Center of it All

There’s a reason Melanie Dawn Molina Wood is better known as “Melanie in Miami.” And it’s not just because her nickname is much easier to remember than her full name. It’s because she is extremely passionate about life in Miami. Melanie was born and raised here and has raised her own daughter here. There’s no other city she’d rather call home.

passion for the city

Melanie always had a fascination with the high energy Downtown lifestyle. She watched as the city continued to grow and revitalize over the years—financial prosperity, improved quality of life, more “green” initiatives embraced. A few years ago, Melanie knew it was time to fully immerse herself in the city she loved so much, so she and her daughter relocated to a downtown condo. “It’s amazing living in such a dynamic place,” she says. “There’s never a dull moment and I enjoy being at the center of it all.”

Melanie’s popular blog—MelanieInMiami.com—chronicles her passion for the downtown lifestyle. She likes staying up-to-date with everything that’s happening in the city, from tracking new businesses, trying out new restaurants, enjoying the city’s diverse cultural arts, posting many of the stunning photos she takes around town, sharing energy saving tips and even following the local sports teams. Most importantly, Melanie uses her blog to discuss the latest trends and news in the local real estate market. After all, she is one of Downtown Miami’s premier real estate professionals.

proven expertise

Melanie began her real estate career in commercial property management, investment and redevelopment. She then worked for a real estate title attorney before making the transition back into full time residential sales. “Those previous experiences in the industry gave me a lot of valuable insight into different aspects of the business,” Melanie says. “I like to use this experience along with my knowledge of the Downtown market to help my clients make the right home buying and selling decisions.”

the right resource

Whether you’re buying a starter home, moving up into one of Miami’s premier luxury high-rises or investing in lucrative urban property, Melanie will help you make the most of your real estate opportunities. One of her specialties is “green” building, and she is excited that Downtown Miami is incorporating so many environmental sustainability initiatives into the city’s growing infrastructure. Melanie is an accredited LEED Green Associate, Certified EcoBroker, and a member of the U.S. Green Building Council – South Florida chapter among her many green certifications and affiliations.

One of the other things she loves about this city is its wonderful mix of cultures. Melanie holds a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, which allows her to provide a great real estate experience to people from all over the world who want to own a slice of Miami’s good life. She is also highly tuned in to social media, using networking tools like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube to share information and bring more buyers and sellers together, both locally and abroad.

What Are Melanie Dawn’s Service Areas:

Specializing in the Downtown Central Business District area, Brickell, the Roads, , Coconut Grove, East Edgewater, Midtown, the Wynwood Arts District and the Designer District, the Upper East Side (which includes Magnolia Park, Bay Point, Morningside, Bayside, Belle Meade, Shorecrest, and Palm Grove), Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, Downtown Kendall & Dadeland, East Kendall near Baptist Hospital, The Falls, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay.

What Are Past Clients Are Saying:

Cindy & Charles Caldwell

“For us you have set the standard for what a real estate agent should be; we only regret not calling you first!” Adam and Paula
“You are always so incredibly thorough and professional in everything you do!!” Marilyn
“Thank you for all your help. It is very nice to know I have someone down there who is willing to go out of their way for me.” Barbara
“Dawn is the type of person that is friendly and can anticipate problems and offer solutions even before they happen. She was most helpful in making this deal come thru, even with the complications that surfaced at the time of closing. She showed patience and knowledge” Ivonne

What Are Melanie Dawn’s Credentials:

LEED Green Associate
EcoBroker® Designation
- EcoBroker® is the premier provider of green designation
  training for real estate professionals. EcoBroker® is the one true green
  designation, taught by experts in the green industry and the real estate
  industry.
Cartus Affinity Services (CMAS)
- Cartus’s national certification program to provide
  comprehensive real estate assistance program to national organizatins
  associations, financial institurions, corprate employee benefit programs and
  affinity groups.
Cartus Relocation Specialist (CMRS)
- Cartus’s national relocation certification program to
  assist transferring employees, global assignees and affinity customers with
  their real estate relocation needs.
Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS)
- A national designation. Trained to integrate pricing and staging to position properties to sell faster and at a higher prices.
Green Building for Real Estate Professionals
- Green Leadership (GCREP-GL) is Level One of five towards a full GCREP designation. This course included training in the following areas:
  - Defining terminology such as “green building”, “sustainable construction”, “sustainable design”
  - Green Building materials & sustainable systems
  - Green Building standards, LEED Programs, energy rating & certification process
  - Global climate issues, indoor/outdoor air quality
  - State and Federal tax credits for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency mortgages, Home Energy Rating System (HERS)
Certified eMarketing Specialist
Cendant Certified Relocation Specialist
Coldwell Banker University FastTrack graduate
Additional Training & Experience in title, investment and commercial
Additional Training & Experience is Short Sales
Experience with 1031 Exchanges
Member of the National Association of Realtors
Member of the Florida Association of Realtors
Member of the Miami Realtors Association
Member and past Committee Chair of the Miami-Dade South Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors
Published author in industry magazines

What Else Is Melanie Dawn Involved In:

Marine Mammal Conservancy

I have been a volunteer for Marine Mammal Conservancy since 2004 & was a proud participant in the rescue/rehabilitation of the Rough Toothed Dolphins in 2005.”The Marine Mammal Conservancy (MMC) is committed to protecting Marine Mammals & Their Habitats Through Research, Rescue, Rehabilitation, Release and Education.

MMC a US Internal Revenue Service designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation located on a three-acre lot on the Gulf coast of Key Largo, Florida. MMC is a volunteer based organization that encourages the public to participate in the efforts to conserve and protect marine mammals and our oceans. The Marine Mammal Conservancy, Inc is authorized under a Stranding Agreement with the US National Marine Fisheries Service to respond, rescue, transport, and rehabilitates stranded and injured marine mammals under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.”

Broward Ferret Rescue

My daughter & I share our home with two ferrets: Bandit & Hershey, so this small shelter is one that we support with great pleasure.

“The Broward Ferret Rescue and Referral exists to rescue abandoned and surrendered ferrets where they may be placed in loving forever homes while educating the communities on their humane needs. The Broward Ferret Rescue was founded in 2000 by Karen Riley and Dona Michaels. Based out of their homes, it remains a small no kill ferret shelter. In 2004, Broward Ferret Rescue became a 501c3 non-profit organization.”

Habitat for Humanity

Our office participates in Habitat for Humanity’s Blitz Build each year. This is the sixth year I have helped build houses with my fellow Coldwell Banker agents and Habitat for Humanity.

Blitz Build is an accelerated construction event where 2,000 people will complete ten homes over the course of two weeks. Volunteers, homeowners, and sponsors work together to build not only houses, but also friendships and a better future for homeowner families and the Miami-Dade community. Blitz Build 2012 took place in Habitat Oaks in Liberty City.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

“JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Driven by passionate, grassroots volunteers connected to children, adolescents, and adults with this disease, JDRF is now the largest charitable supporter of T1D research. The goal of JDRF research is to improve the lives of all people affected by T1D by accelerating progress on the most promising opportunities for curing, better treating, and preventing T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners who share this goal.”

About Melanie Dawn