Michael Brinkley, real estate agent in Costa Mesa License active & verified
Real estate agent · Costa Mesa, California

Michael Brinkley

Agent, Compass ·CA DRE #02060200

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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
14
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 99% of 1,435 Costa Mesa-area agents
$18.0M
closed sales volume
$950K median sale price
104.8%
of list price achieved on sales
▲ 5.4 pts above the area average
0%
of listings needed a price cut
▲ Area average is 25%
Michael Brinkley is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #02060200) with Compass in Costa Mesa, CA, with 14 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $950,000 and an average 8 days on market on listings (9 days faster than the market median). That is more recent sales in Costa Mesa than 99% of the 1,435 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Michael

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Michael Brinkley is a real estate agent with Compass, holding DRE# 02060200, and was born and raised on the coast of Orange County. He is a three-time all-American Collegiate Athlete, back-to-back NCAA Champion, and Team USA Olympic athlete who attended UC Irvine from 2011 to 2015.

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What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Client testimonials highlight Michael's patience, thorough education of the buying process, and attention to detail during negotiations and inspections. Reviewers describe him as a proactive leader who made the home buying experience comfortable and seamless, with one client stating he will be the last agent they ever work with.

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

6 2023 6 2024 6 2025 5 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Michael's transactions vs the Costa Mesa market

$840K $950K $1.4M mkt $1.5M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Michael represents

23 total closed sides, 2023–2026

5 seller-side (22%) 18 buyer-side (78%) + 12 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
8
9 days faster than the market median
Active listings now
1
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
23
incl. 12 leases

Where Michael sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

92626
Costa Mesa
Sales3
Median price$908K
92627
Costa Mesa
Sales2
Median price$1.5M
92648
Huntington Beach
Sales2
Median price$1.1M
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
92646 Huntington Beach 1 $1.2M
92660 Newport Beach 1 $940K
92867 Orange 1 $1.2M
92109 San Diego 1 $1.9M
92647 Huntington Beach 1 $1.3M
92649 Huntington Beach 1 $830K
92707 Santa Ana 1 $909K

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

Questions to ask Michael in an interview

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

  1. Most of your record is buyer-side — how many listings like mine have you sold?
  2. Your typical sale is $950K — 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 Costa Mesa agents

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

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Michael Brinkley 14 $950K 8 104.8% 0%
Ivan Vargas 8 $952K 44 98.2% 25%
Todd Palmateer 5 $958K
Michael Hussey 25 $958K 35 97.9% 33%
Sarah Sitar 5 $933K 44 99.1% 50%
Mariah Vera 18 $968K 29 99.6% 17%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Michael Brinkley sold?

Michael Brinkley has 23 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 14 in the last 24 months (5 representing sellers, 18 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Michael Brinkley work in?

Michael Brinkley's closed sales have a median price of $950,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $840,000 and $1,372,500.

Is Michael Brinkley's license active?

Michael Brinkley holds an active California DRE license (#02060200). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Michael Brinkley's reviews say?

Client testimonials highlight Michael's patience, thorough education of the buying process, and attention to detail during negotiations and inspections. Reviewers describe him as a proactive leader who made the home buying experience comfortable and seamless, with one client stating he will be the last agent they ever work with.

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