South Carolina Realty
148
Closed Sales
$38.6M
Total Value
$87K - $1.3M
Price Range
$260.5K
Average Price
Prior 5 years
About Melissa
Melissa is the Broker In Charge of South Carolina Realty and owner of the Real Estate School of South Carolina, where she is licensed as a real estate instructor and holds the CDEI credential (certified distance education instructor). She is also President of The Marketing Division, a full service advertising agency, partner in Redeemed Properties, LLC and host of The Senior Care Show. Melissa has extensive experience in the marketing, advertising and public relations field as well as senior care. She has served as creative director of a multi-million dollar advertising agency, the regional marketing director for Trane Comfort Solutions, publications manager for the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and was the marketing director for one of the larger real estate firms on the East Coast. She's been a licensed real estate professional since 1999. She has consistently remained in the top 15% of real estate professionals, actively listing and selling both residential and commercial properties and in 2023 found herself in the top 3%. In 2024, 2025 and 2026, she's performed in the top 5% of her market.
She was a featured host in the Columbia, SC market for The American Dream, a national television show focusing on real estate, lifestyle and culture. She’s also the author of several non-fiction books, including My Best Friend is a Liar: The Real Life Story of a World Class Con Artist. She attended the University of South Carolina and majored in Criminal Justice. She also attended California Coast University and majored in health care administration. She’s active in her community, volunteering in the Three Rivers Region, Porsche Club of America as well as other civic organizations. She has experience in senior care and loves to work with older adults.
She was a featured host in the Columbia, SC market for The American Dream, a national television show focusing on real estate, lifestyle and culture. She’s also the author of several non-fiction books, including My Best Friend is a Liar: The Real Life Story of a World Class Con Artist. She attended the University of South Carolina and majored in Criminal Justice. She also attended California Coast University and majored in health care administration. She’s active in her community, volunteering in the Three Rivers Region, Porsche Club of America as well as other civic organizations. She has experience in senior care and loves to work with older adults.
Home Types:
House, Commercial, Townhouse, Lot/Land, Condo, Other, Manufactured, MultiFamily
Years of Experience:
27
Education:
University of South Carolina Upstate - B.S., Criminal Justice, minor Journalism
California Coast University - B.S., Health/Health Care Administration/Management, South Carolina Institute of Real Estate, Real Estate Sales License Course April 1999, and Real
Transaction History
- 1 Year
- 2 Year
- 5 Year
Neighborhoods Melissa is Experienced In
Melissa's Listings and Deals
Melissa's Active Listings
Awards and Designations
- 2019 Volunteer of the Year, Cayce/West Columbia Chamber of Commerce
- 2023 Top Selling Agent, McGuinn Homes
- Best of Zillow
- Honored as part of the top 20 Under 40 by The State Newspaper in 2009.
- Honored by Best in Real Estate Magazine, 2024
- Recognized in the Top 300 by Columbia Real Producers Magazine, 2025
- Recognized in the Top 5% by Columbia Real Producers Magazine, 2026
Other Experience
Distressed Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Investments, Luxury Homes, Military Families, New Construction, Senior Communities, Veteran Programs
Homes for Sale by City
- Newest Listings in Oak Grove
- Newest Listings in Cayce
- Newest Listings in Saint Andrews
- Newest Listings in Columbia
- Newest Listings in Lexington
- Newest Listings in Forest Acres
- Newest Listings in South Congaree
- Newest Listings in Red Bank
- Newest Listings in Irmo
- Newest Listings in Gaston
- Newest Listings in Arcadia Lakes
- Newest Listings in White Knoll
- Newest Listings in Pontiac
- Newest Listings in Lake Murray of Richland
- Newest Listings in Blythewood
- Newest Listings in Hopkins
- New Homes in Oak Grove
- New Homes in Cayce
- New Homes in Saint Andrews
- New Homes in Columbia
- New Homes in Lexington
- New Homes in Forest Acres
- New Homes in South Congaree
- New Homes in Red Bank
- New Homes in Irmo
- New Homes in Gaston
- New Homes in Arcadia Lakes
- New Homes in White Knoll
- New Homes in Pontiac
- New Homes in Lake Murray of Richland
- New Homes in Blythewood
- New Homes in Hopkins
- New Communities in Oak Grove
- New Communities in Cayce
- New Communities in Saint Andrews
- New Communities in Columbia
- New Communities in Lexington
- New Communities in Forest Acres
- New Communities in South Congaree
- New Communities in Red Bank
- New Communities in Irmo
- New Communities in Gaston
- New Communities in Arcadia Lakes
- New Communities in White Knoll
- New Communities in Pontiac
- New Communities in Lake Murray of Richland
- New Communities in Blythewood
- New Communities in Hopkins