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"“Melanie was an amazing realtor--she is very knowledgeable about the market and helped us along every step of the way. We were first-time home buyers, and she answered every question with patience, explanation, and additional resources. She was incredibly on top of things and, without her expertise and involvement, we would never have been able to compete with other offers. Due to her help and hard work, we were able to find a property quickly and got the first one we put in the offer for! I would recommend Melanie 100%."
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- Hannah D. | Buyer
"“Over the years, we've bought and sold many homes and investment properties. Our recent search and purchase was made with the help of Melanie Pissarius, and it was by far the very best experience we have ever had. Melanie really listens to her clients and focuses on properties that meet their requirements and tastes. Her market knowledge, responsiveness, and professionalism are outstanding. She was also exceptionally helpful in connecting us with renovation specialists. If you are looking for an agent who will efficiently find properties that match your needs and who works with poise and professionalism, Melanie is the person to call. Bravo!” "
- Grace & Bob K. | Buyer
"“What an absolute wonderful experience working with Melanie Pissarius to sell our home of 30 years. Melanie treated us like family. She was incredibly responsive, resourceful and detail oriented. On countless occasions, she went out of her way to assist in the sale process while we were out of state. We could not have found a better real estate agent and realty company to sell our treasured home.” "
- Christopher O. | Seller
"“I worked with Melanie to sell my home and it could not have gone better. I wish I had known her before I bought my home in 2021. After many ups and downs as a first time homeowner, I decided to sell and we put it on the market in 2023. Melanie put in a lot of work to make my home look beautiful and we received multiple offers, then closed within two weeks at over 10% over asking price. I could not be happier and I will be a client and a friend for life.” "
- Kathleen W. | Seller
"“Melanie was my agent and she was incredibly helpful, responsive, and professional. I had only a short window to shop around for houses and Melanie accommodated by scheduling 7-10 showings per day! At the end, we found a house my family liked and we could not have done this without Melanie." "
- Andrew C. | Buyer
"“Melanie Pissarius did an outstanding job under tight deadlines to sell our home in record time at the price we wanted. We would recommend her highly; she listens, is invested in you as her client, and is reassuring at a nerve-wracking time. Moreover, her organizational skills and confidence got us through the process in a few weeks, helping with touch-up and staging, and keeping all of us on a timeline she developed. In the end, our home sold for the right price the very first day it was on the market! We could not have asked for more. Thank you, Melanie!” "
- Kevin & Suzi M. | Seller
"“Melanie Pissarius Real Estate - Compass. Melanie was exceptional when it came to exceeding our expectations and going above and beyond what was expected of her. She helped us in the purchase of our house three years ago and yet again met an exceptionally high bar that was set previously. She was able to guide us in an appropriate approach and timeline that allowed us to feel comforted through the entire transaction and optimize our return. We have purchased and sold over 7 times in the last 10 years and Melanie has made this experience one of the most positive and stress-free experiences we have had. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her and truly recommend using her vast knowledge and skill set to help ensure an expertly navigated experience. I’ve known her personally from living in the same neighborhood, but she has repeatedly had the highest sales in Red Fox Forest. Based on her sales records, her expertise, and professionalism, we felt it would have been silly not to use her and we were proven correct! Thank you, Melanie, for everything!” "
- Jennifer T. | Seller
"“We had the pleasure of working with Melanie P while searching for an apartment as well as searching for our forever home. She was wonderful to work with. Her kindness and professionalism is outstanding. Melanie was very easy to reach, promptly answered all questions, was incredibly organized, and made every move in step a breeze. Highly recommend seeking her out if you’re on the market for an apt/house.” "
- Paulina P. | Buyer
"“Melanie Pissarius Real Estate - Compass. I've thanked Melanie personally for her invaluable guidance in selling my Falls Church condo, but thanking her publicly raises my appreciation to the next level. She was professional, kind (I was nervous and stuck in an outdated style), encouraging, available, and a delight to work with. If you're considering selling, Melanie is a top-notch, local agent with real estate savvy. Thank you, Melanie.” "
- Cathy B. | Seller
"“Melanie Pissarius is an outstanding realtor— A++ Melanie was a terrific real estate agent for me. She’s bright, personable, compassionate, shrewd, funny, and extremely knowledgeable about the Northern Virginia real estate market. She’s very astute, and quickly learned exactly the type of property for which I was searching. I had very particular specs that I wanted in a home, and she really helped me hone in on the best available options. I especially enjoyed driving around & looking at houses with her. For the actual bidding and purchase process, Melanie was excellent at walking a nervous novice through all the steps necessary to secure a lending agent; place and win a bid; find a mortgage broker; submit all paperwork on time; and even settle into the new home. My home search was especially challenging because a sudden health issue & numerous hospitalizations unexpectedly complicated the home purchase, settlement, and moving processes. Melanie was a rock. It is no exaggeration to say that without her, I would not have been able to complete my home purchase. Even after the settlement, Melanie checked in on me & helped me navigate my transition to home ownership & residency. Bottom line: I wholeheartedly recommend Melanie Pissarius if you need a top-notch agent.” "
- Maura V. | Buyer
"“I came to Virginia with a very short 10-day house hunting window and Melanie was super helpful in finding me plenty of homes to see that fit my criteria. My mom and I had a full day of about 10 different showings that Melanie had set up for us on day one alone, which really helped me get a feel for the area and also helped narrow down my wants and needs. Melanie helped me find a condo that I absolutely love and was able to close on just three weeks after my initial visit. She made the whole process easy and was wonderful to work with. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home in the area!” "
- Amber M. | Buyer
"“I reached out to 5 realtors when we began our search for a rental home. Every realtor sent me a link to a portal with listings that matched my budget and preferences, however, Melanie was the only person to reach out separately with a sweet note to get some tours scheduled that weekend. She was incredibly responsive and helpful, and suggested places that matched both our needs and wants. I also found that there were a lot more listings through her Compass portal than other agencies in NoVa. We were able to land a coveted spot in Del Ray and our new landlord even mentioned that Melanie was the sweetest! We felt so much better with her knowledge of the area and various listings, and it was also a relief knowing she looked over the lease before we signed. Thank you again for your help, Melanie!! We will definitely be coming back to you for our next move!” "
- Shayna K. | Tenants
"“Melanie commented on my post a while back when I was searching for a rental. I responded to her. She is phenomenal! We met Monday & found a rental by the end of the week! The fastest rental we ever found! She even went to the house to give us a tour, negotiated w/ the agent on the move in date, and she did pretty much everything so it was an easy process for us. No stress! So nice & sweet yet honest! She is good! You won’t regret using her!” "
- Debbie W. | Tenant
"“She was recommended by a client of hers she was extremely helpful with on a Military Landlord FB page. I moved to the area from Alabama and was struggling to find a suitable home for my Family. Melanie responded quickly when I message her and followed up with a call the same day. She listened to my needs for a place to call home and in two weeks we found the home my Family and I could call home. Her professionalism and dedication to what best suits your Family needs is outstanding. If you need a reliable, dedicated and professional agent she is your lady!” "
- Gabby M. | Tenant
About Melanie
Melanie grew up in Germany and felt the desire to explore the world at an early age. Her academic and exciting professional career in international development, political strategy, and higher education took her to countries throughout Europe, Japan and the United States. With each move, Melanie carefully studied the real estate market and learned the complexities and nuances of establishing oneself in a new community.
Melanie launched her real estate career in Northern Virginia and has extensive
knowledge of the wide variety of neighborhoods and advantages this area has to
offer. She excels at carefully listening to her clients, understanding their needs
and providing them with the very best options. Additionally, she brings to real
estate an exceptional cultural sensitivity, the ability to clearly communicate
complicated matters and a rare level of honesty. She is fluent in English, German,
and Italian.
Melanie is married to Zia, whom she met while working at the United
Nations in Vienna, Austria. They have now survived the seven-year itch and
multiplied times three. After living in Charlottesville, Virginia, for a number of
years, they have found their dream home in Annandale, where they chase around
their kids Juno, Max and little Gus Gus.
If Melanie is not serving a client, she enjoys walking her Schnoodle Sparkle, loves to cook, and is an avid baker. In fact, she has won the 2012 Gingerbread House competition in Charlottesville, VA, and loves to teach kids about healthy foods as a volunteer at her kids’ schools.
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