Business Philosophy

My business philosophy is simple. Exceeding my clients expectations in everything I do and holding myself accountable at every step is paramount.

Education and Training

I earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee and have maintained an active license governed by the Georgia Real Estate Commission which requires extensive continuing education course work with each renewal period. The content from these classes coupled with course work provided through Coldwell Banker Realty's Education Division along with my numerous years as a Realtor has equipped me with a wealth of knowledge which I proudly provide to my clients.

Awards And Designations

I have been lauded with numerous awards for production over the years; locally, nationally and intracompany. I embrace and appreciate each and every referral which helps me reach my goals as well as provide consummate service to my clients. For 19 consecutive years I have attained membership in the Atlanta Realtors Association Million Dollar Club and have earned the designations of Certified Relocation Specialist, Certified Relocation Professional, Realtor and member, Atlanta Realtors Association.

Areas of Expertise

With a broad knowledge of assisting clients with the acquisition of residential (single family, townhome, condominium, multi-family) properties, investment properties, land and light commercial, I pride myself in providing excellent guidance, food for thought and focus with their purchases.

Community Involvement

I am currently serving as a Coldwell Banker Realty Ambassador with Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta, a local non-profit whose mission is to provide weekend meals to food insecure children in metro Atlanta to enhance their mental and physical health as well as their ability to learn. Knowing the number of children who have no meals until they return to school each Monday for free lunch makes every minute worth it.

Volunteering as a member of the Advisory Board with Silence The Shame, Inc. a local non-profit whose mission is to normalize the conversation, peel back the layers of shame associated with mental illness and provide access to those who often suffer in silence due to the stigma of being diagnosed provides the opportunity to make a difference.

I also serve on the Social Committee of the community I have called home for many years. 

Communities I Serve

Being a native Atlantan, I proudly, confidently and with full knowledge service all communities throughout Metro Atlanta and all points North, South, East and West.

WHO IS MELANIE?

After graduating from Therrell High School, Atlanta, GA, Fisk University, Nashville, TN and working with corporations such as Proctor and Gamble, First National Bank of Atlanta (Wells Fargo), Lockheed Martin and GTE, I made the decision to become a Realtor. For over 25 years I have had the privilege of working with over 750 buyers and sellers who received consummate service and 99.8% satisfaction. It's easy because I LOVE BEING A REALTOR.

Over 94% of my current business is referred from previous clients and that speaks volumes!!! Some of the accolades from previous clients are: “Melanie made the entire process smooth. She was thorough, precise and very professional. My wife and I look forward to working with her again in the future.” “We have purchased several homes and Melanie was by far the BEST we’ve ever seen.” “After seeing Melanie on HGTV's "My First Place" we located her and feel we've found the best.”

Being a native Atlantan affords me the beauty of servicing a market area that spans Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton, Fayette, Coweta, Henry, Rockdale, Douglas and Gwinnett counties plus all points in between. I have personally witnessed the growth of metropolitan Atlanta and can proudly say I know this city like the back of my hand. Some of the awards I attained over the years include:

• Life Member- Atlanta Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club
• Phoenix Award Recipient- Atlanta Board of Realtors
• Coldwell Banker Million Dollar Round Table
• Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society
• Colwell Banker International President's Circle
• Featured on HGTV's Productions of "My First Place" and "Sleep On It"

I've been married to the most wonderful man for almost 40 years, am filled with wanderlust, having visited numerous countries and have lived in New York City, Washington D.C., Geneva, Switzerland and Colombo, Sri Lanka. Family, friends and traveling are my passions.