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2026
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Carnelian Bay, CA
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Carnelian Bay, CA
View All ListingsMerrill was recommended by another realtor we trust...and he ended up exceeding our expectations. Super knowledgeable about the Tahoe real estate market; very responsive (and proactive) with regards to our questions and concerns; extremely generous with his time; and a lovely personality to boot! Would work with him again in a heartbeat.
Merrill was very helpful in finding our home. He listened to our special requirements and did everything he could to find us a home that met them. He was very knowledgeable and professional and understands the unique constraints of the Lake Tahoe area. He also helped with contacts to the local contractors. We recommend him highly.
Merrill was very helpful in providing local context, assistance in identifying a variety of local people to evaluate and address various issues, and being available.
This is my 3rd successful transaction with Merrill (1 purchase and one additional sale), and there is no one else in Tahoe I would ever consider working with. On our most recent sale, Merrill succeeded in garnering multiple bids on my home, and we sold at a full asking price that was at a very nice cost per square foot.
My referral to Merrill came through Dave Ramsey's ELP. From the first meeting I was impressed with his honesty and straightforward manner. I was attempting to sell a quarter of a vacation home, that I'd owned for 30 years. I now live in Southern California and I wasn't using it. This project in itself was difficult and complicated, but Merrill remained optimistic, committed and positive. His clear-thinking approach and his availability by phone were impressive. He communicates well and is proactive in getting what is best for his client. I've bought and sold several houses over the years and Merrill went beyond what any other realtor has ever done. He cares. He's competent and no-fluff. His respectful, professional demeanor coupled with his integrity make him a stand out. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to work with such a fine person.
We chose Merrill because of his knowledge of the area and found him to be very ethical and honest in his handling of our listing. He responded quickly to all our questions, guided us through all the paperwork and negotiations and kept us encouraged. He is a great person and we highly recommend him.
We thoroughly enjoyed working with Merrill - he not only does his job very well, he's a very pleasant guy to spend time with! Aside from being great with the professional side of real estate, he's more than willing to help out in any way - including helping me get our deck table cover on before the snow began falling at the last minute one day. We wouldn't think of using anyone else in the Tahoe area!
We met Merrill in Truckee and visited about a dozen houses in a single day. He helped us evaluate each one of them against our requirements and was very helpful pointing out additional pros and cons of each property. Once we decided on a home, he helped us negotiate for the home and was responsible for getting the home at a price lower than what we were willing to pay. Buying the house while living the bay area was also super easy. The offer and the closing was all done via Docusign and was completely seamless. I really have never worked with a better real estate agent.
Your review helps others decide on the right agent for them. Please tell others why you recommend this agent. Merrill worked with us for well over a year in finding the right home to purchase in Truckee. He's patient, hard working, communicative and passionate about his clients. This is our third home purchase in Lake Tahoe and Truckee in the last 14 years and they've all been with Merrill.
Merrill is a stellar agent. He is on the ball and was quick to respond to our every need and question. Selling a house is an emotional process and he was always available with guidance and rationality. We highly recommend Merrill Milner.
Merrill is an honest person and when I needed him to answer the questions I had he was there for me. I was widowed 18 months ago and wanted to sell my house quickly. Someone recommended Merril to me and in less than a month my house was sold. Merrill has integrity and he did what he said he would do. He is honest and has great work ethics and I would highly recommend him to anyone who asks me when they are ready to sell their house in Tahoe
Merrill was a great realtor and always had our best interests at heart. He worked really hard to find us our dream home, was extremely helpful and responded to all our questions in a timely and efficient manner. He has a huge amount of contacts and I would thoroughly recommend him if you are looking for a realtor.
Recommending Merrill is as easy as the home buying process that he helps create for his clients!Merrill helped us search for 10 years (on and off) in search of the perfect Tahoe Cabin for our family. During that time, Merrill has been extremely patient, addressed ALL of our concerns as absentee owners, and changed the search criteria as our needs changed. We believe, Merrill's biggest attributes are: -Ability to listen and address our concerns -Offer expertise from the perspective of someone who was raised in the Lake Tahoe/Truckee region -Providing excellent resources to address our requirements for improvements on the property -Incredible follow-up of ALL the concerns that arise through the purchasing process -AND most incredibly, his post-sale follow up We are grateful for his help and can say without a doubt that he made buying process extremely easy and pleasurable for us.He makes the process seamless and always available to answer questions/concerns and is resourceful to find the answers that may not be apparent at the time of purchase.All in all, he is FANTASTIC to work with!
Merrill is very diligent, he works hard to find new listings that are new on the market. Merrill knows the market and the area very well and previews everything as not to waste your valuable time which is very important to me. I would recommend Merrill to anyone. I think he does an outstanding job. Merrill is very committed to the local community and seems to know everyone in town. Merrill left my wife and I with a very good feeling when our real estate needs were met.
Merrill is a high caliber professional with an relax and easy style. When shopping for a house, he never was pushy just informative about the different neighborhoods (even the local trails). From the beginning to end of my transaction with him, I was well informed and extremely well taken care of with every detail covered. As an out of town buyer, he has helped me out with the house long after we bought it. I would strongly recommend Merrill Milner to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate!
Merrill is one of those people that starts off being a very professional business acquaintance,and by the time your real estate transaction has closed escrow you know you have acquired a reliable freind for life.
Merrill helped us find our dream property--and it wasn't an easy task. Then he negotiated a bargain price and a satisfied seller and buyer. An ARTIST--a true artist! Would recommend him to anyone looking in the Tahoe area. Merrill knows all!
Merrill spent many hours showing properties to me as they were available. He was attentive to my requirements and made effective use of our time touring. In the end resulting purchase, Merrill provided excellent service for me during a difficult short sale transaction. Additionally and importantly, Merrill also provided good service to a friend that I referred to him. His relaxed style and adaptable nature combined with local knowledge and experience make Merrill an excellent Realtor.
Merrill helped us with the purchase of our second home. His local knowledge was tremendously helpful during and after the purchase. He continues to be a trusted advisor and someone to whom I regularly refer others.
Fantastic agent and person. We could not be happier with our experience with Merrill Milner. We highly recommend him to anyone we know looking to buy in the Tahoe area.-The Fargos
Merrill has always been very helpful and easy to work with. He has been keeping us posted as new listings become available, and we have been able to look at many properties very quickly after they came on the market. We have very busy schedules, and Merrill has been extremely flexible and available. If you want to work with an agent who has a positive attitude, is responsive and attentive, Merrill should be your choice.-JM Tahoe City, CA
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