That depth of closing experience carries direct weight in negotiation: an agent who has priced and sold repeatedly across neighborhoods like Eastside, Memorial Park, and Pico-Lowell reads the difference between a home that will clear above list and one heading toward a price drop, then structures offers and counters accordingly. In a market where 41.0% of homes sell over asking yet 27.5% see cuts, that judgment protects both a buyer's budget and a seller's proceeds. Review patterns matter as much as raw volume; Teresa Knoll holds 65 reviews, and consistent feedback across many closings is a more reliable signal than a handful of standout testimonials.
How We Rank Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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.
16,503
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
Santa Ana Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Santa Ana, CA?
Based on EffectiveAgents analysis, Teresa Knoll of ReMax ranks as a top agent in Santa Ana, CA, with 323 career transactions, 65 reviews, and $156.5M in all-time sales volume. Rather than relying on advertising, EffectiveAgents evaluated 846 local transactions and ranked 193 agents from the area's 16,503 licensed professionals using verified performance data. The right agent for you depends on your price point and neighborhood, so compare measured track records against your specific goals before deciding.
How were these Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?
Our data covers 16,503 real estate agents serving the Santa Ana area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Santa Ana market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Santa Ana mean for sellers?
Santa Ana's median sale price is $824,454 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 Santa Ana?
The median home in Santa Ana takes about 44 days to go under contract, though that figure reflects a -7 days change from last year's 51 days. Actual timelines vary widely: correctly priced homes in demand often go off the market within two weeks (37.3% do), while overpriced listings drag out and frequently require a cut, as seen in the 27.5% of listings with price drops. Pricing accuracy, condition, location, and marketing quality are the main factors that determine where your sale lands.
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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Santa Ana 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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