About Melanie
What sets me apart?
There are several key areas of expertise that my clients benefit from.
Resources
Preparing a home for sale is a critical. In this market, Buyers have less time to remodel a home and prefer to buy “turnkey” properties when possible. Minor repairs and updating often result in quicker and smoother sales. When preparing your home for sale (or assisting after you close escrow), I can offer you an extensive list of designers, stagers, contractors, and home inspectors, who are ready to help you.
Market Knowledge
One of my personal commitments is to see every home that becomes available in her market. Keeping track of local inventory, upcoming listings, and off market listings, I’m able to move swiftly when that perfect home becomes available for you. My experience, reputation as a professional, and community knowledge differentiates from my peers.
Local Agent
Having lived, worked, and raised a family in Lamorinda for 27 years, I have extensive knowledge of the area’s schools, social and cultural activities, restaurants, recreation, shopping and transportation. My community knowledge gives my buyers and sellers an enormous advantage.
For My Sellers
Educate you about current market conditions
Prepare a professional Comparable Market Analysis
Communicate several times per week
Negotiate expertly on your behalf
Prepare the home for sale using a staging professional
Recommend which “pre-sale” inspections are appropriate for your property
Provide an excellent list of subcontractors
Coordinate the subcontractors’ work
Implement an aggressive Marketing Plan
Provide a complete file after the close of escrow
Be present at escrow signing appointment at title company
Offer continued service beyond close of escrow
Work with you to find your next property or refer you to an excellent agent in the area to which you are moving
For My Buyers
Educate you about current market conditions
Provide a Buyer’s Handbook
Conduct a daily search for appropriate properties
Schedule immediate showings of selected properties
Provide you with a list of reputable lenders
Provide you with a list of qualified and licensed inspection companies
Help you to visualize cosmetic updating
Provide you with a list of excellent designers, vendors, and contractors
Provide a utilities, phone, and email link prior to close of escrow
Be present at escrow signing appointment at title company
Provide a complete file at close of escrow
Be present at escrow signing appointment beyond close of escrow
Offer you continued service beyond close of escrow
Accolades and Professional Designations
Top producing Coldwell Banker Previews International
Designated Sales Associate, Orinda, CA
Top Ten Coldwell Banker Orinda Office
Top 100 Coldwell Banker Bay Area
President International Elite Circle
Previews Luxury Home Specialist
Trulia Top Ranked Agent Award
Premier Zillow Agent Award