Social Media
Education
Washington State University - Mass Communication/Media Studies
★★★★★
"I have worked with Melissa in several capacities and most recently she has assisted me in searching for a new home in the Issaquah/Sammamish area. She has provided me with excellent advice on pricing, the market, and what makes sense. Her non-pressure approach and open and honest communication has been so wonderful as I am looking for the "right" home not just any home. If you expect the best, work with the best, and Melissa is the best!" -Mike Colagrossi
★★★★★
"Melissa sold our Fall City home in August of 2022. We were up against rising interest rates and the transition from a seller’s to a buyer’s market. Melissa did an excellent job marketing our home. She was always communicative, friendly, and professional. We got an offer and she negotiated it up to a great price in a changing market, all while helping to manage our stress along the way!
I would not hesitate to recommend Melissa to a friend or use her again in the future. Thanks Melissa!" -Devin Estby
★★★★★
"Melissa helped pilot our house listing adventure through the challenging waters of the spring and early summer of 2022.
Throughout the whole process, she was a great resource and confidant – ready with suggestions about home improvements that made our house more attractive, suggestions about vendors, regular communication about market conditions, and helpful strategizing and calm. She’s a capable realtor, and best of all a thoughtful human being!" -Doug & Jenny Whalen
★★★★★
"We are so grateful to Melissa for her guidance in helping us optimize two transactions, including new construction, in a volatile market. She is not only an expert of all aspects of the buying and selling process, but she is also extremely thoughtful, committed, and trustworthy.
As we prepared to list our home, Melissa helped us optimize our space and prioritize small tweaks and updates to drive the most return. She provided customized silent-talker cards to highlight noteworthy features throughout our home, which made for a consistent and elevated experience for private showings. After we listed our home, we left town, knowing she and her team would check in on our home daily and take care of it as if it were their own.
Amidst the challenging housing market and rising interest rates, Melissa helped us negotiate strong terms on both transactions. And despite closing on our first home, and waiting for our new construction to finish, Melissa has continued to treat us as a priority. She and her team have been available to take us on construction check-ins and she has continued to provide invaluable advice throughout the process." -Agnes Zajac
★★★★★
"Melissa is perfection when it comes to a real estate agent. Aside from knowledge and expertise in her field, she is also kind and compassionate and will fight to the bitter end for her clients every need. She will fully ensure that every minute detail is taken care of and the end deal is in your favor. I cannot recommend her enough. If you are buying or selling a home, she’s the one!" -Julie Pileggi
Melissa is a valued leader in the real estate industry, and her knowledge of Eastside’s real estate market is unparalleled. She maintains an impressive five-star review rating and has earned a well-respected reputation among her clients and peers for her work ethic, professionalism, and innovation. Her unique perspective as an Eastside native, coupled with her meticulous attention to detail and powerhouse professional network, brings high value to her clients whether they are buying or selling.
Melissa has an impressive social media following and has been named as one of the top Realtors in the county for her use of social media and marketing strategies to sell homes for top dollar, earning numerous awards for her achievements. Melissa has been featured on many podcasts, industry magazines and news articles, and is an active co-host of American Dream TV.
Aside from her stellar record in real estate, Melissa is also known for her involvement in her children's school and her devotion to helping animals. Her family has rescued and fostered over 35 animals through the Seattle Humane Society, with big dreams of opening up her own rescue one day. On her days off, you can find Melissa boating, skiing, or hiking with her family.
EXPERIENCE MATTERS
$100M+ Sales Volume and Counting
Top 1% of Agents in Production
Recognized on Wall Street Journal Top 1.5% list
Top 15 Bellevue Agents on Social Media
Awarded Rising Star Real Estate Broker by Real Producers Magazine
Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY
Proud Schools Supporter — Sponsor and active member of Challenger Elementary PTA
Seattle Humane Society — Melissa has fostered and helped dozens of shelter
animals at Seattle Humane through donationCharity Donations — Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle Humane Society, Seattle Gospel Mission, and PAWS