Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Tustin, CA

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    Jennifer Matsumoto profile picture
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    (140)

    Jennifer Matsumoto

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    19 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.32%

    in Tustin, CA

    $425.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $3.6M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Lars Nordstrom profile picture
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    (156)

    Lars Nordstrom

    First Team Real Estate

    20 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.43%

    in Tustin, CA

    $416M

    All-Time Sales

    $660K - $3M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Brandon Hobbs profile picture
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    Brandon Hobbs

    Reason Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    176+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.65%

    in Tustin, CA

    $1.47B

    All-Time Sales

    $670K - $55.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Monica Carr profile picture
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    Monica Carr

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    23 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.75%

    in Tustin, CA

    $834.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $810K - $4.8M

    Price Range

    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 1.94%

    in Tustin, CA

    $194.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $610K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

    Dave Castle profile picture
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    Dave Castle

    Pacific Platinum Properties Inc

    18 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.16%

    in Tustin, CA

    $321.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $730K - $7.1M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Chris Kwon

    Compass

    14 Years of experience

    53+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.37%

    in Tustin, CA

    $476.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $860K - $6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Fred Sed profile picture
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    Fred Sed

    Keller Williams Realty - Fred Sed Group

    22 Years of experience

    88+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.59%

    in Tustin, CA

    $557.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jordan Bennett profile picture
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    Jordan Bennett

    Regency Real Estate Brokers

    19 Years of experience

    108+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.23%

    in Tustin, CA

    $828.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $680K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    6%

    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 3.34%

    in Tustin, CA

    $277.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Debbie Sagorin profile picture
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    Debbie Sagorin

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    22 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.56%

    in Tustin, CA

    $375M

    All-Time Sales

    $610K - $3.9M

    Price Range

    Kathy Leimkuhler profile picture
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    Kathy Leimkuhler

    First Team Real Estate

    19 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.56%

    in Tustin, CA

    $424.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $1M - $4.5M

    Price Range

    20%

    Negotiated Off List

    Diane & John Cirignani profile picture
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    Diane & John Cirignani

    Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers

    28 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.88%

    in Tustin, CA

    $389.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

    Bill Caiazzo profile picture
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    Bill Caiazzo

    HomeSmart Evergreen Realty

    30 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.09%

    in Tustin, CA

    $300.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Katrina Smith profile picture
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    Katrina Smith

    Pinpoint Properties

    16 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.31%

    in Tustin, CA

    $822.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.5M - $16.8M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Adam Alcaraz profile picture
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    Adam Alcaraz

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    30 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.31%

    in Tustin, CA

    $184.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $6.9M

    Price Range

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    Stephen Meade

    Domicile Real Estate

    21 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.31%

    in Tustin, CA

    $100.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Natalie Boyle profile picture
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    Natalie Boyle

    Verso Homes

    25 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.42%

    in Tustin, CA

    $247.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    Angel and Patty Hernandez profile picture
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    Angel and Patty Hernandez

    Realty ONE Group Synergy

    40 Years of experience

    197+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.63%

    in Tustin, CA

    $1.92B

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $12M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jeb Smith profile picture
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    Jeb Smith

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    24 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.63%

    in Tustin, CA

    $232.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Dawn Bogert profile picture
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    Dawn Bogert

    First Team Real Estate

    34 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.63%

    in Tustin, CA

    $155.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    Shawn Shahbazi profile picture
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    Shawn Shahbazi

    Keller Williams Realty

    39 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.74%

    in Tustin, CA

    $362M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Teresa Knoll

    ReMax

    20 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.96%

    in Tustin, CA

    $157.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    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 4.96%

    in Tustin, CA

    $221.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Theresa Atalla

    Realty One Group United

    14 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.06%

    in Tustin, CA

    $24.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    Do Top Tustin Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Tustin sell in a median of 26 days, compared with the Tustin market median of 30 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents26 days
    Tustin market30 days

    About 4 days faster (13% quicker than the Tustin market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Tustin?

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

    53Jan46Feb32Mar36Apr31May32Jun33Jul38Aug39Sep44Oct34Nov40Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    32 days

    Typical time on market

    100.9%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Tustin, 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 Tustin Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above records a median sale price of $1,279,750 in Tustin, with prices moving +11.3% year over year. To understand where leverage actually sits, read that price figure alongside the competitive indicators. With 40.0% of homes selling above list, 46.3% going off the market within two weeks, and an average sale-to-list ratio of 100.23%, the data describes a market where well-positioned listings still draw competition. At the same time, 18.2% of listings recorded a price cut and months of supply sits at 2.8, signals that not every property clears at asking.

    For a buyer, this split matters. The share of homes closing above list means competitive offers on the most desirable properties, yet the presence of price drops and a measured median of 30 days on market shows room to negotiate on listings that have aged past two weeks. Watching for that timeline, and for reductions across zip codes 92780, 92781, and 92782, is where buyers find leverage.

    For a seller, pricing to the current sale-to-list reality is essential. Homes priced accurately at launch capture the early two-week window when the most buyers engage; overpricing risks joining the 18.2% that later reduce. With 66 new listings and 54 pending sales monthly, the pipeline is active but discerning. Across 928 licensed agents in Tustin, distinguishing an agent who prices and negotiates to these specific conditions is the difference between a clean close and a stale listing.

    What Tustin Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Tustin 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 Tustin
    $346,300
    Median home price$1,279,750
    Down payment (20%)$255,950
    Loan amount$1,023,800
    Monthly payment (PITI)$8,080

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

    Tustin Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 30 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.23%
    Price Trend (YoY) +11.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $8,080
    Principal & Interest
    $6,579
    Property Taxes
    $1,226
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $1,279,750 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of July 30, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Tustin Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $1,150,000
    Today $1,279,750
    +11.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 32 days
    Today 30 days
    -2 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 100.3%
    Today 100.23%
    -0.04%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +11.3% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted -0.04% and market time reflects a -2 days change. For sellers, that combination means home values held their footing even as buyers gained more time to evaluate before committing. For buyers, the longer decision window paired with a sale-to-list ratio near asking suggests measured competition rather than a frenzy, rewarding preparation over speed.

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

    What to Look for in a Tustin Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what the transaction record actually shows. In a market where 40.0% of homes close above list and the average sale-to-list ratio is 100.23%, negotiation skill is measurable, not anecdotal. Of the 928 licensed agents active in Tustin, EffectiveAgents has ranked 79 based on verified performance data. The top-ranked agent, Jennifer Matsumoto at Coldwell Banker Realty, has closed 524 transactions with $423.6M in all-time sales volume, experience that spans buyer and seller representation across zip codes 92780, 92781, and 92782. That depth matters when a property sits past the 30 day median and pricing strategy shifts from attracting offers to defending value. An agent who has managed listings through the 18.2% price-drop segment brings pattern recognition a newer agent cannot. When reviewing candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial toward consistent review patterns across many closings, 140 reviews in Matsumoto's case, which signal repeatable results rather than isolated wins.

    How We Rank Tustin 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 Tustin 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

    Tustin Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Tustin, CA?

    The top-ranked agent in Tustin, CA by verified performance is Jennifer Matsumoto at Coldwell Banker Realty, with 524 closed transactions, 140 client reviews, and $423.6M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using objective transaction data rather than advertising spend, analyzing 401 transactions and evaluating 79 agents against the full pool of 928 licensed in the area. The strongest match depends on your property type, price point, and timeline, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.

    How were these Tustin 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 Tustin?

    Our data covers 928 real estate agents serving the Tustin area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Tustin market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Tustin mean for sellers?

    Tustin's median sale price is $1,279,750 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 Tustin?

    The median home in Tustin goes under contract in about 30 days, though that figure reflects a -2 days change in market time versus last year. Several factors move an individual timeline: pricing accuracy relative to the 100.23% sale-to-list ratio, condition, and the two-week window when buyer interest peaks (46.3% of homes sell within it). Listings priced above the market often join the 18.2% that later reduce, which extends time on market. With 2.8 months of supply, accurate initial pricing remains the largest lever a seller controls.

    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 Tustin 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 Tustin 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 Tustin 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 Tustin realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Tustin 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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