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Darren Shepherd

Realtor® | DRE# 02000042

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​★★★★★
"We just completed our second transaction with Darren. First buying a home and now selling a home and we did not hesitate to call Darren back. Darren is one of the best communicators I have worked with anywhere. He actively listens to your needs and asks very thoughtful questions to help you work through your needs, goals and concerns. He is incredibly knowledgeable and up to date in all areas. The list goes on. I can tell you the at not only is he a great partner to have in the real estate business, he has become a friend. We will continue to stay in touch and certainly work with Darren again in the future. I can not say enough about the entire team we worked with. Thank you!."
- PROVIDED BY MIKE B.

★★★★★
"My husband and I first "met" Marcie through a postcard that arrived at our home in Marbella. We were looking for a property to purchase in a 1031exchange. Then COVID 19 hit with all the restrictions that made normal activity in real estate sales impossible. Marcie worked effectively with our agent up north, monitoring the extended process due to so many contingencies.With her wonderful help, we finally got it all done. She is efficient, knowledgeable, and diligent, and really has a heart for her clients..."
- PROVIDED BY RACHEL M.

★★★★★
"Darren and his team were fantastic to work with. Darren is responsive, proactive and highly knowledgeable. What I liked the most was that he and his team go above and beyond to get questions answered. We had a short close time and Darren helped me get through with that without any stress. The best part about him and his team is being prompt in responding. I would absolutely recommend him and I hope I can get to work with him again."
- PROVIDED BY RUJVI M.

★★★★★
"Darren is the best agent out there. His team is just as wonderful. Everyone was super communicative, always answering us in a timely manner and going above and beyond to make sure we were always in the loop about the process going on. They were our biggest supporters and truly cared about us and what was best for our family."
- PROVIDED BY JESSICA W.


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Awards

Darren's track record has earned industry recognition, including a Hall of Fame induction, 40 Under 40 honors, and Best of Zillow status for customer service.

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Consulting, 

Education

University of Nevada - Criminology
About Darren
Mission Viejo is Darren Shepherd's #1 market. He leads The Darren Shepherd Team at Compass and has sold 200+ homes, with $210M+ in sales, including 41 homes closed in 2025. Darren has worked South Orange County full time for over a decade.
He works mainly with move-up families, downsizing sellers and first-time buyers. When you sell with Darren, he handles pricing strategy, prep and negotiation himself rather than passing you to a junior agent. His specialties also include senior communities and military and veteran clients. Darren is a RamseyTrusted agent. Sellers also have access to Compass Concierge. Most of his business comes from repeat clients and referrals.
In Mission Viejo he works throughout Barcelona North, Aegean Hills, Pacific Hills, Deane Homes, Madrid del Lago, Casta del Sol, Painted Trails, and the lake-rights neighborhoods around Lake Mission Viejo. He also serves Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Rancho Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Aliso Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Dana Point, and Coto de Caza.

Darren Shepherd’s Listings

$1,600,000 | 24752 La Plata Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
1/41
Listed By CompassActive Under Contract

$1,600,000

4
Bedrooms
2,298
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
$1,099,000 | 95 Livingston Place, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
1/53
Listed By Compass

$1,099,000

3
Bedrooms
1,648
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
$780,000 | 91 Sienna, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1/45
Listed By Compass

$780,000

2
Bedrooms
1,369
Square Feet
2.05
Acres
$549,995 | 20702 El Toro Road, Unit 178, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1/47
Listed By Compass

$549,995

2
Bedrooms
916
Square Feet

Darren Shepherd’s Transactions

Past Sales
a view of a dinning table and chairs in patio

$3,320,000

4
Bedrooms
3,700
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a view of a garden with a tree

$2,960,000

5
Bedrooms
4,338
Square Feet
1
Acres
a view of sitting area with furniture and sunset

$2,700,000

3
Bedrooms
2,822
Square Feet
0.31
Acres
front view of a house with a yard

$2,500,000

4
Bedrooms
4,141
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
front view of a house

$2,450,000

5
Bedrooms
4,340
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$2,300,000 | 23915 Danzig, Dana Point, CA 92629

$2,300,000

3
Bedrooms
1,589
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden

$2,200,000

4
Bedrooms
3,018
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$2,025,000 | 27011 Moro Azul, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

$2,025,000

5
Bedrooms
3,055
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$1,955,000 | 2236 North Wisteria Lane, Orange, CA 92867

$1,955,000

5
Bedrooms
3,039
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
$1,950,000 | 25912 Vista Drive West, Dana Point, CA 92624

$1,950,000

3
Bedrooms
1,830
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,915,000

3
Bedrooms
2,090
Square Feet
5.37
Acres
a front view of a house

$1,845,000

5
Bedrooms
2,908
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and plants

$1,810,000

4
Bedrooms
2,514
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$1,809,000 | 6 Volanta Court, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694

$1,809,000

4
Bedrooms
3,215
Square Feet
5,772
Acres
a view of a white house with a small yard plants and palm trees

$1,775,000

4
Bedrooms
1,792
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a view of a balcony with lake view and mountain view

$1,770,000

3
Bedrooms
2,256
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$1,760,000 | 30932 Ariana Lane, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

$1,760,000

3
Bedrooms
1,602
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a front view of house with a garden

$1,735,000

4
Bedrooms
2,391
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
Past Rentals
a house view with a sitting space space

$10,750

4
Bedrooms
2,478
Square Feet
0.36
Acres
a front view of a house with garden

$6,000

3
Bedrooms
1,895
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
a view of swimming pool with a lounge chairs

$5,900

3
Bedrooms
2,179
Square Feet
9.11
Acres
a front view of a house with garden

$5,850

5
Bedrooms
3,123
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a view of a house with pool and chairs

$5,800

4
Bedrooms
2,837
Square Feet
8,625
Acres
$5,750 | 23 Feldspar Way, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$5,750

5
Bedrooms
2,287
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink stove refrigerator and cabinets

$5,700

3
Bedrooms
2,179
Square Feet
a view of a house with pool and chairs

$5,550

4
Bedrooms
2,837
Square Feet
0.20
Acres
$5,500 | 2002 Entrada Paraiso, San Clemente, CA 92672

$5,500

3
Bedrooms
2,224
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$5,500

4
Bedrooms
2,229
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a view of a house with pool and chairs

$5,100

4
Bedrooms
2,837
Square Feet
0.20
Acres
a view of a house with a garage

$5,000

4
Bedrooms
1,859
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
a front view of a house with garden

$4,800

3
Bedrooms
1,934
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$4,650

3
Bedrooms
1,427
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$4,400 | 40 Veneto Lane, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

$4,400

3
Bedrooms
1,403
Square Feet
3.96
Acres
$3,500 | 148 Seacountry Lane, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$3,500

2
Bedrooms
1,080
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a yard

$3,200

3
Bedrooms
1,205
Square Feet
a view of an empty room with a kitchen and a window

$2,950

2
Bedrooms
928
Square Feet