Experience Originally hailing from the North Shore of Boston, V.K. [Mel] Melhado III knows all about the rewards of hard work. From an honorable discharge in the United States Marine Corps to his present status as a respected Naples Real Estate Broker, Mel has had exceptional success in his professional endeavors. He credits his success to his strong work ethic and it's not hard to see why.?Mel has never been satisfied simply coasting at the top. After his honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps, he started a radio career and later opened a luxury automobile brokerage on the North Shore of Boston. In the early 90s, he moved to Naples, FL, where his career in real estate would soon take off.The love of Boston sports and the desire to remain connected with radio was what prompted him to work as the public address announcer for the Boston Red Sox at their Spring Training home in Fort Myers, Florida. For the past 25 years, he has also served as an off-ice official for the Florida Everblades professional hockey team.MEL'S MISSION STATEMENT: Throughout the entire process of the real estate transaction whether as a buyer or seller, to constantly communicate with the customer keeping them fully informed. Following completion of the transaction, that the customer be left with an amazing experience, one that they feel compelled to share with friends, family and the people they care about.Specialties: Top negotiation skills, luxury real estate, network marketing.Achievements ABR CIPS E-PRO GRI LHC Exceeding Your Highest Expectations!Areas Covered Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero both new construction, as well as resale residential single family homes and condominium properties.Community Involvement Senior Vice Commandant Naples Marine Corps LeagueProfessional Association NABOR NAREducation Babson College University of North Carolina