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★★★★★
“Melissa Colabella is THE best realtor I’ve worked with not just in Westchester. She is thoughtful, easy to work with, gives honest opinions and respects your budgets and needs without judgement. She is a great communicator and liaison in the buying process and a great support system throughout the period. She was also very knowledgeable and an excellent resource for all local contacts and had great recs for other folks involved in the buying process like inspectors , insurance agents etc .“ - Divya.
★★★★★
“Melissa Colabella was everything we could have hoped to assist with our home search and purchase! From the beginning through the very end, she was patient, kind, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about the area. We felt well-guided through every step, right up through the walk-through and beyond. Highly recommend.“ - Emily.
★★★★★
“We cannot recommend Melissa Colabella highly enough. She has been our trusted realtor through two major milestones—first in 2016 when we bought our home in Tarrytown, NY, and again in 2025 when we sold that home and purchased our dream house in Briarcliff Manor. There’s a reason we went back to her: she is simply exceptional at what she does. Melissa truly works for her clients. At every step, it was clear that our best interest was her top priority. Every decision she guided us through kept us at the center—always asking how this benefits us. What we appreciate most is that she never tries to sell the most expensive house, but the right house. That difference is what sets her apart from just any realtor and places her firmly in the category of outstanding. She is meticulous, diligent, incredibly responsive, and communicates clearly and consistently. She helped us navigate the complex process of both buying and selling with calm, confidence, and strategic precision. Melissa drew up a thoughtful, data-driven strategy for us—and then put it into action flawlessly. We sold our home for over asking, and we bought our new home in a highly competitive market not by being the highest bidder, but by using a smart, nuanced approach that combined timing, positioning, and presentation. Her strategy worked. Her deep knowledge of the local market—Chappaqua, Briarcliff Manor, Tarrytown, Croton, the Rivertowns, and beyond—was invaluable. She gave us rich context on each area, helped us think through trade-offs, did the math to assess value, and made sure we were always a step ahead in a fast-moving market. She understands how this region operates and what strategies are needed to get ahead. If you're looking for a realtor who combines deep expertise, integrity, and a client-first mindset, Melissa is the one. We are beyond grateful to have had her by our side through this journey—both in 2016 and again in 2025.“ - Shraddhaa.
★★★★★
“We've bought two houses and sold one with Melissa... she goes way above and beyond to help, even after the transaction is done to help us out. She worked through the whole process with us and really puts in the work to make sure we find the right fit for our family. Everything with Melissa is done well / thoroughly at 100% quality to make sure things go smoothly. Thank you so much for your support!“ - John.
★★★★★
“I engaged Melissa Colabella to help me find a home in Westchester. Melissa was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. She listened thoughtfully to my needs and wants and presented options that were within reach. Melissa was mindful of my time and was not overbearing or pushy. Melissa is smart and hardworking. She works diligently with passion and dedication for each one of her clients. My situation changed and I ended up moving out of state. Even when it was clear that I was not going to purchase a home in Westchester, Melissa was still available to me as a resource. She is a true gem and a class act. I fully recommend her for all your needs in Westchester.“ - Lauren
★★★★★
“Melissa Colabella was instrumental in helping us find, buy, and move into our new home in Pleasantville. We examined many different areas (Pelham, Hastings-on-Hudson, Chappaqua, etc.). Melissa filled the gaps in every stage of our journey—from rounding out our knowledge and assumptions of the different areas of Westchester to recommendations on cleaning, handymen, and more after the purchase. Melissa is patient, not pushy, thoughtful, and fun (you will spend a lot of time with your agent, so character really matters). She is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of Westchester and homeownership (schools, taxes, permits, parking, commuting, town-specific nuances, and cultures). Melissa cares more about your long-term happiness than the transaction or her commission. 100% I would use and/or recommend Melissa Colabella without hesitation. She is the best!“ - Hanif
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Education
Fordham University - BS, Marketing
Melissa Colabella is a real estate advisor with Compass who has sold more than $200 million in homes throughout Westchester County. Known for her market knowledge, strategic approach, and highly personalized client service, Melissa advises buyers and sellers across a wide range of Westchester communities and price points.
She spent the first ten years of her real estate career at Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, where she was consistently recognized as a top producer. Today, Melissa is ranked by RealTrends Verified among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide and has been recognized by Westchester Magazine as one of the “Best Real Estate Agents” in Westchester County. Her work and expertise have also been featured in 914INC., Westchester Home, Realtor.com, Apartment Therapy, and other publications. In 2019, she received the Five Star Professional Rising Star Award, an honor awarded to fewer than 1% of agents industry-wide.
Melissa brings an uncommon combination of real estate, design, marketing, and business experience to her work. She studied interior design, decorative arts, and architecture at the New York School of Interior Design and earned her undergraduate degree from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business, where she majored in Marketing. Prior to real estate, Melissa held project management and marketing roles at Allianz Global Investors and PIMCO. As a landlord and real estate investor herself, she also brings firsthand experience in property ownership, management, and the long-term considerations that extend beyond a transaction. She holds the GREEN designation, providing additional expertise for clients interested in improving the efficiency and sustainability of their homes.
A Westchester native, Melissa has built her business around understanding not only the county’s housing markets, but the nuances that distinguish one community from another. Through Destination Westchester, her YouTube and social media platform, she helps prospective buyers understand what it is actually like to live throughout the county. Her ability to connect clients with the community that best suits the way they want to live has earned her a reputation as a “matchmaker” for lifestyles north of New York City.
Born in White Plains and now raising her family in Pleasantville, Melissa is deeply invested in the communities she serves. She is a member of the Pleasantville, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Chambers of Commerce and the Pleasantville Lions Club, and serves on the board of the Pleasantville Children’s Center.
Pleasantville
Tarrytown
Croton-On-Hudson
Melissa Colabella’s Listings
Melissa Colabella’s Transactions
$3,550,000
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 10
- Bathrooms
- 11,649
- Square Feet
- 10.28
- Acres
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
$1,935,000
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 4,550
- Square Feet
- 1.14
- Acres
Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence Inc.
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence Inc.
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
Listing Courtesy of William Raveis-New York, LLC
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Ace Realty
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty