Melanie Patterson

Melanie Patterson

Melanie is a staff writer and a real estate expert at Fit Small Business and the editor of our sister site, The Close, specializing in real estate business development for new and seasoned agents, property managers, and real estate investors. She has over 30 years combined experience in real estate sales, marketing, property management, and investing and is a licensed real estate agent in NH & MA.

Expertise

  • Real estate sales & marketing
  • Property management
  • Residential real estate investing
  • Business advising & coaching

Education

  • Active NH & MA licensed real estate agent
  • Luxury Homes Certification through Residential Real Estate Council (RRC)
  • Certified Business Advisor since 2016
  • Master of Arts from SIT Graduate Institute
  • Bachelor of Arts from Smith College

Highlights

  • 30+ years multi-state licensed real estate salesperson
  • 13+ years landlord and property manager
  • 11+ years business coaching & advising
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