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Phillip Merlino

Completed Profile
Elevate Real Estate
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PRIME AGENT
11 years of experience
21 sales in last 12 months

Achievements

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Top Listing Agent 2024
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Sells Homes Fast 2024
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Top Company Agent 2024

Business Highlights

Locally owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

REALTOR® certified

REALTOR® certified

References available

References available

Custom emailed listings

Custom emailed listings

Luxury home specialist

Luxury home specialist

Certified in family law and forced sales
VA Approved agent
Top 1% of agents in the company
Provides coaching and guidance to new agents

About Phillip

About
Phillip Merlino has been working in the wonderful world of Real Estate since 2014. His love for Real Estate stems from a deep passion and care of people and their individual needs. Buying or Selling a home is an extremely personal and sometimes emotionally charged scenario. Phillip is a strong center for his clients. Phillip holds a degree in Communication with an emphasis in Real Estate Management and marketing. Is certified in Real Estate Law and forced sales, is a first time home buyer specialist and VA certified. Phillip has received multiple awards in leadership including boosting productivity by 20% for Macy's corporate as an HR Director. In his off time Phillip utilizes his second Bachelors Degree in classical voice, where he has earned honors such as being the top 10% nationwide of classical vocalists by the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
Hobbies
Animals, Cars & Automobiles, Entertaining, Family, Fitness & Exercise, Food & Cooking, Gardening, Music, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Television & Film, Theatre, Travel, Writing
Education
Bachelor's Degree, California State University Fullerton
Real Estate Management and Communications, 2010 - 2013

Professional Information

Brokerage

Elevate Real Estate

1325 Corona Pointe Ct #102

Corona, CA 92879

Real Estate License
01996593 (California), Salesperson
Designations
REALTOR®, Real Estate Negotiation Expert
Languages
English

Specialties & Awards

Overview

Myself and my teams goal is to provide each and every client, whether a seller or buyer, with the Nordstrom of service. Check out my google reviews! Phillip Merlino Realtor

Specialties

VA loans
Distressed Properties
New Homes
Luxury Properties
Relocation
First Time Buyers
Seller Representative
Buyer Representative
Lot/Land/Acreage
Farm/Ranch
Condominiums
Short Sales
Single-Family Homes
Multi-Family Homes
1031 Tax Exchange
Concierge Services
Military (relocation)
New Construction
Second Homes
Retirement Communities

Awards

Top producer for 2024

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Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Review Date
10/07/2025
Customer
Michelle W. bought a home

Phillip is a kind, ethical, enthusiastic, realtor who really knows his stuff. Phillip is incredibly fun to work with and tells it like it is... no BS here. Thanks Phillip!!!!!

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Review Date
10/08/2025
Customer
Shannon S. sold a home

Phillip was phenomenal to work with. He sold my property quickly with an upfront and realistic approach to the market. He also had fabulous marketing and went above and beyond in his ability to find a buyer. I would highly recommend him for any of your real estate needs.

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Review Date
10/20/2025
Customer
Laura J.

Phillip assisted me in selling my home in Riverside county and helped me move up in to the San Bernardino Mountains (Arrowhead). His expertise and local knowledge of both markets was outstanding. I would highly recommend Phillip whether you are buying or selling. He is a true professional with a top notch spirit for what he does!

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Review Date
10/21/2025
Customer
Steve J. sold a home

Phillip sold my home and I could not have been happier with him. Not only was he not afraid to tell me things that I didnt want to hear, but needed to hear, he pulled it all off with class and a sense of humor. Phillip is a fantastic realtor and changed my opinion about real estate professionals to an extremely positive one.

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Review Date
10/29/2025
Customer
Janet G.

I had an excellent experience working with Phillip. We were dealing with a very difficult sale in Riverside and a purchase (which we used him for as well) way out in palm springs. Phillip handled both transactions beautifully and was there for us with every single hoop we had to jump through, and there were MANY!! I highly recommend this polished, humorous, and incredible problem solver to be your agent. You will not be disappointed.

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