Melanie’s track record spans the Northern Beaches (where she rose to a top five percent national ranking agent and later ran her own boutique agency) to the Northern Rivers, where she now helps clients cut through the noise with confidence. Having personally overseen multiple residential builds and developments, she brings a development-literate lens to every purchase - reading council pathways, assessing construction risk, and spotting value-add potential that others miss.

“Melanie is a standout operator — commercially sharp, trusted by clients, and deeply connected to the market,” said Angus Ferguson, FOUNDIT Co-Founder. “Her experience in acquiring, developing, and reselling some of Byron’s most prestigious homes gives her a genuine edge on the competition and for her clients. She’s exactly the calibre of expert we want representing FOUNDIT.”

Her expertise extends beyond agency work. Having personally overseen multiple residential builds and developments, Melanie brings a development-literate lens to every transaction. She’s skilled at reading council pathways, assessing construction risks, identifying compliance issues early, and spotting value-add opportunities that can transform a good purchase into a great one.

“What attracted us to Melanie was her nearly 3 decades of work as a seller and a buyer's agent,” said Joel Tomaino, FOUNDIT Co-Founder. “She understands how both sides think, which gives clients a practical edge. You’ll notice it in the way she sets and manages the brief from day one, then leverages her relationships to surface better options and clearer comparisons. When it’s time to buy, she keeps a steady hand through negotiation, consistently delivering strong outcomes for clients.”