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# Top Real Estate Agents in Los Angeles, California

> Find top Los Angeles real estate agents. Navigate America's most diverse housing market from Bel Air to the Valley with expert local guidance.

**Agents Ranked:** 12 | **State:** California

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## Top 10 Agents

### #1 Jeffery Mcgonigle
- **Brokerage:** Real Brokerage Technologies
- **Total Sales:** 1676
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 0
- **Website:** https://powerreteam.com/

### #2 Jeffery Mcgonigle
- **Brokerage:** Real Brokerage Technologies
- **Total Sales:** 44
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 0

### #3 Tami Pardee
- **Brokerage:** Pardee Properties
- **Total Sales:** 3287
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 22
- **Listings:** 48

### #4 Pinnacle Estate Properties Inc
- **Brokerage:** Pinnacle Estate Properties Inc
- **Total Sales:** 5273
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 32

### #5 Stephanie Younger
- **Brokerage:** COMPASS 
- **Total Sales:** 2201
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 24
- **Listings:** 28

### #6 Park Regency Realty
- **Brokerage:** Park Regency Realty
- **Total Sales:** 3377
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 45
- **Listings:** 20

### #7 JohnHart Z-Team
- **Brokerage:** JohnHart Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 3847
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 45

### #8 James Suarez
- **Brokerage:** Real Brokerage
- **Total Sales:** 1297
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 22
- **Listings:** 10

### #9 The Brad Korb Real Estate Group
- **Brokerage:** Brad Korb Real Estate Group
- **Total Sales:** 2218
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 47
- **Listings:** 22

### #10 Eric Delgado
- **Brokerage:** Luxury Collective 
- **Total Sales:** 2049
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 20
- **Listings:** 69

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## Frequently Asked Questions — Los Angeles Real Estate

### What is the average home price in Los Angeles, California?

The median home price in Los Angeles is $950,000. Prices vary by neighborhood and property type — a local real estate agent can give you a current comparative market analysis for the specific area and home size you're targeting.

### How long does it take to sell a home in Los Angeles?

Homes in Los Angeles spend an average of 32 days on the market. Well-priced, well-presented homes in desirable neighborhoods often sell faster, while properties that need work or are priced above market may take longer.

### How do I find the best real estate agent in Los Angeles, California?

Look for agents with verified sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Los Angeles's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Los Angeles based on verified sales volume, client ratings, and market expertise — all agents listed here meet a minimum 4.5-star rating threshold.

### Do I need a buyer's agent to purchase a home in Los Angeles?

In California, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Los Angeles will have access to off-market listings, negotiate on your behalf, and guide you through inspection, financing, and closing — at no direct cost to you (seller typically covers commissions).

### How much does a real estate agent cost in Los Angeles?

In California, total agent commission is typically 4–6% of the sale price, split between the buyer's and seller's agents. Since the NAR settlement in 2024, commission structures have become more flexible — ask any listed agent for a clear breakdown of their fees before signing.

### What questions should I ask a real estate agent in Los Angeles?

Ask about their recent sales in Los Angeles specifically, how many transactions they've closed in the last 12 months, how they'll market your home (or source listings for buyers), their communication style, and whether they work solo or with a team. A strong local agent will have direct answers for all of these.

### How do LAs westside neighborhoods compare to the San Fernando Valley in price and lifestyle?

The Westside including Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, and Culver City commands a significant premium over the Valley, often 50-100% more per square foot, due to coastal proximity, walkability, and tech and entertainment industry concentration. Valley cities like Sherman Oaks, Studio City, and Encino offer more house for the money with strong school districts and easy freeway access.

### What is driving the East LA and Northeast LA real estate market?

Neighborhoods like Echo Park, Silverlake, Highland Park, and Eagle Rock have experienced dramatic gentrification over the past decade, driven by creative-industry and tech workers priced out of the Westside. These areas now offer some of the most competitive bidding in the city, with Craftsman homes regularly drawing multiple offers well above asking price.

### How has remote work changed buyer preferences in the Los Angeles market?

Remote work expanded the viable buyer pool to neighborhoods previously considered too far from employment centers, including Altadena, La Crescenta, and parts of the San Gabriel Valley. Many buyers now prioritize square footage, lot size, and quality of life over commute times, shifting demand away from dense urban cores toward hillside communities and quieter residential neighborhoods.

### What should buyers know about hillside and canyon properties in Los Angeles?

Los Angeless hillside and canyon homes in areas like Laurel Canyon, Beachwood Canyon, and Mount Washington offer dramatic views and privacy but come with significant due-diligence requirements. Buyers must assess fire insurance availability, earthquake fault zones, landslide risk, and hillside construction costs, which can add substantially to renovation budgets.

### Which LA neighborhoods offer the best opportunity for buyers under $1M?

Sub-$1M single-family home opportunities are increasingly rare in LA but can still be found in Leimert Park, View Park, parts of the San Fernando Valley like Reseda and Panorama City, and some pockets of the San Gabriel Valley. These areas offer genuine upside as transit infrastructure expands and buyers seek the citys remaining affordable entry points.

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*Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/ca/los-angeles*