Melissa Sorensen, real estate agent in Ladera Ranch License active & verified
Real estate agent · Ladera Ranch, California

Melissa Sorensen

Agent, Compass ·CA DRE #02008375

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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
19
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 99% of 625 Ladera Ranch-area agents
$39.4M
closed sales volume
$1.9M median sale price
102.3%
of list price achieved on sales
▲ 2.6 pts above the area average
13%
of listings needed a price cut
▲ Area average is 25%
Melissa Sorensen is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #02008375) with Compass in Ladera Ranch, CA, with 19 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $1,874,500 and an average 39 days on market on listings (25 days slower than the market median). That is more recent sales in Ladera Ranch than 99% of the 625 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

Melissa Sorensen is a REALTOR® with Compass, holding DRE# 02008375 and specializing in the Orange County real estate market. She has been ranked in the top 100 realtors in Orange County by Real Producers Magazine and Top 1.5% in the nation by the Wall Street Journal's 'The Thousand' for six consecutive years.

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What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Client testimonials consistently highlight Melissa's professionalism, strong work ethic, and ability to sell homes for top dollar through aggressive marketing and negotiation. Reviewers praise her attentiveness, clear communication, and proactive approach, noting that she makes the buying and selling processes smooth and stress-free.

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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

9 2023 10 2024 7 2025 8 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Melissa's transactions vs the Ladera Ranch market

$1.1M $1.9M $2.5M mkt $1.3M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Melissa represents

34 total closed sides, 2023–2026

16 seller-side (47%) 18 buyer-side (53%) + 5 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
39
25 days slower than the market median
Active listings now
0
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
34
incl. 5 leases

Where Melissa sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

92694
Rancho Mission Viejo
Sales8
Median price$2.1M
DOM vs ZIP median36 vs 22
92677
Laguna Niguel
Sales2
Median price$1.1M
92660
Newport Beach
Sales1
Median price$3.0M
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
92692 Mission Viejo 1 $737K
91355 Valencia 1 $665K
91739 Rancho Cucamonga 1 $1.3M
92637 Laguna Woods 1 $265K
92651 Laguna Beach 1 $7.9M
92675 San Juan Capistrano 1 $3.1M
92691 Mission Viejo 1 $1.3M
93420 Arroyo Grande 1 $815K

1 more ZIP with older sales (before the last 24 months) not shown.

Questions to ask Melissa in an interview

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

  1. Your listings average 39 days on market vs the 14-day local median — what's your marketing plan?
  2. Your typical sale is $1.9M — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  3. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Ladera Ranch 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 Sorensen 19 $1.9M 39 102.3% 13%
Tim Wolter 144 $1.8M 38 100.0% 21%
Calee Mcmanus 33 $1.8M 16 99.7% 6%
Vicki Linck 5 $1.7M 11 98.6% 0%
Brian Doubleday 37 $1.7M 28 100.2% 20%
Edgar Torres-Ruiz 9 $1.7M 15 98.5% 0%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Melissa Sorensen sold?

Melissa Sorensen has 34 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 19 in the last 24 months (16 representing sellers, 18 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Melissa Sorensen work in?

Melissa Sorensen's closed sales have a median price of $1,874,500; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $1,086,250 and $2,487,500.

Is Melissa Sorensen's license active?

Melissa Sorensen holds an active California DRE license (#02008375). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Melissa Sorensen's reviews say?

Client testimonials consistently highlight Melissa's professionalism, strong work ethic, and ability to sell homes for top dollar through aggressive marketing and negotiation. Reviewers praise her attentiveness, clear communication, and proactive approach, noting that she makes the buying and selling processes smooth and stress-free.

Melissa SorensenCompass · Ladera Ranch, 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