About Crystal Schantzen

As an award-winning agent, Crystal Schantzen knows how to deliver success through informed market analysis, hands-on support, and meticulous attention to detail. If you’re looking to buy or sell in sunny Southern California, you have found the perfect partner in Crystal “The Canadian.” She expertly navigates buyers through every step by listening closely, determining your unique goals and presenting the right options. For investors, she draws on her neighborhood insight to pinpoint target properties, assess any renovation needs, and gauge rental potential. Committed to white-glove service, she assists with financing, inspections and appraisals, while strongly negotiating the best terms and conditions at all times. For sellers, Crystal leverages her proven marketing expertise and the latest market data to price the home competitively, then promotes it through impactful digital and print advertising.

Licensed in California, Utah and Massachusetts, Crystal’s impressive sales numbers have earned her the Orange County Real Producers 40 Under 40 Award and consistent industry recognition. Before entering real estate, she worked in global marketing, international account management, and event production. Crystal oversaw the execution of the 2006 “Will it Blend?” marking campaign, one of the first viral marketing campaigns ever, that generated more than 200 million views- ultimately transforming a niche manufacturer into a household name with a 300% increase in retail sales. She has also orchestrated high-stakes executive media appearances across national outlets and organized large fashion shows from end-to-end. 

Having lived abroad in Europe and visited over 25 countries, Crystal developed the ability to connect with and understand people from many cultural backgrounds. After graduating from college, Crystal stepped away from the workforce to care for her children as a foster and adoptive parent. That experience deepened her patience, advocacy skills and ability to guide others through complex, emotionally charged processes—qualities that now define her approach to real estate. She lives with her husband and their two teenage sons in Laguna Niguel. Whether you’re buying, selling or investing, Crystal Schantzen will exceed your expectations.