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"We are very pleased with Melanie’s assistance in finding our first home. She was very diligent, thorough and creative in finding solutions to the (not so small) hurdles that we encountered during the process. Melanie is professional, responsive, and knowledgeable of the Boston real estate market. Her attention to detail and strong negotiation skills were key in reaching closing terms that met (and exceeded in some ways) our requests. We highly recommend her and would definitely work with her again for our future real estate transactions." -Amaris T.
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"My wife and I found Melanie by chance, and we feel extremely fortunate to have connected with someone who cares about her clients as much as her job. Melanie is a knowledgeable professional who is responsive to emails and texts, and who listens to what you have to say. She was open to suggestions and never pushed us into anything, while giving her sincere perspective of the market based on her personal experience and history in Boston. Thanks Melanie!" -Peter M.
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"Melanie both helped us buy our home a decade ago and sell it recently. She knows the area extremely well and was a true professional. She did a tremendous job and I would highly recommend her for either the sale or purchase of a home!" -Steven W.
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" I have been a client of Melanie's for over six years. She is extremely knowledgeable about the Boston real estate market and has proven invaluable in both property management and finding and closing on property purchases for me. I would not hesitate in recommending her for your Boston real estate needs." -Andrew C.
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"I worked with Melanie to buy my most recent home. She is terrific - very responsive, personable, knowledgeable, and helpful. She went above and beyond in sourcing and recommending alternate contractors to help the developer meet the timeline so we didn't end up temporarily homeless! I highly recommend her." -Sarah H.
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"My husband and I have had the pleasure of working with Melanie for more than ten years. She knows the market, she is a tough but fair negotiator, she is extremely responsive, and we value her opinion. We have also referred her to friends because we know she will do a fabulous job." -Kate R.
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"Melanie presented us with an honest and trustworthy approach to our Boston condominium real estate search which was paramount in selecting her as our buyer agent. Her professionalism, market knowledge, understanding of our requirements, and negotiation skills resulted in a purchase that met our requirements in all ways as well as those of the seller. Her diligence, quick actions, attention to detail, and intelligent perspective provided us with a very enjoyable real estate experience. We highly recommend Melanie and intend to utilize her skills for future real estate investments." -Gary & Margaret H.
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"Melanie is wonderful! She couldn't have been more helpful in walking me through the process of buying my first home. No detail was too small for her to think about and discuss with me. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone." -Ali F.
Awards
Chairmans Club 2007 - 2010
President Club 2008 - 2014
Top associate in closed units 2007 - 2010
Top producer in their office 2010
Specialties
• English
• French
Experienced Buyers and Sellers Agent
Residential Real Estate Sales and leasing including Condominium, Single Family Homes, Investment Properties, New Construction
Relocation Buyers & Sellers / Dual Sale and Purchase Transaction / 1st Time Buyers / Investors / Developers / International Buyers Representation
Experienced In Design / Remodeling / Staging
Luxury Properties Specialist
Education
Certificate in interior design, Boston Architectural Center
ABR, accredited Buyer Representative
CRS, Certified Residential Specialist
CES, Certified Estate Specialist
Starting as an entrepreneur, she supported herself through business school with an eBay store selling vintage mid-century modern items to buyers all over the world. She’d travel through her home province, Quebec, on the hunt for old fabric stores where she’d buy the remainder of their vintage modern stocks.
For as long as she can remember, she has been drawn to Real Estate. Once she graduated from HEC Montréal with a Degree in Business, she moved to Boston where she followed her calling to a career in Real Estate. During her career, she has also bought and renovated over a dozen properties. Her last project was in the Berkshires, where she completed an extensive renovation of a property that had been vacant for years. Construction is a core passion for Melanie where architecture, interiors, exteriors, landscape, and decorative arts all meet to create comfortable living spaces.
When she is not coordinating Real Estate transactions, Melanie loves cooking and entertaining. She also enjoys finding mid-century modern art collectibles and spending time with her two adorable children. Born and raised in Quebec she relishes winter sports and the outdoors.
Melanie has coordinated over 350 Real Estate Transaction sides since 2003. She is an efficient, experienced, knowledgeable, strong negotiator and is attentive to her client’s needs. Melanie is ready to help you with making the best decisions when it comes to buying and selling some of your most valuable assets. Over the years, she has built a strong base of clients who are families, empty nesters, investors, and first time home buyers. Staging properties and preparing properties to sell is her art. The transformation is part of her passion as well as helping the buyer envision themselves in a property.
If you’re looking to buy or sell property in the Boston, Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill, North End, Somerville, Arlington, Brookline, Cambridge, or Watertown areas, don’t hesitate to contact Melanie and start the conversation!
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