License active & verified Merl Abel
Agent, Inspire Real Estate ·CA DRE #01813083
The verified record
Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute thisFrom Merl
Written by the agent after verifying this profile — kept separate from the verified record
About Merl
Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent
Merl Abel is a long-time resident of the Morongo Basin since 1990 and a member of the Yucca Valley Town Council. He recently retired as a teacher at Yucca Valley High School and holds DRE license #01813083.
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
Price range of closed sales
Middle 50% of Merl's transactions vs the Yucca Valley market
Who Merl represents
52 total closed sides, 2023–2026
Where Merl sells
Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months
| ZIP | City | Sales (24 mo) | Median price | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92241 | Desert Hot Springs | 2 | $82K | — |
| 92285 | Landers | 2 | $200K | — |
| 92256 | Morongo Valley | 1 | $320K | — |
1 more ZIP with older sales (before the last 24 months) not shown.
Questions to ask Merl in an interview
Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call
- 50% of your listings needed a price cut — how do you set the initial list price?
- Your listings average 122 days on market vs the 66-day local median — what's your marketing plan?
- Your typical sale is $272K — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
- Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?
Compare with similar Yucca Valley agents
Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement
| Agent | Sales (24 mo) | Median price | Avg DOM | Sale÷list | Price cuts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merl Abel | 29 | $272K | 122 | 96.7% | 50% |
| Linda Griego | 16 | $275K | 124 | 94.5% | 50% |
| Sandra Boldt | 44 | $267K | 171 | 88.4% | 32% |
| Christina Rios | 32 | $267K | 93 | 96.4% | 17% |
| Larry Parent | 25 | $277K | 59 | 97.6% | 40% |
| Penny Wurst | 18 | $265K | 135 | 91.2% | 63% |
Frequently asked questions
How many homes has Merl Abel sold?
Merl Abel has 52 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 29 in the last 24 months (43 representing sellers, 9 representing buyers over the full period).
What price range does Merl Abel work in?
Merl Abel's closed sales have a median price of $271,500; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $67,000 and $354,975.
Is Merl Abel's license active?
Merl Abel holds an active California DRE license (#01813083). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.
Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-09-05 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Merl's career may predate it