Melanie Vanbuskirk
Pinnacle Realty Advisors

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

Highlights *
20 recent sales
$38K - $275K
MRP, RENE
27 days on market
8 years experience
About
As a dedicated full-time real estate professional serving Northwest Louisiana since 2017, I specialize in helping clients buy and sell homes throughout Caddo and Bossier Parishes. With certifications as a Military Relocation Professional (MRP) and a Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), I bring specialized expertise to every transaction, ensuring my clients receive top-notch service tailored to their unique needs.

Whether you're relocating, upgrading, or investing, I provide personalized guidance and practical insights to make your real estate journey seamless and stress-free. My approachable, knowledgeable style ensures clients feel confident and supported every step of the way.

When I’m not working with clients, I enjoy creating content for my YouTube channel, "Moving to Shreveport - Bossier - Barksdale," where I share valuable insights about living in the Shreveport-Bossier area and the real estate process. I’m passionate about showcasing everything Northwest Louisiana has to offer.

Ratings & Reviews
4.9

Alex Meza
Shreveport, LA - Oct 18, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

This is the second house we buy in Shreveport. We trust Melanie so much she is our only choice to represent us. She goes above and beyond any expectations. Working with Melanie is always a joy knowing that she is working on our best interest. If and when we decide to purchase another house in Shreveport Melanie will be our agent and broker. Anyone would greatly benefit from her expertise and professionalism.

Thank you, Melanie.

Alex&Alex

Johnny
Bossier City, LA - Oct 12, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Elizabeth Morris
Mountain Home, AR - Aug 9, 2024
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Melanie was very professional and experienced in the selling of my home. I would recommend her to friends and family or anyone intrested in buying or selling property.

Stacy Chapa Bradley
Shreveport, LA - Apr 4, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We had a flawless experience with Melanie. She was always responsive to us when we had questions or concerns.

Janet Harris
Shreveport, LA - Mar 8, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Melanie was excellent in everything she did

Tammy Franks
Shreveport, LA - Aug 17, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Natisha Johnson
Haughton, LA - Mar 13, 2023
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

I discovered Melanie by browsing YouTube and came across her realtor videos. I reached out to her, and she kept me updated with trends and even emailed me a weekly customized listing of the area. Her knowledge and expertise is why I chose her during my homebuying needs.

Top Notch! Melanie made sure she was accessible at all times. In addition, she was very respectful. What I most appreciated by the experience is that Melanie was very knowledgeable of the area, and she made me feel like I was a priority.

Charles Bumpass
Haughton, LA - Feb 14, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We use Melanie because she responds quickly to our request. She takes time to explain what needs to happen next.

Christi Bumpass
Haughton, LA - Feb 9, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We are very happy with Melanie, Century 31 Elite, and our purchase.

Melanie is simply amazing! We are so happy to have her help us with our real estate needs.

We had worked with Melanie earlier in 2022 and were very pleased with the whole experience. Melanie is very easy to work with and she is always happy to answer any questions we may have. She seems to know what we are looking for in the housing market and she always delivers! As long as we are all here in this area, Melanie will always be our "Go To" with real estate.

Sam Dames
Bossier City, LA - Dec 17, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

The first time I bought a home in Shreveport/Bossier City area I searched high and low for someone who could understand me as a human being. I'm a non-binary, alternative, queer individual and I wanted someone who could reflect some, if not all, of those qualities. I was new to the area, I had never lived in the South and I was looking to find someone I could trust and could understand me at my core. Not only did I find that in Melanie, I realized she is an amazing human being, not to mention a killer realtor. So, when I sold my house and was looking to by another one, I immediately turned to Melanie and asked if she would be my realtor for the second time! Now I can confidently say I have the best realtor in town, as well as an amazing friend. She was prompt, always available (like does this woman ever sleep?!?), wicked organized and always very professional. She went above and beyond what I ever expected out of a realtor, not once, but twice, showing her intense dedication and consistency. 10/10 would recommend!

Charles Bumpass
Haughton, LA - Dec 10, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Melanie took the time to meet us and show us the house we were interested in when the listing agent showed little interest in meeting us.
Also, she made a great video showing the property on Youtube.

Melanie made herself available even at strange hours to suit our schedule.

Melanie kept us on schedule in the buying process and quickly processed our offers and counter offers. she helpped us understand the market for the property and the area.

She helpped us get our inspections done quickly and at good prices. She worked with her team to make sure the requested repairs were done quickly and correctly.

Michael Vidrine
Shreveport, LA - Dec 3, 2022
Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Ernesto Guardado
Shreveport, LA - Dec 2, 2022
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Gary L.
Stonewall, LA - Aug 1, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Melanie made my move from the west coast to LA an amazing transition! She went above and beyond at every level!

Richard Ballard
Doyline, LA - Jun 26, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Thanks for your assistance, it had been an awesome experience working with you. I would not hesitate to call on you again, and refer family and friends. Job well done!

Heaven
Shreveport, LA - Mar 27, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Melanie was amazing throughout the entire process. She was able to answer any questions I had or gave me a specific person that could help me (financing specific questions). Did not try and push the budget that I gave her and only showed me homes that I would be able to comfortably afford. Was constantly researching comparable homes to make sure offers were fair for both parties. She’s the perfect balance of friendly, professional and treats you like family. Will definitely be referring her to friends and using her again in the future.

Alan Eaby
Bossier City, LA - Feb 1, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Ana Rodriguez
Shreveport, LA - Dec 29, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Had a wonderful experience glad to be in the house now!

Ben Farina
Shreveport, LA - Sep 22, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Melanie is amazing! Every question I had, which was MANY, she had the answer. Her knowledge is vast and she is super friendly. I couldn't have gotten through this without her. She didn't just want to get me in a house, she wanted it to be a positive experience. And it was. Thank you Melanie Vanbuskirk!

Ariel Sullivan
Bossier City, LA - Sep 21, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Letitia Thomas
Shreveport, LA - Aug 16, 2021
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Alex Meza
Los Angeles, CA - Jul 31, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Melanie was a God sent Realtor. She took interest in us as family not only as customers. She engaged in the process with a clear vision of what we wanted and needed.

Melanie was ready to move forward and all speed-ahead. She was fierce and driven to get where we wanted to be. Her negotiation skills brought the deal to a successful close. We are beyond happy an grateful to Melanie who single-handedly made this purchase possible. Her knowledge of the market and other brokers was fundamentally important in being able to close in a timely manner.

Richard Davis
Shreveport, LA - Jul 22, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Melanie was very attentive from the start I enjoyed the process greatly.

I was very pleased.

Melanie's performance was top notch we worked very well together.

I had a wonderful experience Melanie answered and reassured me of any questions I had.

Grover Stinson
LA - Jul 20, 2021
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Ashley White-Hilton
Shreveport, LA - Jul 18, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Our previous experience with relators was mediocre at best. When we started the search for a Relator to help us sell our home, I wasn’t looking forward to it. I started by asking for recommendations from family and friends. One of those landed us on the Century 21 site and I started looking for the agent that was recommended. In doing so I came across Melanie’s profile. After reading the details, my gut told me that Melanie was who we needed. I’m so glad we did! Melanie made me feel comfortable with the whole process from start to finish. She understood everything we needed and helped us sell our house once we moved out of state! She helped handle so much for us since we weren't able to physically be there. She contacted any contractors necessary for us and made sure the repairs were handled. Everything was pretty easy with Melanie and she kept us informed every step of the way. If I still lived in Louisiana, there is no other Relator I’d want to work with except for Melanie.

Professional Info

Brokerage

Pinnacle Realty Advisors
Suite 201 201
Shreveport, LA 71101

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
LA 995697161

Awards

  • Top Producer 2023
  • Top Producer 2022
  • Top Producer 2021
  • Quality Service 2021- 2022
  • Digital Marketing Expert 2023

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Military
  • Relocation

Designations

  • MRP
  • RENE

Hobbies

  • Animals
  • Family
  • Food & Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Reading

Top Cities *

Shreveport

  • 11 sales past 3 years
  • 75 days on market
  • $180K median price

Bossier City

  • 3 sales past 3 years
  • 27 days on market
  • $159K median price

Haughton

  • 2 sales past 3 years
  • days on market
  • $135K median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.