Megan Micco
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| Born | February 7, 1978 Redwood City, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation | Real estate broker associate |
| Employer | Compass Real Estate |
| Known for | Sustainable real estate, historic preservation |
| Spouse(s) | Jeff Lipton (m. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | meganmicco.com |
Megan Micco is an American real estate professional based in Berkeley, California. She is known for her work in sustainable housing practices, and her advocacy for architectural preservation[1]. Micco is also a member of the UC Berkeley Native American Alumni Association and has served as the climate chair for the Bridge Association of Realtors.
Early Life and Education
Micco was born in Redwood City, California and raised in Berkeley, California. She is a third-generation Berkeley resident and a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Her grandmother, Frankie Deffenbaugh, worked as a Rosie the Riveter in the Richmond shipyards during World War II, and her mother, Dr. Melinda Micco, was the first tenured Native American professor at Mills College.
Micco attended University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a degree in anthropology.
Career
Before entering real estate, Micco worked[2] in community organizing, custom jewelry design and sales, and as a paralegal at Lieff Cabraser, where she focused on contract law and negotiations.
Micco began her real estate career at the brokerage Gimme Shelter before moving to Coldwell Banker. In 2018 she joined Compass, Inc. as a broker associate[3]. Her work includes advising on sustainability-focused real estate practices such as solar installations and energy-efficient home upgrades.
She has commented on topics including Accessory Dwelling Units[4], buyer pricing strategy[5], natural hazards[6], multi-generational living[7], fire hardening[8], mortgage rates[9], home energy efficiency[10], and homeowners insurance[11] among other real estate topics. Her property listings have been featured in publications such as The New York Times[12], Dwell Magazine[13], and Realtor.com[14].
Micco holds a National Association of Realtors Green designation and has been recognized as a high-performing real estate agent in the East Bay area[15].
Community Involvement
Micco has been involved in sustainability advocacy and real estate organizations. She served as the climate action committee chair for the Bridge Association of Realtors in 2023 and is the treasurer for the UC Berkeley Native American Alumni Association. She is a longstanding patron of the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association. She donates a portion of her earnings to local community organizations.
Personal Life
Micco is married to Jeff Lipton, a marketing professional and UC Berkeley Haas School of Business graduate. They have two children and reside in Berkeley, California. She has worked on restoring her own 1914 prairie-style craftsman residence in North Berkeley, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
References
- ↑ "Historic Architecture Preservation". Megan Micco - Berkeley Real Estate Expert. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ↑ "She's a A third Generation Native of Berkeley, Meet Megan Micco, Broker Associate at Compass - Bay Area Women Magazine". bayareawomenmag.com. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ "Megan Micco, Real Estate Agent". Compass. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ↑ Roy, Jessica. "My family needs more space. Should we build a $500,000 ADU?". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2025-03-01. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ "If You Want to Find a Good Deal on a House, You Need to Do This". Apartment Therapy. Archived from the original on 2024-12-09. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ "12 Housing Market Deal Breakers To Never Overlook". GOBankingRates. 2022-08-03. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ "Millennials living with retired parents in multigenerational homes". Scripps News. 2023-02-13. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ Waterworth, Kristi (2025-01-29). "Can You Build a Fireproof Home?". U.S. News and World Report. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ↑ Roy, Jessica. "Mortgage rates are close to the 'magic number.' Will it matter for California's market?". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2025-01-15. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ Elena, Minuca (2022-05-30). "40+ Reasons Why You Should Buy A Sustainable, Energy-Efficient Home". Materials Market. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ Megan Fan Munce, Christian Leonard. "California's insurance crisis is rattling the real estate market. It could impact 'almost every sale'". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2025-02-15. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ "What You Get for $1 Million in California". The New York Times. 2022-09-05. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ Staff, Dwell (2024-06-20). "This $1.4M Berkeley Midcentury Is Hidden Behind a Giant Boulder". Dwell. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ Runkle, Larissa (2024-03-04). "Charming California Craftsman Hits the Market in Berkeley for Less Than a Million Bucks". Realtor.com.
- ↑ "Megan Micco". RealTrends Verified. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
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