Darren Shepherd, real estate agent in Mission Viejo License active & verified
Real estate agent · Mission Viejo, California

Darren Shepherd

Agent, Compass ·10+ years experience ·CA DRE #02000042

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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
86
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 99% of 2,160 Mission Viejo-area agents
$97.6M
closed sales volume
$935K median sale price
101.1%
of list price achieved on sales
▲ 1.3 pts above the area average
33%
of listings needed a price cut
Area average is 28%
Darren Shepherd is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #02000042) with Compass in Mission Viejo, CA, with 86 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $935,000 and an average 30 days on market on listings (13 days slower than the market median). That is more recent sales in Mission Viejo than 99% of the 2,160 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Darren

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Darren Shepherd is a Realtor with DRE# 02000042, originally from Reno, Nevada, who relocated to Orange County over a decade ago. He has dedicated more than ten years to full-time real estate, participating in over 500 transactions, and is the founder of the Shepherd Real Estate Team powered by Compass.

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What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Client testimonials highlight Darren as an efficient, knowledgeable, and highly responsive agent who actively listens to client needs. Reviewers praise his team for being proactive, communicative, and going above and beyond to ensure a stress-free process, with some noting he has become a friend.

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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

33 2023 41 2024 41 2025 26 2026

Price range of closed sales

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

$685K $935K $1.4M mkt $1.2M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Darren represents

141 total closed sides, 2023–2026

59 seller-side (42%) 82 buyer-side (58%) + 21 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
30
13 days slower than the market median
Active listings now
2
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
141
incl. 21 leases

Where Darren sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

92677
Laguna Niguel
Sales9
Median price$935K
DOM vs ZIP median24 vs 21
#5 of 42 agents
92691
Mission Viejo
Sales8
Median price$1.4M
DOM vs ZIP median10 vs 15
92692
Mission Viejo
Sales8
Median price$1.1M
DOM vs ZIP median23 vs 18
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
92673 San Clemente 7 $1.5M 17
92630 Lake Forest 6 $590K 22
92688 Rancho Santa Margarita 5 $845K 30
92694 Rancho Mission Viejo 3 $843K 35
92672 San Clemente 3 $1.4M 43
92656 Aliso Viejo 3 $1.4M
92629 Dana Point 3 $1.8M
92882 Corona 3 $760K 21
92627 Costa Mesa 2 $648K

Questions to ask Darren in an interview

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

  1. 33% of your listings needed a price cut — how do you set the initial list price?
  2. Your listings average 30 days on market vs the 17-day local median — what's your marketing plan?
  3. Your typical sale is $935K — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  4. 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
Darren Shepherd 86 $935K 30 101.1% 33%
Brooke Michaels 8 $935K 451 89.0% 40%
Lucinda Bloom 19 $935K 13 102.8% 9%
Kollin Hill 44 $937K 9 103.2% 9%
David Pingree 4 $932K 6 102.1% 0%
Cindy Beth Gildersleeve 3 $930K

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Darren Shepherd sold?

Darren Shepherd has 141 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 86 in the last 24 months (59 representing sellers, 82 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Darren Shepherd work in?

Darren Shepherd's closed sales have a median price of $935,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $685,000 and $1,375,000.

Is Darren Shepherd's license active?

Darren Shepherd holds an active California DRE license (#02000042). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Darren Shepherd's reviews say?

Client testimonials highlight Darren as an efficient, knowledgeable, and highly responsive agent who actively listens to client needs. Reviewers praise his team for being proactive, communicative, and going above and beyond to ensure a stress-free process, with some noting he has become a friend.

Darren ShepherdCompass · Mission Viejo, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-11 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Darren's career may predate it