Melissa Connell

Melissa Connell

Real Estate Broker: BK3072450
  •   5   (87 reviews)

Melissa's sales performance at a glance

See how Melissa has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

19
Reviews
9
Properties for sale
24
Sold properties
$383k
Average sale price
$9.3m
Total sales value

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    Recognized for being in the Top 20% for customer satisfaction.

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About Melissa

Melissa Connell is a seasoned Florida real estate broker with more than two decades of experience guiding buyers, sellers, and investors across Central and North Central Florida. Known for her strategic mindset, market insight, and unwavering client advocacy, Melissa has built a reputation for delivering clarity, confidence, and results in even the most complex transactions. Born and raised in Central Florida, Melissa possesses a deeply rooted understanding of the markets she serves, with extensive experience throughout the Central and North Central Florida markets. Her success is driven by a powerful combination of data-informed strategy, skilled negotiation, and a client-first advisory approach designed to protect both lifestyle and investment decisions. As the visionary behind Palm & Pine Realty Group, Melissa’s philosophy centers on providing a refined, relationship-driven experience where every client benefits from thoughtful guidance, transparent communication, and meticulous execution. She is widely recognized for helping clients navigate opportunities with precision - identifying hidden value, mitigating risk, and steering them toward smart, sustainable decisions. Melissa offers expertise across a broad range of property types and transaction scenarios, including: • Strategic Marketing and Transaction Management • Residential, Lifestyle, and Investment Properties • Renovation, Value-Add, and Project-Based Acquisitions • Land Acquisition and Development Opportunities • Concierge-Level Advisory and Client Support • Commercial Leasing, Sales, and Purchases • Probate and Complex Property Transitions “My business is built on clarity, strategy, and trust. Real estate decisions carry financial, emotional, and lifestyle implications, and my role is to ensure clients move forward with confidence, not uncertainty. I believe in doing the hard work, the research, and the negotiation necessary to protect my clients at every stage of the process.” - Melissa Connell

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Melissa's reviews

  5  
Melissa has 87 reviewsacross 28 different locations, showing 6.
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Seller review
Excellent Negotiator and Marketing
2 days ago
Excellent Negotiator and Marketing

She came to us with a buyer that may be interested. After we saw everything she did to help us sell our property even before we fully committed it was a no brainer. She invested around $1200 in marketing, advertising and professional photos not even knowing if our land would sell! She was invested in us from list to close. Couldn’t have asked for anything more.

Seller review
Excellent communication!
2 days ago
Excellent communication!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about my realtor! She was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. She was incredibly communicative, responsive, knowledgeable, and always made sure I understood what was happening every step of the way. Anytime I had a question or concern, she was quick to respond and made me feel like a priority. She truly went above and beyond to make the entire experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. I felt confident knowing she was there to guide me and advocate for me throughout the process. I am so grateful for all of her hard work, patience, and dedication. If you’re looking for a realtor who genuinely cares about her clients and keeps you informed every step of the way, I highly recommend her!

Buyer review
Excellent!!
3 days ago
Excellent!!

We had such a great experience working with Melissa! She was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process. She made buying our home feel so much easier and was always there to answer our questions and guide us along the way.

Seller review
Extremely knowledgeable
11 days ago
Extremely knowledgeable

Melissa is an outstanding realtor who is incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of the real estate process. She kept us informed every step of the way, communicated exceptionally well with all parties involved, and made the entire experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. Thanks to her expertise and dedication, our home sold very quickly. Beyond her professionalism, Melissa is genuinely kind, personable, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and hardworking real estate professional.

Seller review
An Amazing Realtor Who Truly Cares
28 days ago
An Amazing Realtor Who Truly Cares

Working with Melissa was an incredible experience from start to finish. She went above and beyond every step of the way, making what could have been a stressful process feel so much easier. She was always responsive, knowledgeable, and willing to answer every question I had, no matter how small. What stood out the most was how much she genuinely cared about helping me. She was proactive, kept me informed throughout the entire process, and consistently advocated for my best interests. Her professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail gave me complete confidence that I was in good hands. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better realtor. If you’re looking for someone who is hardworking, trustworthy, and will go the extra mile for her clients, I can’t recommend Melissa enough. Thank you for making this experience such a positive one!

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Melissa's properties

Melissa has 9 properties for sale and sold 24 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldAug 7, 2026
$250,000
Southeast 14th Terrace
Bushnell FL 33513
Land
Listing courtesy of PALM & PINE REALTY GROUP LLC
SoldAug 7, 2026
$295,000
215 Karppe Road
Plant City FL 33567
3
2
2
Other
Listing courtesy of PALM & PINE REALTY GROUP LLC
SoldAug 3, 2026
$691,225
39000 Sparkman Rd
Dade City FL 33525
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Palm & Pine Realty Group
SoldJul 17, 2026
$465,000
1510 Kyle Ct
Bloomingdale FL 33596
4
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of PALM & PINE REALTY GROUP LLC
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Melissa's sold properties

Melissa has sold 24 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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 Southeast 14th Terrace, Bushnell, FL, 33513
Southeast 14th Terrace
Bushnell FL 33513
Land$250,000Aug 7, 2026
215 Karppe Road, Plant City, FL, 33567
215 Karppe Road
Plant City FL 33567
3
2
2
Other$295,000Aug 7, 2026
39000 Sparkman Rd, Dade City, FL, 33525
39000 Sparkman Rd
Dade City FL 33525
3
2
Single-Family$691,225Aug 3, 2026
1510 Kyle Ct, Bloomingdale, FL, 33596
1510 Kyle Ct
Bloomingdale FL 33596
4
2
2
Single-Family$465,000Jul 17, 2026

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