Francie is the real deal!! We worked with her for almost a year to find our dream home in the Rivertowns. She is amazingly knowledgeable and friendly - knows every person, business and property the area! Responsive - she and Trevor, another fantastic member of the team (I'm sure they're all fantastic, but we only worked with Francie & Trevor), field emails and texts all hours of the day. We also really valued her honesty in assessing the fair value of the homes we visited, and her ability to discern what would be ideal for us vs. another couple. Even after we've moved in, Francie continues to be an invaluable resource and welcoming neighbor!

Francie Malina and her team were superb from the start. Her team helped prepare my home for showing. She explained everything to me from the market analysis of the region, pricing and marketing stategy. She was extremely professional and always answered my questions in a timely manner. After each showing, I would get helpful feedback. I could not be happier as my house went into contract much quicker than I would have predicted. I would not hesitate to use Francie again and highly recommend her without reservations. All my neighbors know Francie and have nothing but great things to say about her.

We are beyond thrilled with Francie’s professional, kind, and responsive representation of us in the sale of our home. It’s always difficult to let go of a much-loved home, but Francie made the process of selling stress-free. She is an excellent communicator who has her finger on the pulse of the Rivertowns especially. She raised her family here and her love of the area shines through in all that she does. Thank you Francie!

We just closed on a home that checked all of our boxes and is right in the heart of the village we had hoped to be in, and it was all thanks to Francie! Francie's experience, knowledge, and demeanor were so reassuring for me and my husband, first time homebuyers looking for our first home during a pandemic. In addition to searching in an unbelievably competitive market, my husband and I were not familiar with the homebuying process in NY, which can be a bit daunting. Francie got us through all of it and was so down to earth and approachable through it all. She answered every phone call, text, and email; helped us navigate bidding wars; and gave us great advice when it came to deciding whether to make an offer on a home. Francie's experience and connections helped us in finding an inspector we trusted as well as other service professionals. Her knowledge of the Rivertowns is amazing and just what we needed to feel at home in a new town. We are so happy we chose to work with her and can't recommend her and her team enough!

Excellent in every aspect of the home buying & selling process. The best! We looked at many houses with Francie and every single time she was patient, informative, caring and guided us along the way. We learned so much from her and her team. we HIGHLY recommend Francie & the Francie Melina team. They are THE BEST in New York! Selling & buying a home during a pandemic is not easy but Francie's team made the entire process easy and smooth. We're so grateful for all of them. THE - BEST! period.

Francie expertly guided me and my spouse through a move (with two young children) to the river towns from out of state. She listened to what we wanted, make recommendations on the basis of what we were trying to achieve, and never, ever pressured us to accept anything that wasn't right for us. She was trying to help us find our dream home, not simply close on any deal. She answered all of our questions quickly and professionally, provided expert guidance at a number of house visits, helped us strategize about how to navigate various challenges (during a pandemic no less), and metaphorically held our hand through the ups and downs that inevitably occur in real estate. And, in the end, we got a wonderful home at a reasonable price. Francie has our highest recommendation.