Following her graduation from the University of Colorado, Melissa embarked on a career in commercial real estate in San Diego before transitioning to a decade-long tenure in the Seattle technology industry. During this time, she honed her expertise in business development, product marketing, and team management, leading numerous large-scale marketing content development projects for prominent clients such as Microsoft, SAP, Dell, Amazon, and Yahoo. Drawn back to her passion for real estate, Melissa seamlessly combines her client relationship-building skills with her business rigor, marketing acumen, and negotiation expertise.
Fascinated by the unique charm and diverse opportunities of both Sun Valley and Seattle, Melissa takes pride in showcasing the distinct beauty of Sun Valley's mountain retreats and Seattle's vibrant urban landscape to her clients. Whether guiding clients through the purchase or sale of a home, Melissa is dedicated to ensuring that their real estate journey is fulfilling and tailored to their unique needs.
Commitment to Clients
Clients love Melissa’s knowledge of neighborhoods. Often, buyers will know right away whether they love a home, but they may not know much about a particular neighborhood or street. Melissa takes it upon herself to fill in the blanks for you: where you will grocery shop, what schools and activities are nearby, where you can eat out, what is easily accessible and everything else you may or may not think of. She understands that you are not purchasing a home; you are investing in a neighborhood and a place to put down roots. She is extremely knowledgeable on what it takes to compete as a buyer in this competitive real estate market and can seamlessly help guide clients through the process of finding a home that checks all their boxes.
She takes the reverse approach when working with sellers. Your home has a story, and she knows how to tell it. She will identify the most valuable aspects of your home and make them a focal point that buyers cannot ignore. That does not stop at the property line. She helps you highlight your home’s best features as well as the neighborhood, because for many, they are equally as important. Melissa partners with the area’s top stagers, photographers/videographers, and landscapers to ensure your home stands out to buyers online, print and in person. Her listings are given meticulous thought when creating custom marketing campaigns that utilize multi-marketing channels to guarantee a broad reach of prospective buyers.
Outside Interests
In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters skiing, hiking, and traveling. Melissa is a member of the Women’s Council of Realtors and the National Association of REALTORS®. She is also an active member in her community participating in her daughters schools as well as a variety of charitable causes that support women and children.