Successful full-time Realtor who's goal is to make every client a client for life. Extensive knowledge for the west metro real estate market. Since 1997 has assisted many clients with their real estate needs. Melissa's experience provides a strong foundation to properly evaluate market conditions to determine the right course of action for both buyers and sellers. Melissa acts as an advocate for her clients and takes the trust they place in her very seriously. Clients receive added value at every turn, and strong negotiating skills deliver better outcomes on both sides of the table. Melissa has a full time assistant and marketing director and also handles the administrative and marketing side of the real estate transaction. Together they are incredibly creative and innovative. They also offer home staging tips, ideas and tricks to get the best value for your home and also have home staging items and specialize in staging vacant homes. The Straka Group believes that YOU deserve a better buying and selling experience. The Straka Group places great importance on giving back to their community and dedicates her time to the McLeod County Relay for Life, helps with Fundraisers and Benefits, is a local Ambassador, belongs to networking groups, attended Hutchinson Leadership Institute, and is very active in Community, Church and Schools, book clubs and more.