Who are we?
Led by award-winning auctioneer Juan Merchan, MERCHAN is a family-run real estate team built on trust, clarity, and results.
For over two decades, we’ve helped local homeowners navigate the market with confidence, combining structured campaigns, strong buyer relationships, and clear communication to deliver outcomes that matter.
With 2,500+ homes sold and 254 five-star RateMyAgent reviews, our track record reflects the trust local families place in us.
We believe real estate should feel clear, honest and well-guided from start to finish. Built on family, transparency and trust, MERCHAN delivers a seamless, personalised selling experience designed to help every client move forward with confidence.
How We Help You Get the Most From Your Sale
1. Attract the Right Buyers
We don’t just list your home, we position it to attract the buyers most likely to compete.
2. Create Real Competition
Our campaigns are designed to build pressure, not just interest, giving you negotiation leverage.
3. Negotiate From Strength
Every offer is handled with structure and intent, so you’re never guessing and never leaving money on the table.
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Real conversations. Real market insights. Every week.
The podcast for anyone who owns a home in 3199.
Juan & Josh sit down every week and say things most agents won't. What streets actually win. What campaigns actually cost. What the data says vs what your neighbour reckons.
Just honest insight from agents working in the market every day.
Available on YouTube & Spotify.
Recognised by the People Who Matter Most
We were recently recognised as the RateMyAgent award winner for Frankston South for 2025, an achievement based entirely on verified client reviews.
For us, this isn’t about the award itself. It reflects something far more important, the experience our clients have throughout the process.
Every sale is a partnership. The best outcomes come when homeowners are informed, prepared, and supported at every step from first conversation through to final negotiation.
This recognition is a result of that shared journey, and the trust our clients place in us to guide it properly.
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Oct 23, 2026
Why Comparing Your House to Last Year’s Sale Could Cost You
If you’re pricing your home based on what a similar property sold for a year ago, you’re already behind. Markets move, and the biggest mistake we see sellers make is anchoring to a sale that happened
Oct 22, 2026
Grand Opening: Why Our First Open Home Is an Event
Most agents treat the first open home like any other Saturday. Unlock the door, hand out a brochure, take a few names. We don't. At Merchan Realty Group, the first open home is a grand opening. It
Oct 20, 2026
What Buyers Are Really Saying at an Open (and What to Do About It)
If you’ve stood in an open home and heard someone mutter “it’s not for us” on the way out, you’re not getting the full picture. Most buyers don’t say what they’re actually thinking, and most sellers d