Compass · Los Angeles
Find your place
in Los Angeles
With over $100 million in transactions and 100+ homes sold, Melisa brings integrity, strategy, and a deep love for LA neighborhoods to every deal.
“Her honesty, knowledge, and patience made all the difference.”
— Compass client review
$100M+
Transaction volume
100+
Homes sold
5.0
Client rating
7+
Years experience
Compass · Los Angeles
Real estate
with integrity
Melisa Nichols-Rujel is a Los Angeles–based real estate advisor with over 7 years of experience helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the Southern California market with confidence.
Known for her integrity, strategic thinking, and client-first mindset, Melisa is trusted for her ability to guide clients through complex decisions — whether that means identifying potential risks, negotiating strong terms, or positioning a home for maximum value.
Testimonials
What clients say
“Her honesty, knowledge, and patience made all the difference in my home search.”
Compass client
Buyer · Los Angeles
“She transformed my condo into an absolute oasis. Her taste, style, and relentless persistence helped me sell in under a month.”
Compass client
Seller · Los Angeles
“As a first time home buyer, I had so many questions and she was always patient and willing to explain everything.”
Zillow review
First-time buyer · Marina del Rey
Portfolio
Select properties
$4,995,000
1921 Tudor redesign
2246 N Edgemont St
5 bed
6 bath
3,875 sqft
0.27 acres
Sold$2,525,000
Corona del Mar
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,280 sqft
Sold$1,585,000
West Hollywood
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,063 sqft
Sold$1,150,000
Pasadena, CA 91107
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft
Neighborhoods
LA neighborhoods I know best
Northeast LA
Eagle Rock · Highland Park Glassell Park · Mt. Washington
Hollywood & WeHo
Hollywood · West Hollywood Sunset · Franklin Village
Silver Lake & Los Feliz
Silver Lake · Los Feliz Atwater Village · Echo Park
Also serving: Pasadena · Arcadia · Altadena · Santa Monica · Marina del Rey · Long Beach · Torrance
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