Melanie Kermode
Orange County buyers and sellers: Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach. Clear guidance from first search to closing.
Melanie Kermode
REALTOR®, Pacific Sotheby's International Realty, Newport Beach, California
Melanie Kermode is an Orange County REALTOR® with Pacific Sotheby's International Realty and a long-time Orange County resident, with over 20 years of experience helping buyers, sellers and downsizing homeowners.
Melanie is a distinguished real estate professional with a proven track record in the Southern California market. She began her career as a sales associate with a leading homebuilder, then became a sales associate at a full-service brokerage on the coast. Her sales and marketing background and her local knowledge as a long-time Orange County resident make her a dedicated real estate expert.
Helping Buyers And Sellers
This isn’t just a job, it’s our life. What drives us is helping you realize your goals, and guiding you to the best opportunities, not just what’s most convenient.
“Buying and selling a home is a landmark event, and every client deserves an experience that is enjoyable and hassle-free.”
Helping Families Through Life’s Big Transitions
Selling a longtime home, helping parents move or settling a trust property is more than a real estate decision. Melanie guides Orange County families through every step with patience and care.
What Melanie Focuses On
How Melanie helps buyers, sellers and families across Orange County.
Buyers
Hand-picked listing alerts, guidance through inspections and negotiation for the best price and terms.
Sellers
Pricing, professional photos and video, home staging and a marketing plan built around your home.
Senior Downsizing
Patient, hands-on help for homeowners moving from a longtime home to the next chapter.
Trust & Inherited Homes
Careful guidance for families selling a parent's home, a trust property or an inherited home.
Single Story Homes
Help finding single story homes in Newport Beach and across Orange County.
Gated Communities
Gated communities in Newport Coast, Newport Beach and Corona del Mar.
Neighborhoods
Selling In Orange County
Melanie provides hands-on guidance from the first consultation through closing, helping homeowners protect their equity and move forward with confidence.
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Professional Photos
Most searches start online, so every listing gets professional photography.
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Professional Videos
Video tours let buyers tour your home on demand, wherever they are.
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Home Staging
Staging that makes your home stand out in person and in every piece of marketing.
What Clients Say
“When it was time to sell our parents’ Orange County home and move them into assisted living, we were handling everything from out of state. Melanie made the process incredibly easy. She managed every detail, kept us informed, and treated our parents with genuine care and respect. We’re so grateful for her steady guidance during such an important transition.”
“Melanie guided us through selling our longtime Orange County home and helped us purchase the perfect single story property for this next chapter. She understood exactly what we needed and handled every detail with patience and professionalism. The entire process felt smooth and well-managed from start to finish.”
“A true professional!!! Extremely happy with how she represented us and will be working with her for a long time to come! If you are looking for a great Agent, please give her a call because I’m sure you will not be disappointed!”
How Buying Works
Consultation
Budget, timing and how you plan to use the property, discussed before anything else.
Curated Search
A short list worth your time, across Newport Beach and across Orange County.
Offer And Negotiation
Pricing strategy and every contract term walked through personally.
Close
Coordination through inspection, appraisal and the closing table.
Start With A Conversation
Melanie would love to get to know more about you and your needs. Call, text or send a message to get started.