Melanie Dawn Molina Wood - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

Theres a reason Melanie Dawn Molina Wood is better known as Melanie in Miami. And its not just because her nickname is much easier to remember than her full name. Its because she is extremely passionate about life in Miami. Melanie was born and raised here and has raised her own daughter here. Theres no other city shed rather call home. Melanie always had a fascination with the high energy Downtown lifestyle. She watched as the city continued to grow and revitalize over the yearsfinancial prosperity, improved quality of life, more green initiatives embraced. A few years ago, Melanie knew it was time to fully immerse herself in the city she loved so much, so she and her daughter relocated to a downtown condo. Its amazing living in such a dynamic place, she says. Theres never a dull moment and I enjoy being at the center of it all. Melanies popular blog MelanieInMiami.com chronicles her passion for the downtown lifestyle. She likes staying up-to-date with everything thats happening in the city, from tracking new businesses, trying out new restaurants, enjoying the citys diverse cultural arts, posting many of the stunning photos she takes around town, sharing energy saving tips and even following the local sports teams. Most importantly, Melanie uses her blog to discuss the latest trends and news in the local real estate market. After all, she is one of Downtown Miamis premier real estate professionals. Melanie began her real estate career in commercial property management, investment and redevelopment. She then worked for a real estate title attorney before making the transition back into full time residential sales. Those previous experiences in the industry gave me a lot of valuable insight into different aspects of the business, Melanie says. I like to use this experience along with my knowledge of the Downtown market to help my clients make the right home buying and selling decisions. Whether youre buying a starter home, moving up into one of Miamis premier luxury high-rises or investing in lucrative urban property, Melanie will help you make the most of your real estate opportunities. One of her specialties is green building, and she is excited that Miami is incorporating so many environmental sustainability initiatives into the citys growing infrastructure. Melanie is an accredited LEED Green Associate, a Certified EcoBroker, and a member of the U.S. Green Building Council - South Florida chapter among her many green certifications and affiliations. One of the other things she loves about this city is its wonderful mix of cultures. Melanie holds a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, which allows her to provide a great real estate experience to people from all over the world who want to own a slice of Miamis good life. She is also highly tuned in to social media, using networking tools like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube to share information and bring more buyers and sellers together, both locally and abroad.