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Real estate agent · Rancho Mission Viejo, California

Melissa Edelman

Agent, Marterra Real Estate ·12+ years experience ·CA DRE #01960855

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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
21
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 99% of 578 Rancho Mission Viejo-area agents
$30.0M
closed sales volume
$1.3M median sale price
100.2%
of list price achieved on sales
▲ 1.2 pts above the area average
20%
of listings needed a price cut
▲ Area average is 38%
Melissa Edelman is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #01960855) with Marterra Real Estate in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA, with 21 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $1,290,000 and an average 28 days on market on listings (4 days faster than the market median). That is more recent sales in Rancho Mission Viejo than 99% of the 578 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Melissa

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Native Southern California resident, psychology graduate from San Diego State University (2012). Transitioned from commercial real estate operations to residential real estate. Brings interior design expertise and offers decorating/remodeling advice to clients.

Interior design consultationResidential salesBuyer servicesSeller services

What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Multiple positive client testimonials highlighting exceptional professionalism, hands-on support with property preparation and marketing, responsive communication, organizational skills, and commitment to achieving strong sale prices.

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

3 2023 4 2024 13 2025 5 2026

Price range of closed sales

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

$950K $1.3M $1.6M mkt $1.1M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Melissa represents

25 total closed sides, 2023–2026

11 seller-side (44%) 14 buyer-side (56%) + 9 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
28
4 days faster than the market median
Active listings now
1
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
25
incl. 9 leases

Where Melissa sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

92694
Rancho Mission Viejo
Sales9
Median price$1.5M
DOM vs ZIP median28 vs 22
92530
Lake Elsinore
Sales2
Median price$1.5M
92026
Escondido
Sales1
Median price$1.1M
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
92069 San Marcos 1 $645K
92592 Temecula 1 $850K
92626 Costa Mesa 1 $1.9M
92630 Lake Forest 1 $950K
92637 Laguna Woods 1 $1.3M
92661 Newport Beach 1 $2.2M
92691 Mission Viejo 1 $815K
92692 Mission Viejo 1 $1.4M
92869 Orange 1 $725K

Questions to ask Melissa in an interview

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

  1. Your typical sale is $1.3M — 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 Rancho 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
Melissa Edelman 21 $1.3M 28 100.2% 20%
Roy Fenn 19 $1.3M 57 98.8% 40%
Laurie Macko 5 $1.3M 36 98.7% 0%
Heather Hill 74 $1.3M 34 99.7% 35%
Dana Halden 21 $1.2M 20 101.0% 22%
Wendy Kersh 4 $1.2M

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Melissa Edelman sold?

Melissa Edelman has 25 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 21 in the last 24 months (11 representing sellers, 14 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Melissa Edelman work in?

Melissa Edelman's closed sales have a median price of $1,290,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $950,000 and $1,550,000.

Is Melissa Edelman's license active?

Melissa Edelman holds an active California DRE license (#01960855). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Melissa Edelman's reviews say?

Multiple positive client testimonials highlighting exceptional professionalism, hands-on support with property preparation and marketing, responsive communication, organizational skills, and commitment to achieving strong sale prices.

Melissa EdelmanMarterra Real Estate · Rancho 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; Melissa's career may predate it