“Working with Melanie as first-time home buyers was a no-brainer for us. She helped us find a fantastic rental apartment 2 years prior and when we expressed interest in learning about the home buying process, we picked up exactly where we had left off with her. She took the time to meet with us, gave us a detailed book she created on the whole process and was immediately on the look-out for us. Without hesitation, spending countless weekends at open houses with us, helping guide our expectations, and not stopping till we found our perfect home, and helping to make sure we got this one, after losing two previous bidding wars. She also got us great contacts for a mortgage broker, lawyer, home inspector, and stuck with us in constant contact and smoothing out some unexpected hiccups, through our closing and beyond. We've already begun referring friends to her and plan on continuing to do so!”
-Jen & Bryan, on 2013 condo purchase in Jamaica Plain
“I absolutely loved working with Melanie! When I first started looking into buying my first condo I was overwhelmed by the number of pushy agents that tried to get me to use their services. Melanie asked me very respectfully and politely if I had representation and explained to me how the whole process worked. We began working together and she was thoughtful, helpful and clearly experienced. She knows the market in Brookline well, which was very helpful to us! She is also extremely communicative and prompt. Anytime I reached out to her via phone or email she was quick to reply and set up our showings. I am so grateful that she helped me find my first home!”
-Miriam, on 2013 condo purchase in Brookline
“Our experience with Melanie Fleet was excellent from start to finish. My husband and I purchased a house in Burlington MA that had many interested buyers. We had to act quickly but being first time home buyers we were a bit apprehensive but Melanie gave us great advice and made us feel at ease. She helped us assemble a great team... everyone from the lawyer to the mortgage lender were top notch. Best of all we felt that she truly had our best interest at heart. From the initial offer we put in to the closing paperwork, we were able to benefit greatly from Melanie's guidance and experience. Now as we sit here happy in our new home, we can honestly say that we would not have been able to achieve any of this if our agent was any less dedicated than Melanie.”
-Sun Sun & Brandon, on 2013 home purchase in Burlington
“I first started working with Melanie in the rental market, and she was so quick and effective, that I decided to give her a try as my agent when I decided to sell my condo in Brookline. This was my first time selling property and Melanie was not only very client focused, but she made the whole process extremely easy and smooth for me. Melanie was there for me every step of the way, from the planning stages to the listing and open house, through the sale itself. She was proactive with what she needed and guided me through the process, as well as being available for me whenever I had questions. I accepted a great offer within days of my condo being on the market, I would definitely recommend Melanie Fleet to anyone looking to sell their home!”
-Jen, on past rentals and 2013 condo sale in Brookline
“We really enjoyed working with Melanie. She made everything so easy. She is extremely pleasant and easy to work with. She was knowledgeable about the market and responsive, yet she's a take charge person when it came to getting us in to see places and making suggestions that we needed help with. We never had to wonder if or when she'd get back to us because she communicates so promptly. I highly recommend her!”
-Janet, on 2013 condo purchase in Brookline
“When I was interested in looking into buying a condo there could not have been a more caring and patient person. Melanie is one of the kindest people in the business and will fight hard for you and your bid. She was understanding and worked crazy hours to make sure that I was happy and comfortable. I would look forward to going to open houses with her because she would spend time talking to me about the properties and giving me her opinion on if it was the right fit for me. She really understands the market and what a competitive bid is. The whole process is a bit overwhelming but I could not be happier with my condo and without her help I would still be paying just as much for rent as I do my mortgage! I have suggested her to many of my friends looking for home and apartments and she has been a great help to them as well. When I started the process there was no question of who I was going to use as a realtor, it was going to be someone I trusted and understood the market, this is Melanie.”
-Cassidy, on 2013 purchase of Brighton condo
“Melanie is a friend of a good friend of mine & so when I was looking for a realtor, I thought of her. When I asked my friend to see if Melanie was interested in helping me find a vacation house on a lake, I wasn't sure she would be interested in accompanying me all over the state of Massachusetts looking for my dream get away, but to my pleasant surprise, she said she would love to help me & be my realtor. She immediately figured out what I was interested in after we met for lunch & set me up on the MLS listing site so I could view all the houses that seemed to match my criteria & there were literally hundreds. She helped me narrow it down & we spent a whole day driving around together looking at the most promising houses. As luck would have it, the very first property we looked at, I fell in love with & within 1 month of seeing the property, we closed & it was mine. Yay.
To be able to get my lake house in June when summer was just starting was huge & I can attribute this entirely to Melanie's tireless & professional efforts to move a reluctant owner, an inexperienced listing broker & my own real estate attorney & get them all to do what needed to be done for a really fast closing. Melanie knows everything about how the process of buying a home works, even a complicated cash transaction of waterfront property with permits for waterfront improvement that needed to be transferred to us. Melanie made several trips to the local town hall, 40 miles from Boston, & met with the conservation commissioner to get copies of documents for us. She also coordinated with our real estate attorney & basically did a lot of leg work for him because he was too slow.
As a result, I am just super happy in my new vacation home & I had a fabulous 4th of July week vacation there complete with town fireworks display right across the lake. What could be better? I want to enthusiastically recommend Melanie for all your real estate needs.... studio in Boston or vacation house in the middle of nowhere... she's the best. The great combination of fun & professional at the same time is hard to find!”
-Annie, on 2013 vacation home purchase in Ayer
“We just wanted to thank you again for all your effort and assistance. Thank you for the information and suggestions. Thank you for being there. We will remember and keep you in mind if ever we or someone we know needs your services and/or help in the future. THANKS.”
-Thomas and Li Yan, on 2013 condo purchase in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner
“I have worked with Melanie to rent out my condo and recently to sell it. Melanie possesses the characteristics that make the process easier; she is reliable, a good communicator and knowledgeable on the Boston market. She also works hard for her clients and professionally guides them through the selling and renting process which provides a strong sense of mind when navigating the winding road of real estate. By all accounts, I would recommend Melanie as a realtor.”
-Elizabeth, on past rentals and 2013 condo sale in Brighton
