Melissa brings a strategic, yet personable approach to the home buying and selling process and is dedicated to providing unparalleled service and expertise that makes each transaction as seamless, stress-free, and successful as possible. Her goal is to help Sellers get the most value for their home, in the shortest period of time, and to help Buyers find their dream home, in a highly focused search that meets all of their needs. Melissa has built a reputation for her sincere, client-focused service, meticulous attention to detail, strong work ethic, and going above and beyond in educating and communicating with her clients every step of the way. She takes the time to truly listen and understand each client's needs. Being kind, thoughtful, and considerate, and exhibiting the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality are equally important to Melissa. She believes that these traits hold the key to highly satisfied clients and lifelong relationships. Drawing from a decade of sales and consulting experience in the fast paced Information Technology Networking Equipment & Services space, Melissa brings a strong background of marketing and negotiation skills to help her clients achieve their timeline and budgetary goals. After purchasing her first home and investment property with her husband, undergoing a home remodel, a Solar energy lease transfer, managing rental property, and the sale of a primary residence, Melissa's passion for Real Estate was ignited and a well-rounded understanding of timing, a Seller's sense of urgency, and the importance of meeting the Buyer's needs was fully realized. One of the most stressful times in Melissa's life was the purchase process of their first home so being proactive, diligent, educated, patient, responding promptly, staying focused, and solution oriented are some of the ways she commits to help make your buying and selling experience go as smoothly and efficiently as possible. She truly makes her client's needs her first priority and wants to ease a process that can often be quite stressful and confusing.Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with a Minor in Business from the University of Arizona, graduating in 2005 with Cum Laude academic distinction. She is no stranger to hard work as she put herself through college while working two jobs. The University of Arizona will always hold a special place in Melissa's heart as she married her college sweetheart in 2006, an Icecats Hockey Alumni, blessing her with three sweet, thoughtful, and amazing children!In her free time, Melissa enjoys attending The City Church, spending time at the beach with her family, sewing, crafting, gardening, baking, juicing, living a healthy and active lifestyle, leading her daughter's Girl Scout troop, and volunteering at her child's school where she sits on the board as PTA President. She is also committed to teaching her children the importance of helping others and giving back and supports Operation Blessing, Orphan's Promise, and Samaritan's Purse to name a few.