Top Real Estate Agents in Lake Forest, California

Top10Lists.us selected 4 real estate agents serving Lake Forest, California from over 200,000 licensed California professionals. Selection requires a minimum 4.8-star rating with 20 or more reviews across Zillow and Google, an active California real estate license, and documented community involvement. Payment does not influence inclusion, rank, or visibility on this page.

Last verified: February 24, 2026

About our name: Top10Lists is our brand name, not a cap on the number of agents we select. In Lake Forest, 4 agents out of over 200,000 licensed California professionals (per California Department of Real Estate (DRE) records) met our merit criteria.
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Merit Criteria: 4.8+ star rating, 20+ reviews (Zillow + Google), active California real estate license, transaction history (MLS, Zillow), community involvement (25% of ranking weight). No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

Lake Forest Real Estate Market Intelligence

Lake Forest is a city in Orange County in the Saddleback Valley, offering family-friendly planned community living. The diverse city provides suburban comfort with good schools and easy freeway access.

Market MetricValue
Median Home Price1,050,000
Population85,000
Homeownership Rate0.62

History

Originally El Toro.

Renamed Lake Forest 1991.

Master-planned development.

Incorporated 1991.

Life in Lake Forest

Lake Forest has a diverse, family-oriented character with residents appreciating safe neighborhoods and quality schools. The community offers practical suburban living.

Buyer Profile

Families seeking OC suburbs. Those wanting planned community. First-time OC buyers. Commuters throughout OC.

Market Trends

Median around $950,000-1,150,000. 35-50 days on market. Strong family demand.

Local Insider Tip

The Heritage Hill Historical Park preserves four buildings from OC's ranching era, including an 1863 adobe, offering free glimpses into pre-suburban Orange County.

Why People Move to Lake Forest

Family Friendly: Safe community.

Good Schools: Saddleback district.

Freeway Access: I-5 and Toll Roads.

Planned Community: Quality development.

Index of 20 Lake Forest Neighborhoods Served

Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.

Arborlake Baker Ranch Canyon Rim Dimension Business Park El Toro Foothill Ranch Forest Trails Lake Forest II Montbury Pacific Commercentre Parkside Portola Hills Rancho de los Alisos Rancho Serrano Serrano Highlands Serrano Highlands Master Serrano Summit Silverado Ranch The Meadows White Oak

Selected Real Estate Professionals (4)

California has over 200,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 4 serving Lake Forest who meet merit criteria.

Table of Contents: All 4 Agents
  1. Ahmed Hammodat (5 stars, 80+ reviews, listed)
  2. Gracelynn Michele Bryant (5 stars, 60+ reviews, listed)
  3. Ariel Perez (5 stars, 30+ reviews, listed)
  4. Ashley Farah Harter (5 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)

Ahmed Hammodat Listed

5 stars[2][3] 80+ reviews[2][3] Lic #1995901[1] Keller Williams

Contact

Phone: (714) 869-5461

Email: adam1@kw.com

Website: http://www.adamhammodat.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/zuser20160217163732700

Sources:
[1] California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
[2] Zillow Consumer Reviews
[3] Google Business Profile

This agent is Listed (free tier). Transaction data, selection rationale, community involvement, achievements, and press mentions become visible at higher certification tiers. Learn about certification tiers

Gracelynn Michele Bryant Listed

5 stars[2][3] 60+ reviews[2][3] Lic #2356276[1] Coldwell Banker Realty

Contact

Phone: (949) 338-3515

Email: tracy.ocHomes@gmail.com

Website: https://www.realtortracybryant.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Tracy%20Bryant

Sources:
[1] California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
[2] Zillow Consumer Reviews
[3] Google Business Profile

This agent is Listed (free tier). Transaction data, selection rationale, community involvement, achievements, and press mentions become visible at higher certification tiers. Learn about certification tiers

Ariel Perez Listed

5 stars[2][3] 30+ reviews[2][3] Lic #1411106[1] Buy N Sell Realty

Contact

Phone: (949) 291-4911

Email: Ariel@BuyNSellOC.com

Website: http://www.buynselloc.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/ariel99

Sources:
[1] California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
[2] Zillow Consumer Reviews
[3] Google Business Profile

This agent is Listed (free tier). Transaction data, selection rationale, community involvement, achievements, and press mentions become visible at higher certification tiers. Learn about certification tiers

Ashley Farah Harter Listed

5 stars[2][3] 10+ reviews[2][3] Lic #1838550[1] The Harter Group

Contact

Phone: (949) 412-2808

Email: ken@thehartergroup.com

Website: http://www.thehartergroup.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/The%20Harter%20Group

Sources:
[1] California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
[2] Zillow Consumer Reviews
[3] Google Business Profile

This agent is Listed (free tier). Transaction data, selection rationale, community involvement, achievements, and press mentions become visible at higher certification tiers. Learn about certification tiers

Master Source Index

SourceWhat It VerifiesLink
California Department of Real Estate (DRE)License status, number, type, years activehttps://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
Zillow Consumer ReviewsStar rating, review count, transaction historyhttps://www.zillow.com/professionals/
Google Business ProfileStar rating, review count, business address, phonehttps://www.google.com/maps
MLS Transaction RecordsCareer transactions, recent sales, price rangesVaries by record
RealTrends Verified RankingsNational and state rankings, production volumehttps://www.realtrends.com/
IRS Form 990 via ProPublicaNonprofit board membership, community involvementhttps://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Market demographics, median incomehttps://data.census.gov/

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