Lake Forest is home to 478 active real estate agents and 746 active real estate offices. There are 2 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 23 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 872 active and sold properties, with 38 reviews in total. This is a 11% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Working with our real estate agent, Amy Mosley, was an amazing experience from start to finish. She made what could have been a stressful home-buying process feel so much easier by guiding us every step of the way. As first-time homeowners, she took the time to explain all the home-buying basics, answered every question we had, and made sure we felt informed and confident throughout the process of buying our home in Lake Forest, CA. She was incredibly quick to respond whenever we reached out and always kept us updated, which gave us so much peace of mind. When our escrow became unexpectedly long and challenging, she was a strong advocate for us, consistently looking out for our best interests, getting us the best terms and helping us navigate every obstacle. We truly couldn't have asked for a better agent. Her professionalism, knowledge, dedication, and genuine care made all the difference. We are so grateful for everything she did to help us get into our new home and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
Sandra was extremely knowledgeable, organized and professional through our home sale process. She brought a strong, unique strategy to maximize our home sale process - it was refreshing to have someone so strategic on our side. She helped us navigate a the sale of our home at the same time as we closed on our new one. It was a great relief to have only a 2 day overlap between moving to our new home and closing the sale of our old home.
We have purchased almost 10 homes and Alannah has definitely raised the bar! From the very start, Alannah was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. She responded quickly to emails and phone calls and made us feel that we were a priority! She was so patient and engaging through the whole process and showed us an array of houses and communities that covered a wide area. Very early on, Alannah gave us meaningful and honest input about what location and type of house would fit our needs. She was a trusted source throughout our experience. Even after we completed the purchase, Alannah continued to help us with other questions and giving us contacts for services wanted in our new home. She even helped us find a realtor for a family member in the San Diego area! I would absolutely recommend Alannah and know that she is someone I can reach out to in the future!
Buyer Review • about 2 months ago

Working with Jaime Morrell was an exceptional experience from start to finish. She guided us through a challenging market and navigated difficult sellers with confidence and skill. Jaime was incredibly thorough in helping us evaluate properties, always pointing out potential red flags and keeping future resale value in mind. Despite us being unfamiliar with the area, she helped us find the perfect home in a neighborhood we truly love in Orange County. Her communication was outstanding throughout the entire process—she was always available to answer questions and made sure we felt informed and comfortable every step of the way. Jaime also provided invaluable advice when it came to submitting offers and negotiating counteroffers, which made a huge difference in securing our home. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home.
This is our second time working with Sarah, and she continues to exceed every expectation! We recently trusted her with both the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new home, and she handled everything flawlessly. The market has been unpredictable each time we've worked together—from intense bidding wars to current economic uncertainty—but Sarah is completely unfazed. Her expertise is unmatched; she gave us a clear roadmap to make our property competitive, and thanks to her guidance, we secured a strong offer immediately. Sarah was by our side from start to finish, breaking down complex jargon and making us feel completely confident in every decision. If you’re looking for a realtor who is professional, proactive, and truly has your back, choose Sarah. You won’t regret it! A five-star review doesn’t allow me to describe how great she is. Simply put, Sarah has our trust and we won’t use anyone else.
Working with Ju on selling my property was an outstanding experience from start to finish. From our very first interaction, her responsiveness set the tone-she was always quick to reply, proactive with updates, and available whenever questions came up. In a process that can often feel stressful and uncertain, that level of communication made a huge difference. What really stood out was her deep understanding of the market. She didn’t just provide general advice she backed everything with data, trends, and clear reasoning. From pricing the property strategically to timing the listing and advising on offers, every recommendation felt thoughtful and well-informed. It was clear she had a strong pulse on the local market and knew exactly how to position my property for maximum impact. She also went above and beyond in ways I didn’t expect. Her marketing strategy was polished and effective, she anticipated potential challenges before they arose, and she handled negotiations with confidence and skill. I always felt like I had a true advocate in my corner-someone who genuinely cared about getting the best outcome, not just closing a deal. Ultimately my property sold and I was extremely happy with the result. More importantly, the entire process felt smooth and well managed. I would absolutely recommend Ju to anyone looking for a realtor who combines professionalism, expertise, and a truly client focused approach. Thank you Ju!
We worked with Kelly to buy our home and then again five years later to sell it, and she was amazing both times. She’s knowledgeable, responsive, and truly has her clients’ best interests at heart. Her team was also fantastic—always on top of communication, sending updates and clear next steps so we never felt out of the loop. Selling our home felt so much less stressful with their guidance. We’re so grateful to have had Kelly and her team through both experiences and would highly recommend them!
Working with Dave has always been a great decision during our home journey. From start to finish, he is professional, knowledgeable, and completely dedicated to helping us (this time) sell our home. What stood out most was his communication and attention to detail. We always felt informed, supported, and never pressured. He took the time to understand exactly what we needed and advocated for us every step of the way. Buying or selling a home can be stressful, but Dave made the entire process feel smooth and manageable. We are so grateful for his expertise and would recommend him to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, responsive, and genuinely invested in their clients’ happiness.
We had an absolutely phenomenal experience working with Crystal. From start to finish, her communication was excellent—clear, timely, and proactive. Crystals knowledge of the market was impressive, and her negotiation skills truly set her apart. She handled every detail with professionalism and confidence, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and highly recommend Crystal to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
We had an urgent need to buy and move. Lisa and Lauren helped us find and negotiate a quick sale. They were professional, friendly, learned what we needed and helped us take care of everything with only a 2 week closing time. They pulled off several miracles on a short timeline. We're very grateful.
92% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 3% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
23 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Lake Forest.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Lake Forest is $1.38m, up 2% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 17% over the last 12 months.
Lake Forest stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 15 reviews in Lake Forest over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage have sold 67 properties, which accounts for 4% of the property sales in Lake Forest. This is followed by Regency Real Estate Brokers with 53 property sales (3%) and Real Broker AZ, LLC at 51 property sales (3%).

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