Dawn Merrill

Dawn Merrill

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Buyer's Agent / Team Leader at COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
FL: SL345670
  •   4   (21 reviews)

About Dawn

Dawn Merrill is a licensed REALTOR specializing in luxury homes, waterfront properties, and relocation in Sarasota, Florida. A Sarasota resident since 1976, she brings over 50 years of local roots to buyers, sellers, retirees, and second-home owners across Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, and Siesta Key. Clients describe working with Dawn the same way again and again: calm, confident, and stress-free. She handles the hard stuff behind the scenes so you never have to feel it. She solves problems before they become stressful, gives honest and straightforward advice, and takes care of the details others overlook. Dawn's background sets her apart. Before she ever held a license, her husband was a homebuilder, and she began by decorating his model homes, learning firsthand how a well-designed space makes people fall in love with a property. That led to her real estate license and, later, her Certified Building Contractor license. By the time she was selling homes professionally, she had already lived inside every stage of the process: design, construction, and sale. That builder's eye lets her see what most agents miss, from the quality of a build to the potential in a floor plan. She works with buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and the surrounding Gulf Coast. As a relocation specialist, she is a go-to resource for buyers moving from the Northeast, especially New Jersey and the Philadelphia area, who are discovering the Gulf Coast for the first time. She knows these neighborhoods block by block and matches buyers to the right community, not just the right house. What clients thank Dawn for: Making the buying and selling process feel easy Being available when they need help most Solving problems before they become stressful Helping them find the right neighborhood, not just the right house Deep knowledge of Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch Honest advice and straightforward guidance Contractor and design expertise Being a trusted resource long after closing Dawn leads the West Coast Collective at Compass and ranks among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide, recognized by Real Trends. That standing reflects years of clients who trusted her with one of the biggest decisions of their lives and came away feeling supported, informed, and understood. To Dawn, real estate has always been about relationships, not transactions. She does not disappear when closing day comes. She stays a trusted resource long after the keys change hands. Worked with Dawn? Leave a review below to share your experience, or reach out to start your own.

Dawn's reviews

  4  
Dawn has 21 reviewsacross 8 different locations, showing 6.
Review Dawn
almost 2 years ago
Amazing Experience

We had the pleasure of working with Dawn Merrill as our realtor, and we couldn’t be more impressed with her professionalism, dedication, and expertise. From the very beginning, Dawn was attentive to our needs, guiding us through every step of the home-buying process with patience and clarity. She has an incredible knowledge of the market, providing valuable insights that helped us make informed decisions. What truly sets Dawn apart is her genuine care for her clients—she went above and beyond to ensure we found the perfect home, always keeping our best interests at heart. She went above and beyond to make sure we had basic needs until our belongings were delivered by the moving company. We highly recommend Dawn to anyone looking for a realtor who is not only skilled but also deeply committed to her clients’. Thank you, Dawn, for making our home-buying journey such a positive experience!

over 4 years ago
Beyond EXCELLENT!!!

Four years ago, Dawn sold us our home in University Park. It was new construction and Dawn assisted from the smallest detail to advising us to increasing the size of the lanai...all excellent advise. A few short weeks ago our grown son was interested in buying a condo for himself.. and Dawn was his Realtor. Our son also thinks that the sun rises and sets with Dawn. Dawn does not disappoint!

over 4 years ago
Incredible

Wow… there are not many words to describe how Dawn was as our real estate agent. If you are looking for someone who truly cares about their clients, Dawn is your agent. If you are looking for someone who searches tirelessly for the perfect house, Dawn is your agent. If you are looking for someone who will do anything possible to ensure her client is happy, Dawn is your agent. If you are looking for someone who will schedule a tour of a house despite time conflicts, Dawn is your agent. If you are looking for the best real estate agent around, Dawn is your agent. There is no one greater than Dawn.

over 4 years ago
Best of the best!

Dawn’s experience and knowledge definitely set her apart. She guided us every step of the way through the sale of our home. She knows her stuff and we would highly recommend her to anyone needing a realtor whether buying or selling a home.

over 4 years ago
High sale price, low prep costs, took care of all the details

I was not happy with the first 3 agents (recommended to me) who I interviewed to sell my house, so I interviewed 4 more, and picked Dawn because she had: - the second-highest recommended listing price of the 7 agents - the second-lowest budget for preparing the house for sale (only $2,500 above the lowest budget) - a proven track record of selling her listings at the listed price in under 1 week Additionally, she excelled in subjective criteria: - she was enthusiastic about selling the house - she agreed without hesitation to take care of all the details of getting the house ready for sale (more below) - she presented a great market analysis and marketing plan The agent with the highest recommended listing price, by contrast, did not seem enthusiastic about selling the house, wanted to spend a lot more to stage and prepare the house for sale, and had a track record of selling the house for 95% of listed price after a month on the market. Dawn's recommended price matched exactly 95% of the price the other agent recommended. In the end, Dawn listed the house on a Sunday and we received and accepted a cash offer at the listing price on Tuesday, 2 days later. Once again, she sold the house at the listed price in under a week. And remember, this was not a lowball "priced to sell" price, this price was higher than 5 of the 6 other agents wanted to list at, and none of the other agents expected to sell above their listing price. On top of all the objective criteria and results, Dawn was highly competent and a pleasure to work with. I explained to all the agents that my plan was to empty the house and leave Florida, never to return. Once the house was emptied, I expected the agents to handle all the remaining prep work, including selecting and engaging vendors, providing them access to the property, and overseeing and verifying their work. All I was going to do was write checks. Dawn agreed to do that and did a great job, to my great relief. Highly recommended.

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Dawn's properties

Dawn has 10 properties for sale and sold 29 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldJul 23, 2026
$1,640,000
3532 Santa Caterina Boulevard
Bradenton FL 34211
4
3
3
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA LLC and PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY
SoldJul 2, 2026
$1,575,000
503/1280 Dolphin Bay Way
Siesta Key FL 34242
2
2
1
Condo
Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY and COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
For Sale
$450,000
4211 64th Avenue East
Sarasota FL 34243
2
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
SoldJun 1, 2026
$475,000
6258 Grandview Hill Court
Bradenton FL 34203
3
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
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