Top San Diego Agent: Melina Rissone’s 2025 Results Speak for Themselves

What makes someone a top agent in San Diego real estate? It isn’t hype, it’s results. From January through August 2025, Melina Rissone closed deals that prove speed, strategy, and specialization deliver better outcomes for her clients. Here’s how her performance stacks up against the rest of the market.

Melina Rissone’s 2025 Results So Far

8 closings across San Diego County

  • $10,732,500 in total volume

  • Range of sales: $620,000 → $2,325,000

  • 3 listings, 5 buyer representations

  • Neighborhood expertise: Downtown, University City, North Park/University Heights, Clairemont, La Mesa, Carlsbad, and Oceanside

Compared to the typical San Diego agent (who closes fewer than 4 homes a year), Melina’s results make her one of the best real estate agents in San Diego—both in production and performance.

Where Melina Rissone is #1

Speed That Beats the Market

San Diego homes are averaging 32–37 days on market in 2025. Her Bannock Ave listing went pending in just 8 days and closed at 100% of list price. That’s less than one‑third of the county average and a true win for her seller.

Negotiating Power for Buyers

Most San Diego homes sell within 1–2% of their list price. Melina’s buyers at Electra #4301 (Downtown) closed $175,000 under asking (−7%) on a $2.5M penthouse. On Judson Way in La Mesa, she secured a stunning 21% below list price for an income property. That’s real negotiation that puts money back in her clients’ pockets.

Consistent Luxury Success

In 2025, Melina’s portfolio includes multiple sales above $1M, from University City to Downtown high‑rises. With an average sale price over $1.34M, she’s consistently outperforming the county median of around $750,000.

Wide Market Coverage

From coastal condos in Oceanside to urban high‑rises downtown, her closings span San Diego’s most competitive neighborhoods. While Melina specializes in neighborhoods like Banker’s Hill and North Park, she delivers consistently great results across the map.

Case Studies That Stand Out

  • 700 W E St #4301 (Electra Penthouse, Downtown): Negotiated $175,000 under list in one of San Diego’s toughest high‑rise markets.

  • 4501 Bannock Ave (Clairemont/Bay Ho): Listed, marketed, and sold at full price in 8 days.

  • 4604/4604½ Judson Way (La Mesa): Buyer closed at −21% vs list, far outperforming county averages.

Full 2025 Closing List

  • 540 Ribbon Beach Way #292, Oceanside – Buyer, $620,000

  • 2288 6th Ave, San Diego – Listing, $1,605,000

  • 7119 Cather Ct, San Diego – Buyer, $2,250,000

    • 4604/4604½ Judson Way, La Mesa – Buyer, $987,500

  • 4501 Bannock Ave, San Diego – Listing, $900,000

  • 4473 30th St #401, San Diego – Buyer, $1,425,000

  • 700 W E St #4301, San Diego – Buyer, $2,325,000

  • 2348 La Costa Ave #313, Carlsbad – Listing, $620,000

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Why This Matters

In 2025, San Diego’s housing market has been selective: Only well‑priced and well‑marketed homes sell quickly, and only strong negotiators deliver below‑list buys. Melina Rissone’s results prove that she’s a top real estate agent in San Diego: faster sales for sellers, better deals for buyers, and consistent wins in luxury and specialty markets.

Melina Rissone, Associated Real Estate Broker Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Real Estate Collaboration Specialist – Divorce (RCS-D) in San Diego. I help people going through divorce in San Diego figure out what to do with the house—whether you're ready to sell now or just need a neutral opinion. I help seniors looking to retire in San Diego figure out what to do with the house—whether you're ready to sell now or just need a neutral opinion.

Melina Rissone

Having sold properties for more than 20 years and earning various prestigious awards throughout the course of her career, Melina Rissone has more than earned her reputation as one of San Diego's most skilled and trustworthy real estate brokers selling homes and luxury condominiums. Her loyal clientele would share that Melina brings structure and planning to chaos. She specializes in supporting her clients and their referrals; families and individuals going through divorce and seniors and active adults planning their moves and financial decisions during their retirement years.

  • Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and Institute of Luxury Home Marketing certified.

  • Certified Senior Advisor by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors

  • Cartus Network Inventory Specialist and Cartus Network Marketing Specialist since 2015.

  • RCS-D Designation, a Real Estate Collaboration Specialist for Divorce.

  • SRES Certification through NAR is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist certification.

  • Melina is bilingual in English and German.

  • Recognized as the Top 4% of all real estate brokers in San Diego County in 2021 and the Top 3% of Coldwell Banker International.

  • Coldwell Banker Presidents Elite Award.

  • Recognize as the Top 2% of Coldwell Banker West in 2024.

  • Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and Institute of Luxury Home Marketing Certified.

We were looking to buy a place in SD Northpark and luckily we met up with Melina to show us multiple condo. She is very friendly, personable and very professional agent. We would not hesitate to work with her again.
                                                                         -Chau N.