Melissa Hastings-Sales Agent
"I use an inclusive and energetic approach to navigate the diversity of central florida."
I am a third generation Florida native and Central Florida has been my home for over 40 years. I have experienced the Florida lifestyle living in cities such as Cocoa Beach, Orlando, Sanford, and Tampa. I am a proud graduate from the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!) and have a unique understanding of how Orlando has grown and developed into "The City Beautiful" that it is today. I am honored to have the opportunity to help my LGBTQI+ family and provide a safe and comfortable real estate transaction. Buying and selling your home is an intimate experience and I will be your personal superhero along the journey.
Central Florida is a diverse area with a real estate culture that includes mid century gems, historic bungalows, townhomes, and condos, new construction and retirement communities. You will want a Realtor by your side that understands what makes each one different and you will find that in me. I will be by your side every step of the way from negotiations, navigating inspections, recommending qualified vendors, unique problem solving and getting you to the closing table. I have a specified knowledge of 55+ communities as well as new construction. I will work diligently to find you the perfect home in an area that fits your personality, wants and needs.
It is my goal to make your real estate experience, whether buying or selling, stress free and enjoyable. With every real estate transaction, there are hurdles to overcome. This is why it is so important to have a REALTOR who is well versed and experienced to help you get to the closing table.
Professional Services
No matter your unique needs, our diverse and experienced team is here to support you.
Buyers Representative
As your Buyer's Representative, we can make the process of house hunting much easier and more efficient than if you did it all yourself. We can help you get financing, guide you to local neighborhoods, help you determine your budget, and prioritize a list of essential features that you need in your next home. We'll save you valuable time by finding the properties that best suit your requirements, and will show you only the most promising ones.
It's our job to look after your best interests, and we will do so at no cost to you as a buyer.
Sellers Representative
Selling a house on your own can be an overwhelming task. There's advertising to plan and budget for, open houses and private showings to arrange, purchase offers to negotiate, contract contingencies to worry about, and complicated paperwork to fill out. Make it easy on yourself by putting your home in the hands of a seasoned professional. I have extensive experience marketing properties and showing them to their best advantage.
First, we'll perform a comparable market analysis to determine the most appropriate price for your home. Then we'll provide home staging advice and suggest landscaping changes that will help draw buyers in. We'll advertise your home through a variety of methods, including local publications and online MLS® listings.
Once you've found a place that catches your eye, we'll look at comparable properties in the area to help determine a purchase offer. Then we'll negotiate on your behalf with the seller to make sure you get the most favorable terms.
It's our job to look after your best interests, and again, we will do so at no cost to you as a buyer.
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Negotiations
Customer Service
Home Search
Comparative Market Analysis
55+ Active Adult
New Construction Specialists
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$60k-$1,425k
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Orange County
Osceola County
Lake County
Polk County
Seminole County
Brevard County
and beyond...
Testimonials
Look what my clients have to say:
“My spouse and I are currently living in PA and were looking for a house to move to the Orlando area. We didn’t know the area well and had no friends and family in the area. Luckily, we crossed paths with Melissa, a very kind and knowledgeable native Floridian. Melissa was able to guide us through this daunting process. She is very detail oriented and made sure the process ran smoothly and efficiently from start to finish. She always listened to our wishes and showed us houses that suited our needs. She also made herself available and was very responsive if we ever had a question or concern. We got the house of our dreams and won over fifteen other offers due to her excellent negotiating skills. In her own words, “realtor does not come with a specific job description”. I can assure you that she went above and beyond whichever description you choose. Thank you Melissa! I hope all Floridians are just like you!”
“BEST. REALTOR. EVER. As a first-time homebuyer I could not have asked for a better realtor to help get me into my new home. Melissa is very knowledgeable, and her communication throughout the whole process was outstanding. I was in the market during the brutal months when homes would go on pending within days, and Melissa was quick in booking showings so we could get in an offer before the home went on pending. She is also very assertive when needed, if you have her as a realtor, rest assured that she will have your back. We got into really tense situations during my home buying process and Melissa was not afraid to speak up (professionally) and advocate for my best interests. If I did not have her as my realtor, I probably would still be out there looking for a home. Melissa goes above and beyond for her clients, so if you’re still undecided on who to pick for a realtor, you can stop deciding now. You’ve just found one of the best ones.”
“Melissa was fantastic. We could not have asked for a better realtor. Her communication was excellent and she was professional. We are gay and trans and she didn’t flinch when my husband mentioned he was trans and she treated us no differently afterward. That is the reason we sought out a realtor who was also LGBT and who was also inclusive to the T. She didn’t make it awkward and we didn’t have to explain anything. She is 100% professional. Also, she is friendly and really funny. That definitely reduced our stress during our housing adventure.
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