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 6,129 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 46 days and sell for $34,518 more than the average.
I used HomeLight to find a real estate agent since I wasn’t in the city where the property was located. I found a great agent to sell my rental property. It was easy to use and saved me a lot of time!
Johnny N
California
In Lake Forest, in general, homes sit on the housing market for 78 days. Out of the 6,129 active real estate agents, the average agents only work with 56 properties while the top 3% of agents work with 295. 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 5.5% on sales, and move homes off the market 31.91 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 $63,397 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
27
Average Days on Market
68
Average Over Asking
$5.6k
First Team Real Estate
Average Days on Market
61
Townhome Transactions
19
Condo Transactions
85
Keller Williams Realty
Lake Forest Listings Sold
8
Average Days on Market
60
Average Over Asking
$5.6k
Doherty Real Estate Group @ KW
Lake Forest Listings Sold
15
Average Over Asking
$16k
Condo Transactions
130
First Team Real Estate
Lake Forest Listings Sold
3
Average Days on Market
73
Average Over Asking
$5.6k
First Team Real Estate
Lake Forest Listings Sold
23
Average Over Asking
$11k
Average Days on Market
67
Keller Williams Elite Reality
Lake Forest Listings Sold
14
Average Over Asking
$16k
Condo Transactions
95
Villa Real Estate
Average Days on Market
76
Townhome Transactions
27
Condo Transactions
66
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Average Over Asking
$27k
Lake Forest Listings Sold
4
Condo Transactions
31
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Lake Forest Listings Sold
3
Average Days on Market
85
Single Family Home Transactions
420
HomeLight was excellent in finding a real estate agent to sell our home, which took only 4 days! They offered various agents, all of which were top agents in our area. We couldn’t have been happier!
Cindy W
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
Selling a home is a daunting process and choosing the right real estate agent is the first step. We're extremely pleased that we used HomeLight! Our home sold in 2 days for more than the list price.
Kate M
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.
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.