Best Real Estate Agents in Merlin, OR• Updated

Looking for the best real estate agent in Merlin, OR? This page compares realtors in Merlin within each home type and price range using actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want a listing agent in Merlin, OR or help buying a home in Merlin, our 2026 scores use verified sales records, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios.

Market Pulse
|Real-time Analysis

Market Pulse: Hot 🔥

The Merlin, OR real estate market is currently a Seller's Market. Homes are selling at 97% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 5 active listings and 4 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 2.3 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 11%, while Average Days on Market holding steady. Listings in Merlin are moving 3 days faster than the Josephine County average.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Merlin, OR

Source: third-party closed MLS records, data as of Oct 2026. Agents are compared within each home type and price range. How we score agents →

Detached Homes

12.54MayJunJulAugSep
Sales Volume
Detached Homes recorded 25 closed sales over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Entry Level Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $293K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 60 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Detached Homes received 94% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
($110K - $480K)
DEALS
6
AVG. DOM
60d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
94%
PL
Patrick Leiser
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
PL
Polina Leiser
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
99%
DW
Daniel Wilson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
93%
LS
Leanna Smotherman
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
—
SS
Shelly Simpson
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
—
SS
Shelly Simpson
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
—
JF
Jim Frings
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
93%
PL
Patrick Leiser
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
PL
Polina Leiser
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
99%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The Mid-Market Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $640K over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the Mid-Market range averaged 69 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Mid-Market Detached Homes received 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
($500K - $870K)
DEALS
17
AVG. DOM
69d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
98%
DH
Dan Heater
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
101%
MG
Michele Griffith
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
JF
Jim Frings
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
MM
Monica Morrow
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
SM
Stacy Mead
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
JF
Jim Frings
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
100%
DW
Danielle West
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
93%
OR
OR and WA Non Rmls
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
94%
JG
Joseph Gurzi
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
95%
PG
Patricia Gurzi
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
95%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
The High-End Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $1.1M over the last 6 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
Lower is better
Detached Homes in the High-End range averaged 45 days on market over the last 6 months.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of High-End Detached Homes received 94% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
High-End Detached Home Segment
($1.1M - $1.2M)
DEALS
2
AVG. DOM
45d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
94%

Merlin Real Estate Market Trends October 2026

Total Active Listings
5
Average List Price
$707K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketTotal
Detached Home
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5
5

Market Insights & FAQ

How is the real estate market in Merlin, OR performing right now?

The data indicates an active seller's market in Merlin, OR. Inventory is at 2.3 months of supply. Inventory is lean and homes are selling at or near asking, so buyers need to be decisive.

What are the current pricing trends for Merlin, OR real estate?

Currently, $685,000 represents the median entry point in Merlin, OR. Over the past half-year, home values in Merlin have moved upward by approximately 11% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in Merlin, OR getting their full asking price?

Sellers hold the edge, though homes are closing slightly below asking in Merlin, OR, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 97%. On average, properties in Merlin are transitioning from active to sold status in 67 days.

Which listing agents does Agent Algo feature in Merlin, OR?

Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so Merlin, OR has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Dan Heater (Mid-Market Detached Homes, 1 closed listing), Patrick Leiser (Entry Level Detached Homes, 1 closed listing), Joseph Gurzi (Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Homes, 1 closed listing). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.

How does the Merlin, OR market compare to Josephine County trends?

Merlin, OR maintains a distinct profile within the broader Josephine County region. Median home values are currently 58% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Merlin.

Which buyer's agents are active in Mid-Market Detached Homes in Merlin, OR?

Jim Frings has recent Mid-Market Detached Home purchases in Merlin, OR, closing faster than the segment average. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed purchases in this segment (3 in Merlin, OR overall).

Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Merlin, OR?

Shelly Simpson has recent Entry Level Detached Home purchases in Merlin, OR, closing faster than the segment average. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed purchase in this segment.

Which listing agents are active in Mid-Market Detached Homes in Merlin, OR?

Dan Heater has recent Mid-Market Detached Home listings in Merlin, OR, closing faster than the segment average at an above-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed listing in this segment.

Which listing agents are active in Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Homes in Merlin, OR?

Joseph Gurzi has recent Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home listings in Merlin, OR. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed listing in this segment.

Which buyer's agents are active in Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Homes in Merlin, OR?

Brian Simmons has recent Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home purchases in Merlin, OR. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed purchase in this segment.

Which listing agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Merlin, OR?

Patrick Leiser has recent Entry Level Detached Home listings in Merlin, OR, at an above-average sale-to-list ratio for the segment. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 1 closed listing in this segment.