Find the perfect Lake Forest real estate agent
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
HomeLight examines the transaction history for the 6,473 active Lake Forest real estate agents to find the best ones. The top 3% of real estate agents in Lake Forest get homes off the market in 36 days and sell for $37,766 more than the average.
I had a home that I couldn't sell for 10 years. I decided to try HomeLight and chose the first agent they provided. My home sold immediately! If I sell another home, I will definitely call HomeLight.
Cynthia B
In Lake Forest, in general, homes sit on the housing market for 68 days. Out of the 6,544 active real estate agents, the average agents only work with 70 properties while the top 3% of agents work with 357. See how top real estate agents in Lake Forest compare on other aspects of the real estate business.
Top seller’s agents in Lake Forest work with 1.8x more properties, gain sellers 5.8% on sales, and move homes off the market 32.35 days quicker when compared with average seller’s agents.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
In comparison to average real estate agents in Lake Forest, top buyer’s agents save clients $64,297 on their home and help buy 1.7x more properties.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Keller Williams Realty
Lake Forest Listings Sold
47
Average Days on Market
55
Average Over Asking
$5.5k
Keller Williams Realty
Lake Forest Listings Sold
16
Average Days on Market
57
Average Over Asking
$5.5k
Keller Williams Elite Reality
Lake Forest Listings Sold
23
Average Over Asking
$22k
Average Days on Market
66
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Average Over Asking
$39k
Lake Forest Listings Sold
8
Average Days on Market
76
Doherty Real Estate Group @ KW
Lake Forest Listings Sold
22
Average Over Asking
$22k
Condo Transactions
140
Century 21 Beachside
Lake Forest Listings Sold
11
Average Days on Market
50
Average Over Asking
$11k
Team Forss - Allison James Estates & Homes
Average Over Asking
$5.5k
Single Family Home Transactions
1.9k
Condo Transactions
120
Star Real Estate
Average Days on Market
74
Condo Transactions
79
Single Family Home Transactions
210
Maxim Real Estate Group Inc.
Lake Forest Listings Sold
30
Average Over Asking
$11k
Average Days on Market
69
We had the condo listed on a Sunday and the property sold quickly within a week and Escrow was also a breeze thanks to teamwork from a reputable Realtor who I couldn’t have found without HomeLight.
Donald C
I was so pleased with HomeLight in the sale of my home, I contacted them to find a Realtor to assist me in purchasing another home.
Timothy L
We were very happy with the Realtor that HomeLight recommended. We are new to the area so it was nice to have someone experienced and full of tips about the different towns.
Jim W
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Lake Forest?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Lake Forest housing market but we generally recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Lake Forest?
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent. We encourage you to explore all of your options if you're selling a house in Lake Forest, CA.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Lake Forest?
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Lake Forest?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Lake Forest work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Lake Forest neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Lake Forest neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Lake Forest neighborhoods or give one of our trained agent concierges a call at (888) 998-1909
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing Lake Forest neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Lake Forest real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Lake Forest real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Lake Forest to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Lake Forest real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Lake Forest real estate agents work for HomeLight?
No. All of the real estate agents you see on HomeLight.com are unaffiliated with us. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. That's how we keep our recommendations objective.
What factors does HomeLight consider when evaluating real estate agents in Lake Forest?
We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in.
