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All2025 (8 Homes)
5.0
Melissa was beyond helpful and understanding of our needs. She provided a wealth of knowledge for first time homebuyers. You don’t realize the amount of things you will google during this process and Melissa was happy to explain and provide resources. We felt very confident in everything about the home prior to purchasing including expected utilities. She was present for every step of the way and made the process a lot less intimidating knowing we had her in our corner. We only have the one experience but we can’t help but think we got really lucky choosing Melissa.
House buyer closed Jun '25
14805 Se Greenview Ave, Milwaukie, OR
14805 Se Greenview Ave, Milwaukie, OR
$535K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1452 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Melissa is phenomenal, helpful, easy to work with, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
House buyer closed Jun '25
1612 Bonnie Ln, Forest Grove, OR
1612 Bonnie Ln, Forest Grove, OR
$549K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2157 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Melissa is by far the best realtor I have worked with. She is super responsive, informed, organized, and diligent. I am an investor and she offers great insight, and is excellent at scoping our properties and keeping on top of follow ups and negotiations. I have really enjoyed working with her and love her go-getter attitude!
House buyer closed May '25
5017 Sw Brugger St, Portland, OR
5017 Sw Brugger St, Portland, OR
$300K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 884 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Mellisa is always responsive and sensitive to her clients needs.
Multi-family home seller closed May '25
26 28 Ne 24th Ave Ne, Portland, OR
26 28 Ne 24th Ave Ne, Portland, OR
$600K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2412 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Melissa was great! She kept me well informed on how each showing went. Offered advise when needed and answered any questions that I had. She was very prompt and courteous. Her knowledge throughout the process was tremendous. I would and will recommend her services to any friends or family.
5.0
We'd rate Melissa as an 11 if your scale went that high. This was our fifth real estate transaction, and it was the easiest and most rewarding experience yet. Melissa is a rock-solid professional in every step of the process. She exceeded all expectations. The quality of her customer service and commitment is second to none.
4.5
Melissa was friendly and patient throughout the process. I appreciated the communication - thorough while not overwhelming (there is so much going on during a home purchase!). She advocated for us and seemed to have open communication with other agents as well, sharing helpful details and getting a sense of the area and selling environment. I loved working with someone who was clearly respected in her field. Her background and experience with real estate and rentals made me feel supported, informed, and confident when viewing homes and reading inspection reports.
5.0
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2024 (8 Homes)
5.0
This is our fourth home and without question our best realtor. Every transaction is different and comes with its own challenges. Melissa was patient, knowledgeable, and undaunted by all the inevitable flaws and failures in the process. She guided us through the twists and turns, easily handled both the trivial and big issues that arose and made the process as easy as possible for us. Above all, it is her personal caring for her customers, knowledge of the process itself and continuous followup and communications that make her the best in her field. She has a soft heart but serious strong approach with those who fail do their job in a professional manner.
Condo buyer closed Dec '24
5061 Foothills Dr Unit B, Lake Oswego, OR
5061 Foothills Dr Unit B, Lake Oswego, OR
$410K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1077 Sq. Ft.
5.0
We began working with Melissa even before she joined Redfin, and her exceptional skills stood out from the other agents we interviewed. Melissa is highly organized and consistently stayed on top of all pending tasks, ensuring nothing slipped through the cracks. We wholeheartedly recommend working with her. While the house-hunting process can often be stressful, Melissa turned it into an enjoyable and even fun experience.
5.0
Melissa was great to work with and incredibly resourceful in helping me purchase my first home!
Condo buyer closed Oct '24
9050 N Endicott Ave Unit A, Portland, OR
9050 N Endicott Ave Unit A, Portland, OR
$370K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1044 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
5.0
I never thought that buying a house would move me this much. Lots of emotions and vulnerability arises through the process. Melissa was incredibly efficient, wise, knowledgeable, on top of everything, supportive, easy communication....no words can describe it! I felt like a baby learning to walk and she was always there taking my hand and guiding me. She was and still is an angel on earth. I am very grateful. I highly recommend her to anyone!
House buyer closed Mar '24
506 S 8th Ave, Cornelius, OR
506 S 8th Ave, Cornelius, OR
$300K • 5 Bed, 1 Bath, 1650 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Melissa consistently went above and beyond for our home purchase. She has great advice and consistently fought for use to get the best deal. Melissa is a great source of knowledge for anyone looking to rent all or part of their home as well. We received a ton of great advice and useful tools for starting our rental. We’ve been especially grateful that me she has taken time to help us even when we’re not under contract!
Multi-family home buyer closed Jun '24
10033 N Lombard St, Portland, OR
10033 N Lombard St, Portland, OR
$1.05M • 14 Bed, 8 Bath, 4864 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
As first-time home buyers, there was a lot to learn about the housing market before making a major financial decision. It took us (my wife and I) about 3 months of talking to realtors, lenders, and house-touring to finally get the keys to our dream house. So, if you are a first-time home buyer like us and not sure where to start, Melissa would be an AMAZING option and here is why: 1. Melissa's been in the real estate business for over a decade, so even after learning so much on our own, we still benefited from her background. 2. Melissa has also been working as a landlord, and previously as a lender. That helped enormously in identifying potential issues with houses we toured, and it helped us make an informed decision. 3. Melissa's availability was extraordinary! She worked around our... Show More
House buyer closed Jul '24
18030 Sw Broad Oak Blvd, Beaverton, OR
18030 Sw Broad Oak Blvd, Beaverton, OR
$530K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1300 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
We went with Melissa to be our agent after a vigorous search process. Looking at Melissa's body of work, we found flawless reviews of other buyer's experiences along with great references. Throughout our home buying process, Melissa was very communicative, timely, and would frequently dive in and take on tasks that she shouldn't have to do. She is very knowledgeable about the Portland metro area, especially the west side, and has great relationships with others in the industry as well as contractors who showed up and gave bids in the timeframes that we needed. I would not hesitate to work with Melissa again in the future.
5.0
I met Melissa a little over a month ago and closed on a house about 4 weeks later. Safe to say she’s the first and last agent I’ll need. As a first time buyer there seemed to be endless paperwork, phone calls, documents to decipher and sign. Despite the emotional rollercoaster I felt confident in Melissa’s expertise to trust the process. If you get a chance to pick her brain about investing, her passion for all things real estate really shines through. She’s more than happy to share her knowledge, drawing from her experiences as an agent, investor and impressive property management portfolio. Overall, I really appreciated her professionalism, responsiveness and fiduciary duty (she saved me from a major FOMO blunder). Highly recommend!
House buyer closed Apr '24
15224 Se Kelly St, Portland, OR
15224 Se Kelly St, Portland, OR
$455K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1536 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
2023 (6 Homes)
4.5
Melissa was an amazing realtor to work with for our first home purchase! She is an excellent communicator, and listens well to your wants & needs. She is very intuitive of her clients but never assumes things, always asks. She also cares a lot about your budget! She never made us feel like we needed more money but rather discusses and explains really clearly, realistic options within that budget. I will always recommend working with Melissa!
Condo buyer closed Apr '23
15000 Sw Farmington Rd #6, Beaverton, OR
15000 Sw Farmington Rd #6, Beaverton, OR
$319K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1002 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Melissa is hands down the best realtor I ever worked with. If you're interested in investing in residential market in OR, look no further. - Investor mindset: Melissa is a tenured investor herself and that really shows. She pays high attention to details as of it's her own investment and provides recommendation that maximize your return. - Experience: She has all the tools necessary for you to run the numbers, provide ball park estimate for early vetting and follow up with detailed comp from her sources. - Knowledge: Melissa knows the areas in and out. She's a walking wikipedia on the history, the industry, the demographic and most importantly the investment opportunity in all the different neighborhood. ABOVE and BEYOND - What really stands out is how thoughtful and proactive she is.... Show More
5.0
I met Melissa Hartvigsen about 8-10 months before purchasing my home. She took the time to meet with me to focus, clarify and target my best opportunities. Once she found exactly what I was looking for in a home, she stood by me during the entire process. Melissa explained documentation and sent extra information to help me make decisions during the due diligence period and closing. She saved me time, effort and was a neutral sounding board while navigating buying a home. I would highly recommend Melissa Hartvigsen as a relator and guide for your next purchase.
Condo buyer closed Nov '23
5815 Se Schiller St Unit B, Portland, OR
5815 Se Schiller St Unit B, Portland, OR
$385K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 800 Sq. Ft. • New construction
5.0
I discovered Melissa through Bigger Pocket while searching for a realtor with expertise in investment properties and relocation assistance. From the moment we started working together, it became evident that Melissa was the ideal agent for us. She impressed me with her honesty, dedication to understanding my preferences and budget, and her willingness to invest hours in guiding me through the properties I was interested in, equipping me with valuable information to make informed decisions. Thanks to Melissa's exceptional price negotiation skills, I was able to find the perfect property within just a month! Throughout the escrow process, Melissa made sure I never felt overwhelmed, patiently walking me through every step. What I truly appreciate is that our relationship doesn't end with... Show More
5.0
We've used Melissa as our realtor for both buying and selling our first home. She was so helpful every step of the way, made everything easy for us to understand and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend her to all of my family & friends who are buying/ selling a home.
5.0
I first connected with Melissa after receiving glowing recommendations from trusted friends that included her in their buying/selling journeys. I’ve interviewed and worked with several agents who serve the Portland-metro area, but Melissa has out-shone all others with ease. From the initial interview to the closing of my house sale, I found myself impressed with Melissa during every step of the process. Her experience, collaboration, responsiveness, attention to detail, preparedness, and overall finesse are to be rivaled. To say she goes “above and beyond” is an understatement. I highly recommend Melissa as an agent and resource for anyone’s home buying or selling experience!
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