Melissa’s friends call her “Ms. Fort Myers” because of her genuine love and enthusiasm for this community. She participates almost daily in the many wonderful and positive activities that draws people from all over the country to come live here. Whether it’s collecting sea shells on the beach, swimming in our warm ocean waters, attending art and music festivals, going bird watching, dolphin watching (or even alligator watching) … if it’s fun, relaxing, or socially stimulating, you’ll probably see her there, eventually! Melissa understands and appreciates the unique, natural beauty of SW Florida and considers it both a blessing and a privilege to live here.
Melissa's business background spans 35 years as a self-employed company owner. She has launched many successful enterprises involving single, multi-family, and commercial real estate ventures, healthcare services, and even franchise operations. Her talents are enhanced by her love of travel. Whether visiting the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Denmark, Holland, or Mexico, she is always in pursuit of knowledge that can help home buyers and investors here in the USA as well. Melissa grew up in Marietta, GA and graduated at the top of her class from Life University in her home town. While her roots are in the Peach state, she moved to Florida in 2009 and considers it the best decision she’s ever made, both professionally and personally.
As a natural-born entrepreneur, Melissa was quick to recognize the many unique and affordable real estate opportunities that are abundant here in SW Florida. After a thorough study of the industry, she was inspired to become a full-time broker as quickly as possible. Melissa strives to continually update and improve her foremost strengths: personal, hands-on knowledge of our local market, effective negotiation skills, and developing successful marketing plans. She enjoys helping families find the home of their dreams, investors find the deals that they need to enhance their retirement, and mentoring agents to appreciate the incredible life we enjoy here and to show their clients why SW Florida is the best place they can possibly choose to live and work.
