Melissa

Philip

Shaped by both her property experience and a strong understanding of what makes a home work, Melissa brings great insight and a genuinely thoughtful approach to real estate. Naturally approachable and attentive, she takes the time to listen, communicate clearly and make people feel supported throughout the sales process. Her background in architecturally designed homes gives her an added appreciation for quality, detail and the way people connect with property. A Beaumaris local, Melissa combines local knowledge with empathy, clear direction and a guiding hand, creating an experience that feels informed, personal and reassuring.

What’s your personal connection to the neighbourhood?
I've lived Bayside for the past 25 years, love the beach and outdoors and couldn't live anywhere else..
What do your clients commonly say you do differently?
I’m sincere, honest and authentic, and clients really value the consistently high level of communication I maintain throughout the campaign. They also know I’m fully invested in the process, with an unwavering commitment to their goals and to doing everything I can to achieve the strongest possible outcome.
How has your career led you to the role you’re in today?
I started out in residential building, operating a boutique building company with my husband. We bought, renovated and sold several properties and this gave me a great grounding for understanding the ins and outs of the residential property market.
What’s something only locals know about this area?
The hidden beaches that only locals frequent, such as Watkins Bay. The walking trails, and all the little out of the way cafés serving outstanding coffee.
Take us through your most meaningful client story
One that stands out was selling an off-market home for dear friends and achieving their dream price by carefully matching the property with buyers from my database. It was a great result, and an incredibly rewarding outcome for everyone involved.
Why Buxton?
It's a strong local brand with a statewide presence and a great team of people working together.

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Your Buxton agent will cover the details - here’s a clear view of what an appraisal involves.

We approach appraisals as a practical conversations, grounded in real data, local insight and what matters most to you.

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Your Buxton agent visits your property, considers its features, location, and market conditions, and combines that with recent sales data to give you a clear, realistic view of its value.

We analyse comparable properties, current market trends, and your home’s unique qualities. From there, we provide a considered range that reflects what buyers are likely to pay.

Not at all. An appraisal is simply insight - a way to understand your home’s value and your options before making any decisions.

Typically, we recommend an in-person appraisal so we can assess your property fully. In some cases, a virtual appraisal can provide a helpful initial guide.

Agents weigh factors differently - recent sales, market conditions, and property features. At Buxton, we combine local insight, data, and experience to provide a balanced, realistic appraisal you can trust.