Michael Darling, real estate agent in Pasadena License active & verified
Real estate agent · Pasadena, California

Michael Darling

Agent, COMPASS ·CA DRE #01139302

Verify license on CA DRE Unclaimed profile — built from public records
On the web: Website

The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
7
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 95% of 1,930 Pasadena-area agents
$10.8M
closed sales volume
$1.7M median sale price
102.8%
of list price achieved on sales
area average 102.7%
0%
of listings needed a price cut
▲ Area average is 19%
Michael Darling is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #01139302) with COMPASS in Pasadena, CA, with 7 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $1,742,975 and an average 19 days on market on listings (1 day faster than the market median). That is more recent sales in Pasadena than 95% of the 1,930 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 Darling is a REALTOR® with Compass, holding DRE# 01139302, and can be contacted at michael.darling@compass.com or 626-840-8905. He is described as well-known in the Greater Pasadena area, with specific expertise in neighborhoods such as San Rafael Hills, San Rafael, and La Canada.

SellingBuyingStagingListingNegotiationSocial media marketing

What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Client testimonials consistently highlight Michael Darling's professionalism, deep knowledge of the Greater Pasadena market, and ability to secure strong offers or top dollar. Reviewers praise his warm, honest, and non-pushy demeanor, noting that he makes the stressful selling and buying process enjoyable and efficient. Clients frequently mention his strategic guidance, thorough neighborhood knowledge, and effectiveness in complex transactions, with some noting long-term relationships spanning over a decade.

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

4 2023 4 2024 5 2025 0 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Michael's transactions vs the Pasadena market

$1.1M $1.7M $1.9M mkt $1.3M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Michael represents

13 total closed sides, 2023–2026

11 seller-side (85%) 2 buyer-side (15%) + 1 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
19
1 day faster than the market median
Active listings now
0
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
13
incl. 1 leases

Where Michael sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

91105
Pasadena
Sales4
Median price$1.8M
DOM vs ZIP median16 vs 23
91001
Altadena
Sales3
Median price$875K
DOM vs ZIP median24 vs 21

1 more ZIP 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. Your typical sale is $1.7M — 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 Pasadena 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 Darling 7 $1.7M 19 102.8% 0%
Yun Pan 2 $1.7M
Matt Mcintyre 44 $1.7M 22 118.0% 3%
Teresa Ruelas 7 $1.7M
Chelby Crawford 11 $1.8M 77 100.1% 29%
Yennis Wong 21 $1.8M 26 103.4% 13%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Michael Darling sold?

Michael Darling has 13 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 7 in the last 24 months (11 representing sellers, 2 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Michael Darling work in?

Michael Darling's closed sales have a median price of $1,742,975; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $1,112,500 and $1,935,480.

Is Michael Darling's license active?

Michael Darling holds an active California DRE license (#01139302). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Michael Darling's reviews say?

Client testimonials consistently highlight Michael Darling's professionalism, deep knowledge of the Greater Pasadena market, and ability to secure strong offers or top dollar. Reviewers praise his warm, honest, and non-pushy demeanor, noting that he makes the stressful selling and buying process enjoyable and efficient. Clients frequently mention his strategic guidance, thorough neighborhood knowledge, and effectiveness in complex transactions, with some noting long-term relationships spanning over a decade.

Michael DarlingCOMPASS · Pasadena, CA
Check my fit

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