Melanie Herring
Originally from upstate New York, Melanie has spent most of her life in the counties of Chesterfield and Henrico, as well as the City of Richmond (Virginia), after having spent her elementary years in Petersburg. Melanie left beautiful Richmond, Va. after high school to serve as an Airfield Firefighter in the United States Marine Corps. During her military career, she served in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm where she earned several service awards.
Melanie finally returned to Richmond to work as a fitness instructor/sales manager, a consumer-affairs representative and a legal assistant for a bankruptcy attorney. Melanie also started a service department for Hohner USA’s guitar, sticks, and cymbol department, while also managing some of the company’s key sales accounts.
Melanie became a Realtor in 2004 and has never looked back. During that time, Real Estate has provided Melanie with endless challenges and excitement. She has always enjoyed helping buyers and sellers navigate our vibrant real estate market and achieve their lifestyle goals.
Melanie works with new and veteran buyers and sellers in the resale and new construction markets and is considered a specialist in new construction sales. Melanie was a part of the team of Realtors who helped establish one of Richmond’s top builders in Richmond’s tough new construction market and has represented or in some cases been employed by several other local and national builders.
Melanie believes that education is a never-ending process and is always seeking to hone her extensive skills in order stay on top of emerging industry trends.
During Melanie’s Real Estate career, she has sold hundreds of homes, and received numerous sales production and volume awards in both resale and new construction markets.
Real Estate Experience & Designations
- Richmond Association of Realtors
- Circle of Excellence 2023
- Leadership Development Academy Graduate 2023
- Government Affairs Committee, Member 2024
- Communications Committee, Member 2024
- Grievance Committee, Chair 2024
- Virginia Association of Realtors
- Risk Management Committee 2024
- Professional Women in Building
- Education Committee Chair
- Home Builder’s Association of Richmond, Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence Silver Award 2023
- Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
- At Home with Diversity Designation
Education & Personal Interests
- Real Estate Experience: Licensed in 2004
- High School: Lloyd C. Bird
- Hometown: Chesterfield County
- Personal: Married with 4 adult children and one Yorkie
- Hobbies: Reading, Enjoying Visual & Performing Arts, Stand-Up Comedy Lover
- Volunteer Activities: Homes for Hope, Habitat for Humanity, Angel Tree
- Other: USMC Veteran, VFW Member
