Phillip Merlino, real estate agent in Corona License active & verified
Real estate agent · Corona, California

Phillip Merlino

Agent, Elevate Real Estate Agency ·12+ years experience ·CA DRE #01996593

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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
20
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 99% of 3,597 Corona-area agents
$18.4M
closed sales volume
$715K median sale price
99.1%
of list price achieved on sales
area average 99.2%
17%
of listings needed a price cut
▲ Area average is 35%
Phillip Merlino is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #01996593) with Elevate Real Estate Agency in Corona, CA, with 20 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $715,000 and an average 16 days on market on listings (11 days faster than the market median). That is more recent sales in Corona than 99% of the 3,597 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Phillip

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Phillip Merlino is a real estate agent with Elevate Real Estate in Corona, CA, who has been working in the industry since 2014. He holds a degree in Communication with an emphasis on Real Estate Management and Marketing from California State University Fullerton.

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What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Phillip Merlino has 9 reviews with a 5.0 rating, indicating that customers are highly likely to recommend him. The provided text includes a filter for reviews but does not contain specific testimonial content beyond the rating and recommendation status.

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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

6 2023 6 2024 10 2025 7 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Phillip's transactions vs the Corona market

$465K $715K $790K mkt $749K
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Phillip represents

29 total closed sides, 2023–2026

15 seller-side (52%) 14 buyer-side (48%) + 4 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
16
11 days faster than the market median
Active listings now
1
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
29
incl. 4 leases

Where Phillip sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

92878
Corona
Sales4
Median price$745K
92675
San Juan Capistrano
Sales2
Median price$1.4M
90631
La Habra
Sales1
Median price$950K
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
90804 Long Beach 1 $790K
90814 Long Beach 1 $465K
92036 Julian 1 $590K
92315 Big Bear 1 $420K
92376 Riverside 1 $145K
92508 Riverside 1 $722K
92548 Homeland 1 $255K
92549 Idyllwild 1 $650K
92582 San Jacinto 1 $450K

Questions to ask Phillip in an interview

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

  1. Your typical sale is $715K — 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 Corona agents

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

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Phillip Merlino 20 $715K 16 99.1% 17%
Angel Morales 25 $715K 29 100.1% 36%
Elizabeth Negrete 36 $715K 41 98.9% 28%
Laura Ortiz 5 $715K 67 98.9% 33%
Noel Valdez 15 $715K 34 99.5% 40%
Jehlin Sun 6 $716K

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Phillip Merlino sold?

Phillip Merlino has 29 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 20 in the last 24 months (15 representing sellers, 14 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Phillip Merlino work in?

Phillip Merlino's closed sales have a median price of $715,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $465,000 and $790,000.

Is Phillip Merlino's license active?

Phillip Merlino holds an active California DRE license (#01996593). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Phillip Merlino's reviews say?

Phillip Merlino has 9 reviews with a 5.0 rating, indicating that customers are highly likely to recommend him. The provided text includes a filter for reviews but does not contain specific testimonial content beyond the rating and recommendation status.

Phillip MerlinoElevate Real Estate Agency · Corona, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-11 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Phillip's career may predate it