As a full time licensed REALTOR® since 2003, I have the experience to evaluate the market and guide you through the home buying or selling process. In those decades, I have earned numerous awards and certifications and helped clients both buy and sell property.
Selecting a professional is one of the most important decisions you will make in achieving your home buying or selling goals. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned home seller - having the right agent committed to your best interests is critical. I will assist you in determining an appropriate market valuation, negotiate contracts, and manage all details to achieve a successful closing. My superior research, marketing and positioning plans are the keys to your success. If you currently have no plans to buy or sell real estate, let me help you in planning ahead for achieving your lifestyle goals. I believe that real estate can be a cornerstone of building wealth and happiness and deserves the careful attention and planning of any other life decision, from graduation, to marriage, to child-rearing, and to and through retirement. The choices you make are essentially investments in your family's and your future.
I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and have a love for Texas and Louisiana. I thrive on the challenges of the profession and enjoy helping clients navigate their home-buying and selling journeys. The welfare of my clients is my top priority, and I understand the importance of my role in helping them through one of the most important decisions of their lives. Expect honesty, knowledge, enthusiasm, and my dedication to satisfaction today, tomorrow, and always.
I was a first time buyer, and now, proud to say a first time homeowner, thanks to Melinda. I was new to this process and she explained why a buyer needs an agent - to protect your interests, negotiating, and her expertise in the area. I was not from Shreveport and moving from Texas - I knew nothing. Being from out of town, when I came to visit we had 20-30 homes to knock out in a few days. I would fall in love with a home and she would point out what I should be concerned about. Whether it being a hill in the backyard I thought was nice and reminding me that when it rains hard it might be an issue, to pointing out things I couldn’t see, roofs, a ceiling that showed signs of leaking, foundation concerns, little things that a buyer can’t see with the naked eye, but because of her expertise and over 2 decades in realty, I ended up with a wonderful property that feels like it was customized for me. Oh, and let me mention her patience and thoughtfulness. Her communication is impeccable, I’m not sure when she sleeps because she was so responsive when I would ask about properties I’d seen on Zillow or ask questions about anything. Also the education and coaching. She gave me reminders and showed me so many local resources. Overall, it was a great experience and if ever I sell or know someone who’s looking for a REALTOR® that will work tirelessly for them whatever the budget, she will treat you like you’re buying a million dollar home. She told me when we were having a hiccup in process due to something on my end, “People matter, things don’t”. She really cares and that’s why she is so good at this. I couldn’t be happier with my new home and the experience she gave me. I will miss touring strangers homes with her!
Andre Derouen
"I don't know how she managed to keep my wife sane and happy through this process but she did and that is no small feat. She also did a wonderful job at keeping us up to speed on the process throughout our buying experience. We highly recommend her to any one looking to buy or sell a home"
Leona Derouen
"Melinda was so amazing, I didn't just get the best realtor I could have asked for I got a friend. She worked herself so hard, and I ended up with the best new home for me and my family."
Steven Strecker
Melinda was the best Realtor we’ve ever worked with! She was very attentive, detailed, patient and thorough, and went above and beyond with all of our requests and answering all of our questions. We could not have done it without her. Highly recommend!
Nicole Kendell
Melinda did an outstanding job. We were moving back from overseas and because of the time difference, she was very responsive and listened to our needs to make our transition easier. She is someone I would recommend to everybody!
Ryland Johnson
Melinda Johnson did a great job helping me buy my first home. She made the process really easy and was able to answer all my questions. I felt very comfortable and well supported throughout the entire process. I would recommend her to anyone with no reservations.
Lee Hamilton, Sr.
I have participated in real estate transactions with Melinda and would recommend her. She is a full time professional that gets deals completed!
Bettra Rodenbaugh
I have known Melinda for many years and knew she would be the most knowledgeable and resourceful Real Estate Agent I could work with in this ever changing market. Melinda’s professionalism, integrity, and experience in the business go without saying. I had a wonderful buying experience and secured an amazing investment, I would highly recommend Melinda’s expertise to my family or anyone seeking an extremely thorough agent.
Jim Alexander
I have found Melinda to be a consummate professional and able to just get the job done. She has consistently preformed well as both a Buyers Agent and a Listing Agent for our company. She also worked with out of town relocation clients and constantly received great reviews from the relocation companies. Melinda is willing to work hard and do what it takes to represent the needs of her clients whether buying or selling!
Vickie Brown
Melinda has always pursued a high level of professional service with her clients. She maintains a high-level of education and service. Clients working with Melinda are assured that she will safely guard their financial and personal investment.
Hank Park
Melinda was hired as a selling agent during one of the worst housing markets in the area. We were very impressed with her marketing and promotion of our home. During an extremely tough market, she was able to bring in a consistent flow of potential buyers. Results ended in closing of our home in five months when homes in the neighborhood were on the market for 1-3 years.
Jeromy Trask
In the world of real estate there tends to be three groups of very successful Realtors. There are those who are truly outstanding with networking and relationships, those who have a unique ability and eye for marketing and there are those who are detail oriented and settle for nothing short of perfection. However there are very few "superstars" who posses all three traits. After personally managing over 500 Realtors in my career, I can say without question that Melinda is one of those superstars who is fantastic with networking and relationships, a master at marketing and accurate in her details. Highly competent with outstanding character equals a Realtor you can trust to get the job done and enjoy working with along the way. It is for these reasons I highly recommend Melinda.