Coldwell Banker Malibu Real Estate | Brian Merrick

Fantastic experience: My wife and I had an excellent experience working with Brian and could not recommend him more. From the beginning, he was extremely easy to communicate with, responsive, and always made us feel like he truly cared about helping us and protecting our best interests. Brian guided us through every step, helped us work through different issues that came up, and made sure we were always informed and comfortable before making decisions. We never felt rushed or pressured. We always felt like we had someone on our side who genuinely wanted the best outcome for us. Brian was a huge part of helping us get our dream property, and we are extremely grateful for everything he did to make it happen. We would absolutely recommend Brian to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and dedicated real estate professional.

Fantastic experience: Brian is a no-nonsense realtor. We were his first clients over 20 years ago when we bought a burn out lot in La Costa, and used him to sell our house in Corral Canyon in January of this year. Brian showed up when he said he would, had great photographs and drone footage, and the sale went smoothly. No drama - good results.

Fantastic experience: Brian Merrick is a superlative realtor. He answers Questions and He has comprehensive knowledge of his area of expertise.

Fantastic experience: Brian Merrick and his team at Coldwell Banker Malibu have always done a fantastic job of keeping our Malibu investment property occupied with great tenants who are financially secure and have stellar credit. Special shout out to Veronika Ban! This comes with our highest recommendation... Steven and Jamie Brisick

Fantastic experience: We had an excellent working with Brian while purchasing our first home. He always explained things clearly, had a fast response time, and was always looking out for our best interests. I would recommend Brian and his team to anyone and we can’t wait to start moving into our new home!

Negative experience: Prejudice & a very unreliable real estate ser ice by Brian Merrick. I will be reporting him to the real estate board & fair housing.

Fantastic experience: Having lost our home of 32 years in Pacific Palisades, we were extremely fortunate to have found Veronika Ban and Cody Garcia. Veronika was a pure delight to work with. Patient, knowledgeable, and friendly as apple pie…she was exactly the down to earth agent we needed at a time of great stress. She handled all of our questions with ease and lead us to a little piece of heaven in Malibu that we are so grateful to call home. We consider Veronika and Cody friends. Their professionalism and good nature speaks volumes about these two superstars. I want to highly recommend working with this dynamic duo. We could not have asked for a better team! Please give them a call and tell them Chris & Marion sent you! 10 Stars!!!

Fantastic experience: Brian, Veronika and the rest of the team are amazing and the best relators you can find in Malibu! They know the area so well and personally care about their clients. Always respond and constantly check in. They have sold my family house, helped me find a last minute lease and are now helping us to buy a house. They are incredible and I highly recommend them!

Fantastic experience: Experienced, knowledgeable, reliable and caring professionalism sets Brian Merrick apart. He is old school real estate.

Fantastic experience: We lost our family home of 70 years in the Palisades fire. Brian found us the perfect landing place the day we called him. He made sure to show us other available homes which helped to confirm his first suggestion was exactly what we needed. Lease contract was quick and efficient. Positive experience working with a knowledgeable local who happens to be a local realtor.

Fantastic experience: Sometimes specific comments and reviews are just necessary…. When we were in the greatest of need after being displaced, as so very many, from the palisades fire, and were losing all hope in finding a home to move our family to, we were introduced to Brian. This caring and professional gentleman not only found us a home, but a very special one! His genuine care is unmatched and we are infinitely grateful to him and give him the highest recommendation!

Fantastic experience: Brian and his team were the best! I can’t say enough about how grateful I am for how they helped my mother understand how best to put the property on the market, stage and publicize, show and navigate the sales process. They went over and above to explain everything that was happening and suggest next steps. Brian was always available for question and gave answers that were born of his deep knowledge of the Malibu area. Even with the tragedy of the fires, Brian navigated the process to close within 1 day of the original date. I highly recommend Brian for any real estate transactions. Thank you Brian.

Fantastic experience: Veronica was the absolute best when looking for our first home she was very patient and helpful and always listened to what we wanted. She found the best home for us with amazing views and at the price we wanted! Couldn’t have gone on this journey without her. Highly recommend Coldwell Banker Malibu Real Estate, and especially Veronica as your go to realtor!

Fantastic experience: This was my first experience in the home buying business and I really did not have an idea of where I wanted to start. Veronika and her team took their time to walk me through the process while staying close to my needs and desires. Personally, I didn’t have much urgency and waited for the perfect property to fall into my lap. They allowed the extended time to be genuine and natural. After months of hunting, Veronika and Brian did a wonderful job moving from step to step ensuring no detail was unturned. The negotiation process stayed right in line with the demands and on this year anniversary of living in my new home I could not be happier with the result. 10/10 (5 stars here) will be using them again. Thanks for my (current) forever home. -BK

Fantastic experience: Our agent, Brian Merrick, is a consummate professional. Brian and his team explained every detail of the process and diligently pursued a suitable buyer. He negotiated an excellent price and made the process extremely easy for us. We recommend him as the best choice for a real estate agent!

Fantastic experience: Brian is a talented, deeply intuitive and charismatic agent who is able to close even the most difficult transactions. Brian and his team are hands on and communicative. We moved out of state at the beginning of our listing and he personally watered our plants, checked our gutters and roof during the rains and made us feel secure in our decision. His team’s staging was superb and they showed our house to perfection. Brian treated our house as if it were his own. We wholeheartedly recommend him! We truly are grateful that he was at our side through this life changing time as we moved into our retirement.

Fantastic experience: Brian Merrick is easily Malibu's best realtor. A lifelong Malibu resident, he is reliable, insightful, creative —and he says exactly what he thinks. He builds professional relationships for the long term. He's easily one of LA County's most effective realtors, too. - David and Vickie Smick

Fantastic experience: Brian worked hard to find the right buyer for our property during a tough market with high interest rates. He remained diligent and managed to resolve various concerns the buyer raised. He was responsive and willing to put in the effort to research options and find solutions. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others intending to buy or sell in the unique Malibu community.

Fantastic experience: Brian is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the transaction, explains things well and is very attentive to the client's needs. Great experience!!!

Fantastic experience: Brian has lived his entire life in Malibu, so he knows EVERYONE. That comes in handy when you’re buying, and especially selling a home. I’ve used Brian to buy and sell numerous homes over the last 20 years. His genuine kindness and humility is not only authentic, but refreshing and welcomed in comparison to today’s real estate agents. I have always felt like he actually cared for and looked out for me… But my friends who use him feel the same way. I’ve never heard him make excuses or be defensive about anything, he just gets results without the stress and confusion I’ve gone through with other agents. My only criticism is I couldn’t use him when I bought property out of state…. And that was not a Brian experience.

Fantastic experience: Brian and Judy Merrick along with Vee are the best real estate team we’ve ever worked with on the west and east coasts. After one deal fell through, Judy found us a Malibu condo that was just about to be listed. Brian’s father was the first Judge of Malibu, giving him a vast knowledge of Malibu and California real estate and history. He and Judy gave us their undivided personal attention, answering all our real estate, legal, and financial questions quickly. As former tv news journalists, we appreciated their accurate information and details. Buying a place, let alone one you’ve only seen through photos and FaceTime, can be stressful. Judy kept us at ease with her calm demeanor and sense of humor. Brian even took it upon himself to remove some garden debris. The Merrick team is hard-working, direct and honest. We’re happy they represented us and can’t wait to meet their dog Tank. John & Ann Yih Johnson

Fantastic experience: To Whom it May Concern, I have been in business for years and know what is considered "good business". Brian, throughout our very complicated and challenging sale exceeded even my rigidly high expectations. In fact, almost every time throughout our nearly 1yr relationship, when we had a question he picked up the phone and was on it. He addressed our concerns wholeheartedly over and over and over, and there were many. Additionally, he was a builder in a earlier phase of his career and understands thoroughly how a property he represents is constructed, and as one learns in Malibu... California hillside construction is unbelievably complicated. He was just the best!

Fantastic experience: Brian was truly a pleasure to work with in selling our land in Malibu. He was kind, supportive, patient, and trustworthy, and he really knows Malibu real estate. We had many unexpected twists and turns in selling this property, and Brian did everything in his power to get the land sold. We feel very fortunate to have worked with Brian and highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell land, particularly in the Malibu area!

Fantastic experience: Brian and his team did an awesome job selling our house for us. Judy did a great job staging and making the property stand out for photography and for live showings. His advice for getting the house ready for showing and after receiving offers was greatly appreciated. Brian's local knowledge is unsurpassed, coming from having lived his whole live in Malibu. If you are thinking of selling or buying a home in Malibu or the surrounding areas, I highly recommend his services.

Fantastic experience: My brothers and I worked with Brian to sell our family's burned out lot. He covered all the details, was fast and efficient, found a buyer very quickly, and helped us deal with unforeseen issues. I highly recommend Brian to anyone selling property in Malibu.

Fantastic experience: When I heard that my Father decided it was time to leave the family home, I insisted that he hire Brian Merrick and his team. I've known Brian for many years and knew that he was best man for this job. He's an outstanding realtor and true Malibu local. I knew that he would represent our family and our home with the respect and professionalism we were seeking. We began our process by considering the option of leasing the house and Brian and Veronica were extremely knowledgeable and informed us of all the facts surrounding preparing and leasing a home in Malibu. Once we had all the information we made a family decision that leasing wasn't going to be our best option and at that point we decided to ask Brian if he would represent my father in the actual sale of the property. We worked together and he guided us through the whole process with patience and honesty. He navigated the sale process with precision and clarity and was able to secure the sale with the very first offer. My family can never thank Brian enough for making the whole experience painless. Even if things didn't go as exactly as expected Brian always remained calm and supportive. With a house that is nearly 50 years old we did have a few surprises and he always knew how to handle the situation. The buyers he found are actually dear family friends of ours and it's a huge bonus for us to feel the comfort of knowing the family that gets to continue living the dream in the best location Malibu has to offer. It's a truly remarkable home in a magical setting and we are so excited for the future of the wonderful family that now owns it. Thank you Brian for making this happen. I know we picked the right guy and couldn't be happier with the final outcome. You and your team are the best of the best, and on behalf of my whole family. Thank You, David Anderson

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough positive things on how supportive, loyal, and trustworthy Brian and his team were during our recent home buying experience. He was always available to answer any questions and put us at ease without any pressure through the entire process. Brian does his homework and has vast knowledge of the real estate market. I highly recommend using Brian and his team and look forward to involving them in all our future real estate transactions.

Fantastic experience: Take it from me if you want a hands on realtor, look no farther than Brian Merrick, he was there for us on every step of the journey selling our home in Malibu...he is a legend in Malibu and knows the ropes. Lance and Jean Anderson

Fantastic experience: It is always rewarding to work with Realtor Brian Merrick, as I have, on a wide range of Malibu properties over the years. As a local Appraiser, I know his quick and effective market analysis, creative solutions, and down-to-earth friendly personality, puts him at the top of local agents.

Fantastic experience: I would like to provide a detailed review of the absolutely amazing experience my family had with Brian Merrick to help sell my our property. He was very proactive, detail oriented, professional and extremely communicative in every detail and aspect of our whole experience. Never have I seen one individual work so diligently and tirelessly as a closer to get everyting handled perfectly. Brian personally came to the house took pictures got the site listed within days and had people to set things up for appointments more quickly than we ever could have imagined. I was stunned at how efficiently and quickly he got all of these aspects rolling seamlessly and coordinated with consummate professionalism. We had more than a dozen offers in the first weekend and we couldn't be more pleased with this experience it was truly and outstandingly amazing. Five stars for Brian Merrick! It is very impressive in this day and age to have someone pick up the phone every single time you call. We were very assured in every aspect with his complete ease and management that kept us comforted and reassured during every stage this transitionary process after my parents passing. He was kind caring and sensitive to every aspects of our needs. I could not imagine a better person anywhere to do a great job of working with real estate and most importantly being a great person. He will be the perfect person to help you with your real estate needs!

Fantastic experience: Brian did a wonderful job helping my family sell our house in Malibu after the death of my parents. He was considerate, helpful, and patient with us as we navigated this difficult process, which he helped make a lot easier and quicker. He helped prepare the house for showing and selling, coordinated with service providers to do necessary work at the property before sale of the house, and was very effective at showing the house to its maximum advantage to get us a sale price that was well above original asking price. All in all, it was a great experience. Thanks Brian!

Fantastic experience: Brian Merrick was recommended by a friend & neighbor. Brian, thank you for working diligently and guiding me, with ease, through selling my house in Malibu.

Fantastic experience: Brian Merrick leases my Malibu beachfront home. He is unwavering in his careful, conscientious, and thoughtful representation on my behalf. Brian has always negotiated opportune terms. I appreciate his hard work and dedication.

Fantastic experience: Brian has all of the qualities you would want in a realtor: he is honest, professional, hard working, and he truly cares about his clients. He recently sold our house in Malibu for the asking price, and walked us through the process with patience and clarity. He was always available to answer questions and to respond to our needs, and went way above and beyond in order to simplify the process for us. Brian has deep roots in the Malibu community and his commitment to his hometown shows. I can't thank Brian enough for all of his hard work on the sale of our home.

Fantastic experience: We just sold our house with Brian’s great help. To say I am satisfied with his work is an understatement. His personal care for every detail and his commitment to make this experience as smooth and painless as possible really paid off. We ended up selling the house for our asking price and I never could have imagined how effortless it was for us.

Fantastic experience: We are thrilled and can not Thank You enough for such a professional Job! We are so grateful to meet you and will definitely keep you in our hearts.

Fantastic experience: Brian sold our family house. Really happy about the honesty and ethical relationship Brian kept with both buyer and seller.

Fantastic experience: Brian Merrick is an excellent realtor. His honesty and integrity are invaluable: Brian Merrick is the best of the best and, I have had experiences with realtors for forty-two years. He delivers excellent tenants. Without a doubt, I bet his clients, whether sellers or buyers, could and would testify to the same in their experiences buying, leasing and/or selling their properties. Good Luck Brian!!!!! We are going to miss you and your magnificent service.

Fantastic experience: Strong Values, Moral Character, and a smile every time you see him - That's Brian Merrick!

Fantastic experience: Brian is the consummate professional with extensive experience and deep historical knowledge of Malibu real estate. We have entrusted Brian with our real estate transactions for over 20 years. His calming demeanor and attention to detail is essential to minimizing stress from selecting a property, to closing escrow. Thank you Brian!! Ron & Terri

Fantastic experience: My husband and I have known Brian MERRICK for more than 15 years now We always appreciated his seriousness and his knowledge dealing with the buying and selling and renting of our properties in Malibu Never pushy when working with us but always patient attentive knowledgeable and above all honest and reliable We will highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent real estate agent

Fantastic experience: If you are looking to buy a property or list your property, I highly recommend Brian. I have used his services before and he has always handled everything with integrity and honesty.

Fantastic experience: Brian Merrick has lived all his life in Malibu. He is a top level professional and delivers results. One wants to have him in one's corner in both buying and selling your property in Malibu. I have sold my home in 2014 in Pt Dume with Brian and I am still in touch. I consider him a friend.

Fantastic experience: The Man, the myth, the legend! Brian is ethical, professional, responsive and a great listener. I highily recommend this master in the field of Real Estate as well as being a lifelong friend to me and many others.

Fantastic experience: Brian Merrick is one of the most trusted brokers in Malibu -- he's a part of the community, well known to all, and operates with the highest integrity. He's not into the flash and self-promotion, but focuses on providing authentic, reliable and trustworthy representation for his clients, with a well deserved reputation for professionalism.

Fantastic experience: We chose Brian Merrick from Coldwell Banker Malibu, to sell our family's home of 54 years, because he knows the market, the neighborhood and the importance of being up front and thorough. Brian and his team gave me and my siblings confidence that my mom was in good hands during this major transition. Brian's suggestions were thoughtful when it came to pricing and staging the home. He didn't have us spend thousands of dollars on unnecessary changes. Judy brought in props to add a little flavor to the rooms. The photography, including aerial photos were beautifully done. The marketing made this sale quick. Open houses didn't need to be frequent, as Brian only brought serious buyers to the table, giving us peace of mind that our home was being respected. We highly recommend Brian Merrick and his team to sell and or find you your next home. Thank you again, Brian and Judy for making this such a smooth and painless transition. Best, Coco Costigan-Daniels

Fantastic experience: Brian, Judy, V and Brendon operated in a Professional manner that was way beyond our expectations. Their marketing material, photos and aerial photography projected the image of our home we always wanted to exhibit. Our eventual buyer was procured within days of the listing and the Merrick Team (who handled both sides) steered both the buyer and ourselves very smoothly through to the completed transaction. We highly recommend Brian Merrick and his Team at Coldwell Banker for all your Real Estate Needs Mila and Joel Levy

Fantastic experience: Brian is the best. He knows Malibu and the community. Real estate isn't just about finding a property, it's about finding a home. He invests his time and expertise. Brian is engaged with making Malibu a great place to live. We can't recommend him enough!

Fantastic experience: Brian went above and beyond in the sale of our beach house. We're grateful for his expertise and care, and we were lucky to have him as our man on the ground.

Fantastic experience: The best real estate agents in Malibu. Very knowledgeable, extensive understanding of the unique aspects of the Malibu real estate market

Fantastic experience: Brian is your realtor for life. 20 years ago , he represented me as the buyer for my home. I live in the San Gabriel Valley and when I called him to say it was time to buy a home, he drove out here and we went looking at properties. Brian had some construction background and I really appreciated him looking over one property to see any visual defects as he realized I really liked that property. I lost out on that deal but Brian had said then the next one we look at will be better. He was right and here I am 20 years later living in the same home Brian helped me purchase. I know Brian going on 3 decades so I can vouch for his character. He's a good person and always looking out for you. You can't go wrong with him as your realtor.

Fantastic experience: Brian and I worked together in the past and therefore I knew he was a great guy and RE agent, but he exceeded my expectations while representing me in a recent sale. His knowlege of the Malibu RE market and all its nuances combined with his dilligence and attention to detail were invaluable. I highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Brian's knowledge of the Malibu real estate market and his connections to the community were instrumental in helping us through a smooth sale of our family's property. His care and diligence were tremendous.

Fantastic experience: I am really glad I chose Brian as my realtor. He has a great way of getting everything done quickly and efficiently in a nice easy manner. He really works for his clients! I highly recommend Brian!

Fantastic experience: Brian Merrick recently helped us with a property appraisal following a death in the family. He was compassionate, efficient, and just plain nice, and he helped to make a difficult time easier for us. The property is staying in the family, but if we ever do need to sell, Brian would be the person we would turn to. He is not only extremely knowledgeable about Malibu and an experienced and excellent Realtor, he cares about the community, its residents, and its unique character.

Fantastic experience: Brian is a seasoned professional and is our go to person for Real Estate advise and transactions.

Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed and appreciated working with Brian for the sale of my home. He has broad experience with the market and I especially appreciated that kept me appraised of all I should expect to happen throughout the process. I would recommend him without reservations.

Fantastic experience: Brian was exemplary in all aspects of selling my aging parent's home last November. He has a tremendous knowledge of both the historical and present market conditions for the Malibu area. Drawing on decades of experience handling real estate transactions in this area, he had great insight into pricing and promoting the property. Brian was absolutely fantastic in dealing with both my parents and myself throughout the process. He was patient, listened well and communicated effectively. He went out of his way more than once to accommodate busy schedules. I especially appreciated the sensitivity he showed toward my folks who were moving away from the residence they had called home for almost 40 years. In summary, I would give Brian my highest recommendation for anyone looking to list their home for sale.

Fantastic experience: For more than 10 years, Brian Merrick has represented me in all of my Malibu real estate transactions. If you are looking for a professional, knowledgeable, honest and ethical broker, look no further, Brian is your man. He is a lifelong Malibu resident and his extensive knowledge of the local area will guide you and make you feel totally at ease with every facet of a real estate deal. Call Brian, you are in good hands!