Melissa Connell

Melissa Connell

Real Estate Broker: BK3072450
  •   5   (90 reviews)

Melissa's sales performance at a glance

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

20
Reviews
9
Properties for sale
25
Sold properties
$417k
Average sale price
$10.2m
Total sales value

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

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    Consistently meets client expectations for property purchase price.

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    Recognized for going above & beyond for their clients.

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  • City WinnerPlant City
  • 3x City WinnerPlant City - 2026, 2023, 2022

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

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Melissa has 90 reviewsacross 29 different locations, showing 6.
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Melissa's qualities as told by our client reviews: dedicated, patient, well-prepared, supportive, clear communication, responsive, local expert.
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Buyer review
Excelente realtor
4 days ago
Excelente realtor

She is truly amazing! From the very beginning, she guided us with so much care, patience, and dedication. Buying our first home felt much less stressful because she was always there to answer questions and support us every step of the way. We are so grateful for everything she has done for our family. Thank you for helping make our dream come true! ❤️🏡

Seller review
Fantastic Agent
about 1 month ago
Fantastic Agent

Melissa is a fantastic realtor. She had buyers in place within 48 hours of listing our house for sale. Anyone who has ever bought or sold knows things will go wrong, financing, cold feet, etc. Melissa took care of anything and everything which came up during the process. My wife and I highly recommend her for a smooth, fast selling experience.

Seller review
"Melissa Turned a Tough Land Sale Into a Win"
about 1 month ago
"Melissa Turned a Tough Land Sale Into a Win"

"Selling my 13.5 acres of vacant land was no easy task. It didn't move at first, but Melissa's suggestion to split the parcels and team up with a builder for a package deal got things rolling. When easement and surveyor issues popped up, she was my guiding light—calm, proactive, and aggressive in sorting things out with zoning and the title company. With over twenty years of experience, her savvy and dedication made all the difference. I couldn't have asked for a better agent to see it through to the end."

Seller review
Excellent Negotiator and Marketing
about 2 months 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!
about 2 months 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!!
about 2 months 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.

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Melissa's properties

Melissa has 9 properties for sale and sold 25 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$560,000
2929 Forest Hammock Dr
Plant City FL 33566
4
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of PALM & PINE REALTY GROUP LLC
For Sale
$239,000
2929 Al Simmons Road
Dover FL 33527
Land
Listing courtesy of PALM & PINE REALTY GROUP LLC
SoldSep 24, 2026
$365,000
1413 Sandalwood Drive
Plant City FL 33563
4
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Smart and PALM & PINE REALTY GROUP LLC
SoldAug 28, 2026
$870,000
6308 S Clark Ave
Tampa FL 33616
4
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of PALM & PINE REALTY GROUP LLC and IMPACT REALTY TAMPA BAY
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Melissa's sold properties

Melissa has sold 25 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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1413 Sandalwood Drive, Plant City, FL, 33563
1413 Sandalwood Drive
Plant City FL 33563
4
2
2
Single-Family$365,000Sep 24, 2026
6308 S Clark Ave, Tampa, FL, 33616
6308 S Clark Ave
Tampa FL 33616
4
3
2
Single-Family$870,000Aug 28, 2026
TBD Southeast 14th Terrace, Bushnell, FL, 33513
TBD Southeast 14th Terrace
Bushnell FL 33513
4
3
2
Single-Family$160,000Aug 13, 2026
 Southeast 14th Terrace, Bushnell, FL, 33513
Southeast 14th Terrace
Bushnell FL 33513
Land$250,000Aug 7, 2026

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