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Melissa Nowell

Realtor, SRS, CLHMS

(305) 394-3210
(305) 664-4111
Contact Me
mnowell@cbschmitt.com
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Islamorada Office

85996 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-4470

Welcome

As licensed real estate agents in the state of Florida, we always bring tremendous passion, energy, integrity, and creativity to every real estate transaction. Each client we serve is unique, with their own goals and requirements. What we love most about being a real estate professional is that we get to help you accomplish those goals.

POSITVE ENGERY...POSITIVE RESULTS!

About

Melissa first visited the Keys in 1998. From the moment she arrived she fell in love with the beauty and tranquility of this special place. She lived here part-time since 2002 and in 2011 Melissa and her husband bought their first home in Keys and moved here permanently from their home town of Wilmington, Delaware. Her husband Brian owns Nowell Woodworks, Inc. and has a successful carpentry business serving the Upper Keys. When Melissa is not selling the Florida Keys lifestyle she enjoys living it with her husband and two dogs. Heading out on the boat to enjoy all the natural beauty the Keys has to offer such as fishing, snorkeling or just have a fun day at the local sandbar with great friends is what brings her tremendous joy.

Becoming a new resident of the Florida Keys and local real estate agent, Melissa had to start her business from the ground up. The Keys being a small and condensed area and having many real estate professionals, it took determination and perseverance for Melissa to accomplish becoming a top producing real estate expert in a very short period of time. Melissa joined Coldwell Banker Schmitt (the #1 company Keys wide) in December of 2013. In just a short period time with Coldwell Banker Schmitt she has closed almost $40,000,000 in dollar volume with a focus on the Luxury Homes market. She also specializes in homes that did not previously sell by bringing creativity and positivity to each transaction.

Melissa brings this same level of determination and perseverance into servicing her clients real estate requirements. Whether it's helping a buyer find the perfect property that meets their specific needs or helping a property owner sell their property for the highest price in the shortest time frame. You can count on Melissa always operating with the highest integrity and remembering her clients interest comes first...every time! Melissa's clients also know that her excellent level of service doesn't end at the closing table. She finds great joy in continuing the relationships and being of service long after the "deal" is done. Building long lasting relationships with her clients is one of the greatest rewards.

Specialties

AREAS SERVED: Islamorada, Lower Matecuembe Key, Upper Matecumbe Key, Plantation Key Windley Key, Tavernier, Key Largo, Long Key, Duck Key, Grassy Key, Coco Plum, Key Colony Beach, Marathon, Lower Keys and Key West.
Residential and Luxury Properties in the Florida Keys, Homes that did not previously sell.
Staging and Listing Preparation.

Specialty Markets

Luxury Properties
Water Front Properties
New Homes
Vacation/Second
Relocation
Retirement
Seller Representative
Buyer Representative
First Time Buyers
Short-sale Properties

Credentials

Licensed with the Florida Realtors since 2007
Member of the Florida Keys Board of Realtors since 2011
2014 President, Women's Council of Realtors - Florida Keys Chapter
Certified Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) through National Association of Realtors
Certified Luxury Homes Marketing Specialist
Member of the Coldwell Banker Worldwide Elite Circle

Qualifications

Award winning, top producer with Coldwell Banker Schmitt.
Melissa has in-depth knowledge of the market and details of purchasing and selling property in the Florida Keys.
Familiar with all areas of the Florida Keys, municipalities and what each area of the Keys has to offer.
Excellent negotiating skills.

Awards

2017/2016/2015 Member of Coldwell Banker Schmitt's Elite Agent Circle (Elite Agent Circle members rank among the Top 100 of the more than 1,200 real estate agents Keys wide)
2017/2016 Member of the Coldwell Banker International President's Circle (Putting us within the top 2% of all Coldwell Banker agents Worldwide).
2017/2016/2015/2014 Top Producer in Sales (working both with Buyers and Sellers)
2017/2016 Coldwell Banker Schmitt's Commitment Award - (awarded for Melissa's dedication to her business, the industry and her customers).

What my clients are saying (20)

08/18/2019 - David & Bethany B.–

“Melissa gave us great advice throughout the process. We highly recommend her. She is knowledgeable, friendly and knows the keys so well!”

08/18/2019 - Edward & Denise O

“Melissa has sold more Islamorada South Condo units than any other Agent.
I don’t know why anyone would use someone else!”

05/17/2019 - Bill & Kathy B.

“Melissa is an excellent REALTOR and we would definitely use her again. She is thoughtful & easy to work with and we consider her to be a friend as a result.”

11/12/2018 - Robert judson

Melissa was an absolute pleasure to deal with on our search for a little piece of paradise in the keys and I can't recommend her highly enough.

Nothing was ever too much trouble, we were kept informed and felt at ease throughout the whole process. I work in a Customer Service industry and I know what world class service looks like and that's exactly what Melissa provides.

If you work with Melissa you have someone who prides herself on finding you the perfect home for you and your family. Melissa has great knowledge of the area, of the different communities and a great appreciation of how to support you in finding the right place, right the way through to getting the keys in your hand.

Good luck with your house hunting - see you at the Sandbar...Read Full Review

07/13/2018 - moradatt

Melissa went above and beyond in the process of us selling our Condo in Islamorada. She is very knowledgeable, prompt in responding, and has the client’s best interest in the forefront.
I highly recommend her for your REal Estate needs.

06/29/2017 - lmtitus

If you're looking for a responsive and accommodating agent with vast Keys knowledge then look no further than Melissa Nowell. Melissa educated us and guided us throughput the process of finding our piece of paradise. She kept us abreast of new listings she felt would be of interest and never lost patience during our 7 month search. She encouraged us not to settle but to keep looking until we found our perfect vacation home. Professional, knowledgeable, experienced, engaging, encouraging, supportive and a pleasure to work with. Awesome experience all the way around. We highly recommend Melissa Nowell

01/22/2017 - KarenAmsden Walton

Melissa was extremely helpful helping us find the right place in the Florida keys. She was very knowledgable about the area, she has all the contacts you need to contact mortgage broker, insurance companies, cable, water, electric and so on. She was a pleasure to work with and made the whole process very simple for us.

01/15/2017 - markd1373

My wife and I looked in the Florida Keys for 3 years. We used Melissa the whole time. She is experienced and always got us answers we needed. We finally found our dream home and working with Melissa she helped us make it ours.

01/15/2017 - user4498292

Melissa was so very helpful and patient during our home search. We toured many homes over a short period and then went back again. She never made us feel like we were being difficult. Melissa was also helpful after the sale with names of companies for services we would need. Would definitely work with her again.

01/05/2017 - jjohnson381

Ms. Nowell is an absolute professional an one of the most knowledgeable Realtors in the Keys. We had an amazing experience.
She sold two condos for us and was our Realtor in our new home purchase.
We value her as a professional and hope to keep her in our life for our next adventure.
She is an amazing lady and Business Woman.

12/03/2016 - burt85

We were looking at properties with another agent who just didn't understand us or our needs. After meeting Melissa we immediately realized we had found the right agent. She patiently worked with us for over a year to find us our perfect Keys escape. The transaction could not have gone smoother. Hands down the best agent in the Keys!

08/18/2016 - user4469930

Having served as a condominium secretary, I have dealt with many agents over the course of the past two years. No one equals the professionalism and expertise of Melissa. When we decided buy a townhouse, we had to do so contingent upon the sale of our condominium. Melissa handled both transactions. This was truly the easiest real estate transaction we have experienced. I highly recommend Melissa if you are looking to buy or sell in the Florida Keys!

08/18/2016 - relyoglh

Melissa is a very professional and highly motivated realtor. She made the sale of our home effortless. I can't recommend her highly enough! She is one of our favorite people!

08/15/2016 - minemine2147

Melissa worked very hard to get our listing, she spent over a year personally keeping in touch with us. She did this in the nicest, unoffensive way until we
were really ready to sell our magnificent home. Over the course of the years
we were contacted by many other agents, none of which had the drive Melissa has and of course most lacked her winning personality!! Our decision turned out to be the right one, she sold our $3,595,000 home in just 10 days! She well deserved to be our listing agent and we were thrilled
that she was also the selling agent! She is the best!

08/10/2016 - agjorgenson

We loved having Melissa as our buyer's agent. She has a great rapport with other agents and was aggressive in representing our interests diplomatically. The appointments she set up all went smoothly and she was quick to pick up on things we liked, or didn't like. She was always available by phone and we could count on her to follow through. She handled difficult negotiations for the home we chose, taking a lot of pressure off of us. She was comfortable referring to another agent in her office when we wanted to see homes outside her specialty area. He was great too. Overall, excellent experience!

08/09/2016 - donahue ellen

Fabulous is an understatement! Look no further for another real estate agent in the keys... She has it all. Melissa was Incredibly Patient during my search for the perfect spot in the keys. She knows all areas of the keys well. Melissa made what can be a stressful process turn into something
smooth. Excellent communication and quick to respond and follow-up. She went far above what I expected and assisted me when I could not be there due to living out of state. After settlement she stayed in touch and introduced me to professionals for help with upgrades once I purchased the home. I am glad she is my agent and now my friend.

08/03/2016 - user43809825

Melissa was extremely professional and moved fast to meet our unique needs. Even after we moved into our dream home she continued to help us find and deal with local contractors. My wife and I just couldn't be any happier than we are.

06/23/2016 - rachaelgrimes20

Melissa found us a great property in Taverneir! She was helpful with every step along the way and a pleasure to work with. She spent countless hours finding a property that would be prefect for our needs.

06/23/2016 - DrJADunn

Melissa was recommended by USAA when my mother and I moved here from New Mexico. We didn't know anyone and didn't know the area well. Melissa took us under her wing and patiently showed us many houses, condos and apartments. . She went above and beyond with her knowledge of real estate, the area and the whole process. She really listened to our needs and found us the perfect home for my mother. She took care of all the little details that come with home buying and made it easy and uncomplicated to complete the deal. She was kind, patient and attentive as well as competent in all aspects of the reals estate buying and selling process. I would highly recommend her as an agent.

06/22/2016 - bobcat10

After releasing three different agencies, I hired Melissa based on her bubbly personality and Keys property knowledge. Within one week we had three showings and one bid proving that I hired the right agent. Melissa is extremely agressive in showing your house and is very personable in her dealings. She always went the extra mile in communicating with us and we wholeheartedly recommend her as your agent.

Active Listings (8)

	Property Address Details Price
	94225 Overseas Highway Key Largo, FL 33070 7 Bed(s) \| 9 Total Bath(s) \| 6,529 SqFt $7,199,999
	108 Old Fashion Road Key Largo, FL 33070 6 Bed(s) \| 8 Total Bath(s) \| 6,794 SqFt $2,599,999
	11563 4th & 11554 5th Ocean Avenue Marathon, FL 33050 5 Bed(s) \| 4 Total Bath(s) \| 2,859 SqFt $1,295,000
	240 Key Honey Lane Plantation Key, FL 33070 3 Bed(s) \| 3 Total Bath(s) \| 1,952 SqFt $940,000
	11554 5th Avenue Ocean Marathon, FL 33050 3 Bed(s) \| 2 Total Bath(s) \| 1,222 SqFt $429,000
	1115 Sombrero Boulevard #306b Marathon, FL 33050 2 Bed(s) \| 2 Total Bath(s) \| 1,056 SqFt $399,000
	65821 Overseas Highway #243 Long Key, FL 33001 2 Bed(s) \| 2 Total Bath(s) \| 840 SqFt $399,000
	105 Avenue D #105 Marathon, FL 33050 1 Bed(s) \| 1 Total Bath(s) \| 600 SqFt $175,000

Recent Listings Sold (4)

Property Address	Details
11563 4th Ave Ocean Marathon, FL 33050	2 Bed(s) \| 2 Total Bath(s) \| 1,637 SqFt
119 Cortez Drive #g11 Lower Matecumbe, FL 33036	1 Bed(s) \| 1 Total Bath(s) \| 518 SqFt
110 Cortez #a1 Lower Matecumbe, FL 33036	2 Bed(s) \| 2 Total Bath(s) \| 1,079 SqFt
20 South Drive Key Largo, FL 33037	4 Bed(s) \| 4 Total Bath(s) \| 3,221 SqFt

Recent Buyer Sales (5)

Property Address	Details
119 Cortez Drive #g11 Lower Matecumbe, FL 33036	1 Bed(s) \| 1 Total Bath(s) \| 518 SqFt
121 Plantation Shores Drive Plantation Key, FL 33070	2 Bed(s) \| 2 Total Bath(s) \| 1,200 SqFt
110 Cortez #a1 Lower Matecumbe, FL 33036	2 Bed(s) \| 2 Total Bath(s) \| 1,079 SqFt
81641 Old Highway Upper Matecumbe Key Islamorada, FL 33036	2 Bed(s) \| 2 Total Bath(s) \| 2,184 SqFt
218 Gulf Street Upper Matecumbe Key Islamorada, FL 33036	2 Bed(s) \| 2 Total Bath(s) \| 1,075 SqFt

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	Property Address Details Price
	94225 Overseas Highway Key Largo, FL 33070 7 Bed(s) \| 9 Total Bath(s) \| 6,529 SqFt $7,199,999
	108 Old Fashion Road Key Largo, FL 33070 6 Bed(s) \| 8 Total Bath(s) \| 6,794 SqFt $2,599,999
	11563 4th & 11554 5th Ocean Avenue Marathon, FL 33050 5 Bed(s) \| 4 Total Bath(s) \| 2,859 SqFt $1,295,000
	240 Key Honey Lane Plantation Key, FL 33070 3 Bed(s) \| 3 Total Bath(s) \| 1,952 SqFt $940,000
	11554 5th Avenue Ocean Marathon, FL 33050 3 Bed(s) \| 2 Total Bath(s) \| 1,222 SqFt $429,000
	1115 Sombrero Boulevard #306b Marathon, FL 33050 2 Bed(s) \| 2 Total Bath(s) \| 1,056 SqFt $399,000
	65821 Overseas Highway #243 Long Key, FL 33001 2 Bed(s) \| 2 Total Bath(s) \| 840 SqFt $399,000
	105 Avenue D #105 Marathon, FL 33050 1 Bed(s) \| 1 Total Bath(s) \| 600 SqFt $175,000