Mel has been so patient with us through this entire process. From the first discussion, she has walked us through and set us up with every resource we needed to make this purchase happen. When we first met with Mel- we thought we were priced out of our desired location. We were wrong. She helped us raise our standards and be competitive. We truly could not be happier. This is not an easy market and Mel is thoughtful and puts you at the forefront of the competition. When she recommends something- listen! She knows this market inside and out. She is smart, kind, and patient. We move into our dream house on Friday. It has everything we wanted and more. If you need to buy or sell, Mel is your person. We couldn't imagine doing this without her and her team of amazing people. We are forever grateful.

Amber M.

She knows the market really well and quickly got a sense of what we liked and didn’t like. With us being first time buyers, she walked us through every step of the process and was always on hand to help with any doubts or questions we had. She was always professional and very patient, but also upfront and honest when straight talk was required. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone looking to buy!

Tom B.

She was our agent for both listing and buying, and I cannot overstate how much credit Mel deserves. She helped us understand what to expect throughout the whole sales process, even helping us decide if we wanted to sell at all. Her advice on what home improvements to make increased the market value of our home immensely, and her advice on what projects weren’t worth the time and money saved us thousands as well. She was instrumental in the staging process. Not only did she directly contribute with staging advice, she hired professional stagers that we worked with virtually, due to the pandemic. She even brought over some of her own personal décor, potted plants, and furniture to stage our front patio. Our house looked amazing in the photos and in person. We aimed high on our listing price and ended up getting two offers over asking the first weekend it was listed. This is even more impressive considering it is a townhouse and it backs up to a busy road.
Mel is the most honest and trustworthy agent I have ever worked with, and her drive and dedication is unmatched. She was always responsive. And 9 times out of 10 she would already be on top of whatever issue or question we had before we even brought it up. We truly felt like we were her only clients because she showed us so much attention and consideration. There will always be set-backs, and we had our share of declined offers, inspection issues, scheduling difficulties, etc., but at every turn Mel was able to navigate these with grace, reassurance, and integrity. We never once felt that we were in over our heads or that hope might be lost. Buying and selling a home can be an overwhelming process but Mel was an exemplary guide that delivered better-than-expected outcomes.
If you’re looking for an agent, do yourself a favor and look no further. Mel is a real estate wizard that utilizes direct mail campaigns, social media, professional connections and traditional listing strategies to optimize the visibility of your home and get you the highest value possible. As a buying agent, she exhibits care, patience, and mediation skills. She was always realistic with us on what houses we could reasonably make competitive offers on, but she was also optimistic and thoughtful with every showing. She truly listened to us when we explained what we were looking for and never tried to push us into looking at homes we weren’t interested in. We never once felt like we were asking too many questions or asking to see too many potential homes, and it felt like we were spending time with a friend, not just an agent. Mel is everything you could ever want in a real estate agent and she will 100% be our agent for any future real estate needs.

Marisa S.

We met Mel through her volunteer work for Red Cross, friendships were quickly made. When we decided it was time to buy a home instead of continuing to rent places to live, we knew where to look. Mel helped us tremendously from the start. She met with us early in our search to help us figure out what we were looking for in a home; her experience, and tools available to her, helped us start looking at homes very quickly. We were able to see a large variety of homes, and not just ones that fit our original criteria. If we saw something online that looked interesting, she would book the appointment and we went and saw it together. It made us feel powerful as buyers to have somebody like Mel organizing all our appointments for us.y When we started to find homes that fit us, Mel was excellent in helping us form offer strategies and providing information on comparable homes. If there was a question or concern that we had with a home we were interested in, Mel would contact the sellers agent for clarification. Happily, we found our home that fit us. Mel was in constant communication with us on every step of the process no matter how small it was. She helped us construct a winning bid on a home, and continued to be on our side to help with all of our questions all the way to our signing of closing documents. Unfortunately due to the health climate during an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic she was unable to personally attend our final closing paperwork signings, but she gave us a call before so we knew what to expect and another call after to congratulate us! Even still as we move in and get settled into our new home, Mel continues to be a wealth of information and resources to us and we look forward to continuing to work with her in the present and future.

Kyle H.

Our house went on the market and we had 2 offers the first weekend. Houses in a 2 block radius were still on the market after 2 months. She handled the negotiations and repairs that needed to take place after the inspection as well. Great communication and great project management made for a HOUSE SOLD! Highly recommend Mel and her team to sell your house.

Lynn G.

She helped my family find a house 6 years ago and when it was my turn to shop for myself, I knew without a doubt I’d choose Mel. She’s organized and detail oriented. Mel surrounds herself with strong professionals who know the market. She and her team worked hard to support me through the process and went above and beyond my expectations when it came time to put in offers on homes. I highly recommend Mel to anyone buying a home whether it’s their first or 5th home they are purchasing. Mel and her team are the absolute best at what they do!

Cara C.

My spouse and I went to an open house she was hosting. We weren't quite ready to pursue purchasing a house, but she was very friendly and talked with us for a long time while at the open house. She left a great impression, so when we were ready to start looking at homes, I reached out. Mel was very responsive. She worked relentlessly and found many opportunities. She is a great communicator. Prior to hiring Mell, there was a property I had been keeping an eye on that went off the market. Mel also knew about this property and reached out to the agent. We were able to agree on the sale. I highly recommend Mel! You won't be disappointed!

Steve B.

She brought positivity and reality to every showing. She helped me as a first time home buyer understand things I hadn’t thought about and never pressured me to go into something I wasn’t comfortable with. She got to know the things I was looking for and was a great sounding board and advocate ! After months and months of looking she got me into house and helped negotiate some considerable repairs.
Love love love working with Mel!

Sara S.

She went above and beyond what you would expect from the average professional. From our first discussion to the final signing, she smoothed the path before me and leant her expertise, knowledge, and support every step of the way. She has become more than just my realtor, she’s become a great friend! She has my eternal gratitude. I encourage anyone wanting to sell or buy a home to do themselves a favor and contact her asap!

Sue B.

When I first contacted Mel, we discussed our wants and deal breakers. She gave me the overview of what was happening in the marketplace to understand and set expectations. After visiting a few places, we made our decision. Mel was able to contact the seller realtor to understand how to give the best offer. After accepting, Mel was incredibly organized and really was there every step of the way. Her communication and organization really helped guide us thru the process. We would highly recommend working with Mel!

Alyssa P.

We were fortunate to have her as our real estate agent. She is very warm and was very open and considerate to our requirements. As first time home buyers we relied on her expertise and we felt that we could totally trust her. Mel responded to all our questions promptly, sent detailed video tours and it was very reassuring to deal with her during these times of corona-lockdown. She was very thorough in managing the whole process and we'll be sure to recommend her to friends or family looking to buy or sell in the Portland area. Highly highly recommended!

Pooja N.

It was my wife’s and my first time buying a home, and the market was wild. Mel was very thoughtful and patient as we navigated this new experience. She gave us a lot of support and encouragement. So thankful we got connected with her, and we will not hesitate to call her again if/when we need a realtor again!

Todd K.

She is super savvy and I formed. She helped us understand our options and walked us through the process right upfront so we felt confident to move forward when we found the right home. She took care of everything from that point on, scheduling thorough inspections, connecting us with the finance team, and moving us through the process. We are so happy with our purchase and are so thankful for her help in making it happen.

Amy S.

I was initially her Arborist and through a few projects I got to know her and that she was a real estate agent. Truth be told, I am not someone who shops around because I base my decision on my trust in someone. Mel was the first and only person I went to because I knew all my questions would get answered and she would have my best interest in mind. She stuck with me through the highs and the lows of the home purchasing process and was always in high spirits. Now here I am, a first time home-buyer in my new house which has everything I ever wanted. She helped me get this house and for that, I will be forever grateful. Thanks Mel!

Russel C.

We appreciate your professionalism, knowledge of the market, and how easy you are to communicate with.

Emily M.

My wife and I are very happy with all the help Mel provided from suggesting stagers to simple counseling, from her being available pretty much anytime we contacted her to making phone calls to connect us with the buyers of the house we were selling and the sellers of the house we bought. Gracious, friendly, always with a smile, and great negotiator. Moreover, she knows a lot of businesses that can help fix whatever needs to be fixed.

Fabiana D.

She made the process for my husband and I so seamless and easy! She is a great communicator, and is very quick to respond! Thanks for everything Mel- we appreciate you!

Kate M.

She really went above and beyond for us in our search for the perfect home. From the very first home she showed us, to the day we got our keys to the new home, we always felt Mel was on our side and willing to do whatever it takes to get us the right home, at the right price! If you work with Mel, you can bet that finding your perfect home will be the easiest thing you’ve ever done! Thanks Mel!

Katie J.

Was able to work with my schedule to make sure we could see the homes I was interested in. I had no idea what I would be getting into purchasing my first home, but Mel made everything easy. Thanks Mel!

Aaron C.

Every time I would get frustrated or worked up she’d remind me that the right time to do any of it was only when it was right for me… I cannot recommend her enough!

Nicole G.

Her attention to detail and excellent communication skills ensured my home search and purchase went as smoothly as possible.

Gary M.

Her and her team made everything so easy to understand and they were all so very patient with us. She has an excellent team to work with and they made the overall experience seem far less overwhelming. Thanks Mel!!

Tony L.