Karla Stagman

Karla Stagman

REALTOR®
  •   5   (14 reviews)
  • priceExpertbadge

    Consistently meets client expectations for property purchase price.

About Karla

Karla P. Stagman offers a thoughtful, client-centered approach to real estate throughout Coastal and Greater Orange County. As a longtime Costa Mesa resident with deep ties to the community, she brings valuable local insight and a genuine understanding of the area's distinct neighborhoods, lifestyle, and evolving market. Admired for her calm presence and quiet confidence, Karla is a trusted advocate and skilled negotiator who approaches each transaction with care, clarity, and purpose. She offers steady guidance and thoughtful advice, helping her clients navigate the real estate process with confidence​, even in complex or competitive situations. Behind the scenes, she works diligently to structure strong offers, address contractual details, and anticipate potential challenges before they arise. Her business is built largely on referrals and repeat clients who value her honesty, expertise, and consistent results. With a passion for design and architecture, Karla has a keen eye for potential and a natural talent for adding value. Whether preparing a home for sale or helping buyers reimagine a space, she brings creativity, practicality, and a refined design sensibility to every detail. Her marketing is polished and intentional, with elevated visuals and tailored strategies that position each property to stand out and resonate with the right audience. Outside of real estate, Karla’s life is rooted in service. A former Peace Corps volunteer with years in the nonprofit sector, she is also a passionate advocate for animal rescue. Through her work with Lovebugs Rescue, she fosters dogs in need​, bringing the same compassion, thoughtfulness, and quiet dedication to her volunteer efforts as she does to her work with clients.

Karla's reviews

  5  
Karla has 14 reviewsacross 7 different locations, showing 6.
Review Karla
Seller review
Her deep experience benefitted us tremendously
5 months ago
Her deep experience benefitted us tremendously

We interviewed three real estate agents who were referred to us. Karla set herself apart from the rest with her unique approach. She simplified the process for us by bringing in the necessary trades to get our house ready, including her own "staging" contact to make the place look its best. She helped us position the house for a quick sale by eliminating later steps, like having a home inspection before we listed so we could address needed maintenance before anyone saw the place. Once the house was ready, she brought several potential buyers from her vast contacts within Compass. We received a fair offer and had a quick escrow. Her unique approach limited our selling expenses so we ended up with more cash than would have been possible with another agent. We would definitely use Karla again and will be referring her to all of our family and friends.

Seller review
Above and beyond!
5 months ago
Above and beyond!

When we met with Karla, we knew she was the agent to represent us. However, once we started down the path of selling our house, Karla continued to surprise us with how she went above and beyond to represent the house in the best possible light. She's an extremely hard worker, continuously engaged, always communicating, and a great partner in working to sell a home. We had a great strategy to sell our house and got it done in about a week in the supposed slowest time of the year. I enthusiastically recommend Karla for your real estate needs.

Seller review
Buying or Selling? here is your Outstanding Real Estate Agent
6 months ago
Buying or Selling? here is your Outstanding Real Estate Agent

Karla is more than an “agent” and the only professional we trust for all our SoCal real estate needs. Karla brings unconditional commitment and passion to find that unique tailored solution whether you are a seller or a buyer. Over the past 6 years, and after interviewing more than a dozen of “agents”, we have completed five transactions with Karla, selling and buying (~10MM$). Each time Karla rises to the specific challenge by tailoring her seasoned portfolio of tools, knowledge, and expertise to deliver the perfect solution. Design consultant, market research, area/communities’ orientation, buy/sell timing and coordination, repair & upgrades guidance, expert negotiation, contractor research & evaluation and we can go on to cite all fields where Karla guides us with her expertise. Karla values and honor their customers. Karla integrity and values are second to none, and to us it felt like an extension of our family. This family point was extremely important to us. Certainly, each family has its own world. Karla took the time to understand our family dynamics, impact, transition, and challenges that might come with each occasion. Karla raises when needed with options, advice, and even integrated solutions. As portfolio manager and real estate investor, I can say Karla also understands the business site of each transaction. On general term, it is considered that your home is your family single largest and most important asset and should be treated as such. As it could be a first-time buyer, an upgrade, flip, full/partial demolition and or complete build, Karla is able to fine tune the solution to meet even the up most challenge she got from us. Return On Investment (ROI) was always on my mind, and Karla met every single one of my high bars. Trust and verify, whether shoes, rain, or shine, Karla has our personal and professional full endorsement, and we will not hesitate to request Karla support as our real estate agent when the new occasion raise.

Buyer review
Exceptional Service and Heart from Start to Finish
7 months ago
Exceptional Service and Heart from Start to Finish

Karla is the perfect blend of professionalism, knowledge, and heart. As first-time buyers, we truly couldn’t have done this without her. She anticipated our needs, communicated clearly, and made every step feel manageable. She was amazing at walking us through the many steps to ensure we were prepared for each part in the buying process. Her commitment to her clients goes far beyond the transaction—she genuinely cares about helping people find the right home and even set us up for success with the right home service contacts (plumber, landscaper, handyman, electrician, etc.) too. We’re so grateful for her expertise and integrity! We can’t say enough great things about Karla and would wholeheartedly recommend her to all of our friends and family in the area!

Seller review
Karla is personable, knowledgeable, and an absolute pleasure to work with
10 months ago
Karla is personable, knowledgeable, and an absolute pleasure to work with

Karla is personable, knowledgeable, and an absolute pleasure to work with. She helped me sell my home of 25 years — a very emotional experience — and was supportive, patient, and professional every step of the way. I truly appreciated her guidance and care throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!

Seller review
Above and Beyond… We have bought and sold several homes but have never received the professional, ha
11 months ago
Above and Beyond… We have bought and sold several homes but have never received the professional, ha

Above and Beyond… We have bought and sold several homes but have never received the professional, hands-on service that we have from Karla Stagman. From supervising the preparations for sale, staging, open houses, individual showings, photography and paperwork, Karla was with us every step of the way and always available to answer questions and offer guidance. The sale of a home can be stressful, and having a caring, vested professional representing you makes all the difference. Thank you Karla! Jeanna & Mark Spawn

Show all 14 reviews

Karla's properties

Karla has 1 property for sale and sold 16 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldApr 10, 2026
$1,075,500
27105 Ayamonte
Mission Viejo CA 92692
3
2
5
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Plan A Real Estate and Compass
SoldApr 9, 2026
$630,000
47 Dogwood Lane
Aliso Viejo CA 92656
2
2
2
Townhouse
Listing courtesy of Compass and HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
SoldApr 9, 2026
$1,810,000
3344 Alabama Circle
Costa Mesa CA 92626
4
3
4
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Compass
SoldApr 6, 2026
$850,000
9862 Verde Mar Drive
Huntington Beach CA 92646
2
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Compass
Show all 17 properties
SMS
© 2026 RateMyAgent