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Real estate agent · Mission Viejo, California

Julie Merlino

Agent, Distinctive Coast Properties ·CA DRE #01422757

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The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
15
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 99% of 2,156 Mission Viejo-area agents
$23.3M
closed sales volume
$1.2M median sale price
100.1%
of list price achieved on sales
area average 99.6%
0%
of listings needed a price cut
▲ Area average is 29%
Julie Merlino is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #01422757) with Distinctive Coast Properties in Mission Viejo, CA, with 15 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $1,200,000 and an average 12 days on market on listings (7 days faster than the market median). That is more recent sales in Mission Viejo than 99% of the 2,156 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Julie

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Julie Merlino is a real estate agent with Distinctive Coast Properties located in San Clemente, CA. She states that her primary goal is to put clients' needs first and treat them as if she were selling a home for or to a family member.

Home buyersHome sellersRentals

What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

A single review from a client named Claudine B. indicates that Julie has helped with a rental property for several years. The client noted that Julie recently assisted in finding new tenants and handled tenant communication according to the contract.

We don't host reviews yet — when we do, every review will be tied to a verified transaction. Read the originals via the links in the sidebar.

Performance in detail

Verified from public records · 2023–2026 · metrics shown only where at least 3 closed listings support them

Closed transactions by year

Current year is partial

5 2023 9 2024 7 2025 4 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Julie's transactions vs the Mission Viejo market

$910K $1.2M $1.9M mkt $1.2M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Julie represents

25 total closed sides, 2023–2026

13 seller-side (52%) 12 buyer-side (48%) + 22 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
12
7 days faster than the market median
Active listings now
0
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
25
incl. 22 leases

Where Julie sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

92673
San Clemente
Sales6
Median price$2.1M
DOM vs ZIP median7 vs 22
92692
Mission Viejo
Sales4
Median price$1.0M
92688
Rancho Santa Margarita
Sales3
Median price$968K
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
92691 Mission Viejo 2 $994K

4 more ZIPs with older sales (before the last 24 months) not shown.

Questions to ask Julie in an interview

Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call

  1. Your typical sale is $1.2M — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  2. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Mission Viejo agents

Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Julie Merlino 15 $1.2M 12 100.1% 0%
Julia Veksler 5 $1.2M
Karen Quinn 31 $1.2M 20 100.4% 30%
Stuart Gavan 33 $1.2M 37 99.8% 0%
Phoenix Rain 4 $1.2M 18 99.5% 33%
Ronald Deak 10 $1.2M 24 98.6% 14%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Julie Merlino sold?

Julie Merlino has 25 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 15 in the last 24 months (13 representing sellers, 12 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Julie Merlino work in?

Julie Merlino's closed sales have a median price of $1,200,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $910,000 and $1,903,400.

Is Julie Merlino's license active?

Julie Merlino holds an active California DRE license (#01422757). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Julie Merlino's reviews say?

A single review from a client named Claudine B. indicates that Julie has helped with a rental property for several years. The client noted that Julie recently assisted in finding new tenants and handled tenant communication according to the contract.

Julie MerlinoDistinctive Coast Properties · Mission Viejo, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-09-05 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Julie's career may predate it